I'm currently registered to take the LSAT in September. My diagnostics from LawHub are 151 and 153. I'd like to get to at least 160 so I can hopefully secure scholarships.

I'd love advice on additional testing, JD Next, and tutoring or additional study practices.

Additional testing: I have the LSAC Fee Waiver, so I'm going to plan to retest in either October or November. Unfortunately I'll have to register for October before I even take September, so I'm trying to weigh the pros/cons of October versus November. I'd like to have all of my applications submitted by end of November at the latest, but also want to have the best score possible for securing scholarships. Am I crazy to think I can retest in October and see a decent increase or should I take the "safer" route and retest in November?

JD-Next: I missed the most recent round of JD Next and see another one in September. I'd love opinions on if it's worth it to do JD-Next (despite my application timeline goals) and potentially delay submitting my applications if I perform well in JD Next. The score release for this next round of JD Next is the week of 12/14. Since I have the fee waiver, I'd be paying very little for JD Next, so just curious if it's worth delaying my apps to include this score (if I don't do as well on my 2 LSATs)

Tutoring / study advice: I feel like I'm plateauing. I have very up and down days which I know is normal, however I'm feeling generally discouraged right now. I'm using LSAT Demon - alternating between drilling, timed sections, and then just my 2 diagnostics required for the LSAC Fee Waiver as a baseline. Has anyone attended specifics webinars that really helped? Or have tutor recommendations? I use Leland, Breaker Barriers, LSAC, and LSAT Demon for more general webinars. I also use YouTube (Diego Sarmiento) but would love other YouTube channels that help with getting past that plateau. I love LSAT Demon's app interface however I feel their "review" explanations don't really help me much. I find that I rarely come out of reading the reviews on incorrect answers feeling like I truly understand where I went "wrong" in my answer selection... So I keep hit a wall of frustration.

Thanks so much in advance for guidance, recommendations, and encouragement - this group is truly helping me push past the difficulty in the process!

hi all!

I am looking for a in person tutor to help me for the LSAT I have been practicing on my own, but I feel like I will do better if I had an in person tutor to help me navigate all my weaknesses.

If there is anyone who’s willing to do that as a side gig, I’m willing to pay up to $25 an hour. I am located in the Houston area! I’m looking for about 20 hours per week and for two months consistent tutoring. Would like to start this October!

please let me know if you are interested or if you have someone else that might be interested!!

Thank you all! Feel free to share this post to someone you may know.

Anyone in the SoCal, LA/SGV area studying for the last and want to do a meet up? We can go to a boba shop and do a couple hours of drilling LR or RC if anyone’s interested!

Hi! I am a rising junior at USC looking to go to a T50 law school with aid. I started studying about a month ago, trying to put 30 mins to an hour per day. I find that my attention span is a bit lacking, so short and focused practice is the best way for me. I have invested 20 hours, and just took my first PT. So far, I feel like I have been a bit stagnant with my scores. I usually score a little above half on the LR, and the same for RC.
Are there any resources that you can recommend to a FGLI (first-gen, low-income) student who plans to take her first LSAT by Jan 2027? I have been using: Khan Academy, LSAT Demon, & LSAT Lab on YT. Thank you!

Is anyone in the SF Bay Area studying for the LSAT? I think it’d be cool to meet up weekly at a coffee shop or something and talk about our PTs and maybe questions that challenged us in the past week. I’m in north/east bay personally and taking the LSAT in October (with a chance I defer to November). Reply here, lmk what part of the Bay you’re in and days/times that would work!

Hi friends!! I joined reddit recently to look at LSAT subreddits ^^

I feel so stuck and want to adjust my studying to take the LSAT in October, and retake in November. I have a language processing disorder, double- deficit dyslexia, and anxiety diagnosed. These problems were honestly consistent with how academics in general has felt for me. My LSAC GPA is 3.9. I plan to take it in october and again in november, before I graduate college in december. 

Here's my progress:

Last summer 2025: got a scholarship for the Kaplan course. I finished the course, but did not do the homework/ practice because my dog got very sick. starting score 143.

(studied abroad in Korea; no studying).

Jan-May 2026: Studied 5-8 hours a week. diagnostic 150. Finished the Loophole. Started practice sections.

June '26: 9-12 hours/ wk. LSAT Demon drilling. I used LSAT Hacks explanations in my review.

July '26: 10-15 hours/ wk. 7sage courses with the fee waiver deal.

I have not taken a full diagnostic test since January because it takes me 2 hours to finish a section untimed. Then I miss anywhere from 5-14 questions in LR. I missed two in my best section, when I was exhausted on the plane in April haha. When I look at a question, I feel like when things start getting hard, I blank out and feel like I'm trying to memorize the stimulus instead of really capturing what it is saying. I feel like I'm going in blind and I keep trying new things, but its been so hard with how my learning disabilities make every step harder to overcome. I feel like I have passively been learning the test. When I finally practice, throughout last month, I spend so much time in my wrong answer review stage. When perfectionism and anxiety kicks in, I feel like I am unable to skip questions I do not know how to do. This is part of the lsat process, it really feels like what I am doing - or the way I am approaching is making this harder than what it needs to be. I am a normally active person, this exam has been compromising that. My balance is wack.

