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Any Advice For a Final Stretch?Hi 7sagers I'm writing this Dec and possibly Feb from how things have been shaped. I need some advice from those who have overcome similar proble…
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How to explanin/convince parents about taking 2nd test/postpone?Hey, This might not be appropriate to ask here but... How to explain to them if you want to take another test/extend the test? I have already po…
... your thing" mantra is definitely one I've heard before ... to retake. SO is there a job or something that ... doing anything else. Maybe a part time gig would ... was exercise, therapy, and taking a break whenever I needed it. ... it comes to such a big decision and ... -
Should I accept LSAC offer of Feb retake?Assuming I was perfect through the first 3 LG's, I believe I have a great shot at my "This makes me happy" result. In fact, I felt so good about the …
... more confident, and sometimes a higher score by something ... then just do like one PT a week or something, making sure ... with the PT process, taking just one a week to stay current might ... with the LSAT there is always a risk of overstudying, and ... enough as it is. -
Need some adviceSo I recently finished the curriculum and took my first PT last Friday. I improved from my diagnostic but not by a considerable margin. I definitely …
... you get out of each one. You don't learn or ... act of taking a practice test. What's more important is that you ... LG? Do you have a tough time with weaken the ... things you can diagnose by taking multiple PT's, and ... be all you need to break through the 160 barrier. I ... -
What time of day do you study? And do you study in big chunks or throughout day?Really trying to get into a routine two months before test day. I usually do 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours at night. I also sprinkle in some of…
... the day. I have a hard time maintaining focus for ... over 2hrs at a stretch (yeah...I'm ... during lunch (I get a 2hr lunch break), and then 3- ... to get at least one PT per week done on Saturday morning ... Facebook open, my phone is on silent and face down ... -
Is It Worthy to Take a Semester off for the LSAT?Hi guys, So I'm thinking about taking a semester off for the June LSAT. Do you guys think it is worthy or necessary? Currently I'm a third year in…
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Difference in score between prep tests and actual testIs there generally a drop in the score of the actual test when compared to the prep tests? By how many points is this drop?
... taking 2 full tests back-to-back with a 15 minute break ... that, an unexpected benefit is that it's also ...
My main worry is on test day I'll ... psyched out early by a weird/tough experimental section ... 6 sections even a particularly 'bad' one is my way trying ... -
Two PTs a week for the February LSAT?Is taking two pretests the week of my actual LSAT too much? I don't want to get burnt out but I feel like the more I take the more prepared I feel. A…
... br /> > Is taking two pretests the week of my actual ... even have a set schedule. So my focus is always ... So one lesson I have learned is to make a schedule ... vs. trying to make a schedule based on number ... will take you to master a concept?
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Should I withdraw?Okay, so here's my story, it's long, so bear with me. In November 2015, I applied for September 2016 admission. I hadn't touched the LSAT yet and I…
... the October LSAT. However, the week of the LSAT, I still ... this point), and I withdrew. One of my friends ended up ... Also, knowing the February LSAT is undisclosed also makes me slightly ... was exhausted. I HIGHLY recommend taking a year off after finishing your ... -
Average amount of growth over time?Good morning! I hope all of you are doing well. I am sorry to bother you, but I was wondering what your average growth is? I took an LSAT practice wi…
... fine if you are taking one week or one every two weeks. You ... as you can on a test, I promise that ... br /> Lastly, don't put a time limit on your goals ... that you have a thorough process. Getting a question right ... are not solid. It is all in the process because ... -
Blind review for practice tests?I am taking my first practice test soon. Should I do the circling for unsure answers that is discussed in the blind review method? I am basically con…
... you can, go one level further. There is so much that ... your BR process and by taking a ton of time to ... logic. It's not ok to just scratch the surface ... to get into Harvard is with a high LSAT score and ... our argument. As such, it is a correct answer choice.
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Memory Method/How to approach questionsSo I am currently working on incorporating the memory method into RC and have had mixed results. I'm losing a lot of time on the questions portion. W…
... needs. Having chatted with one of the Sages, he ... ground where I was OK with taking a risk. For me, ... first AC that you feel is correct. It can help ...
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... is a bit hectic/insane in March, so I'm taking ... for 3 weeks, take one week pretty light, high hard ... for 3 weeks, take one week pretty light. The translation ... per day during the week with a PT and blind review ... am focused on for that week, for me, it will ... -
Last Day Of Work! For Those who study full-time, what is your schedule like?Hey Ya'll, So it is official that my last day of work will be the end of the month! It has been a great 2 years and I've learned a lot, but someti…
... study (two-week breaks a couple times, and a month long break during February ... > Self-awareness is the key, and a good tutor doesn't ... Like you said, self-awareness is key; and I know myself ...
