How I Self-Studied for the LSAT and got a 172! tips + tricks so you can do it too :)
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- How to self study for the LSAT!
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I get asked a lot about how I studied for the LSAT so I thought I'd share in the hopes that it helps someone :) There's really no secret to the LSAT, I wish there was, it's honestly just a lot of work, but there are resources out there to help you! Leave a comment if you have any other questions that I can try to answer. Also, sorry again about the slight tilt, fixing it would've reduced the quality too much or required me to film the whole thing again, and honestly, I only have the energy to look camera-ready once a week.
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I failed 2 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope
I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔
Passing the LSAT is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself help like Mr Thomas
I have a cousin who never studied much,we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than studies after writing the LSAT test last month she passed and I failed😣, I asked her how she did it, just found out she got her help from Mr Thomas ..
Please does anyone know who this Mr Thomas is? I really need to speak with him I’m frustrated
The exams are getting tougher everyday, i can't miss this opportunity I've heard a lot about his good works in the life of Law students across the states
scored a 154 diagnostic late June and aiming for a 170+ by Oct, pray for me!! I will also be studying full time for about a month and 3 weeks prior to the test.
How'd it go
How did it go studying for just a month and 3 weeks?
so i didn’t just study for a month and 3 weeks. for the first two months, i studied part time & for the last two months i studied full time (quit my job). i scored a 169
@@vickyyyy That’s amazing, congratulations! I only have a month and a week to study, unfortunately. So, I was looking for some type of hope lol.
you got this. i will say that i’m not sure why you have such limited time but don’t rush and try to apply for this cycle
I actually really love that you included to Blind review questions you got right! Its something 7Sage stresses as well, and I find it to help so much with my own thinking. Good for you on your score 👏🏾
thanks so much!! I'm glad Blind Reviewing really helped you :)
This is the best pre lsat video I’ve seen yet! Thank you!
so glad it was helpful!
I know I'm just 16 but 21/22 years old me will be happy about this..thanks
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Let us know how you do
You’re a badass! Keep going!!!
I liked your comment but go get laid😆 live in the present👌🏽👌🏽
AHHHHHHHH STILL SO PROUD OF YOU AND ALSO this is sooo helpful!!!!!!!!! 🤓❤️
Binge watching your content!! Soooo motivational for someone applying for 2021! Thank you!!
Awww I’m really glad you find it all helpful
156 is a very high score for someone who never took LSAT before.
I'm noticing a trend that people who score in the 170s usually start off with scores in the 150s
People scoring in 160s start off with 140s
People in the 130s end up in the 155~ range.
Interesting.
I’ve noticed that too
If you’re already educated at a certain level most of the information is learnable. Versus someone who struggled academically.
@@whoisdesirtvI don't think this has anything to do with education, it seems people who start off higher simply remain higher, even people I know of in the same programs, where some are just well smarter than others, if they started lower, they finish lower.
@@hernandayolearyallda where are you scoring? I started from 130’s to 140’s and climbing to 150’s. If I could go back; I would’ve hired tutors on areas I was stuck in during high-school and undergrad. The fact is; I didn’t prioritize an education because I wanted to be an “entrepreneur”. Someone scoring 170 I’ve seen puts education first and that is what schools want to see. You can get in with 140’s but why would you put yourself through that?
I study with high scorers, low scorers and those in the middle; so not speaking into the abyss.
I also have tutors, multiple test prep subscriptions, a study group and some funds now so it is almost equivalent to being educated in a private school setting. I’m speaking for myself then on previous post cause everyone has a different journey.
@@whoisdesirtv I didn't go to law school, did LSAT a few years ago, got in, but chose not to attend [I got bad feedback from lawyers and they seemed unhappy in their jobs even when they made partner at large firms].
I never used tutors but got into the low 160s band.