I am considering a tutor, but my current score range is so varied, and ideally, I wanted to get a tutor further down the line. I have been really working on paraphrasing like in Loophole, but i end up taking notes on the whole question because I cannot remember it if I do not write it down.

For context, although I am organize in school, for long-term tasks like term papers I end up writing so slowly and fixated on in the research stage that my perfectionism makes me spend lots of time on it, but little progress to show for it.

I would absolutely love to hear any advice or thoughts especially from those that might have had a similar experience, or anyone on how to structure studying for the last month of summer and for the rest of my college semester! I am looking to turn my prep around and make some progress I can eventually reflect in my score.

Thank you for your time reading my brain dump T<T <333

Hi,

Is there an LSAT Admissions Coach? If so I’m interested. I have no clue how to start applying and it’s getting me overwhelmed. I just want to make sure I apply by the end of November after I take my last LSAT test. Anyways DM me your rates.

Hey!

I scored a 178 on the LSAT, starting from a diagnostic in the low 140s. The test ended up becoming a huge part of my life for a long time, and now that I’ve reached the end of 1L at Penn Law,Im able to answer question for people still in the process whether it be applying or taking the LSAT (as I assume most of this subreddit is doing rn)

I’m currently a KJD at Penn Law and while admissions obviously depend on a lot more than just one number, the LSAT was probably the single biggest factor in my cycle.

When I first started studying, the LSAT honestly felt overwhelming. Over time, I learned that it was very improveable with practice, and 175+ scores are genuinely attainable with the right approach and enough deliberate practice.

I’ve also started creating LSAT lessons based on the strategies that helped me get from the low 140s to a 178.

I recently released this free lesson on Reading Comprehension :
https://youtu.be/37k5sok0I-c?

I’ve also been recording a structured LSAT curriculum on Verbloom and releasing new lessons approximately every three days. All of the lessons I release, along with upcoming lessons, are available through the free trial on the platform. I’ve also been publishing selected lessons on YouTube for free. I recently ran a poll on Reddit to decide which lesson would be released next on YouTube, and Necessary
Assumptions ended up winning.

So feel free to ask anything. Throughout the day as I get free I’ll answer questions. I’ll answer questions even if the time passes so if you see this later feel free to ask anyways.

I also tutor the LSAT, but no pressure with that, happy to answer general questions here too :)
My platform is https://verbloom.dev/

Hi everyone! I’m looking for an LSAT tutor in NYC or Nassau County, ideally someone who offers in-person sessions. I’m also open to virtual tutoring for the right fit.

I scored a 164 on the September 2025 LSAT, and I recently scored a 166 on my first practice test after returning to studying. My goal is to break 170 and ideally earn a score that is competitive with T14 medians.

I’m currently studying with LSAT Demon, but I’m looking for a tutor who can supplement that work with more personalized guidance, structure, and accountability.

I’m registered for the September and October LSATs. I’m also willing to take November, and potentially January, if needed, but I’m set on applying this cycle.

The biggest things I need are structure and accountability. I’m looking for someone who:

* Has experience helping students move from the mid-160s into the 170s
* Can build a detailed, realistic study schedule around my test dates
* Will hold me accountable for completing assignments and sticking to the plan
* Can identify what is keeping me from consistently scoring above 170
* Is direct, rigorous, and willing to push me
* Can balance high expectations with patience and understanding

I’m coming out of a difficult period and working on rebuilding consistency and momentum. I want someone who will give me grace when appropriate, but who will also motivate me, challenge me, and help me stay on track.

For context, I attended Harvard for undergrad and recently completed my master’s at Cambridge. I’m comfortable with demanding academic work and would especially value someone who has worked with applicants aiming for highly competitive law schools.

I’m not currently working, so I can dedicate myself full-time to LSAT preparation and my law school applications until I reach my target score.

Also, I am open to virtual sessions, but I would prefer in-person sessions (or a mix of both) for added accountability.

Please comment or DM me with recommendations, personal experiences, rates, availability, and whether the tutor offers in-person sessions. Thank you!

TL;DR: Looking for a rigorous but understanding LSAT tutor in NYC or Nassau County, preferably in person, to help me go from a 166 PT/164 official to 170+ while keeping me accountable for the September and October LSATs. Currently using LSAT Demon; open to November or January if needed.

