Awesome job! Congratulations. Was there a big shift in strategy for you, or was it just knowing the test material better that accounted for the jump in score?
@annrachweila My first few months of studying were really dedicated to drilling individual question types for the LR section (I sucked at that section for a very long time) and drilling logic games. I really didn't do too many full tests, which I regret. I probably drilled about 20 or so LSATs worth of material and took about 6 full tests leading up to the big day. In hindsight, I would recommend going through more than I did, with an emphasis on the most recent tests (there have been some devilish games and RC sections in the past few tests).
Just to add to how I studied: I read the LSAT trainer, went through the bibles and was pretty stagnant for a while. I bought the starter course from 7sage and REALLY improved (like 10 points) after going through all the videos, and drilling exercises in about a month. I never upgraded my course, but I did end up purchasing about 5 PTs from 7sage so that I could practice with the new digital format and so that I could have access to the full explanations after the test. And of course, I did blind review when I could. I was running out of time close to the test, so definitely wasn't as proficient as I should have been with the blind review.
I would say there was a huge shift in strategy for me. Firstly, I'm a huge visual learner, so having access to all the explanations in video form kept me engaged and connected with the material. I really sucked at LR (-11 to -15 initially) and 7sage helped me understand the individual question types and how to efficiently solve for most in a timed test environment. I read a lot of books from other test prep companies too, so I came in with some knowledge of the test, but 7sage helped me see the questions from a new angle.
I also realized the importance of doing real, full-timed LSATs. I wasn't doing nearly enough when I began the course, but managed to squeeze out 6 just in time for my November write. Nothing too crazy for my improvement. I just practiced a lot and started studying smarter near the end.
@"Left My Wallet in LSATgundo" said:
Awesome job! Congratulations. Was there a big shift in strategy for you, or was it just knowing the test material better that accounted for the jump in score?
@denis045 I am writing the exam in January. Since you read the LSAT trainer. I was wondering which method would you recommend for RC. Trainer or 7 sage
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Awesome work!
@denis045 Can you give tips on how you studied? Didn't hit my goal in November and will be retaking. I have the starter course as well.
Congratulations!!
Congrats
Awesome job! Congratulations. Was there a big shift in strategy for you, or was it just knowing the test material better that accounted for the jump in score?
You're welcome! Congratulations on your achievement!
Congrats
Thank you all! Took a bit of a break from the LSAT forums during the holidays. Very happy that a long road of studying really paid off
@annrachweila My first few months of studying were really dedicated to drilling individual question types for the LR section (I sucked at that section for a very long time) and drilling logic games. I really didn't do too many full tests, which I regret. I probably drilled about 20 or so LSATs worth of material and took about 6 full tests leading up to the big day. In hindsight, I would recommend going through more than I did, with an emphasis on the most recent tests (there have been some devilish games and RC sections in the past few tests).
Just to add to how I studied: I read the LSAT trainer, went through the bibles and was pretty stagnant for a while. I bought the starter course from 7sage and REALLY improved (like 10 points) after going through all the videos, and drilling exercises in about a month. I never upgraded my course, but I did end up purchasing about 5 PTs from 7sage so that I could practice with the new digital format and so that I could have access to the full explanations after the test. And of course, I did blind review when I could. I was running out of time close to the test, so definitely wasn't as proficient as I should have been with the blind review.
I would say there was a huge shift in strategy for me. Firstly, I'm a huge visual learner, so having access to all the explanations in video form kept me engaged and connected with the material. I really sucked at LR (-11 to -15 initially) and 7sage helped me understand the individual question types and how to efficiently solve for most in a timed test environment. I read a lot of books from other test prep companies too, so I came in with some knowledge of the test, but 7sage helped me see the questions from a new angle.
I also realized the importance of doing real, full-timed LSATs. I wasn't doing nearly enough when I began the course, but managed to squeeze out 6 just in time for my November write. Nothing too crazy for my improvement. I just practiced a lot and started studying smarter near the end.
@denis045 I am writing the exam in January. Since you read the LSAT trainer. I was wondering which method would you recommend for RC. Trainer or 7 sage
Congrats! Best of luck to you in law school 🤗
Great job on your accomplishment and good luck on applications.