Super helpful video. I'm taking the LSAT this June and I will apply your study skills for my own prep.
aww it makes me happy to hear that you found it helpful! :)
I haven't actually taken a diagnostic but I've been studying for about a month. Instead, I've been reading all of the articles on Khan academy and doing the practice exercises. It really helps me get the best tips and tricks before getting discouraged by a diagnostic score.
Thanks for the tip. How did you do on your lsat? How long did u study?
@@Monica-dg3np I did it twice - first test was 161 and second was 170! I studied from late May and took my last test in November.
@@user-fo6kp6nt5b Can you send some links of some resources that helped you?
@@user-fo6kp6nt5b holy crap that’s amazing!
you're awesome!! thanks for being so real
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for such a helpful video! I am getting ready to study for the LSAT and I have aspirations to go to a top Law School. Thank you!
good luck!!
Thank you so much for this awesome resource!! ❤️
I’m glad you found it helpful ! :)
So inspiring. Thanks Caroline!
Hope it was helpful!!
Thank you so much for this information!!! Very helpful:)
Love the video and thank you for the tips. You so pretty!
Hi Caroline, I just subscribed to your channel. Thanks so much for making this video. Congratulations for all your great success so far! 🎉
aw thank you so much!! welcome :) best of luck with your law school journey!!
@@LegallyCaroline many thanks!! 💕
This was really really helpful! Thank you:)
Aw I’m glad it was helpful!!
Just finished my diagnostic test on Khan Academy and got 145. I am not a law student and till three days back I did not even know about this and just wanted to study logical reasoning for programming and Math and so I found this and only today did I found out what LAST actually stands for and I am glad I did cause I have huge respect for lawyers!
I’ve actually heard that people who are good at math/physics tend to do well on logic games/logical reasoning!
Thanks for sharing! Love your top too~
thank you!! hope it helps :)
This is great! I am currently at a 160 and can’t break the wall. I just started to implement the blind review method.
thank you! I definitely had some score plateaus when I was studying, best of luck!
Hi love the video! I was wondering what your thoughts on 7stage are as a LSAT study resource? Also was Khan the only platform you used to study?
Thank you so much for this!!!! 🤍🤍🤍
I’m glad you found it helpful!
Hello Caroline! I have watched all your video and I was wondering if you would be comfortable sharing your Extracurriculars and points from the personal statements that made your application strong besides CGPA and LSAT? What experiences did you have? thank you so much for making these videos! :)
thank you for this video! taking it in april :)
oooooh good luck!!
Thank you for sharing!
Hello Caroline and thanks immensely for sharing. I realize the question I'm about to ask is subjective, but it helps me. Given the method of your prep studies ( I will self-study also), how long was your entire study program before testing? Again, thanks and good success.
Thanks for sharing this video Caroline. How many months did you spend studying prior to sitting for the actual exam?
Thanks for the tips!
hope they helped! :)
Great advise!
thank you!
Hi! I love this video and def took away some tips, I'm currently a junior in my undergrad and about to start hardcore studying for the LSAT, how long did you study before taking the exam? I love your content btw :)
Thank you! I studied for about 2 months :)
@@LegallyCaroline super helpful. What was your diagnostic? Could you do a video showing how you scheduled in 8 hours of lsat studying per day? I think a lot of us want to see how to organize our day better
Caroline you’re an angel
Thank you for sharing this! I wonder how you did 2-3 prep tests per day. That’s a lot of work. And I literally can’t do it if blind review and reading explanations are included
I was studying full time! So I had a lot of time dedicated to doing tests. Towards the end, I only blind reviewed questions I was unsure of which cut down on the time required
@@LegallyCaroline How long/many months did you study?
@@michelle1718 she said she studied for around 2 months
Hey Caroline I was wondering how far out did you study before taking your actual LSAT and when did you apply??
My diagnostic test score was a 152, and my first choice law schools median is 155, so i'm aiming to get at least a 160, since my GPA is about .2 points below the same schools median GPA. Does anyone know is that five point difference could make up for the lost .2?
