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A Means to an EndHello all, Now that I've had a little bit of time to reflect on my June score, I was hoping to find some people to indulge with me in some "philos…
@brna0714 said:
My question- has anyone else become obsessed with the LSAT itself and lost sight of the fact that it's a means to an end?
I think of it as an end in itself, but from a bit of a different perspective. I enjoy ... -
How to get faster at RCs?Hi, A newbie here. I am really, really slow at reading RCs and LRs and I can never finish them timed and have a good deal of questions unanswered …
... finish both the Trainer and 7Sage before you start worrying too ... advice I gave here: http://7sage.com/forums/discussion/3162/do-i-hit-a ... -
Initial PT Strategy - Would This Work?I did my first PT today and, I have to admit, was disappointed with the score (148). BR wasn't much better in the mid 150. However, it could have …
@jamesjentucker said:
I did my first PT today and, I have to admit, was disappointed with the score (148). BR wasn't much better in the mid 150.
However, it could have just been because it is my first test - a BIG nervous moment I have ... -
First PT Same as Diagnostic. Has Anyone Found the Same?Got a 148 diagnostic in January and have worked solidly since. Just took my first PT and also got 148. Feeling deflated :(
@jamesjentucker said:
Got a 148 diagnostic in January and have worked solidly since. Just took my first PT and also got 148.
Like I just said in another thread—this is to be expected since you get better at PT's primarily by ... -
Having trouble balancing studying and working FT -- help!So I've been studying for the LSAT since about February, only really studying in earnest since April. I have the premium course but I am still only …
@shermankrs said:
Would you suggest I just try to fast track through these last 20% of the core curriculum and start PTing as soon as possible?
Do the core well; devote your full attention to it—but the clock is ticking. Don' ... -
Blind review1. If my blind review gives me the same answer for a question, as the first time around, do I still enter the same answer under blind review under "L…
@wendy282 said:
1. If my blind review gives me the same answer for a question, as the first time around, do I still enter the same answer under blind review under "LSAT Analytic"? Eg: if I picked C during timed test for a question, circled the ... -
DiagnosticIs the diagnostic an accurate predictor of your true potential, with a score increase of 8-10 points given some hard work?
@fuzzy228 said:
Is the diagnostic an accurate predictor of your true potential, with a score increase of 8-10 points given some hard work?
My average is over 17 points higher than my diagnostic, and I've done 20+ points ... -
BR and Printer QuestionsDoes anyone BR the entire PT, or just the ones that were circled? I'm just now starting PT and I just want to make sure that I'm understanding each q…
@tanes256 said:
Does anyone see any issues with BR the entire PT? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
No issues! This is actually the ideal :D
When you're taking 2-3 PT's a week, it can be very difficult to ... -
Re-reading Game RulesI read an article on LSAT HACKS making the case to re-read the rules 4 times as per the below guidelines: 1] To understand the game. 2] To draw. …
@sarkisp23 said:
but seriously what are your thoughts on rereading rules? Do you do it? Why or why not?
Woof. Four times sounds like a lot.
I can pretty much tell what "type" of game I'm dealing with right off ... -
Mavis Beacon Teaches LSATI was always a pretty computer-savvy kid; growing up in the heart of the Silicon Valley with parents who run their own custom computer shop will do t…
... even learn for real until 7sage), logic. Bummer—that's all ... -
Pros/Cons of Part-time enrollment versus Full-timeHi All, While I'm trying to get pumped (in the mood?) for the October LSAT, I keep ruminating about part-time versus full-time enrollment. I'd lov…
@profile427 said:
*Sticker price (aka potential for massive student debt)
this confuses me? no matter what you choose there is potential for massive debt, but you shouldn't be taking sticker... for really any school (well except ... -
163 and a 3.81 GPA, debating on a retake---any advice?So I retook the June 2015 LSAT and got a 163. Now this is much better than my first actual test score which was a 153 (did not study in the right way…
@kicurtis said:
for probably a max increase of 5 points. I have a 3.81
people need to stop this, don't put a limit on the amount you can increase! Just because you max range b4 your take was 5 points higher is by no means the ... -
Re-taking in October. Best Plan?I took the June LSAT and scored 150. Needless to say, I would like to do better next time around. I had a pretty demanding job this past year (as man…
@KMairynD said:
1) I could try to stay in the city I live in currently and get a part time/full time (less demanding than my previous) job + take a BluePrint class and see if my issue all along studying was that I am not very good at self-study. < ... -
Mavis Beacon Teaches LSATI was always a pretty computer-savvy kid; growing up in the heart of the Silicon Valley with parents who run their own custom computer shop will do t…
@"Jonathan Wang" said:
and her heretical “touch typing” teachings.
