Someone saw and asked me what happened

My answer? The lsat

I've been really depressed not getting difficult 4-5 questions on LR (many times 3 too). This hurts my overall score so much that I've been consistently getting low 150. I thought I knew how to distinguish question types, how to diagram, and how to approach different types of questions. Now I'm considering hiring a tutor to help me. I wanted to hear what other people have done to overcome...

I know practice is so important but no matter how much I review. I just keep making mistakes and getting everything wrong.

Hi guys,

Forgive me for doing this but i just feel like ranting just a little bit, and hopefully finding a possible solution if there's one. So i've taking the LSAT twice before and i'm taking it again. The college test center that I have and will take it at (since it is the most convenient test center for me) did not provide a spot to place our prohibited belongings (phones, bags, etc). On both occasions I literally hid my phone in a BBQ grill outside the test center hoping that no one steals it whiles i'm taking the test, and the second time fortunately someone offered to keep it in their car together with my backpack, hopefully that we'll both be done in time so this person doesn't have to wait or worse drive off with my stuff. (Also, two girls got kicked out for having their phones on them. I'm assuming if they weren't gonna use it to cheat then maybe they had on them because they had no place to store them).

I absolutely understand why LSAC doesn't allow cellphones at the test center (to prevent cheating), but it seems wrong to not provide a place where people can store their things. It is not everyone who drives there or has a convenient place to store their prohibited items, and in the case of cellphones, we rely so much on them to warrant being fearful of losing it or it getting stolen.

Also, why is LSAC adamant on no mechanical pencils when taking the test? I'm assuming the machine that marks the tests can only read no.2 or HB lead pencil markings, but i literally just went to five stores closest to me (2 dollar stores, Ross, 7eleven, and my gas station shop) to buy a sharpener for tomorrow's test day in case i need it, and literally non of them had a regular/manuel sharpeners so I bought a $4 battery-powered sharpener. I'm not taking it to the center because i'm sure their not gonna allow it (even though there's no rule against automatic sharpeners), but could they either change this rule and allow mechanical pencils, or perhaps provide sharpeners assuming the center wouldn't have a wall sharpener?

Ok my rant is over. Goodluck to you all :)

This may sound ridiculous, but it just so happens that I can be ridiculously indecisive. I know that it's important to consider employment stats, scholarships, national ranking, location, course offerings, specializations, etc. in making the decision, but I find it somewhat frustrating that there is no "logic games approach" for deciding on a school.

If you're reading this and you've made your decision or are in the process of making it, could you share how you went about it?

Did you go with a gut feeling? Do a chart? Do a chart with a weird point system that ultimately made the decision for you?

Did you talk to academic advisors, professors, friends, and/or family to get input on anything?

If you've decided, were you absolutely sure or more 80% sure or maybe even less?

These are the kinds of questions I've been dying to ask other people. What's your story?

is there anyway that i can buy the drill pack and question bank for my LSAT starter course ?

Was access to certain features recently changed in Starter?

I no longer have the check marks next to items I have completed, nor do I have the option to have the side by side view of notes and video.

This is kind of a bummer.

I would LOVE to hear from someone that just kills Reading Comp every time you get to a passage. What is it that you do? Have you always done well at RC or did you have to really work at it? what changes did you make?

Question: Does LSAC send an email confirming your decision to withdraw? I never received an email and I don't see it listed on my LSAC profile. I want to make sure it was recorded!

Hey friends,

I am a junior from a top 15 school, with approximately 3.90 gpa double majoring in Cognitive Science and Sociology, with a minor in Philosophy. I want to go to law school directly after graduation. In the past summer, I interned in a renowned firm and did some paralegal work. This semester, I participated in a political campaign. I originally planned to take LSAT this Saturday but I know I am not fully prepared, so I withdrew. Now, I can get around 165 and kinda stagnate here. My ultimate goal is 175 and get into T6. I know LSAT is so important. Should I spend this coming summer studying for LSAT? or should I look for a summer internship? I'm so afraid if law schools ask me "what did you do during your past summer?" during the interview. Looking for suggestions!!

Hey all! Just thought it would be nice to create a discussion to share any inspiring thoughts/words/advice that helped you before your LSAT or that is currently helping you now-- since today is the day before the February sitting!

I'll start... I've been really trying to focus on all the progress that I've made. It's pretty amazing to me to see what I was doing when I started studying and what I'm capable of now. We should all DEFINITELY be proud of how much we've progressed, how much we've worked, and how far we've come. Going into the test tomorrow is just a chance to show off all of the amazing work we've done!