Hi! Thank you for sharing your success tips with others. It’s admirable that you want others to succeed as well. What was your undergrad major? Do certain undergrad majors make studying for the LSAT easier than others? Thanks again
I studied international relations and criminology in undergrad! I don’t think there’s any undergrad program that helps with the LSAT lol it’s such a unique test
@@LegallyCaroline Thank you! Some more questions if you don't mind ;)
- Where did you go for undergrad/law school?
- What were your undergrad GPA & extracurriculars
- Does where you go really matter?
I'm so grateful for the internet and RUclipsrs like you that can provide such useful information and share their first-hand experience free of cost! You are doing a great service :) Much love
@@prettyabraham4027 i think majoring in philosophy actually helps with building the skills tested on the lsat
I’m actually self studying too I got a 139 on my diagnostic and was discouraged but I bought the power score bible books and I plan on getting to a 160 or higher ofcourse with learning and over looking the material
This is great :)
I hope it was helpful! :)
Hey i had a question. Is it necessary to start law school is fall? or can it be started in spring too?
Hello Caroline! Thanks for the video! How long did you study for the LSAT? Like 6 months or more/less? Also - when you applied to UChicago was that early admissions or did you apply during regular admissions? Can you make a video on how you plan to pay for law school? And if you do plan on taking out loans, how you will pay them off? I know this is a lot, but your channel is so helpful. Thanks !
Hi! I applied regular admissions to all the schools because I wanted to have the option of choosing. Also early admissions can sometimes mean less financial aid as it removes your ability to negotiate. I plan on making more law school videos and will try to incorporate a finances talk into them! As for studying for the LSAT, I studied on and off, so like once a week really, for 4 months, and then intensively, so almost everyday for about a month and a half. :)
How did you learn to do logic games? I am really struggling with those.
Hi! Do you have any tips on timing? I feel like I can never answer all the questions in a section confidently because of the time limit.
I know this probably isn't the answer you're looking for, but honestly, with timing, the only way you can really improve is just practice. Once you feel more comfortable answering questions in general, you'll find them easier to do regardless of the time. Additionally, its important to keep in mind that you definitely do not need to get all of the questions in a section for a high score, maybe instead of aiming to answer all the questions comfortable, try aiming for 70% of them, and slowly improve on that!
How long did you study for the lSAT?
I’m studying for the lsat and was scoring around my goal, but then my score suddenly dropped about 7 points on a practice test. I’m having trouble getting it back up to where it was. Any tips? Also, if I have a 3.8gpa, what would be considered a good score?
It really depends on what kind of law school you want to get into, a 3.8 gpa is super strong so I think you'd have a really good shot at some great schools, like top14 schools, if you get an LSAT of 170 or higher! But a high 160 is also super great :)
Thanks for sharing! Did you just use Khan Academy for practice tests or another resource as well?
I used khan academy and other resources for practice tests!
Hi hi! Quick question. How often did you do practice test within a given week and for how long in total (i.e. over the span of two months, one month, etc)?
At the beginning, I did a test a week for like 2 months, and then I studied pretty intensively for a while, doing 2 tests a day for a couple weeks, but towards the end, I was studying full time :) which isn’t feasible for everyone
Wow, sana all, ur very ✨iconic✨
Thank you!
Hi Caroline, when did you write your lsat? What month? I'm curious when you should write LSATs in relation to the application process. Thanks!
I wrote it in the July before I applied! which gave me room to take it again in September if necessary :)
I hope you can answer this question, but in a nutshell, why do you want to be a Lawyer?
What school did you end up picking? Can you do a video about the factors you considered and making the final decision?
yes! I plan on making a video on my final school decision and why I made that decision/factors I considered :)
after how many pt's did you start scoring in the 170's? i'm currently in the mid 160's and struggling to break that 170 barrier.
