Just a reminder that the average LSAT score is around 152. It's easy to lose perspective when scrolling this sub, but remember that what you see here isn't necessarily representative of all LSAT test takers.

Mindset is everything. Keep working hard, queens and kings!!!!

i've done practice problems equating to full sections, but never a complete timed test! i'm so relieved and pleasantly surprised. hopefully the trend continues

I’m elated to finally be scoring in the 170s after months of studying. I’ve taken the LSAT three times already (twice in 2023 and once in 2024) and scored below 160 each time. I knew I wanted this cycle to be different and completely shifted my approach to the test, essentially started studying anew (after a year long break following the 2024-25 application cycle). My goal score is 175, and I scored a 172 with a merged section test last week. Pic is of my test that I took yesterday, timed under testing conditions.

I’m registered for the September administration and really want this next one to be THE one, but with the registration cutoff looming, should I proceed forward to September or delay until October? I haven’t gotten my goal score on a PT yet. Appreciate any advice anyone is willing to share! This has been a hell of a journey and I’m finally starting to feel good about this test 😅

Okay I started out with a strong PT in March, and was making really good progress. Then after the 180 was finals week and I took too much time off before starting to study again. Now I just started my job and I'm studying after work but doing way worse. I'm supposed to take this in August which is like 2.5 weeks away and I'm kinda freaking out.

Granted, as you can see most of my scores are from merged sections, so I'm probably not as strong as they suggest. But I'm getting like really easy questions wrong now, it's not just that 6 point drop from the 178 -> 172. And it's probably a lot of mental exhaustion and not sleeping and so forth but I don't really have a choice I can't just stop working and now I feel like I'm gonna blow it on the test in August and I don't know what to do. I guess my plan is to just do drills on weekdays instead of timed sections and take full PT's on weekends.

Idk I'm just kinda super bummed and idk what to do. I know 172 is still strong but I thought I would be able to get higher. Hopefully this doesn't come off as like woe is me. Maybe there's no good answer but thought maybe some people have experience with this and were able to figure it out.

I am not by any means good at this test but I have been working my ASS off lately while managing the end of my undergraduate studies ahead of Fall 2026 graduation and being a full time single Mom.

A couple weeks ago I hit my first -8 section. Today I hit my first -6.

While I still have a bit of work to do and my other sections including RC are stuck at 15 correct and vary from -11/-12 wrong, I’m very pleased to see another section where I’ve done well despite a bit of variance. I know with more review and enhanced strategy and approach I will be okay. I went from feeling like I couldn’t do this at all a couple of months ago to feeling like I can do this as long as I continue working towards it.

I’m currently stuck scoring in the low-mid 150s however I’m writing October or November (signed up for October will lock in firm Aug 27 as that’s the last day to make any changes). So I have a bit of time to improve.

I set a goal of 155 for October or November and 160 for January (planning to take again in January since I know I can do better, want to maximize my chances and in Canada - the last test admin for the 2027 application cycle is January). I’ll likely take AGAIN in June of 2027 even if it doesn’t count for the 2027 application cycle in aims to continue on the journey and get the highest score possible and finally see my LSAT journey come to an end in June of 2027.

But now I feel optimistic in thinking that if I continue to study well with meaningful review (since I’m past the fundamental stage entirely) I might be able to snag a 158 in October or November and a 160+ in January. I just know I need to keep working and I’m happy with where I am right now. I could do even better than what I expect in the fall but I like to be realistic.

So if you’re reading this and you struggle with the LSAT, please don’t give up but remember your approach, strategy and meaningful review mean so much more during this process than anything else.

I KNOW I CAN DO THIS. I KNOW I CAN MAKE IT INTO THE 160s (which makes me competitive alongside my strong CGPA and mature student status for my target schools in Canada).

The plot continues.

Hi, everyone. In short, I have a turbulent academic record due to mental health issues that have since been resolved, leaving me with a poor GPA. How bad is it? I may not even be able to raise my cumulative to a 3.0 by the end of my Bachelor’s. I know I can get through law school if given the chance, but that’s the hard part; I need someone to give me a chance. I already know I’m out on a limb by being in this position, so I’m looking for a reality check. Give me some numbers - if I have a 2.6-2.8 GPA, graduating from a local college, how high does my LSAT score need to be, and is there a point in trying?

*Some info omitted for brevity. Questions are welcome.

Does anyone else get a particular question subject consistently wrong? I’ve taken 3 PT’s now where I have missed a low level question that has to do with fish.

Guess I’m not reel-y understanding the stimulus.

Ok, sorry. I’m telling the truth though. I’ll get back to studying.

I am trying to implement a much more intensive review process for Reading Comprehension because my goal is to break into the 170s by September. Right now, I am struggling with how to review RC passages and questions I got wrong in a way that actually improves my skills instead of just confirming the correct answer.

For people who made significant improvements in RC, what did your review process look like after completing a passage?