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Help Me Design A Routine.Hi. I've been studying for the LSAT since July, and since I completed the curriculum about a month ago, I'm having a very hard time setting an effect…
... schedule as you laid it is you don't have ... about taking a long time to BR or taking only 1 PT a week, its ... disciplined in your studies. A high score doesn't come ... so many PT's every week, it comes from working ... . Or you can hire one of those 7sage tutors and ... -
Post Core CurriculumHey guys, Any tips on post core-curriculum ideas? My first four PT's have been stagnant at 158-161. I didn't take a cold diagnostic and my first …
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RC Improvement! Finally!Hey guys! I'm super stoked. I finally hit -3 on RC! I have been stuck at -4 for over a year! Now I know I should be striving for -0 but let me have t…
... the three RC webinars in one week earlier in March, which led ... to engage with the material_. Ok, duh me, but I was ... />
My new notation strategy (a combination system of all 4 ... perfecting and **practicing** it **daily**, is working!
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Thanks 7sage /a hard decisionFirst off, I wanted to thank 7sage and its awesome community for its support through this LSAT endeavor. It hasn't been a smooth and silky road, but …
... my goal is environmental law and this is a great area ... schools were, UW for one, Cornell, and possibly U ... i've got at least one part time job now. ... I will and have been taking a break from the LSAT for sure ... Allison was also the one who directed me towards ... -
Take a full time job offer, or study for LSAT June exam?I had been studying part-time for the LSAT since last September (10 hours a week) with the goal of taking it in June this year. My full-time fellowsh…
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Yeah, this is one of the greatest advantages of ... goes by quick. Take a break., then study again from ... so. I think consistency is so underrated. I think ... -
Seeking encouragementHey 7sage! I took my first PT and got 161 3 weeks ago. I thought it'd be a good idea to take PT's every other day, until I learned about how harm…
... implies that your foundation is strong with a couple issues here ... convinced me to record myself taking a PT, and it revealed so ... add that it's ok to not do as ... Remind yourself that it's ok to skip that question, ... it's better to lose one point than to let that ... -
help! did so awful on my first prep testI need encouragement. I did so bad on my first preptest (139) and really want to reach 160. I work full time and just quit my part-time job so I can …
... doing a very close post-mortem on your first test. Really break ... all been here. The first one is the toughest. But you need ... suggest for now to practice taking timed sections and drilling. PTs ... don't learn much from taking them. We learn from dissecting ... -
For those of us studying "Full-Time" ....What hours do you full-timers usually study?
... re saying that Stage 1 is you being able to ... means more of your focus is on the BR.. when ... PT's left... Thinking of taking a break for the month of April ... up in May doing 1/week 2/week, etc. until September.. any ... up to 2 PT's/week with BR...
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For those of us studying "Full-Time" ....What hours do you full-timers usually study?
... s left... Thinking of taking a break for the month of April ... up in May doing 1/week 2/week, etc. until September.. ... my goal right now is to increase my theoretical ... can. Then, after that is achieved, I hope to ... the next stage, which is matching my timed score ... -
For those of us studying part-timeThis post is inspired by some of the really great conversation I saw after @"Alex Divine" posted a thread for full time LSAT prep folks. I'm kind of …
... two careers, one that regularly takes over 45 hours a week of my ... to work around ~65ish hours a week and prep. It worked well ... this is that is can cause one to indefinitely postpone taking the exam. This is a ... 'm guaranteed a 170+ I'm simply not taking it until ... -
When to use a Chart on LG and when not toA friend and I were discussing PT68, Section4, Game 3. I was trying to articulate why a chart was needed in that particular game and when to use char…
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Need help overcoming a slumpToday is pretty weird. I am usually quite positive and optimistic when studying the LSAT, but today I'm fraught with anxiety and sheer frustration. I…
... Maybe you just had a bad day, week or month(s). ... before even taking the test. The Test is just a test, ... br />
When your taking the actual prep tests, visualize ... All is well and I will score great on this one ... as well" - be in a happy place; ... -
Feeling DownHere to vent a little bit. I've been having horrible headaches this week and put in couple bad PT's. Last week, I PT'd 65 and got a 167/173. Hi…
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New RC is definitely more ... the earlier tests it was one of my best sections. ... emotions. All that matter is what you score on the ... PTs are you doing per week? It's Thursday and ... What has helped me is doing a 1-page write-up/ ... -
I need helpSo I took the practice LSAT test from 2008 and scored a whopping 134. I have a 3.76 cumulative GPA from my undergraduate so I know I'm not dumb. I'm …
... . The LSAT is not a test of intelligence, but a test of conformity ... a lot of effort, and delay my admissions for another year, taking ... of those crash course 6-week in person prep classes. Various ... really, you have to find one that works for you so ... -
What kind of drilling do you do to close the BR gap?Hey 7sagers! My BR scores are in the mid-high 170s (woohoo!), but my actual scores have been stuck in the mid-160s for a while now. I know the BR…
... studying for the LSAT is to maintain a high degree of self ... your answer choice is the correct one
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Preptests most similar to recent LSATsHey guys, I'm in the middle of studying for the June LSAT and am currently taking the preptests...which PTs do you think are most similar to the L…
... its been more than a week since you took one?
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Incidentally, @fifthending have you considered taking a loss and just waiting until ... PTs, and although that problem is fixed with careful BR and ...
