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Thanks 7sage!
Hey everyone,
It's finally setting in that I am not dreaming and did get a score I'm satisfied with. I'd like to begin by thanking the people who had a HUGE impact on my studies, whether it was emotional support or helping with the fundamentals. @"paulmv.benthem" @btownsquee @BinghamtonDave @akistotle @"Cant Get Right" @NotMyName @AshleighK @"Leah M B" @twssmith @Bamboosprout [everyone in the September and November study groups] and however the heck the heck you tag Mr. Yoda himself, JY.
I know people generally want details during these posts, so here's the general gist of it:
I started with a diagnostic in the 140s and tried the trainer and power score. After a slight jump into the low mid 150s, I decided to give the guy with the helpful LG videos a try. I was stuck between choosing 7sage and another prep course but what sealed the deal for me was how 7sage highlights those who make a jump of more than 10 points from their diagnostic (given enough time and effort). Whereas, I've seen other courses discuss that an increase of 10 points or more is not too likely as if this test is an indication of your real potential - it's not.
I'll keep this as short as I can but the things that helped me the most were: one, taking a long time with the core curriculum. I know there's this sense that it should take three months to go through CC, but honestly, I think I spent upwards of 3 months on just LR alone because that was always my biggest struggle. Your timeline is your own; there's no need to feel ashamed about how long it takes you to climb up the mountain. Don't compare with others because all you see are the positives and not the negatives. I BR-ed each LR question while going through the curriculum, started foolproofing the games in the curriculum. I started this close to testing day, but I think going back to PT1 and doing RC untimed was a huge help. That's something I wish I would've done earlier.
Second, use this community. Nothing solidifies your understanding of concepts like being able to explain to others! Not just helping them by answering, but if your reasoning can help others the next time they come across that concept, it'll enrich your (and their) understanding of the material. Asking for help is also super important. I think many people feel ashamed that they are not able to figure these things out themselves, but honestly, the majority of the community here has been helped by at least one person. There's no real sense of competitiveness, just genuine happiness for others. The best way to learn to accomplish these things is by joining a study group or tutoring. Third, don't try to force yourself to stick to a timeline but accomplish what you can. I've always lived in some fantasy world where I think I can productively achieve a million things every day instead of the two or three I can. It's okay to feel like you're falling behind, but try to give yourself breaks. I was awful at this and had to be forced to take breaks by people. Feeling guilty over not studying won't help you accomplish anything, especially with your progress. If I had been better at taking breaks, my journey probably would've ended with the September LSAT.
Fourth, and finally, don't take the test officially until you are ready. I took it twice when I was ready, and the first time, in November, I underperformed 7 points below my average. Exhaustion and test day nerves were a part of it, and it sucks having that number be recorded. Never-mind I lied, this is the last bit: record your PT's and timed takes. Watch the footage and record the data on a spreadsheet. It's painful and mind-numbing, and it forces you to confront all your bad habits. Make detailed notes, so you never have to watch that footage again! Analyzing my mistakes and actively keeping track of what not to do during timed conditions helped me jump from high 150s to 160s.
I am not going to be taking again,
But I will still be around to help others out 
You can message me for more specifics.
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Aww I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! You deserve this. You put in the work and are reaping the rewards... I love it! And this is such a wonderful write up of what worked for you and advice for others on the same journey. Thank you for sharing with the community!
Congrats!
Congratulations my friend!!!!
Thank you for running all those study groups!! You've helped me so much with LR! Time for you to kill it in law school. 
Wooo great job! It is the best feeling to finally be DONE
Hope you celebrate!
Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.
@btownsquee you're gonna kill it too girl 💕 you helped me so much
@SLP_futureJD it still hasn't sunk in yet, can't believe it's over!
@"Leah M B" honestly your words of encouragement back in the early stage of PTing made a huge difference!
AHHHHHH! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!💕 Congratulations!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
Congratulations!!!!!!!! So happy for you!!!
Congrats! Such a huge barrier to overcome!
Congratulations!!!!
Congrats! So many Sagers destroying the test, it’s awesome!
Congratulations! Love reading success stories.
Congratulations !!!
Congrats!
Congrats! You did it!
Congratulations!!!!!!
Congrats!!!! That is so amazing & encouraging to read, thank you
Congrats!!
Congratulations! Thank you for the tips, as ever. Especially for writing about being temperamentally inclined to juggle too many things. I really identify and have found it so hard to make the LSAT studying routine consistent. Best of luck to you in law school.
Stubbled onto 7Sage after being off for so long and I am so happy to see this post . Congrats @keets993 you truly deserve your success
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Wonderful and Congratulations!!!
Way to go, @keets993 ! Couldn't have asked for a better sounding board over the past (Heck!) 1.5 years of studying. Hopefully we'll bump into each other...either in Toronto or at the Law Games sometime.
CONGRATULATIONS @KEETS993 ! THAT IS AMAZING!
Congratulations @keets993! Happy for you.
Congratulations @keets993 You deserve this, and thank you for all your advice!
Congrats!
Congratulations!!!
Congrats on finishing your journey!! Thanks for all of your posts and positive contributions to the community!!! You are gonna be a great lawyer!
Akikooo!!! 😭😭😭
Me neither! Couldn't have asked for a better study buddy...I mean I wish you were better at texting, but 😂😂😂
@ElleWoods77 Michelle! Hope things are good with you?? We should catch up soon
@fengx346 Thank you so much, hope everything is well for you
@KeepCalm I still can't keep calm!!
@LSATcantwin I hope everything is going great for you and you're killing law school
@"Lucas Carter" @"Habeas Porpoise" @Vibrio @smartaone2 @futurelawstudent @"The Noodley" @jasminesade @turnercm @Kermit750 @UnicornFarts @eRetaker @Guillaume @"nessa.k13.0" @mjmonte17 @Bumblebee So many familiar faces 😭😭 Thank you for all your support and well wishes everyone. For those of you that are still going through the hellish journey, I wish you all the best. DM me if you have any questions or just need a sounding board, I know that the emotional and psychological aspect is half the battle.
Congrats Nikita (is that you?). Seeing this makes me smile. Hope you get into your dream schools, keep up the good work, and keep doing good things for those around you. Wish you the best on the next step in life.
@keets993 While I wasn't available to take part in it, I do recall how dedicated you were to getting the November 2018 study group together. You really showed initiative to learn, improve, and help others do the same and it paid off, so congrats!
@Bamboosprout Yes, Y (I don't wanna get the spelling wrong) that is me! Your posts were super helpful to me, I still would like the subscription for daily motivation. I hope everything works out well for you!!
@"Tim Hortons" Thanks! Congrats to you too! Maybe we'll run into each other at a Canadian law school
@keets993 yesss we should, I will text ya some time
Congratulations keets993!! Wish you the best of the luck in the rest of the process.
Congratulations!
@alexanderthegreat4 @Goku-san thanks guys!
Soo inspiring congrats!!!