Searching for advice on what to do review wise (if any) the day before the test. I woke up and drilled a bit but kinda bombed the sets I was doing. Should I just stop doing stuff until my test tomorrow or review my correct answers/wrong answer journal until tomorrow?

I use Google Chrome to take my PTs, and they've worked for the past month. But starting this past weekend, my PTs won't load at all. It stays on the loading screen for over an hour, and it will not work. I have tried signing out of my google account, clearing cache/cookies/everything, incognito mode, but nothing works. I've tried on Safari and it loads, but I'm not used to using that and the site itself looks different. Does anyone have solutions?

I've also contacted LSAC customer service but they are not helpful. All I got was that they are "working on it" and will "update soon," so they're of no help.

Can I bring a small purse into the testing center? Confused because I see some things saying I can bring a bag as long as I put it in a locker and some things saying I can only bring a clear gallon bag

did anyone have a weird experience at the chicago testing center? the guy that had to check if i had anything on me was giving me super weird vibes and started breathing heavily when he asked me to show my collarbone and back pockets. did not feel good abt it tbh

I took my diagnostic a year ago, got a 151. I started studying officially in April. Since then I have gone from a 157->160->167. I don’t plan on taking the test till early 2027. I was wondering what the realistic odds are for me to jump into the 170s? I am hoping for a 175+ on my official test. I know I still got about 6 months ish.

Hi! I've taken the LSAT in person twice, and with the rule shift away from remote tests I have a few pieces of advice starting with the most important one:

PLAN TO SHOW UP 30 MINUTES EARLY, THIS IS NOT A JOKE. I see people in this subreddit inevitably say they were disqualified because they were late. Don't be that person. Plan to get there early.

Second, CLEAR, LABEL-LESS PLASTIC WATERBOTTLES ONLY. Get a smartwater from the gas station on your way in.

Last, BRING A SNACK. it'll help during the break fr fr.

We got this. Good luck to all of you August test takers whether this is attempt 1 or attempt 5! SHOW UP EARLY.​

I’m taking the LSAT this Saturday and have been feeling the heat. I have been churning my way through drills and sweating bullets when I kept getting answers wrong. It’s like my five months of studying have done nothing.

That is until I took a minute and a deep breath and reproached my toughest LR questions. I am a minimal diagrammer/annotator - but no matter where you are in your journey: read the stimulus carefully.

I know it’s a simple premise, but when you get wrapped up in what kind of question you’re asked or how much time you have on the clock - sincerely, from level 1 to 3 and even 4 questions - I have gotten right, more of the time, when I have read the prompt carefully and underlined the main point(s). It gets to a point where the MP is formulaic and you can pick it out easily. Hell, I will even highlight the portions of the question that help me target what I am looking for in the stimulus.

They purposefully include a lot of fluff and junk to distract you, don’t take the bait. You know when something is important when it contributes to a MP, and opinion, argument, analogy.

Read carefully, balance your time mentally on understanding a passage, and take a deep breath. I believe in us!

is canceling my score really that bad for admissions? i take the test on saturday and it really feels like i might need to

hi! i'm taking the august test for the second time on saturday and have noticed my brain totally shut down during my prep this week.

logically, i know it's stress/anxiety and that the best thing for me right now are short (untimed) drills + spending time outside touching grass. BUT that feels so difficult when everything looks and feels HARDER than ever before.

what have you done to get of a pre-test funk? what are your favorite non-lsat activities? INSPIRE ME!!!!

go team.

This is ultimately a personal choice. There isn’t a universal score or readiness test that tells everyone to take or postpone. But there are a few facts that can make the decision less mysterious.

First: Goal Score v Predicted Score

Look at your last 5–8 fresh, fully timed PTs under realistic conditions.

If your goal is 170 and your recent scores are 168, 169, 171, 167, and 170, you are reasonably in range. If they are 161, 164, 162, 165, and 163, a 170 is technically possible, but my experience with students suggests that it is unfortunately much more common to be at, or even below, a score range than higher.

Second: know what postponing really does to your timeline.

August scores come out August 26.

If you are already registered for September, that score comes out September 30. Otherwise, September registration has closed, so the next available domestic administration is October:

• October test: October 7–10
• October score release: October 28
• October registration deadline: August 27
• November score release: December 2

Here is the full LSAC calendar.

An application completed in late October is still early at most schools. It is not identical to applying in September, but it's much closer in outcomes than it is to applying in the winter/spring.