Hey all,

I just did LG Game #2 from PT 09, and in the game there are 2 biconditional rules and 2 conditional rules.

J (-) /K

N (-) /P

N -> L

Q -> K

JY does not combine the biconditional rules with the conditional rules, and instead just splits the GB based on the biconditionals.

Should we never combine biconditional rules with other rules?

Would appreciate any feedback/advice. Thanks so much! :)

Hi all, if I am hoping to convince school A to give me aid by letting them know how much I got from school B, should I wait until school A’s financial aid app forms are available and fill them out, see what happens, then tell them about school B’s offer? Or should I tell School A now since their $ is limited?

I just saw on Twitter that my test center will be closed due to inclement weather.

Usually what will happen next? Will LSAC give us another test date like in the next week or so?

Thanks guys.

Can your LSAT ticket picture be in black and white. Even though it’s still clear

I am trying to do the main point and main conclusion questions problem set number 1. However, when I click on any of the problems set (1-3) nothing happens. Also, I am unable to adjust the speed on the videos. Is this problem happening to anyone else? Or could it just be my computer glitching?

I do not consider myself to be a genius, but I don’t think I’m dumb either. I started prepping for the LSAT back in September. Since then, I had a house fire (Dec 22, 2017) and lost everything. Along with that, I lost previous study time. I’ve been doing the best I can with the hand delt, but I have been scoring around 150-153 on the prep tests. I am walking in to test day expecting a 150. I feel like everyone’s posts I read all say they are getting 160-170 or above. Is anyone else scoring in the 150’s ? Should I feel ashamed for scoring there? Are you all freaky intelligent? I’ve always done well on tests and in school, but this test has me feeling like a big fat dummy! PS I am not trying to get accepted into a top school. I will likely go to a private school. P

Good Morning - The school I am hoping to attend has encouraged me to move forward with the LSAT tomorrow. I believe a 150-153 in addition to a high GPA would make me a strong candidate. However, I would like to know if there is a way to see the type of scholarships they offer based on a combination of GPA, LSAT score. While I am confident I can score a 150+ and I have a 3.8+ GPA I would really like to maximize the scholarship funds available. If this means me retesting in June to get a higher score on my LSAT then I would rather do that. However, if the difference in a 153 and a 160 is only minimal from a scholarship perspective then I believe it would make sense to not delay my application. Would really appreciate your thoughts on this.

I'm taking the LSAT on Saturday. My practice tests have been about 158 so I will be content to be within a point or 2 of that given how anxiety provoking this whole test has been. My UGPA is a 3.94, and I will have completed my masters in forensic psych by May. I know that my score falls well below the 25th percentile for Georgetown and a lot of top schools, but is it still worth applying? Or is it a waste of money? Thanks!

It's difficult juggling work and study. What's bothering me now is that I'm always comparing people's highlight reel to my "behind the scenes". Never fails to make me jealous but I've slowly learnt how to ignore them. I manage it by staying off social media and ruthless prioritization. How about you guys? What's bothering you right now? Vent it here!

I have a full-time job and work an hour away from home. By the time I come home, make dinner and get ready to study its about 8pm. I try to stay as consistent as I can with my study habits but lately its been so rough on me. I find myself dozing off after two hours of studying and some days im not able to get thru the first section.

I am beginning to get frustrated and not sure what else to do. I study on weekends on and off throughout the entire weekend for hours at a time, take breaks as needed in between and I am able to knock out questions but I feel during the week my schedule is keeping me from focusing.

Any suggestions?

Hey everyone!

Long time lurker :)

I know everyone's strategy is different for RC, but I was wondering if we're supposed to (or if high scorers actually do) - write low resolution summaries after each paragraph when they're doing RC on the real test or even PT's?

I see JY actually writing like a word or two next to each paragraph in the more recent RC videos, and was wondering if we should also do the same -- like literally write a word or two per paragraph -- for the real test. or if we should just mentally visualize the low resolution summary.

Thanks!

So I've been following advice to go over questions just to refresh my brain before the LSAT. LG has always been my strongest section, with usually going between -3 and -5 timed. It was the section I originally needed the most work on/struggled with the most. I spent almost 2 months training LG and significantly improved. However, within the last four days, I have been absolutely bombing it.