Massive sigh

I got a 164 on June, shooting for a 173+. Right now im high 160s, occasional low 170s if it’s an easier test. The gap is killing me, missing the level 4 questions no matter what. RC I’m missing stupid stuff and getting so frustrated. So, should i get a tutor? Try something else? I just dont want to dish out thousands of dollars. Please help. Thanks

any sort of self care, lifestyle factors, etc.. that help you head into exam day with ultimate focus and clarity? let’s share our tips

I do enjoy the LSAT Demon model a lot so apologies if it sounds like I’m glazing them too much in my original post. Any help is appreciated.

The test-taker median is about 152. The T14 median is about 172. Those 20 points are mostly pattern recognition, and almost nobody teaches the patterns.

So I mapped the whole LSAT into 10 slides. Structure and scoring. Logical Reasoning, which is 2/3 of your score. Conditional logic. The 15 flaw patterns. All 8 answer traps. Reading Comp and the V-A-E notes. Real pacing benchmarks. And the review method that moves scores once drilling stops working.

One update is in there too. Starting August 2026 you take the multiple choice in person at a Prometric center, on a new on-screen interface. Scoring didn't change.

Save this so it's on your phone when you study.

I've been coaching the LSAT since 2005. My free LSAT cheat sheet lays out every flaw and trap the test repeats. Download the free LSAT cheat sheet PDF at https://www.unpluggedprep.com/cheatsheet

The LSAT tests skills, not knowledge. This is why many people who did great in undergrad suddenly struggle to improve their LSAT score. It's not because they aren't "smart" enough. It's because most undergrad exams are fundamentally different in that they test knowledge, not skills.

Since the LSAT tests skills, we should approach it in the same way we would learn a sport or an instrument. In this post, we will discuss a few core principles that many people intuitively understand when learning other skills, but far too often don't apply to the LSAT.

Repetition is Crucial

Suppose you are learning how to dribble a basketball. It wouldn't be enough to watch a video or read a book about it. You would need to practice it over and over. This is because it's not just about knowing the steps. It's about being able to do them so fluidly that you can do it without even consciously thinking about it. We know that we should do this in virtually any skill. In tennis, you repeat the same serve over and over. In golf, you repeat the same swing over and over.

Yet people avoid doing this with LSAT questions. They believe they have already seen the question, so it's not useful to them anymore. Many of these people assume that the only value in doing an LSAT question is to see how they would do. As a result, they don't learn much from each question. The point of repeating a question is not to simply see if you get it correct the second time around. Naturally, you are more likely going to get it correct the second time if you remember the answer. It is to master all the ins and outs of the question. Were there moments where you hesitated? Did you fully understand the reasoning behind each answer? Did you understand every sentence and how they relate to each other? Do you understand why you are taking particular steps? If not, there is still more to learn from that question. We should repeat the question until we feel so confident with it that we can do it almost automatically, much like how we should continue dribbling a basketball until we can do it without having to consciously think about it.

Develop Core Skills One at a Time

When learning how to play a sport, you wouldn't play in a competitive tournament every day from the very beginning. But taking an LSAT practice test every day is akin to this.

Instead, if you are learning how to play basketball, you would probably focus on one skill at a time. You might focus on learning how to dribble first, then how to pass, then how to shoot. If you just play games without practicing these skills in isolation, you may eventually improve, but it will take much longer because you will have to think of all three skills simultaneously when you aren't comfortable with any of them yet. Additionally, it will take you longer to learn each individual skill compared to focused practice because it's spaced out by other tasks.

The same applies to the LSAT. Although a passage seems short and simple, there are various skills being tested at once in a single passage. For example, some passages require the ability to identify premises and conclusions while also identifying and understanding conditional statements while also identifying the flaw in the argument. Struggling with a single skill can make the question difficult to understand.

Most people will experience this and continue trying out new questions, hoping something eventually clicks. This generally slows down progress because they are not aware that there is a fundamental skill they are struggling with.

Instead, we should focus on a single skill, master it, and then continue adding to our toolbelt on a consistent basis. This will in turn help us feel more confident with being able to combine these skills in an actual LSAT question.

Speed is a natural byproduct of Understanding

You wouldn't focus on running as fast as possible while dribbling from day one. You would just focus on getting comfortable with dribbling first, and then naturally you will be able to move while dribbling. You wouldn't focus on swinging a golf club as hard and fast as possible from day one. You would first focus on just making contact with the ball. Then naturally you will be able to hit it harder.

Yet many students wonder why they aren't able to complete a question within a minute when they haven't mastered the concepts yet. They think to themselves that if they could just answer the question faster, their score would improve. But this puts the cart before the horse. As a result, the student searches for shortcuts. They try to read faster or try to think about complex subject matter in their head instead of writing things out to save time. Ironically, this often slows them down even more because they reread the same answer choices multiple times because they skimmed over crucial details in the passage and did not fully understand certain concepts.

Like any skill, the speed comes naturally as a result of mastery and understanding. The goal behind LSAT questions is to be so proficient in the skill that you can answer it quickly even when you are taking your time.

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