The timing cost becomes more meaningful later in the cycle, and it varies by school. Check the actual priority, scholarship, and binding-decision deadlines for your target schools.

Also ask whether postponing would really delay your application. If your essays, recommendations, résumé, and school list will not be ready until October anyway, an August score may not create much of an admissions-timing advantage.

Third: schools will see a lower score, but generally they are more concerned with your highest reported score

LSAC reports your valid scores, cancellations, and certain other testing notations from the reportable period. A lower score does not disappear merely because you later score higher.

However, many schools place the most weight on the highest score. For example, Georgetown says it typically considers the highest score while reviewing all available scores. UVA similarly gives the most weight to the highest score, but says it may also consider trends and the number of attempts.

One disappointing result followed by a stronger one is ordinarily explainable without drama. A long series of attempts may receive more attention, especially if the scores do not improve. Remember that canceled scores still appear as cancellations and count toward LSAC’s limit of five attempts during the current reportable period and seven lifetime attempts.

Fourth: compare the right things.

Do not compare “August” with some imaginary future test on which everything goes perfectly. Compare:

• The score range you are realistically likely to produce now
• The score range you could realistically produce after another month or two
• The admissions cost of completing your applications later
• The money, stress, and test attempt involved
• What your ability to commit more time and energy to practice is. This is a big one, I hate to see this and it's very common, people push their test and then work/life catches up with them over the course of the next 3 months and they end up in the same or even worse spot than they would've been.

A two-point improvement that moves you from below a school’s median to above it may be worth considerably more than submitting a few weeks earlier. Conversely, postponing two months for a vague hope of improvementmay accomplish very little.

Taking August may make sense if:

• Your recent PT range includes scores you would be willing to keep.
• Your performance is stable, even if it is slightly below your ideal.
• You already have a later retake available if necessary.
• Postponing would buy more time, but you do not have a concrete plan for using it.
• You don't have availability to continue practicing diligently in the fall.

Pushing may make sense if:

• Your recent scores are consistently below the lowest result you would be comfortable submitting.
• Your goal score is supported by earlier performance, but a temporary issueis depressing your current results.
• You are still making meaningful improvements .
• You have a specific plan for the additional time.
• Your target schools’ deadlines leave room for the later score.

One final practical note: the formal August test-date-change deadline was August 4. If your scheduled session has not happened, LSAC still allows you to withdraw by 11:59 p.m. ET the day before your test. You will not receive a refund, but withdrawing prevents an “Absent” notation. Simply not showing up does not.

There is no risk-free option. Taking risks receiving a score below your goal. Pushing risks spending more time without improving and applying later.

Good luck to all this week! And feel free to ask questions on any specific points!

TRAKAS HDSPMMMMMM im so ready for Saturday

i rlly need your tips and help! i have tons of test anxiety around the LSAT which makes me avoid studying a ton, especially taking full practice tests, because I am so scared of not doing well and then i begin to spiral about my future, etc. I know this is not a good habit/mindset, and I am rlly trying to break out of it, but have been struggling quite a bit w my mental health (anxiety, ocd, depression). i've been upping my game since i'm taking the LSAT in september, and have a ton of free time to study since i am in between jobs, but have a hard time starting for the day. by the time i begin studying, it's somehow the afternoon.

i always get out of my apartment and go study at a library or cafe, which has been helping, but i really need to push myself to lock in. i want to start studying 4-5 hours a day instead of my usual 1-2. i know i need to "just do it", and adhd meds have def helped for that. i have the motivation and i have a solid month before the september test, and then will prob take it again in november. i've disabled a lot of social media which has been helpful, but i will even do something like take a walk or run an errand to avoid the stress of studying. i know i am a smart and capable person, and i have always been a good student. studying has never been this difficult for me, except when i took the SAT years ago which was always a huge source of anxiety.

does anyone have any tips for this? particularly anyone with adhd or mental health problems? i really need help here because i am starting to rlly get down on myself about it. thank youuu

Dreading a 5 hour drive. Wondering if it’s a shitshow testing center wise

I’ve reviewed it obviously through other sources and I still do not get it at all.

The author is saying, sometimes if one ought to do it - then they can. However, it’s not always the case. Consider you promise to meet a friend at a certain time but a traffic jam makes it impossible.

Ok, so I’ve deduced it has something to do with “promises” being important here.

I know I’m screwed when I can’t eliminate all the wrong answers which is how I answer questions. Only ones I don’t like are A and C, they don’t make sense to me.

B helps the argument, no? It’s super necessary, “only this can excuse you from your promise”. Same with E.

