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Bad Week: New Trend?Hello you beautiful, beautiful people. So, I've had a wonderful month or so of consistently okay scores. Not where I want to be by June but 3-5 point…
... like you may need a break, a couple of days ... difficult to do with a looming deadline but I ... it will help. This is anecdotal evidence of course but ... a break for a few days and saw a big jump in score ... when I returned. Good luck! You ... -
rough startHey guys! =) I'm still pretty new to the LSAT community but I was wondering if you guys could help me out here. I just became a mom 8 months ago, gra…
... median age for law school is a good 2-3 years out ... said, only you know what's best for you.
is really conducive to your ... really helps you understand what the test is actually testing and ... RC to really hone in on specific question types. -
PT 50--beginning of the major changes?I just took PT 50 and I felt like I did not even know how to complete the exam. I have familiarized myself with the test since December, but I felt …
... ! good job. Different is a good way to put it - the LSAT is still ... similar to what happens in the 50s, but maybe a bit ... the most. The writing is much more clear and ... br /> But I stand by what I said, give yourself ample ... your test to mix in the newer tests, at ... -
Study habitsI'm currently in my undergrad looking to get the best possible score on the LSAT. I started off by just sitting down and knocking a practice test out…
... summer before law school! About what the last guy said.. I ... bible is a good one, I used that.. got -2 on the games in ... method is the best and eventually what everyone has to get good at ... some headphones. There is proven benefit in listening to audiobooks while ... -
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 …
... .. UT's "early admission" reward is like 10,000 per year ... to have an October score. Taking it in December would miss the ... /> I think it could factor in, actually. But if you end ... test in October then planning to either cancel or retake is a good strategy ... -
To All Those Who Are Disappointed...You are not alone. I wish I didn't need to write this thread to release some catharsis and I wish other people wouldn't need to find company in miser…
... are two kinds of people in this world - those that fall ... />
You are a BOSS. This is really encouraging to me ... an "off" weekend and this is a good reminder of what it takes. #trytryagain -
Study habitsI'm currently in my undergrad looking to get the best possible score on the LSAT. I started off by just sitting down and knocking a practice test out…
... in learning how to diagram the game. This is a crucial part in ... doing well in the section. ... taking a good look at them and compare it to what you see in ... the 7Sage videos. Powerscore is popular ... -
No progress? Help!!I started the 7sage core curriculum in March, and finished it last week. My diagnostic was 153. Today, I took my first PT (after my diagnostic test)…
@guitarnara said:
I saw a significantly improvement in the LR Section, although weirdly ... feels good. Trust the process, my friend! The pace of improvement WILL ... change as you move up the score bands ... -
Grow-Again ConfusionCan anybody help me understand question 15 from PT9, S4 included in the Strengthening Questions Problem Set 8? I felt completely blindsided by how an…
... conclusion)?
This is a good thing to be confused about ... time in the conclusion, it is a strong indication that the author is making ... argument in a sort of addition-by-subtraction way. This is exactly what C ... -
Dilemma!A lot of you know my story, but if you don't here's a link to the situation I was in about three weeks ago: http://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/…
... and BR a couple/few times a week to see improvement (and honestly ... theory gets to a point of diminishing returns... Practice is most important ... which is more than enough time to see a significant improvement in your score--especially ... -
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…
@gs556 lol. A "sage" says over-hyped! What about for us common folk ... had taken like 15 tests in between so I don't ... me. Maybe a better way to put it is 72 is a good measure of ... -
Why a JD?Does anyone want to get a JD but not actually practice law/ be a lawyer? This isn't my story (I want to be a lawyer) but I am curious to learn about …
... get a JD "because it's a good ... degree to have." Back when a lot of my mentors were in ... law school, tuition was a fraction of what it is now. Now, a JD is a good ... degree to have if and only if you have a ... X" where X is not the practice ... -
Can I take the LSAT 3 times?I took the June LSAT. I'm signed up for October but I don't feel prepared. I was thinking I would take December instead. My question is: would it…
... t improved a lot because I haven't put in the work ... />
So my idea now is that tomorrow, I'm going ... possible and see how I score. If I do worse than ... a 164 I'll cancel the ... you guys think that this is a good idea?
