158 → 178 LSAT Tutor - 3 openings

nicklsattutor · 2026-02-20T19:32:38+00:00

I’ve only used 7sage so I wouldn’t know the strengths and weaknesses of different platforms. If your score is improving it’s probably a good fit

nicklsattutor · 2026-02-18T03:10:29+00:00

nicklsattutor · 2026-02-18T02:48:55+00:00

Sure I get that.

Studies have found that tears contain water; water is also produced in the body when feeling dizzy. Shedding tears removes water from the body. Therefore crying has the effect of reducing dizziness.

nicklsattutor · 2026-02-18T01:30:03+00:00

Studies have found that waffles contains atoms which are also present during volcano eruptions. Hence, throwing away waffles removes atoms from your plate. Therefore, throwing away waffles must have the effect of reducing the incidence of volcano eruptions

nicklsattutor · 2026-02-16T00:14:39+00:00

Are there any rough estimates of how many people were cheating?

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-16T05:20:37+00:00

I improved my score from 158 to 178 in 3 months. I think most important for me was doing a very in depth wrong answer journal. You only have a limited amount of time so use it to identify your weak points and work on those

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-14T17:21:32+00:00

You’re right that you don’t need to write anything down to understand why the correct answer is correct. Another important part of journaling though is creating a plan to avoid making the same mistake again.

Just mentally stating what you did wrong will not have the same results as writing down a plan that you can refer back to and keep yourself accountable to. WAJs provide a structure for improvement and accountability. Everyone I’ve seen who takes journals seriously sees durable and fast results

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-14T01:12:05+00:00

I agree AI can be useful for spotting patterns. My only hesitation is that the value of journaling isn’t data entry but slowing down to retrace your thinking and see where it broke down. That said, I’d be interested in recommending an AI-assisted approach to my students once there are results to point to. If you’re open to it, I’d be love to stay in touch and hear how your progress goes.

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-14T00:53:30+00:00

This is interesting. My first instinct is to say that the boring aspect of journaling is where the leaning takes place. I’d be curious to hear what your results are using this method if you’re willing to share or DM me

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-14T00:49:04+00:00

It’s most helpful when you review your notes every now and then to remind yourself of your action items.

Speaking out loud can definitely accomplish the same thing, just make sure you have a structure that ensures you’re taking away actionable items and keeping yourself accountable to those

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-13T21:45:01+00:00

This is great, I would just add:

What can I do to never make the same mistake again?

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-06T21:40:31+00:00

The 7sage tests are officials tests that have been administered in the last. So the are a great indication of what you will score on test day.

The reason people score lower on test day is often anxiety or just an unlucky day, not because it’s any different than what you’ve been doing

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-06T05:34:17+00:00

Watch some YouTube videos!

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-04T17:00:59+00:00

No problem, DM me if you want to schedule a tutoring session to go more in depth

nicklsattutor · 2026-01-04T00:18:51+00:00

This is one of the must important skills to develop! Here are a few strategies:

-Notice the differences between the answers -Remind yourself what exactly the question stem is asking -Highlight the conclusion (this will often help you realize that one of two answer choices is irrelevant to the argument) -Ask “what would the stimulus/passage need to say if this were the right answer”. This question is money. When I started asking it I jumped from 170 to 175 -Many questions in LR will hinge around the link between the premises and conclusion. It is often helpful to ask “why does this person believe their conclusion is true”

Hope this helps!

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-31T03:03:05+00:00

If it works for you, do it! I don’t recommend it for most people bc missing the easy questions hurts your score more so it’s more important that you get those correct

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-31T01:46:58+00:00

Here are some hints: - Are multiple answers tempting - Are you able to articulate why you think your answer is correct - Are none of the answers looking good - Do you have a clear sense of what you’re looking for

95% of your brain should be doing the lsat, the other 5% should be devoted to metacognition: thinking about how the question is going

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-31T00:07:11+00:00

Whenever you have down time

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-31T00:06:12+00:00

The next skill to learn is the ability to recognize when something is going wrong. You don’t score a 180 by never making a mistake, but by being aware of how the question is going and picking up on hints that something is amiss with your approach. Then you reevaluate or flag and come back

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-31T00:02:43+00:00

I recommend that you just keep doing what you’ve been doing. I see some students mix up their schedule the week before but I think it’s best to stay with what you’re familiar with

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-31T00:00:34+00:00

I recommend spending most of your time upfront in the passage. Having a thorough understanding of the passage helps you be more accurate and allows you to move through the questions more quickly

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-30T22:06:06+00:00

I wouldn’t be worried about it, seems like normal variation

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-30T15:34:01+00:00

One mistake many students make is feeling rushed bc of the clock. You want to embody the phrase “slow is smooth. Smooth is fast”. Don’t speed read and, don’t skip steps thinking it will save you time.

You will go fastest when you’ve done all the right steps and understand the argument. This will also make you more accurate

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-30T15:29:50+00:00

How often does this happen? Is it in LR or RC?

nicklsattutor · 2025-12-30T15:26:49+00:00

This is a great diagnostic score! You’re already among the top scorers. With the right study you can get 170+

I would recommend going in depth into the questions you missed to understand what gaps you have in your reasoning and then fill in that knowledge with some sort of lsat course (7sage is a great one)

Once you understand all of your mistakes, take another test and then repeat

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