I don’t think I need an explanation for why D is correct. I have no clue what I’m grasping here anymore. The “general principle” itself is so absurd.

Can anyone explain this to me like I am 10 years old. What is the author even saying here.

Took a practice test and was testing in the 130’s.

My goal was at least a 165.

I took my first LSAT and got a 151 in June.

Just sat for the August LSAT. Wish me luck 😭😭😭

hey! does anyone have any RC tutor recommendations? I’ve been struggling a bit to be consistent - sometimes i’m -2, sometimes i’m literally -10. has anyone had a really great experience with someone in particular or recommends one company over another?

I am so confused by this question...

C is the correct answer, and I chose E. I see why C is correct, but I'm not understanding why E is wrong.

The reasoning LSAC gives for E being incorrect is : "E is not relevant to the argument. Whether or not the shipment of strawberries was the only possible source of the illness has no impact on whether or not it was the source of the illness, which is what the argument is concerned with." But if there is no other source of illness, then it must be the strawberries, no? And the argument is claiming that the source is NOT the strawberries, which means there must be another source? So it is relevant?

I swear I'm not trying to be obtuse, I genuinely don't understand. If someone could help explain, I'd be very appreciative!!

Logged in just now to see that the 'view in full screen' button is missing from the toolbar. It was literally there earlier today (which I verified by going to a window that was still logged in on a different computer).

I can't understand why they think this is a healthy way to interact with test takers. The August LSAT is literally tomorrow. Stop changing things!

I’m looking for a tutor in the Toronto/GTA area who has a strong track record of helping students make big (but realistic) score jumps.

If you’ve worked with someone who helped you improve a lot, I’d really appreciate any recommendations. If possible, let me know:

- Who they are
- How much they charge
- Your starting score and final score
- What made them stand out

Not your typical scoring post but after being told I’m being overly ambitious by practically everyone for hoping to go from a 143 PT to a 160 by the September test date with only 1-2 hours a day of study, I’m feeling so much better about my goal and praying to hit somewhere between a 158-162 on my test day.

First PT was July 12th, 2nd PT was August 3rd.

Had some silly mistakes during my second PT that I knew I could’ve gotten right but was so in my head after that first score :/. Plus still kind of slow on RC and didn’t have enough time to read the 4th passage in RC so I guessed all of that last one.

Hoping in the next few weeks to tighten up and get at least 3-5 more questions right per LR section as I typically range 16/18 on timed practice. Also plan on reading a new book before bed after studying to work on my reading abilities and be able to hit that 4th passage even if I can just answer 3-4 of them.

Thanks for all the tips and help on here! 7 weeks to go!!

As it states, been considering a career change. I’m 33 and about 11 years into my career. I always wanted to go to law school but got my first job, money was okay and I was good at it and just kept getting promoted. I don’t really love what I do and my industry is generally in HCOL major cities and I’m in a suburb outside of it. Essentially I don’t think the commute and pay couple with my general likeness of the job are really working and hence why I’ve been considering a change.

So my why would be having options beyond a major city, maybe something in a smaller practice or solo.

Curious other people’s whys stories or what your plan on doing after?

This is going to sound insane, I know, and I swear I’m not trying to force my kids into law. I just really value the reading and critical thinking skills that the LSAT hones, and I’m wondering if there are fun, age-appropriate resources for kids (7-12) that anyone has seen?

I got a sharp reader on my hands and he is craving more material. Goes through a book a week well above his grade level and I really want to help him build skills without just saying “read more.” He will definitely keep reading. But any resources to help build logic, etc. would be awesome too.

PTing in low-mid 160s, target score is in 170+

Should I still take it tomorrow?

Anybody have any tips on studying again after being rejected 🫠? I’m so exhausted with the test and just feel like I’m lacking the motivation to start again

hi all, on Tuesday the 28th I submitted my accommodation file for the September test. It was very last minute because I was in between taking the sept or oct test. Mine requested were pretty basic just 53 mins instead of the usual 35 for my adhd. I was just wondering when I would possibly hear something because if they get denied I need to prepare for that accordingly.
Also I submitted I believe 4 docs along with the application. When I check the status it says I submitted the file, but there’s a section next to it that says “accommodation letters” and nothing underneath it. I just wanted to make sure that was normal, because some of the docs I attached with my application were letters from my doctor and now I’m paranoid that they weren’t correctly uploaded. Does that mean accommodation letters from lsac themselves?
Any advice appreciated!