Definitely the money. Eventually, came to the same conclusion that I did the first time around - not worth it. I may not make 160k/yr as a tutor, but I also get to enjoy my life.
I would only add: since you already have the trainer and 7 sage, don't spend any money on anything else EXCEPT for official LSAT tests OR for an extremely good tutor.
I had RC,LR,RC,LR,LG....I was told by my tutor that the experimental normally comes in the 1st of three...so my guess is my first RC was the experimental and section two and 4 are the real LR SECTIONS.
sults99, a 20 point swing is not impossible, it sounds like you need to start from the basics. I'd enroll in a prep course or get a tutor if I was you.
I'm not in NY either but I'm studying with someone else from 7Sage and we were looking to form an online study group if either of y'all are interested.
Not in NY, but interested in a study partner/group to sort out the knowledge kinks. I am prep testing 170+ so it would be good match if the group is aiming and scoring near the ballpark.
Also, the NY Times has something called "Room for Debate," where about 4-6 people weigh in on an issue from different angles. This is good practice for the comparative reading passages