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What Now? Retaking in DecemberI took the October test and didn't feel so hot, so I'll be retaking in December. I've worked through all of the PT from 35-72, and I'm kind of stuck…
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I feel like I overwhelmed myself a bit last time b/c I was doing about 4-5 PT a week, but what do you guys feel about this number
Yes, that is way too many. 2 a week is a good plan! -
Science Experiments in LR QuestionsPowerscore claims that recently PTs have had a lot more science experiment questions in LR. I've obviously taken a bunch of science classes and know …
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71/3/4 is a good example of what I'm talking about ... "The study conducted in the hospital had a control group and followed ... getting a treatment, and that made them feel better, which in turn ... -
Just PTed, Aiming for February: What to focus on?Hey LSAT Team, I am aiming to take the February test. I'm almost done with the curriculum, have about 5 full sections left and some problem sets (…
... from someone who got a relatively low score on my second test ... don't think that it is a good idea to work through them ... sets anyway. Ever test is like every other in many ways, so ... . Instead, take comfort in knowing that the LR is very similar to ... -
Should I apply or retake?So I was averaging 174 in PTs and ended up scoring a 169 on the October test. The only other 169 I scored in the three months leading up to the test …
... in December out of the question? I ask because based on what ... you're saying, it is more probable than ... not that your December test will be in ... think with your GPA, 170 is a good unspoken line for many T14 ... -
I think I'm burnt out.... Help needed!Trying to make this as short as possible: In July I probably did about 40~ish hours of LSAT work in total. In August, I did easily over 100+ hours.…
... . Slow down. 3 hours a day is too much. I'd say ... -- they have increasing mental load in that order.
Also ... are studying with a goal. I can't see what you could ... creating a goal.
Finally, what is your current and goal score? I ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... would I give myself a better chance with a dedicated tutor who ... on what we can do, not what we can't change. In the ... end, you're right that 7sage is a good example of ... spending more money wouldn't in some way benefit us, and ... -
How often to review stack of questionsHow often do you guys review your stack of questions? My stack of questions is getting quite big now. I’ve got about 160 of them and I’m working on …
... that I have such a "stack" too . from a year back. .. questions ... my "target BR score" or my target timed score so I think ... . I would think 6 months is a good tome to revisit. My set ... practice set after each section in the course. -
ApplicationDo people usually have applications done and ready before taking their LSAT exam and then wait until they get their scores back to submit or how does…
... late in the summer?
Yes. Make a list ... website and look at what they have written under ... "start" an application (you in no way need to submit ... you'll have a better picture of what is expected of you ... everything more, which is a good thing. -
Need To Raise My Score, Feeling DiscouragedI've been averaging in the mid-150s on the prep tests and I don't know what to do. I have been studying fiendishly for the last two months and my sco…
IMHO, a month's time is insufficient to make a huge improvement in the score. All the ... experts say that in ... score you should reconsider giving the exam in feb. I know delaying is ... -
Reading Comprehension crushing my soulIf anyone has any advice on how to better focus myself or tips on what to look for when approaching a reading passage please share! I'm finally in th…
... getting down the approach. What's a good approach? Read for the ... this approach. For example in a passage I would write next ... or 'different hypothesis'. This in my opinion is where you will make ... Do not get discouraged, there is a lot of misinformation out there ... -
To those who took their third retake and hit the 170s this December...Lend me your advice! I'm planning on taking the June test after having taken the June 2014 test (basically a 6 month hiatus away from the LSAT minus …
... underlying processes and figure out a "good" solution. I always tried ... answer choices, if there is a single thing in the question that confused ... process of reasoning made in the passage: what's the main ... think of this ever being a good idea for anyone, ever. ... -
Devastating scoreHey fellow LSAT takers, I've been seeing lots of good posts on here, and wanted to get some input on my situation. I've been scoring anywhere betw…
... please feel free to join in!
@MrSamIam How did ... you go forward in your situation? Did you study ... ahead and apply and see what happens, and if it doesn ... again in June, but I'm not sure if this is a good strategy ... -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
... elders - but it is quite something to be in awe of one ... . My poor wife... my poor in laws.
To boot ... I want to do is put my family in debt by pursuing ... better law students? Is being able to get a good score on the LSAT ... -
It's timeI know what I will have to face, the fear of stress and boredom. This is a journey of a serial procrastinator planning to study and LSAT, Monday to …
... read. Bruce is a good man, he's done a lot for Gotham ... haven't spoke to in a long time, and who ... was participating in one of the Whatsapp ... perfection in my studying, and when my momentum is stopped, ... to go back to what's comfortable and familiar. ... -
It's timeI know what I will have to face, the fear of stress and boredom. This is a journey of a serial procrastinator planning to study and LSAT, Monday to …
... Harsh Reality is spot on, and what you wrote is motivating in itself. I ... around. I am also learning what triggers my procrastination, so I ... study with no indication of what I was going to do ... , and fitness is a good start on changing our attitude in life. We ... -
How to decide?Hello all, I am really stuck on how to decide which school to attend. My top choice school is not giving me a lot of money but is in the top 50. M…
... to get an idea of what the real outcomes are, ... not what the school wants to ... they are. Even schools in the lower half of the ... . Of course, a lot depends on what you want to ... LST is a good place to start to get a better idea of what ... -
June or later?Hello, I am not sure as to whether I should take the June or the Sep exam. I am aiming for 165+(canadian) . My recent PTs have been in the 166-168 r…
... ), so there is definitely still room for improvement. 166-168 is my average ... are in the 170-175 range.
My biggest frustration is ... I am not putting myself in the best spot by taking ... ), and then taking Sep again is a good idea?
