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I have access to RC Hero for the next two weeks and I’m trying to figure out how to make the most of it, or whether it’s even worth trying to use for such a short period of time.

For context, I started studying for the LSAT about a year ago, took the official exam in June, and scored in the high 160s. My goal is to break into the 170s by September. LR has usually been my stronger section, averaging around 2 to 3 wrong per section, but RC has consistently been the section holding me back. My RC scores also fluctuate a lot. Attached are my recent RC sections.

For anyone who has used RC Hero, where would you recommend starting? How should I approach it if I only have two weeks of access? Is there a specific order, method, or way of using it that helped you actually improve?

I’m mainly wondering whether two weeks is enough time to get meaningful value out of it, and what I should prioritize so I’m not just passively going through the material.

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I started studying for the LSAT about a year ago and took the official exam in June. I scored in the high 160s, but my goal is to break into the 170s, ideally by September.

LR has usually been my stronger section, with my average being around 2 to 3 wrong per section. RC, however, has been holding me back for as long as I can remember, and my RC average is noticeably worse.

I know the usual advice: read for structure, slow down, focus on the author’s attitude, understand the main point, etc. I’ve heard all the sound bites. I’m wondering if anyone here actually implemented specific changes into their studying that led to real improvement in RC.

Were there any drills, habits, review methods, timing strategies, or mindset shifts that helped you improve your RC score? I’m hoping to score in the 170s in September, and I’m trying to figure out whether that jump is realistic and what I should be doing differently between now and then.

I scored a 169 on the June LSAT and am trying to figure out whether I should retake. I would prefer to stay in New York for law school, but I’m open to relocating if it’s the right fit.

My LSAC GPA is 4.08 (3.88 regular). To put it bluntly, my goal is to make as much money as possible after law school, and I don’t really care what type of law I end up practicing. From what I understand, the most straightforward path to that is BigLaw which is why I feel pressured to retake the exam.

My priorities are pretty straightforward: I want to get as much scholarship money as possible at the best school possible, or the best balance between those two factors.

I’m open to retaking, but ideally I’d like to apply early in the upcoming cycle, so if I retake, it would probably have to be in Septemeber. I’m a little nervous about retaking because my practice scores before the June test fluctuated a decent amount.

Given my goals, would you recommend retaking a 169? Would the potential upside be worth the risk of score fluctuation, especially if I’m aiming for NY schools, BigLaw outcomes, and scholarship money?

Any tips or perspective would be appreciated.

I scored a 169 on the June LSAT and am trying to figure out whether I should retake. I would prefer to stay in New York for law school, but I’m open to relocating if it’s the right fit.

My LSAC GPA is 4.08 (3.88 regular). To put it bluntly, my goal is to make as much money as possible after law school, and I don’t really care what type of law I end up practicing. From what I understand, the most straightforward path to that is BigLaw which is why I feel pressured to retake the exam.

My priorities are pretty straightforward: I want to get as much scholarship money as possible at the best school possible, or the best balance between those two factors.

I’m open to retaking, but ideally I’d like to apply early in the upcoming cycle, so if I retake, it would probably have to be in September. I’m a little nervous about retaking because my practice scores before the June test fluctuated a decent amount.

Given my goals, would you recommend retaking a 169? Would the potential upside be worth the risk of score fluctuation, especially if I’m aiming for NY schools, BigLaw outcomes, and scholarship money?

Any tips or perspective would be appreciated.

**EDIT: Attached are my pratice sections/PT's prior to taking in June. if you see 3 sections in a single day count that as a PT

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One of my professors is allowing me to DRAFT, (NOT WRITE) my own letter of recommendation for law school, and I want to make sure it is strong, specific, and stands out instead of sounding generic.

For anyone who has gone through this process, what are the best things to include in a law school letter of recommendation? What do admissions committees actually care about most?

For context, I did very well in the professor’s class and had a good relationship with them, so I want the letter to reflect that in a meaningful way. I’m also wondering what kinds of specific examples make a recommendation letter more convincing.

If anyone has a sample law school recommendation letter, a template, or even a general structure that worked well, I would really appreciate it.

One of my professors is allowing me to DRAFT, NOT WRITE my own letter of recommendation for law school, and I want to make sure it is strong, specific, and stands out instead of sounding generic.

For anyone who has gone through this process, what are the best things to include in a law school letter of recommendation? What do admissions committees actually care about most?

For context, I did very well in the professor’s class and had a good relationship with them, so I want the letter to reflect that in a meaningful way. I’m also wondering what kinds of specific examples make a recommendation letter more convincing.

If anyone has a sample law school recommendation letter, a template, or even a general structure that worked well, I would really appreciate it.

Hi everyone,

I’m a Queens College (NY) student planning to apply to law school, and I’m trying to figure out who to ask for letters of recommendation.

I e-permitted Organic Chemistry 1 at York College (NY) when I was still pre-med. It was one of the last pre-med classes I took before changing direction, and it was honestly a very difficult course for me. I ended up getting a B+ in the lecture and a C in the lab. I did okay in lecture, but I did pretty badly in lab (my worst grade by a mile on my transcript).

That said, I developed a decent relationship with the professor, although nothing extraordinary. He is a doctor and seems to have been teaching for around 20 years. I attended office hours, tried to stay engaged, and he would probably remember that I put effort into the class.

My question is specifically for law school applications: would it hurt me to get a letter from a professor whose classes I did not get great grades in? Would admissions committees care that he gave me a B+ in lecture and a C in lab, even if the letter itself was positive?

Would it be better to ask professors from classes where I earned stronger grades, even if I may not have had as much interaction with them? Or can a decent relationship with a long-time professor still make for a useful law school letter of recommendation?

I’d really appreciate any thoughts from people who have applied to law school or have experience with admissions.

Hi everyone,

I’m a Queens College (NY) student planning to apply to law school, and I’m trying to figure out who to ask for letters of recommendation.

I e-permitted Organic Chemistry 1 at York College (NY) when I was still pre-med. It was one of the last pre-med classes I took before changing direction, and it was honestly a very difficult course for me. I ended up getting a B+ in the lecture and a C in the lab. I did okay in lecture, but I did pretty badly in lab (my worst grade by a mile on my transcript).

That said, I developed a decent relationship with the professor, although nothing extraordinary. He is a doctor and seems to have been teaching for around 20 years. I attended office hours, tried to stay engaged, and he would probably remember that I put effort into the class.

My question is specifically for law school applications: would it hurt me to get a letter from a professor whose classes I did not get great grades in? Would admissions committees care that he gave me a B+ in lecture and a C in lab, even if the letter itself was positive?

Would it be better to ask professors from classes where I earned stronger grades, even if I may not have had as much interaction with them? Or can a decent relationship with a long-time professor still make for a useful law school letter of recommendation?

I’d really appreciate any thoughts from people who have applied to law school or have experience with admissions.