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Problem Set Changes Going Live Tonight (Wednesday night / Thursday morning)Good news, we finished the problem set changes! The <strong>problem set overhaul is going live tonight (Wednesday night / Thursday morning) at: 12…
@"Alan Cheuk" said:
there will be temporary weirdness
Let's get weird! Let's get weird! -
Want to know if NYU is realistic.So here's the thing. According to NYU's website, their 25% LSAT is a 167. I got a 166. I have slightly above a 4.0 in my undergrad major, however, fo…
@seth.corley said:
These are my weaknesses: I have a weak LSAT score, I don't know any foreign languages (and aspire to practice foreign law eventually, and specifically, criminal law in one of a couple developing nations), and I don't have any ... -
Getting Back UpI reposted this comment of mine from @blah170blah 's great thread to those who are disappointed. I thought my story would help some of you realize y…
@"Quick Silver" said:
- Oct 14 LSAT 162 (85th Pctl)
- Dec 14 LSAT 165 (91st Pctl)
- June 15 LSAT 173 (99th Pctl)!
Oddly enough, this more or less describes my 3 PT plateaus, within a couple of points ... -
October or December?I Started 7sage in June and have been really pleased with the program so far. I couldn't be more pleased with my friends suggestion to use 7sage espe…
@"Roy Jacobs" said:
My goal is to be able to apply to Law School for Fall 2016 and while I am certain that taking it in December instead of October would improve my score immensely I was wondering if it would hurt my chances of getting in?
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Headache while taking the LSATSo I just took my first PT after 1 1/2 years of hiatus and was quickly reminded of a problem I've always had with this test... As I'm taking it, I…
@alejoroarios said:
I always feel a strong headache in the back of my head.
I get this too - I think it's from posture and it feels the weirdest for me when I stand back up after taking the test.
Sometimes I ... -
Mature CategoryAwesome course so far! Just a couple of questions: 1. I am a mature student. If my marks from my early school career were less than stellar, should …
@"sunnie_dazie" said:
1. I am a mature student. If my marks from my early school career were less than stellar, should I consider applying in this (mature student) discretionary category?
What is this that you're talking ... -
Kept ignoring LGI'm spending 3-4 hours/day on LSAT. By the time I'm done with LR and some RC blind review and 7sage curriculum, I have little time left on LG. If you…
Here's what I did... Once you master LGs you can just keep yourself shark with minimal drilling compared to LR/RC:
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Starting in AugustI just wanted to share a short version of my story. I decided I wanted to go to law school this past March. I picked up the LSAT Trainer and studied …
@visualcreed said:
But on the other hand I got accepted into the school I wanted to go to and I'm starting next month. I just want to put out, anything you want is possible.
YOU ARE AMAZING! This is quite encouraging. Wow. ... -
Opinions on jumping around the curriculum?I have been proceeding in order of the course syllabus for the past month. However, I would really like to see if I've progressed noticeably from my …
... it well here:
http://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/3228/mavis-beacon-teaches-lsat ... -
Studying for the LSATHi, What is the best way to study for the October LSAT and how many hours a day? I purchased all 3 bibles from Powerscore and all the exams. …
... anything at this point), buy 7sage today and get started immediately ... Cambridge (PDF's). Follow the 7sage schedule and do your best ... yourself quite a bit, but 7sage would be the best way ... -
Upgrading to Ultimate+I'm getting ready to purchase a full course after completing my free trial. I would like to be able to access the hard problem sets that appear to o…
@jaredj229 said:
Also, if I purchase the Ultimate package, can I upgrade to Ultimate+ when it becomes available without having to pay for an entire new course?
You'll be able to upgrade. Don't waste anytime waiting for the ... -
How many hours do your study per day?Seems like there are a lot of motivated students on this forum and I just wanted to get a general picture of how many hours you study per day. Also, …
@StopLawying said:
Seems like there are a lot of motivated students on this forum and I just wanted to get a general picture of how many hours you study per day. Also, do you study every day of the week or do you give yourself a day off? I plan on ... -
When to Apply to Law SchoolsI'm a bit confused as to when US law schools start accepting applications...a lot of websites currently list old dates. Is the earliest usually in Se…
@banana123 said:
Is the earliest usually in Sept or Oct?
Apps aren't even out yet (yes I have been stalking!). So if you want to get in early, prep your apps now and that way you'll be ready to submit when the apps open up. < ... -
Opinions on jumping around the curriculum?I have been proceeding in order of the course syllabus for the past month. However, I would really like to see if I've progressed noticeably from my …
@sabrina.schell5 said:
However, I would really like to see if I've progressed noticeably from my diagnostic score, even though I'm not even halfway through the course curriculum.
Haha ... Well I understand this sentiment, ... -
Looking for a study buddy for October retakeHi everyone, I'm looking for a way to change up my study strategies for the October test, which will be a retake for the June test. I've been try…
@logicfiend said:
Currently, I'm alternating between the 50s and 60s, and working my way back to the 70s by September.
Well, that is, after all, what we're doing in the BR group :) But it's ok if you don't wanna hang ... -
LSAT TrainerIs the LSAT trainer written by Mike Kim? I saw this on Amazon, just wanted to make sure it is the same book that everyone is talking about. Also, the…
@fuzzy228 said:
Which are you guys using?
I used the first edition because I got it about a year ago. If I were you, I'd get the 2015 version (though there's certainly nothing wrong with the older one!).
