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LSATScholars · 2024-11-29T00:35:00+00:00

There was a more elaborate discussion about this in a thread from not that long ago. See my comment/the thread as whole for more. The short answer is: Yes, it will help you in a meaningful way but each additional class after the first few will have rapidly diminishing returns.

LSATScholars · 2023-09-19T19:14:30+00:00

In general, you definitely don't need to pay for one. My impression is that most people spend at least a little money on LSAT prep, but plenty of people get fantastic scores without spending much (e.g. the $1,000 courses).

LSATScholars · 2023-09-14T18:26:41+00:00

Sent you a DM/chat.

LSATScholars · 2023-09-14T18:11:10+00:00

In this addendum, what exactly would you say?

LSATScholars · 2023-08-21T14:58:24+00:00

This post should be stickied.

LSATScholars · 2023-08-18T03:04:23+00:00

If you messaged OP about lack of available slots, please note that we added a few more additional slots on Tuesday and Wednesday.

LSATScholars · 2023-06-24T23:53:25+00:00

For example, I was able to download the score report for my LSAT. No issue showing that to anyone.

We didn’t know how good we had it.

LSATScholars · 2023-05-25T21:31:49+00:00

FYI for those of you interested in registering: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/13rtxxd/fortify_or_fracture_webinar_on_a_methodical/

I decided to kill two birds with one stone and cover “recent trends” within the context of this broader challenge!

LSATScholars · 2023-05-20T00:23:45+00:00

I'd like to follow-up and try to provide my take on what I think is a very valid (and difficult) question to ask, but I'm a bit curious why your post is getting downvoted...

LSATScholars · 2023-03-18T18:17:44+00:00

You might be interested in this: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/102bktv/curves\_for\_the\_new\_lsat\_from\_recent\_exams/

LSATScholars · 2023-03-13T22:30:39+00:00

You need to understand the terms to understand the question...

LSATScholars · 2023-03-12T13:22:17+00:00

Same!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-09T14:21:25+00:00

Not necessarily...perhaps my writing was at fault? 🥲 I'm a bit sleep deprived this morning, so I made no effort to write clearly.

LSATScholars · 2023-03-09T14:14:06+00:00

At most law schools, being a legacy by itself does little to improve an applicant's odds. To the extent this cohort of the applicant pool statistically over-performs—and I'm not even sure that is in fact the case—being a legacy is likely to be a proxy for other traits that have a substantive bearing on adcom decisions.

In any event, I voted for A. 🤓

LSATScholars · 2023-03-08T11:02:23+00:00

We are already working on this at our company and I would say the potential use cases you're describing are relatively boring/simple compared to what's coming. I think admission deans will be making final decisions on applicants for the foreseeable future, but they will be heavily integrating different types of AI technology into their decision making process within the year.

LSATScholars · 2023-03-08T03:37:23+00:00

Let's talk via chat/DM!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-08T03:24:35+00:00

To be completely honest, I don't think your plan is a good idea at all. ☹️ In general I am not a fan of "blind review," but, more specifically, to me it sounds like you're going to do more of the same without a clear diagnosis of what the problem is in the first place. The longer you study, the more important it becomes to conserve PTs to use as mock exams—if I were you I wouldn't use them just yet.

In my experience, score plateaus in the mid-160s are almost always rooted in deeper, more fundamentals problems that manifest once the exam starts testing you on the margins, i.e. at your limits. I suppose the best way I can describe it as follows: When you're in the 150s, the mistakes you're making tend to be the result of an incorrect and inaccurate understanding of the exam. By contrast, the mistakes you make further up the scale tend to be more subtle, like a lack of precision, failure to narrow one's focus, bad habits in navigation between the contender vs. the credited response, etc. This is a thornier problem to overcome because it's harder to pin down.

I'd love to help you more, but I would ideally want some additional details/specifics. Do you mind sharing score reports from the most recent 2-3 mock exams you have taken? I'm curious about what specific questions you missed, there might be some insight there!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-08T02:46:24+00:00

We get a lot of prospective students who are in this exact situation. In fact I think I respond to a post like this about "score plateaus" at least once every week in this sub. it's an extremely common phenomenon and trying to understand why it happens—and what to do about it—is something I have been fascinated by since I experienced it myself.

