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Tip from a 180 Scorer: Review Questions You Got Right

On test day, all that matters is selecting the right answer choice. If you get the answer right, you get the same points regardless of whether it was the result of 5 minutes of intense deliberation or an outright guess. To be in the best possible position on test day, though, a key focus of practice should be to select correct ACs and eliminate wrong ones for the right reasons.

Now, not every question you get correct needs to be thoroughly reviewed. But I think a lot of questions, if not most (especially early on), should be. This applies even to high PT scorers. Why?

  1. If you get a question right for the wrong reason, you may have mistaken confidence about your approach on a future question. In my opinion, this is one factor that helps explain large score variance between sections/PTs. This can obviously apply to hard questions where you're between 2 ACs and stumble into the right one, but also to numerous other questions where you simply didn't need a perfect grasp of the relevant concept(s) to get the question right. When I personally redid a few difficult questions from when I just began studying for the test, I actually got some questions wrong that I previously got correct.

  2. An "easy" question can be made difficult by including a more compelling wrong AC or by making the right AC less obvious. By studying the process you used to get questions right, you can build habits that produce a buffer against more difficult versions of questions/questions types. I like to try to think about what could've made a wrong AC correct, or what would've caused me to rule out a correct AC.

  3. Accurate pattern recognition. Each LSAT question has a structure, a skeleton if you will. Understanding at a high level how the structure of the question and the ACs (as opposed to just the content) leads to the right answer will make you better in those inevitable situations where the content just isn't clicking.

A common inclination is to just reviewed flagged questions. Resist it. I have stumbled across numerous questions that I got right (and didn't flag) where I simply overlooked or misread something, or didn't see why a wrong AC was so compelling. Although it sounds somewhat paradoxical, making the LSAT harder for yourself by iterating so much and challenging your own intuitions can actually make the LSAT easier in the long run.

How can you do this? I used 7sage, LSATHacks (free), and powerscore (free) for question explanations, often using all of them for even just one question. One thing I focused on was explaining why I thought each wrong AC was wrong before viewing the explanation and making sure it matched. There were actually a few times where I disagreed with a reason for ruling out an AC or a justification provided for the right one (or a miscellaneous comment made during explanation). That doesn't mean I think the question was bad, but I do think that even published explanations by experts are fallible. Train your brain to test explanations rather than simply accepting them.

tl;dr: don't just focus on getting questions right, get them right for the right reasons.

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u/Content_Attention816 — 3 days ago
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150-170s

Hello, I am taking the LSAT in September. I have taken the LSAT in the past and I got a 150. My goal is to get into the higher range of the 170s. I haven’t been able to study as much because I’ve had other stuff I had to do but I was wondering if it is at all possible. I’ve realized through my practice test and everything else that a lot of my issue is stamina and truly understanding the fundamentals. Is there any tips that anyone has for me?

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u/OkCress1493 — 5 days ago
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Help for clarification regarding this question

I truly don’t understand why the correct answer weakens the argument, I chose answer choice B because I incorrectly assumed that certain = 1 or more and if we have most then 50% or more are greater to the 1% and there wouldn’t be an increase. I understand i’m wrong and i’m just looking for clarification

u/CodeAgile9585 — 5 days ago
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Looking for LSAT tutor (August test taker, mid-160s scorer aiming for 170+)

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a LSAT tutor for the upcoming August exam. I’m currently scoring in the mid-160s after studying for 2 months and aiming to push into the 170+ range over the next month.

I’m looking for someone who:

  • Is genuinely invested in helping students improve, not just giving surface-level explanations
  • Can help diagnose and fix inconsistency in Logical Reasoning under timed conditions
  • Proven record of helping students already in the mid-160s break into the 170+ range
  • Focuses on reasoning process and error patterns, not just content review

I’m a very serious student and planning to dedicate several hours every day this month to prep.

If you’re a tutor or have recommendations, I’d really appreciate it.

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u/flower-sky-1101 — 4 days ago
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Took my first diagnostic LSAT, how’d I do?

Hello! I am finishing undergrad this December and I’ve been heavily considering law school. I was bored this morning and decided to take a diagnostic PT to see where I stand.

I took a timed PT through LSAC, and I scored a 164 as a diagnostic score. My strongest section was Reading Comprehension, and one of my LR sections was pretty high too. Weirdly the other LR section was a lower score.

If I decide to apply to law school, I am aiming to raise this score by about 10 points. Ideally I would want my LSAT to be around a 175 since I am going to finish with a 3.85 GPA. Hoping to go T14, or at least a top 20 school if I do go to law school.

So, for anyone else who has taken the test, let me know what you think! Is it realistic to bump my score by about 10 points? What kind of time frame do you think I’d be looking at to get my ideal score of a 175? Would love to hear from others their thoughts based on their experiences!

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u/Far-Manager5736 — 10 days ago
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How to prioritize RC in studying?

I find it hard to switch gears between studying for LR and RC. Admittedly, since I started studying I got really focused on improving my LR, to the point where I've neglected RC. Right now, I'm all about tightening that gaps in my LR. I'm just worried that I don't have the bandwidth to studying for RC also.

