The Official September 2014 Study Group Forum

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[Colonel_funkadunk]

I think deep down we all think there's a chance we might take December. I have a shitgpa to make up for so if I don't absolutely kill it I'll definitely have to retake.

+1

168 is my absolute floor to not retake, and I'll probaby retake anything below a 170. Really scared of doing that and having to delay my apps. I'll also be out of retakes after December.

170 is my floor because my GPA is 3.15... I need to be above 75th wherever I apply to not get auto rejected I think

How did the thread genius like u get a 3.15

[dasani13]

I'm reviewing PT 62-- these RC questions are so tricky.

Is PT 62 RC the lichenometry one, or w/e it's called?


Because yeah fuck that.

Yeah, that passage about caries/agriculture was like wtf and the one about medical illustrations was even more wtf

[BillPackets]

I just don't want to do another three months of this.

I want this ish over

[MadwomanintheAttic]

I just want it all to end! This will be my second re-take. My first was Dec. 2012, so I've had a break. My biggest fear is that all my studying and preparation will be not be enough. I want to purge the LSAT from my memory and get on with law school applications and BigLaw life. I'm over stained glass windows and mauve colored toys!

[schmelling]

Can we start a support group for those of us who might not make September?

My friends and family totally don't get it. They're like, "Just take it! Maybe you'll do better than you think!"

Take December with me.

I probably will. I just don't want to do another three months of this.

I actually agree with your friends and family for a few reasons.

1) an initial take may help you feel more prepared come december. Your worst case scenario simply becomes your september score remaining your highest, which takes some level of uncertainty out of it.

2) I know people who were PTing in the mid 160s at a similar time in their prep in relation to where we are now, who were able to move their PTs into the mid 170s in the last few weeks and eventually score 170+ on the real thing.

3) You really don't have much to lose in terms of investment of time. since your prep will take you through september anyway, it seems to be worth sitting for september.

4) 2 weeks ago I thought the same thing as you are now, since I had only gone up 3 points since initial diag. I've seen massive improvement since then and am hitting my target now. This is possible for everyone including the people above who achieved it only in the last couple of weeks before testing. Necessity is a hell of a motivator.

5) your friends and family are right, you may actually do better than you expect. You won't know unless you take it.

6) When you are studying in october, you will wish you had at least taken a chance on being finished already instead of committing to another few months of LSAT hell. I know in my case I would regret not trying more than I would regret having to retake due to an unsatisfactory score.

Just my 2 cents. You may operate completely differently in your approach to standardized testing to anything I mentioned above, which would render my points completely invalid. In any case, do what you feel is right and good luck.

[Hand]

I think deep down we all think there's a chance we might take December. I have a shitgpa to make up for so if I don't absolutely kill it I'll definitely have to retake.

+1

168 is my absolute floor to not retake, and I'll probaby retake anything below a 170. Really scared of doing that and having to delay my apps. I'll also be out of retakes after December.

170 is my floor because my GPA is 3.15... I need to be above 75th wherever I apply to not get auto rejected I think

Just be warned, even if you hit your floor, it might be hard to dissuade yourself from a retake if you score more than a couple points below your PT average *speaking from experience*

[sfoglia]

Can we start a support group for those of us who might not make September?

My friends and family totally don't get it. They're like, "Just take it! Maybe you'll do better than you think!"

Can you give us diagnostic, cumulative average PT, average score over last 5 PTs, and score needed for target schools?

Aww, thank you all. I just wanted to commiserate with others who feel similarly. You know, misery loves company, pity party, and all.

I definitely won't take in September if I'm not scoring consistently a few points above 170 by then. I'll schedule for December and re-take in February if necessary, apply for the following cycle.

I have 9 or 10 more PTs scheduled for this month, so, maybe. Maybe, maybe. I'm doing well enough writing sections timed, but it doesn't translate.

[Gray]

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[sfoglia]

Can we start a support group for those of us who might not make September?

My friends and family totally don't get it. They're like, "Just take it! Maybe you'll do better than you think!"

Take December with me.

I probably will. I just don't want to do another three months of this.

I actually agree with your friends and family for a few reasons.

1) an initial take may help you feel more prepared come december. Your worst case scenario simply becomes your september score remaining your highest, which takes some level of uncertainty out of it.

2) I know people who were PTing in the mid 160s at a similar time in their prep in relation to where we are now, who were able to move their PTs into the mid 170s in the last few weeks and eventually score 170+ on the real thing.

3) You really don't have much to lose in terms of investment of time. since your prep will take you through september anyway, it seems to be worth sitting for september.

4) 2 weeks ago I thought the same thing as you are now, since I had only gone up 3 points since initial diag. I've seen massive improvement since then and am hitting my target now. This is possible for everyone including the people above who achieved it only in the last couple of weeks before testing. Necessity is a hell of a motivator.