Bombing as in, I cannot even get 2 games completed in under 35 minutes, and if I do, I get an entire game wrong. I can't answer more than one question with confidence. My brain goes completely blank and I feel like I've lost all the skills I spent months working on. Every other section is fine/the same as before.

I know that some people drop a few points in their PT the week before the exam but I'm doing fine in LR and RC. But it's like, as soon as I see an LG question, especially one with a MBF/MBT/CBT/CBF (i.e. with no additional premise), I completely freeze up and can't answer the question. I've forgotten how to approach it. I've also seemingly lost all ability to make inferences. I have no idea what's going on. I feel like how I did 3 months ago when I first started LG and didn't know what I was doing.

I'm seriously worried I'm just going to bomb the LG section on Saturday and I just don't know what to do anymore -____- has anyone had experience with this, and what did you do?

Hey everyone,

For those of you applying to Yale, how did you approach the 250 word essay? What was your thought process when devising a topic?

Also does anyone wanna read mine and give thoughts :smile:?

Best,

Paul

I made a thread a day ago (https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/15041/feb-10-lsat-anxiety) and I did say that I will be doing another PrepTest to see if I will push through with the exam on Saturday. I have done only 4 PrepTests due to the time constraint.

I scored 152 on the first one (forgot to do a blind review).

On my next PrepTest, I scored a 148 and 161 (br) on PrepTest 37, then 160 and 164 (br) on PrepTest 36.

Yesterday I did PrepTest 44, I got a score of 157, 165 (br).

Planning on taking another one today and finalize my decision.

I really would want to get admitted to McGeorge, and I am aiming to get 160 and above if what is posted on Magoosh is accurate:

How does your score compare?

The law school’s LSAT numbers aren’t very competitive, so it’s relatively easier to get into McGeorge than at many other schools in the country. To maximize your chances of admission, focus on your GPA (in addition to your LSAT). McGeorge’s median GPA is 3.15. Its 25th percentile GPA is 2.92, and its 75th percentile GPA is 3.42.

160+: Because high LSAT scores are less common in the McGeorge applicant pool, you can really stand out if you bring a score in the 160+ range. If you have a quality personal statement and strong academic record to match your LSAT score, you’ll be a competitive candidate for full-tuition scholarships.

159-156: An LSAT score in this range will be above McGeorge’s 75th percentile, so it’ll make a strong case for your admission. You should also be in the running for some partial or even full-tuition scholarships to offset school costs.

155-153: With a score in this range, you’ll be sitting right around McGeorge’s 75th percentile – a good place to be. Pair your LSAT with a solid GPA, and you’ll have a great shot at admission.

152-150: A score in the low 150s will be near McGeorge’s 50th percentile. You’ll have more competition from other candidates in this range, but your LSAT score should still help you clear the admissions hurdle.

149-148: You’ll still fall at or above McGeorge’s 25th percentile with a score in the high 140s. While your chances for admission are much lower in this range, you shouldn’t count yourself out– particularly so if you have a high GPA.

147 and below: Since your score is now below the law school’s 25th percentile, you’ll really be facing an uphill battle for admission. Consider retaking the LSAT to give you a more realistic shot of earning an acceptance. To help you ace your retake, check out some of our best LSAT tips here.

Hi everyone!

DISCLAIMER: LONG POST!!!

I keep having anxiety attacks due to the test on February 10. I took the June LSAT last year and did not score well. I did not know how to study for the LSAT and had no idea about 7sage back then. I tried postponing my exam but was too late, I could not change the test date anymore and my ticket and hotel were not refundable. I had to take my exam in another country since it was not offered back home. My flight was a red eye flight and got delayed two more hours, I did not get enough sleep and my nose kept bleeding all throughout the exam. I scored around 140s. I did not cancel my score (my mistake) to see how I fared. A lot of the test takers I met told me about 7sage and I started using it last July. I had only 2 hours a day to study (sometimes none at all due to the tax season, and yes I worked for an accounting firm).

Fast forward I had time to study 5-6 hours a day starting September but I was diagnosed of Cancer last November, I was going through medical tests and treatments and was able to start studying again on the 2nd week of December. So far I have done only 3 PrepTests. I scored 152 on the first one (forgot to do a blind review) then scored a 148 and 161 (br) on preptest 37, then 160 and 164 (br) on preptest 36. I am aiming to get 160 and above.

So with everything said, any advice especially the exam is a few days away?

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