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Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
Hi David, should we write a whole new PS for the second time applying to the same school? Or can we use the same themes as the old PS? -
How to increase study timeI'm currently studying 3 hours/day. I really need to increase my study time to 6-8 hours/day to finish the work I need to improve my logical games, L…
... . But if they call a second time, their call will not be ... -
From happy to depressedI took the June 2015 lsat and received my score and was excited. I got (enough) to get into the school I was looking at. This weekend I received that…
... . The first time around might not work, the second time around still may ... want this you will find time and motivation to start prepping ... -
Advice on when to take the test...Hi folks, looking for advice here. As a side note, I love the community feel and all the support on the discussion forum! I'm trying to score in t…
... , etc., a higher score later is better than a lower score earlier.
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Have things changed drastically recently?I started studying in February (Taking the October test, fees paid ;) I've completed all of the course material and now am working through the PTs f…
... stuff of nightmares the first time around and I didn't ... I was taking it. The second time I had taken like 15 ... -
7sage ConfessionalJust for fun ... ... What are your little 7sage secrets? Or 0L/LSAT secrets more broadly? Come on, DISH!
Your retake/redemption story made me think of this:
https://youtu.be/DV_3qx-oBms
Be this little guy! First time was a little "nyeeehh" ... second time ... "HEAR ME ROAR!" -
A question for those who consistently PT at 165+How often do you find yourself finishing sections early? If so what sections particularly, & how much extra time do you typically have to go back and…
... move on. You should have time to come back to it ... ). Usually seeing a question a second time helped me understand it better ... -
A question for those who consistently PT at 165+How often do you find yourself finishing sections early? If so what sections particularly, & how much extra time do you typically have to go back and…
@gs556 said:
POE, guess, then move on. You should have time to come back to it (the five minutes or so I listed above). Usually seeing a question a second time helped me understand it better.
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A question for those who consistently PT at 165+How often do you find yourself finishing sections early? If so what sections particularly, & how much extra time do you typically have to go back and…
@gs556
"Usually seeing a question a second time helps me better understand it."
^Advice of the year^
This holds true especially for flaw questions. Take a step back, relax, breathe, then read the stimulus again. -
A question for those who consistently PT at 165+How often do you find yourself finishing sections early? If so what sections particularly, & how much extra time do you typically have to go back and…
@alexandergreene93 is getting this tat on his back and "Usually seeing a question a second time helps me better understand it." on his heart. -
Help. Me.Hello everyone! First time poster, long time lurker. I'm looking to get some advice on what would be my best study option leading up to the Oct…
... try to succeed on the second time. Don't put on the ... . Timing yourself with the alotted time using a no. 2 penicil ... -
Your struggle question type(s).What was/is the question type(s) that you struggle with? How did you get over your struggle? What word of advice can you give to someone struggling w…
... difference was amazing on the second time through.
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RetakesAfter reading quite a few posts on here, it seems to be the consensus that postponing a test, and nailing it the first time, is better than taking it…
... is always better than a lower score on a first take, so ... -
Acceptable First PT Score?Just got a 144, blind review 151 on my first ever PT (June 2007). I've only been studying for about 2 months, and I'm not very far into the course. T…
... of us thought we would score higher on our diagnostic. I ... did. If you have the time to buckle down and study ... you're hitting your target score in time for December, then go ... -
More reading comp practice?Hello 7Sage! I have run into a problem. Between Feb 2015 and June 2015 I did every preptest, except for 72, 73, and 74. Since June, in preparation…
... when I take it a second time I don't find that ... -
More reading comp practice?Hello 7Sage! I have run into a problem. Between Feb 2015 and June 2015 I did every preptest, except for 72, 73, and 74. Since June, in preparation…
@Pacifico: definitely true. I don't. The questions are sort of new, but the mental process of the passage itself, that's what I'm missing the second time. -
Silly mistakesHey all, I've been doing pretty well on my PTs, but I'm finding that on the logic games, I'm consistently making 1-2 silly mistakes on the section. …
... screw up, you'll have time to fix it.
time on a long enough ... This sounds like a huge time suck, and it is, ... answers. Most of the time, having done the previous ... you did everything correctly the second time around. It will likely ... -
Manhattan Prep and RC strugglesWhile I've seen my LG and LR improve a lot over time, I'm afraid I've plateaued a bit in RC. On average I make -4. I've already done the whole 7sage …
... passage. It's a big time sink because you end up ... something out of it the second time around. Also planning on doing ... -
How not to Panic During Timed PT/Keeping a Good Pace While Still Being Able to Focus?Doing some BR at the moment, and I am noticing that with adequate time, I am able to answer questions correctly during BR than under time constraints…
... LSAT proctor app for every time test so I can simulate ... 't get it after the second time reading it I just guess ... -
Benefit of retaking PTs?About a month ago, a user posted that they had scored in the high 170s on a fresh PT. Their method of studying was to take and retake a group of mode…
... have gotten questions right the second time and questions wrong twice on ... -
Take Oct 2015 LSAT or take later?I’m trying to calm my nerves before my first LSAT which is coming up in less than 10 days. I’m scoring in the low 160s but I really would like to imp…
I'd save at least 5 of the more recent PTs for December/January and just start over with the PTs you have taken to extract even greater learning from the retakes. Just remember that BR is even more important that second time around. -
Test day question. Stressing over every little thing...Two questions:(preferably someone who has taken the lsat can answer these) 1. My admission ticket first and last name match exactly but there is no …
... planning to take it for second time next week. I use also ... have my middle initial last time (neither this ... -
Order of taking PTs for Dec test. HALP PLS PLS PLSHello friends and LSAT warriors :) First of all, A BIG FAT GOOD LUCK TO THE OCT TESTERS. You guys are gonna KILL it, no doubt :) Question for…
... out if you get a lower score than you expected when you ... -
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... . Might result in a slightly lower score than your usual average though ... -
How did it go? October 3rd 2015 LSAT 7Sagers?You guys just take one of the most difficult exams and you guys rock! How do you guys feel about it? Is there any section particularly difficult?
Since this was my second round today since 2013, I ... fact that this was my second time, is that it was so ... to try this as a second career.
However, in ... like with whatever happens this time around, this is it. Unless ... -
More reading comp practice?Hello 7Sage! I have run into a problem. Between Feb 2015 and June 2015 I did every preptest, except for 72, 73, and 74. Since June, in preparation…
... when I take it a second time I don't find that ... -
Skipping curve breaker questionsThis is very subjective given that everyone is different. For me, when I see that the stimulus is long, I tend to skip and attempt to come back becau…
... becomes a lot easier the second time around. This means that in ... the long run you save time by not sinking in precious ... time during the first go ... the question right the next time around simply because your brain ... 't notice the first time. -
Skipping curve breaker questionsThis is very subjective given that everyone is different. For me, when I see that the stimulus is long, I tend to skip and attempt to come back becau…
@RM112015 said:
Often times the question becomes a lot easier the second time around.
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False Hope?I recently received a letter from the dean of admissions at a T15 school. I sincerely thought Ashton Kutcher may have been hiding in my hallway ready…
... become a competitive applicant the second time around. Schools can and should ...