5) your friends and family are right, you may actually do better than you expect. You won't know unless you take it.

6) When you are studying in october, you will wish you had at least taken a chance on being finished already instead of committing to another few months of LSAT hell. I know in my case I would regret not trying more than I would regret having to retake due to an unsatisfactory score.

Just my 2 cents. You may operate completely differently in your approach to standardized testing to anything I mentioned above, which would render my points completely invalid. In any case, do what you feel is right and good luck.

I know I would feel so much more discouraged seeing a poor score in print than I would forgoing. It's for my own peace of mind, more than anything. But, I hope your 2 and 4 are true for me, too! That would be so nice.

[Colonel_funkadunk]

How did the thread genius like u get a 3.15

I was a raging moron for two years. I did not think about the future at all and barely attended class. Didn't fully get my shit together until after I graduated.

Well it's safe to say we've all been there

[Gray]

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[Hand]

Can we start a support group for those of us who might not make September?

My friends and family totally don't get it. They're like, "Just take it! Maybe you'll do better than you think!"

Can you give us diagnostic, cumulative average PT, average score over last 5 PTs, and score needed for target schools?

Aww, thank you all. I just wanted to commiserate with others who feel similarly. You know, misery loves company, pity party, and all.

I definitely won't take in September if I'm not scoring consistently a few points above 170 by then. I'll schedule for December and re-take in February if necessary, apply for the following cycle.

I have 9 or 10 more PTs scheduled for this month, so, maybe. Maybe, maybe. I'm doing well enough writing sections timed, but it doesn't translate.

Is this your first take? If so, it might be worth it to give it a shot if your practice scores are in the ball park, especially if you are open to retaking / postponing till next year in case your score sucks

[Gray]

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[schmelling]

How did the thread genius like u get a 3.15

I was a raging moron for two years. I did not think about the future at all and barely attended class. Didn't fully get my shit together until after I graduated.

Can relate. had a sub-3 average for my first two years that I was able to turn into a 3.25ish. Still crap for top schools. Which is why I study 30-40-50 hours a week to earn a number that becomes completely irrelevant the second I matriculate.

[sfoglia]

I just don't want to do another three months of this.

I want this ish over

I just want it all to end! This will be my second re-take. My first was Dec. 2012, so I've had a break. My biggest fear is that all my studying and preparation will be not be enough. I want to purge the LSAT from my memory and get on with law school applications and BigLaw life. I'm over stained glass windows and mauve colored toys!

It needs to be done. I cannot properly express in words how much the LSAT need be done the fuck on September the 27th, at 12pm.

(Still so obsessed with your name, Madwoman!)

[Gray]

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[BJS]

I don't want to work tomorrow. Can't I just stay home and study all month?

Oh Jesus please.

[Colonel_funkadunk]

It needs to be done. I cannot properly express in words how much the LSAT need be done the fuck on September the 27th, at 12pm.

Agreed. Tho I might miss LGs bc i like doing them. Just not the other two sections.

[Colonel_funkadunk]

I don't want to work tomorrow. Can't I just stay home and study all month?

Cosign

[sfoglia]

How did the thread genius like u get a 3.15

I was a raging moron for two years. I did not think about the future at all and barely attended class. Didn't fully get my shit together until after I graduated.

Well it's safe to say we've all been there

I slept through the oral portion of my Spanish final my first semester. I kept trying to tell the professor that my poor performance was so unlike me, but she was just like, "NO." Turns out I had Mono. Definitely didn't get that one from staying in with my books all night, though...

[BJS]

It needs to be done. I cannot properly express in words how much the LSAT need be done the fuck on September the 27th, at 12pm.

Agreed. Tho I might miss LGs bc i like doing them. Just not the other two sections.

Honestly I will miss the consistency in my life. I know I can sit down and complete a LG in under 8:45 and feel accomplished. I know I must finish a PT in 190 minutes. But writing a personal statement and completing the rest of the applications aren't structured like that, and I'm worried I'll let the distractions start to creep in. No lie, I have been more productive since July - particularly August - than I've ever been in my life. It feels amazing.

[Colonel_funkadunk]

Once the LSAT is over I'll have no justification for my lack of a social life

[Colonel_funkadunk]

How did the thread genius like u get a 3.15

I was a raging moron for two years. I did not think about the future at all and barely attended class. Didn't fully get my shit together until after I graduated.

Well it's safe to say we've all been there

I slept through the oral portion of my Spanish final my first semester. I kept trying to tell the professor that my poor performance was so unlike me, but she was just like, "NO." Turns out I had Mono. Definitely didn't get that one from staying in with my books all night, though...

This is just really impressive more than anything

Edit: when I was clerking for the state senate during my internship and stamping bills I fell asleep right next to the lt governor and majority leader during a long session

[Gray]

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