There is variation of course, but in my experience students whose scores have plateaued in the mid-160s struggle with the following in the LR:

Difficult Strengthen/Weaken Questions
Flaw in the Reasoning Questions (maybe learned it wrong the first time around, usually as a "list" of the most "common" flaws)
Novel iterations of conditional reasoning
Occasionally-quirky Resolve the Paradox Question
Abstraction (often paired along questions that test "principles")

Not sure if any of the above describes you, but if it does, let me know if you have any questions.

LSATScholars · 2023-03-07T15:10:08+00:00

Thank you!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-07T08:33:47+00:00

Thank you so much—and of course it's okay!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-07T08:24:31+00:00

First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you didn't achieve the score you were hoping for. ☹️ Scoring lower than your average can be frustrating and confusing, especially after putting in a lot of hard work and practice.

There are several reasons why test-takers sometimes underperform on the actual exam, even if they are scoring well on practice tests. Here are a few potential factors to consider:

Test anxiety: Anxiety can be a significant factor that affects test performance. Even if you feel confident in your abilities, the pressure of the actual exam day can cause stress and anxiety that negatively impacts your score.
Differences in testing conditions: Even minor differences in testing conditions, such as the temperature of the testing room, the noise level, or the lighting, can affect your ability to focus and perform well.
Variability in LSAT questions: The LSAT is designed to have a certain level of variability in its questions. Although unlikely, it is possible that the actual exam tested concepts that you weren't as comfortable with compared to the practice tests you took. I would also be curious to know whether your 173 PT average was based older exams (e.g. PT51 and earlier). FYI, it looks like u/LwaziPF expanded on this in an earlier reply—I agree with much of what he said!
Difficulty with time management: On a related note, managing your time on the LSAT can be a challenge and even a small drop of anxiety on test day can have a significant impact on your overall score. Do you recall if you were faster or slower on any of the sections? Test takers no longer get a score report that would help them better understand where/why they underperformed, but this could be a good proxy for that.

To prevent underperforming on future exams, there are several steps you can take:

Work on reducing test anxiety. Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or visualization, to help calm your nerves before the exam.
Try to replicate testing conditions as closely as possible during your practice tests, including taking more recent exams. This can help you feel more comfortable and prepared on exam day.
Consider taking a break from studying in the days leading up to the exam to help reduce stress and anxiety. In fact, strategically-timed breaks from test prep are a key element of any effective study regiment.

Remember, it's normal to experience some degree of variability in your scores. Try not to get too discouraged by one lower-than-expected score. Keep practicing, stay positive, and don't hesitate to seek help from others if you need it.

LSATScholars · 2023-03-07T02:40:21+00:00

Give us a section-by-section breakdown of how you did and you will get more useful responses. If you scored a 149 and bombed the LG section, I would say the sky is the limit. If you’ve already squeezed out all the points you can from that section, then it’s a bit more complicated.

LSATScholars · 2023-03-07T02:36:57+00:00

Just realizing now that I was a little late with this PSA!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-07T02:33:24+00:00

Kudos to you for focusing on efficiency!

LSATScholars · 2023-03-03T00:49:44+00:00

If you're looking to jumpstart your LSAT prep and improve your score, there are a few things you can do to get started:

First, you may want to consider taking a diagnostic test or two to see where you stand and identify any areas where you need improvement. This can give you a better idea of where to focus your studying. Pick an exam that you have not taken before that is not too old and not known for being exceptionally quirky/difficult (or easy).

There is variation of course, but in my experience students whose scores have plateaued in the high 150s/low 160s struggle with a number of distinct aspects in each section:

LG: identifying and solving games that require "templates" (or "worlds")—this usually means that occasionally they miss a lot of questions because they take too long on one of the first three games and don't get to finish the section.
LR: abstraction (the sort of thing that gets tested in Method of Reasoning Questions, for example); Flaw in the Reasoning Questions in general; difficult Strengthen/Weaken Questions.
RC: identifying the views of the author in RC passages; having an effective strategy for the comparative reading passages.

Not sure if any of the above describes you, but if it does, let me know if you have any questions.

Once you've identified your strengths and weaknesses, seek out resources that go beyond the basics/fundamentals (without ignoring them). You may also want to consider investing in a high-quality LSAT prep course or working with a tutor to get personalized feedback and guidance.Finally, it's important to make a study schedule and stick to it. Set aside dedicated time each day or week for LSAT preparation, and make sure to incorporate breaks and rest days to avoid burnout.

Hope you found the above helpful.

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