Discrepancy between Score Converter and PT score

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• Logician Alum Member Sage ⭐

  November 2020 2464 karma

  I've noticed the same. The converter usually gives a score thats +1. My guess is that its just because its meant to be a rough equivalent/estimation, I don't think 7sage has the actual scaled flex weights.
• Juliet - Student Service Member Administrator Student Services

  November 2020 edited November 2020 5740 karma

  Hi @Ellegoals

  Sorry for the trouble.

  The scaled scores generated from Flex mode use the same methodology as our Flex Score Convertor which is based on having the same raw to scaled conversion table, but scored as though there was only one LR section (one half of the usual amount) with the raw score scaled up to account for reduction in number of questions. Because no one outside of LSAC knows how the scoring will actually be done, this is just an educated guess.

  I tried to reproduce the issue but I was unable to. Can you let me know which PrepTests you had the issue with so that we can investigate the issue on our end?

  Here is a breakdown of how I tried to reproduce the issue:

  • I took two PrepTests (PrepTests 72 and 89) in Flex mode by converting each PrepTest to the paper format, I used the "Fill in correct answers" button then entered a few incorrect answers.

  • Then, on the Flex Score Converter I selected the PrepTest number, I then inserted the number of incorrect LR, LG and RC in their respective boxes. I made sure that 'Two LR Sections" was not checked and then I tapped on "Estimate." On each occasion I received the same score for both Flex mode and the Flex Score Converter.

  For example, for PrepTest 72 I received a score of 170 in Flex mode. I entered my results in the Flex Score Converter and I received the same score of 170. See the screenshots below:

  

  
• Ellegoals Member

  November 2020 342 karma

  @"Juliet --Student Service--" Most recently the discrepancy happened on PT's 46 and 47. Hope this helps.
• Juliet - Student Service Member Administrator Student Services

  November 2020 5740 karma

  @Ellegoals said:
  @"Juliet --Student Service--" Most recently the discrepancy happened on PT's 46 and 47. Hope this helps.

  Hi there,

  Thanks for providing the additional information. We will investigate the issue and get back to you.
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  Juliet - Student Service Member Administrator Student Services

  November 2020 5740 karma

  @Ellegoals said:
  @"Juliet --Student Service--" Most recently the discrepancy happened on PT's 46 and 47. Hope this helps.

  Hi there,

  The issue with respect to the discrepancy between PrepTests taken in Flex mode and our LSAT Flex Score Converter has been fixed. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.

  Let us know if you have any further trouble.