Cambridge Packets, 7Sage, & Study Timeline for Sept LSAT
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:54 pm
Hello All,
Longtime reader who's finally ready to try the LSAT. Looking for critiques for my study plan, along with answers to my questions regarding the Cambridge Packets and 7Sage.
TLDR:
1. Is 7Sage worth it (and if so is the cheapest package enough)?
2. What is the best replacement for the Cambridge Drill Packets?
3. How does my study plan look?
Background
157 on my diagnostic. Goal is 170+. Aiming for the September test. If I smoke the exam then I'll apply this fall but fully anticipating that I'll have to delay until Fall 2019 (not a k-jd). I've been on this forum long enough to learn that "retake" is the answer 98% of the time, and won't post on "What are my chances" until I actually have a score. If I can't earn a strong score, then I will probably not apply to any school.
Resources Utilized
Powerscore LG Bible (weakest section)
Manhattan LR
Manhattan RC
Official LSAT SuperPrep
Official LSAT SuperPrep II
LSAC Practice Tests 7-80
Study Order
1. Powerscore LG Bible
2. Official LSAT SuperPrep (due to the tough LG questions)
3. Manhattan LR
4. Official LSAT SuperPrep II
5. Manhattan RC
6. Drilling Tests 7-38 (cutting up sections?)
7. Formal Practice Tests for PT 42-80 (usual mixture of 4 tests a week, 2 back to back tests, etc).
Timeline
April-Mid May: Powerscore LG Bible & LSAT Superprep
Mid May-Mid June: Manhattan LR Review & RC
Mid June & July: Drill using PT 7-38
August & September: Practice Tests & Review (4 tests/week, including 2 back to back on Sundays to build stamina). I'll conduct a thorough review after every test
I'll save any Practice Tests I don't utilize for future LSAT(s)
I may also enroll in a formal f2f course (probably Powerscore, Manhattan, or Blueprint) this summer if I am not seeing the results I'd like.
Questions
1. What's the best replacement for the discontinued Cambridge Packets? Cambridge is now listing "Solutions Manuals," but they claim that the actual test sections need to be purchased separately. Are these the official packets that everyone praises?
https://www.cambridgelsat.com/bundles/
2. Is 7Sage the de facto replacement for the Cambridge Packets? Unsure how and if 7Sage could fit into my plans, particularly if I decide to do a f2f class. If I do utilize this resource, which package should I purchase and where does it belong within my study plan?
3. Any other observations or critiques?
Thanks in advance!
Longtime reader who's finally ready to try the LSAT. Looking for critiques for my study plan, along with answers to my questions regarding the Cambridge Packets and 7Sage.
TLDR:
1. Is 7Sage worth it (and if so is the cheapest package enough)?
2. What is the best replacement for the Cambridge Drill Packets?
3. How does my study plan look?
Background
157 on my diagnostic. Goal is 170+. Aiming for the September test. If I smoke the exam then I'll apply this fall but fully anticipating that I'll have to delay until Fall 2019 (not a k-jd). I've been on this forum long enough to learn that "retake" is the answer 98% of the time, and won't post on "What are my chances" until I actually have a score. If I can't earn a strong score, then I will probably not apply to any school.
Resources Utilized
Powerscore LG Bible (weakest section)
Manhattan LR
Manhattan RC
Official LSAT SuperPrep
Official LSAT SuperPrep II
LSAC Practice Tests 7-80
Study Order
1. Powerscore LG Bible
2. Official LSAT SuperPrep (due to the tough LG questions)
3. Manhattan LR
4. Official LSAT SuperPrep II
5. Manhattan RC
6. Drilling Tests 7-38 (cutting up sections?)
7. Formal Practice Tests for PT 42-80 (usual mixture of 4 tests a week, 2 back to back tests, etc).
Timeline
April-Mid May: Powerscore LG Bible & LSAT Superprep
Mid May-Mid June: Manhattan LR Review & RC
Mid June & July: Drill using PT 7-38
August & September: Practice Tests & Review (4 tests/week, including 2 back to back on Sundays to build stamina). I'll conduct a thorough review after every test
I'll save any Practice Tests I don't utilize for future LSAT(s)
I may also enroll in a formal f2f course (probably Powerscore, Manhattan, or Blueprint) this summer if I am not seeing the results I'd like.
Questions
1. What's the best replacement for the discontinued Cambridge Packets? Cambridge is now listing "Solutions Manuals," but they claim that the actual test sections need to be purchased separately. Are these the official packets that everyone praises?
https://www.cambridgelsat.com/bundles/
2. Is 7Sage the de facto replacement for the Cambridge Packets? Unsure how and if 7Sage could fit into my plans, particularly if I decide to do a f2f class. If I do utilize this resource, which package should I purchase and where does it belong within my study plan?
3. Any other observations or critiques?
Thanks in advance!