More specifically:

• Did you reread the entire passage without time pressure?
• Did you create a passage summary, paragraph summaries, or a map of the author’s argument?
• For missed questions, did you write out why your answer was wrong and why the correct answer was right?
• How did you identify the exact mistake you made, such as misreading the passage, overlooking a viewpoint, misunderstanding the question stem, or choosing an answer that was too strong?
• Did you review questions you got right but were uncertain about?
• Did you redo the passage later, and if so, how long did you wait?

My biggest question is how to know when the review is complete. What should I be able to explain or demonstrate before moving on from a passage? Should I be able to justify every answer choice, summarize the passage from memory, identify the author’s purpose and attitude, and explain exactly where my reasoning went wrong?

I would really appreciate specific examples of your review routine, especially from anyone who improved RC enough to reach the high 160s or 170s.

Half of me thinks that I’m at that point where I feel like if I’m focused and calm, I can get the 175+ that I want…but the other half is questioning if I’m gonna choke :/

Wondering how 175+ scorers felt going into their test, what they were PTing at, and if there’s any tips for these coming weeks before the August test (whether it be prep, week/day of test routines, etc)

Does anyone have recommendations for tutors that were really worth the money or got them over a score plateau?

I have been scouring this subreddit for a tutor, but all the comments in the posts looking for tutors seem to be tutors advertising their own services, rather than people recommending tutors that actually gave them tangible results and helped improve their scores. I don't exactly have a huge budget, so I want to make sure I am using someone good before I drop hundreds of dollars on tutoring. Looking for someone who can help me get from high 160s to mid/low 170s

Any testimonials of tutoring experiences are much appreciated!

(Not necessary, but bonus points if they do in-person tutoring in NYC)

Just the title! I’m typically getting a -7, and sometimes a -5/-4. Just wondering if anyone has any crazy study tips to help with that jump. Thanks!

I know there's a lot of negativity going around regarding the new interface. However, is there anything in the new interface that you find beneficial? It's not going away, so might as find ways to make life easier or just to have a brighter outlook on it.

I'll go first:

- I love how the text-search input is now displayed by default without having to toggle it on and off (as the banner could be distracting if left on).

- I love how I can highlight text without having to toggle the highlighters. Granted, I only really need one color for my purposes, and I can see how it may be more difficult for those who use multiple colors.

Does sending frequent follow-up emails help move me up the priority list? And also if it took a while to receive a response from test security regarding a questionnaire, should I assume that my request was given lower priority? Has anyone had a similar experience?

Are we missing logic games or do we feel better off without it? In my opinion, it’s less to study.

I want to know everyone's thoughts on the LSAT trainer by Mike kim page 309. Not sure if this is a mistake and if it's been fixed if so, but I'm having trouble wrapping my head around #9 of this problem. In the answer key, it says the 9th choice is provable but I don't believe it is.

This is a drill to practice most vs some. The reason I don't believe it's provable is because there's no way of saying whether every food item is written on that board or not, not just specials.

Hope this makes sense and sorry if it's been already fixed.

For the last 2-3 weeks, I've been scoring LR sections in the range of -7 to -4, but when I take prep tests, I seem to score anywhere from -5 to -2. On 7sage, it shows that my section LSAT score equivalent is around 156 or 157, but my last 2 preptests have scored higher than that (158 and 161). in my last 2 prep tests, the sections I took would score above my average section score while drilling.

For each paragraph, I use low res summaries, I talk about structure, and now state the main idea of the paragraph. I just saw a comment in an old thread that said eventually you learn the skills associated with it and drop it. Is that true ​

No matter how many drills I do, im consistently getting about 9 wrong on RC and its driving me insane.

Im just hoping I can learn to ace my LR sections so that my score doesn't take too big of a hit. The inference questions are just so brutal, no matter how closely I think im reading I never get them right...

I was so worried because I didn’t know registration would determine scheduling time so I ended up getting 8pm est (eek) but I got a testing center 30 mins away and there were multiple time slots available 😮‍💨 The added stress of scheduling is soooooo uncool but this was a relief to get done!

The last time I took the LSAT, my proctor really struggled with seeing my ID on camera. I ended up going through like 3 or 4 proctors, and my test time was delayed by 30 minutes. How do I avoid this again? I really don't wanna buy a 200 dollar camera. The external camera is a Logitech Brio 300

I started with a cold diagnostic of 165 in May with an RC score of -3. Since then, I have improved LR greatly and tend to get -1 or -2 on my LR sections. However, my RC scores are much more volatile, and I’m yet to do better than my diagnostic score in RC. I average around -4 but sometimes do worse. I’ve read and tried incorporating any and all advice I’ve come across but nothing seems to be working. I scored a perfect 36 on ACT reading and English in high school and have always considered myself a strong reader. Any advice on what helped people master RC is greatly appreciated!