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Honest self-reflection on what I needed to focus on most was really key for me. And constantly celebrating minor successes and re-evaluating how to move forward
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I occasionally experienced similar things on my PTs. The confidence errors are usually the questions I spend the most time going over because that's where my biggest issues are. I got something wrong and I absolutely thought I got it right. But the …
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For me, I occasionally had an issue being TOO relaxed because I was too confident. I had to remind myself that my focus and dedication led to that confidence and I need to get back to it. Hope that makes sense
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I did my warm up until I needed to leave for the test center. Did 2 LGs and about 15-20 LR questions, but both were easy and I had done them recently so had nothing surprising. It's worth experimenting a bit yourself to figure out what works best fo…
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I also just want you to know that post-curriculum my first LSAT PT score was a 153 and I got a 167 on the Sept LSAT. While not my target score, you should have a ton of confidence that you'll be able to score highly if you give yourself enough time …
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And bring your ziplock with you when you take practice tests too! It actually becomes a source of comfort...like your trusty weapons to fight LSAT evil.
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I'm not sure the test is getting harder. I think, for PT79 (Sept 2016) there was a higher chance to get thrown off by the order of the passages. The second passage (Eileen Gray) was the hardest (I think). And the virus game really threw people off j…
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Just an extra thought, working really hard before hand so that you're incredibly confident for test day makes a big difference.
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Last time, it was released about a month and a half after the test. It'll be available on amazon.
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Congrats!!!! That's what hard work will get you
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Hi @DEC_LSAT, Typically, one of the LR sections is harder than the other. Sometimes one is really easy and the other is really hard. Sometimes they're not too far apart in difficulty. But I always do better on one of the LR sections than the other.…
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@"Lauren L" Sounds like you have a really good frame of mind about it. And when it comes to Law School and the LSAT, it seems like everything is a tough decision! The only easy one is to go with 7Sage
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@kmarie7 I've personally decided to retake even though I am okay with my score. I think it's healthy to look at it as a really good opportunity to improve your options for your future. I really don't want to retake. Studying can really suck. But it'…
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@Toxoplasmosis This is my personal strategy and advice, so not necessarily what everyone would agree on. Definitely think you should work on the 70s PTs. But I think it's really worthwhile to take individual sections with a specific goal in mind. So…
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@twssmith You're sweet and nice and funny and wonderful. Thanks for sharing so much of your time with us.
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Agree with @Stephanie57049 that it depends on your circumstances. But be super wary of burn out @"Lauren L" . It can really slow down and harm your studying progress.
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Hi @"Lauren L" , While I studied, I worked both 50+ hour weeks and part time (20-35 hour weeks). Part time is the way to go to really improve. I could barely improve at all during my super full time and then some job. It was exhausting and I had ze…
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@emilycyoung1 A lot of 7sagers recommend against LR by section because you'll never get that on the test. Strengthening questions become a lot easier when you see 10 in a row. I'm not sure on the benefit of it, but just thought you might like to kno…
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There's no magic number of PTs. It's really that you have to know yourself. I would never do a section or PT without a strict timer and the 7sage proctor. Even 1 section practices, I'd open up the proctor and use it for that section. Another thing I…
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One of the best things I did was print out all of the first 30 tests and just drill sections of all types nearly every day. Do Pacifico's LG attack as mentioned above. And then, I'd do an LR section and BR + review how my habits are. Each time I too…
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Congrats @"Cant Get Right" if anyone deserved that score, it was you!
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Other factors to consider: nerves, lack of sleep the night before, and maybe overconfidence based on a few above average PTs. As someone who took the test a month ago, the test day anxiety is real. I shiver and shake when nervous so you can imagine …
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My two cents: I think if you are comfortable with it, take a gap year. It's a year longer and you could probably get upper 160s if not higher in that time. And the benefits a higher score typically outweigh the demerits of waiting another year. If y…
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@Toxoplasmosis You were averaging 168, so I'd expect you to be able to hit at least 165 on the December exam and probably higher. I'd heavily review PT 79 (Sept exam) and see what could have gone wrong. Also, most people report feeling better about …
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My thoughts, sorry if I repeat what someone else said: Take a test in a stressful environment. It really helped that I'd had to deal with music in a coffee shop or conversations at the table next door or just blanking on a LG previously. I was a ner…
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@Matthew524 I took a shower and that's when I got my scores. Just saying, might work for you...
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@lsatblitz Amen to December!
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167. Not bad, not good. Meh. Don't feel terribly disappointed, but don't feel very proud either.
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How can I tell the rest of the world NOT to email me for the next 5 hours?!
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More from Dave: S16 LSAT Scale, out of 101 questions: 180 = -2 175 = -6 170= -12 165= -18 160= -27 155= -36 150= -45 145= -54 0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes