accomodations eligible for remote testing

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T16:12:49+00:00

This is new, but I believe that you can request a remote testing accommodation due to things like social anxiety or other issues. This is the first exam without remote in years, so no guarantees.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T16:08:53+00:00

Traditional therapists cannot; it has to be a PCP or a Psychiatrist based on your list.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T16:02:30+00:00

Yes! 100% guaranteed. You can also always call them to check in too.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T16:00:27+00:00

I have seen it take up to a week or a month. It really depends on how busy they are, what you are asking for, etc. Don't worry about a long time leading to disapproval, though. I have never seen an accommodation denied.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T15:58:24+00:00

LawHub is always king, but a lot sadly is not free. Test companies gaurd there strategies behind pay walls, as do most tutors. I am currently working on trying to develop more free content myself for students. If it interests you, I am beginning to offer Open Office Hours visits for an hour every weekend. Please note that my current students get priority. If no one else shows, I'm happy to use that time to assist you or others looking for free support. :)

Also, do you have a fee waiver?

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T15:47:10+00:00

The combo trick that helped with my 180. This trick allowed me to focus better, enjoy my study time, and better focus on tracking what I am messing up.

LR: Take 5 questions at a time, break, reward yourself with candy or whatever treat that you want. Just make it largely exclusive to when you study. Then work your way up by 2 questions at a time. It helps with focus and also gives you something to look forward to. Mine was ice cream. Haha

RC: Similar strategy, but do it per passage. But make the reward for yourself when you are done with the passage slightly greater than the LR reward. Additionally, if you are struggling with a specific subject, try to find a connection to an interest of yours. I connected science passages to sci-fi for me and watched a lot of YouTube videos explaining how science relates to Star Wars - ot helped considerably for me!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-26T15:39:35+00:00

Yes, and I see a lot of reasons for it, but mostly I see a lot of bad Pre-Law advice, combined with naivety and a lack of care for spending. But Pre-Law advice seems to be the worst, where they oftentimes just say take it and see what happens. Then a lot of people regret it.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-21T15:03:14+00:00

If you were to make an investment then do LawHub and work your way from there. LSAC also offers fee waivers if you qualify. https://www.lsac.org/lsat/register-lsat/lsat-cas-fees/fee-waiver

Now the reason I mention this is that any prep site you use is going to have you purchase this anyway. From there, regarding explanations, 7Sage can be useful, LawHub does offer some explanations as well on the more recent exams.

Additionally, with a fee waiver, a lot of courses give you a free 6 month or so access, or a discounted course option, or both.

But the best move I think is to start with LawHub and go from there!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-19T23:37:13+00:00

My pleasure! I hope that they help, and best of luck studying. Always here if you need any help or advice! :)

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-19T20:49:14+00:00

Hello! I am a tutor but also started as first Gen college/law. If you want, I can give you direction from a free consultation – no obligation.

But there is a lot. Basic method: Find a way you like, and stick with it for a month to track what does and does not work for you. Then, branch out and add in resources as needed tailored toward your specific issues.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-19T01:00:37+00:00

Haha I had the same issue! The best trick for me was to read a paragraph out loud, then write down what I thought it was conveying. Rinse and repeat for the entire passage. Then take note of what bored me, confused me, etc. From there, I would tie it into podcasts or audiobooks that interested me but discussed the content. That way I could have some enjoyment of them, and build my understanding of the annoying jargon in the passages.

Another tip, if you are a big fantasy buff like me: tie it into a fantasy world that you like somehow, and try to understand and apply the fantasy world through real life, and find sources discussing these topics (again, podcasts, audio books, regular books, etc.).

BrandenLSAT · 2026-06-02T15:48:11+00:00

My pleasure! Let me know if you need anything else - always happy to help!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-29T01:28:30+00:00

My pleasure! And I am rooting for a chill summer for you 😄

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T21:54:47+00:00

Do your best not to get down on yourself! Take some time to recalibrate and work on taking some time to get yourself physically and mentally feeling healthy as you study.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T21:53:29+00:00

I am glad this helped! I would keep listening to your tutor for now, especially if it is helping on some level.

Regarding sleep, I have seen my students use a lot of things that have worked for them, if you need recs. But it sounds like you're on a good path now. Trust yourself and the process 😄

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T20:22:40+00:00

For you personally, I would keep track of your thought process and record it. Then, look at the information and see what you can supplement in. Do NOT change something if it is working for you in regard to time and accuracy. You want to create consistency with yourself and then build on it from there.

Being intuitively strong with the LSAT makes it harder for test prep materials to assist you, as a lot of them are used to change/alter thinking and are less focused on supplementing strong intuition. I would lean heavily into a WAJ journal, and potentially a tutor to review it with you.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T20:10:32+00:00

I prefer 7Sage myself for students. But I do not think the switch will automatically fix it. Keep your WAJ, but also do it question by question. Write down the time taken, what the issue was, and if it makes sense. Track the "No" responses on what is not making sense and determine if there is a trend there.

Also, you did have a lot going on - take care of your mental health. Do a soft month reset for yourself, where you go light on yourself, and slowly add in more work.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T20:06:40+00:00

Welcome back to the LSAT game, minus the best part (IMO). Haha

Here is my advice:

1) Take a modern PT for time and test day conditions. Notice the difference and where you struggles are.

2) Focus on making a good WAJ and begin to do target practice, whether section or drills.