I haven't started studying for that section. I'm wondering if anyone has had successful strategies for balancing study time for both sections? Man, this test is overwhelming.

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u/coffeepearls — 11 days ago
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How long does LSAC take to get back to you on testing accommodations?

I submitted my form on Wednesday afternoon. When do u think they will get back to me by?

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u/Unlikely-Trouble1033 — 10 days ago
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Diagnostic 137 to October Exam: International Applicant needing a massive rebuild on a budget. Any advice?

Hey everyone,

​I just got my LSAT score back and it’s a 137. Not going to lie, it’s a really tough pill to swallow and I’m definitely feeling the sting today. But I'm refusing to let this test beat me. I am an international applicant planning to apply for the 2027 cycle, and I’ve decided to completely regroup and rewrite the test in October.

​Looking back at my prep, I realize I was relying too much on AI-generated questions and rushed into timed practice before I actually understood the core mechanics of the test.

​Because I am currently balancing my final year of undergraduate classes and working with a very tight budget, I need to keep my study approach highly cost-effective and efficient.

​My plan for July is to focus 100% on untimed accuracy—specifically mastering Logical Reasoning fundamentals (finding the main conclusion, parsing conditional logic, and spotting argument flaws). I want to hit a consistent untimed accuracy of around 65-70% on easy/medium questions before the August registration deadline.

​For those who started in the high 130s/low 140s and made a major jump into the mid-150s or 160s:

​What free or low-cost resources made the concepts "click" for you? (I'm currently looking into free LawHub, LSAT Hacks, and YouTube playlists like LSAT Lab/7Sage).

​How did you structure your study schedule if you were balancing a heavy university workload?

​For international test-takers, any specific tips for test-day stamina?

​Appreciate any advice, strategies, or even just some encouragement. Time to get to work!

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u/Theycallhim_blaze — 12 days ago
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LSAT Scoring and Applicant Cycle Update, Week of 6/22/26

Per LSAC data, we are now 97% of the way through the cycle in terms of total applicant count. Here's the breakdown of Applicants so far, compared to last week and last year:

 

Total Applicants Last Year Current Year % Change
29 Weeks Ago 28,234 35,219 24.7%
Two Weeks Ago 73,456 79,896 8.8%
Last Week 73,820 80,156 8.6%
This Week 74,244 80,531 8.5%

 

Relative volume numbers keep decreasing very slowly, this week dropping from 8.6% to 8.5%.

 

Let’s take a look at the LSAT scores for those applicants:

 

Highest LSAT Last Year Current Year % Change
< 140 2,978 2,932 -1.5%
140-144 4,565 4,799 5.1%
145-149 8,759 8,935 2.0%
150-154 12,903 13,422 4.0%
155-159 13,391 14,036 4.8%
160-164 11,529 12,770 10.8%
165-169 8,624 9,843 14.1%
170-174 5,491 6,378 16.2%
175-180 2,114 2,469 16.8%
Total 70,354 75,584 7.4%

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Scores were mixed, with all bands below 160 again decreasing, and bands above 170 increasing. Scores continue to trickle out due to score holds being released and LSAT Writing completion, but the number of scores released jumped this week. For example, there were 15 scores in the 175-180 range released this week, vs just 4 last week. 170-174 saw 25 scores released vs just 7 last week. LSAC is apparently trying to clear some cases before the June results come out this week.

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TL;DR: We are 97% of the way through the cycle. Applicant increase numbers dropped again, down to an 8.5% increase. Score band movement decreased below 160 but increased above 170.

June LSAT scores will be released this Wednesday (good luck everyone!) and that is the last test in this cycle. After that the numbers will only move incrementally. Any questions, please let me know!

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u/DaveKilloran — 14 days ago
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Can’t get past 170

I’m 6 weeks out from the August LSAT and I haven’t been able to exceed 170 on any of my practice tests. I’ve been self-studying so far and I’ve taken 4 practice tests (LawHub Advantage).

I know I haven’t given myself much time, but what would you guys recommend I do for the next 6 weeks to get me from a 170 to a 175?

I’m debating whether to do 7Sage, LSAT 😈, or even private tutoring. I just want to use my time as efficiently as I can because I’ve gotten all I can out of self-studying.

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u/CalendarSimilar5334 — 11 days ago
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I feel like time will be the death of me, how do i solve my timing issue

I took two sections today, and the difference is my PT147 is a -9 timed and when i’m doing it untimed i’m at a -3 BR and -4

I’m really trying to achieve a 170 here and now it seems like my battle isn’t the question types anymore it isn’t a thorough understanding of LR it’s the time. How do I solve this

u/CodeAgile9585 — 12 days ago

LSAT Tutoring

Hey guys! I’m a current 2L at UBC offering LSAT tutoring for students preparing for upcoming test cycles. I scored a 170 on the LSAT and recently went through the Canadian law school admissions process myself, so I’m especially happy to help with LR/RC strategy, study schedules, and overall test approach.

I’m currently offering introductory rates of $50 CAD/hour online.

Feel free to DM if interested or if you have any questions! :)

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u/jseo1128 — 13 days ago