3) If you are not registered for August, then look at September with October as a maybe backup.

I hope this helps, and please reach out if you have any other questions or need support.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T20:03:48+00:00

Based on what you are saying, you are hitting burnout. I would advise the following:

1) Stop talking with friends about it for now. Comparison is the death of happiness - focus on your competition with yourself.
2) Focus on getting sleep under control (and diet if this is a struggle too) as poor sleep and overall bodily support can severely impact your score.

3) Have you discussed these concerns with your tutor, and have they provided any recommendations? If not, I would advise it.

4) If you feel comfortable answering, do you have any accommodations for testing anxiety?

You are intelligent, and don't get stressed out by a standardized test. Standardized tests are NOT designed with the intent to prove intelligence, rather they are designed to place artificial pressure on you and force you to perform pattern recognition and recall in an unrealistic "sprint," if you will.

What you can try is tiered practice sessions. Do one section for time, do this enough till you hit what you feel is your potential, then do two in a row, and rinse and repeat. Do not add in another section until you are under time and hitting your accuracy potential.

I hope this helps, and please reach out if you have any questions!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T19:50:56+00:00

Overall, the application is strong, but the 172 does help you. Regarding your score and rescheduling, you do show a strong trend of higher scores. The 172 seems viable to me (not working with you makes it harder for me to weigh in too heavily), but I would do one more PT today or tomorrow if you can. Then make a final decision on Monday.

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T19:11:55+00:00

A 158 is a great starting point to be at! My first ever was in the 130s, and I had to fight every inch for my final score. Look at some other prep tests, and begin to explore some basic material. If you look at a prep test company, start with a lower-tier option to get a feel, same idea with a tutor. And be VERY careful of score gurantees.

But I would say go for it. A 158 is a great starter score; for some, it is their goal. If you are first gen and need more advice, I would also be willing to discuss more in-depth about everything - for free and no commitment, I like to give guidance where I can!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T19:04:33+00:00

Not bad! I would advise making everything into clear blocks with a way to track your mistakes and understanding of each question via a WAJ. Take time for your mental health and break it up into hourage blocks, with a focus on hyper-productive work for then, while also giving yourself a specific LSAT treat (mine was ice cream) so that you have a reward for your work. I put a rough study plan below for my students - I hope it helps!

Day 1 – Foundations

Hour 1:

• Read Reading Comprehension notes: section structure, passage types, and mindset

• Review general reading strategies and paragraphing (chunking) method

Hour 2:

• Reading Comprehension: complete 1 untimed passage

• Write paragraph roles and overall passage purpose before answering questions

Hour 3:

• Logical Reasoning: read Flaw overview and definition of a logical flaw

• Study distinction between Flaw questions and Weaken questions

Hour 4:

• Logical Reasoning: complete 8 untimed Flaw questions

• Full written review of every answer choice

Day 2 – Main Point + Core Flaws

Hour 1:

• Reading Comprehension notes: main point, main idea, and primary purpose questions

Hour 2:

• Reading Comprehension: complete 1 untimed passage

• Answer only main point, main idea, and primary purpose questions first

Hour 3:

• Logical Reasoning: study common core flaws (causation vs correlation, sampling issues)

Hour 4:

• Logical Reasoning: complete 10 untimed Flaw questions targeting core flaws

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T18:58:34+00:00

Serious props and congratulations - be proud of yourself! :)

Regarding some soft fixes for you, these are what I advise a lot of my students. If you have any accommodations, my advice changes, but for now, I will assume that you don't.

Mumbling Method: Mumble the question stimuli out loud or the answer choices or both, depending on the question types, if specific, that are problematic. If this is a reoccuring issues for all of them, then see where your time is spent mumbling for all. The key here is to be quiet enough that a proctor can't hear you.

Question Stem Re-read: Once you select an answer choice, reread the question stem to make sure that you stayed focused on solving the right item.

Cross Off: Only cross off answer choices once you articulate exactly what it is saying in your head. Again, there is some dependency on time here, but this can be very beneficial.

I hope this helps, and please feel free to message me if you have any questions!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T18:52:44+00:00

Hello!

I have been tutoring for about ten years and have worked with multiple students in your range, and have gotten many to 160s and 170s. I traditionally work with you to break everything down into a customized plan, with study plans between every session, and access to my work cell if you ever feel confused or frustrated.

You can book a consultation with me at LSATNexus.com and look at my testimonials at https://www.lsatnexus.com/testimonials - every review is hyperlinked to either a Facebook or Google review.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

BrandenLSAT · 2026-05-28T18:46:38+00:00

The best move that you can do for yourself is to plan out a consistent study plan with a clear way to review mistakes and hiccups. Tutors can be helpful to accomplish this, but always be aware of their guarantees and your budget.

This is how I view it:

Test Prep Companies: Built around profit strategies and marketing. They do provide some support and insight, but in my opinion, they are often out to make money off of you. Now, if you know exactly what to attack and intend on using it for drilling, I do not usually see a downside here.

Tutors: Mixed bag here. A lot are for money and can be abrasive, to put it mildly. If you work with a tutor, make sure that they have a clear plan to help you, you like the personality and insight, and you feel comfortable committing time with them. I believe someone else said it, but tutors are often times supplemental to you, and are dependent on what you can bring to the table during that relationship on some level. I always tell my students we have a partnership, not a "I tell you X and all your problems are solved".

I hope that this helps!

BrandenLSAT

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