I did about 60 pt’s, I started consistently scoring in the low 170s at about 30 practice tests in, and then I hit mid 170s at 45 pt’s in. But at the beginning of my studying, I focused mostly on individual sections/questions rather than doing pt’s. :)
@@LegallyCaroline so do those 60 pts include pts you used for drilling or were they all timed practice tests? thank you for your response btw :)
@@DoItBig050 the 60 its include some of the pts i used for drilling, but I also had maybe an additional 5 pt's worth of questions where I was working on specific types of questions, so not full sections, that are harder to quantify
Hi. I just came across your video because I have been so overwhelmed with studying for the LSAT lately 😔 I took the LSAT for the first time in February and I scored in the 120s. That was discouraging for sure. I did a diagnostic on the lsat prep program I’m on; LSATMAX and I scored in the 120s again 😔 I’m attempting to take it for the second time next year and I definitely don’t want a low score. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll score at least in the 150s or 160s if that but I don’t know. We’ll see. I’m using LSATMAX, KHAN Academy and I just bought the LSAT Trainer. Like you said, khan academy is very helpful but sometimes it’s hard for me to understand their lessons or their answer explanations to questions. I get confused sometimes. Anyway, any advice? Law school has always been my dream. Please help!!
Don’t get discouraged! We all have to start somewhere :) I wonder why you’re struggling with Khan Academy’s explanations. Maybe try another explanation source? Maybe khan academy’s teaching style just isn’t the best for you. I would recommend trying to learn the basics of how to approach different types of questions first, before doing too much practice :)
Hi! I don’t know if you’re still studying, but I started off w/ a low diagnostic score (137). I’ve been using the Powerscore books to study & so far the LG & LR are pretty good & u can supplement it w/ Khan Academy and/or 7sage to drill questions & analyze your preptests! Hope that helps! Good luck :))
This was really helpful! I'm currently using khan academy but how did you take timed sections? Were they on khan academy because I don't see that option?
I think the only timed sections on Khan Academy are if you do the practice tests! I had other practice tests so I would just time them myself when doing it :)
@@LegallyCaroline thank you! also did you study a different section everyday or how did your daily study plan look like?
Hi Caroline, how did you navigate the experimental section? On the LSAC website the practice tests are all LG, LR, LR, RC but I know that on the test day it varies greatly from two reading comp to two games or two arguments section (which is similar to the practice tests). How did you prepare yourself for this?
I didn't really, I found that timing/exhaustion wasn't really an issue for me, so as long as I was getting practice in I was fine, sometimes I'd randomly split up a practice test into 4 other tests so I'd have 5 sections!
@@LegallyCaroline Thanks for your reply! My question wasn't about timing/exhaustion, it is more about preparing for the variety/order of the different sections. Did you change up the order and variety of sections?
For example, would you do two games in a row instead of two arguments in a row? If so, what was your schedule for switching up the ordering of the sections.
Or did you mostly take the practice tests as they are presented on the LSAC website (with games first, two arguments, and one reading)?
Hope that clarifies my question! Thank you SO much!!!!
Hm I didn’t know that LSAC’s website presented all their practice tests in the same order. I did mine with the physical practice tests, which are presented in the order they were given (so random!) so I never consciously had to think about this. Since I didn’t have any issue with exhaustion, I didn’t mind what order it came in, even it was 2 reading comps (my worst section lol)
@@LegallyCaroline I see, were your physical practice tests also varied by which section was doubled? (i.e. did your practice tests sometimes have two reading or two games?)
The LSAC practice tests always do two arguments sections, one game, one reading, which I feel is unrepresentative in terms of the actual material on the test day.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
Where did you purchase your lsat pt’s? I am really aiming for Georgetown. Thanks!
you can get them on 7sage! or LSAC has a list of places you can buy them :) or amazon!
Hi Caroline just love how thorough the video was great..just quick question you mentioned that you took around 70 practice test where did you find them?Thanks again love your video
there's some available online for free! You can also buy access to all of them from LSAC! I think it's like $99 for a full year.
@@LegallyCaroline hi Caroline thank you for the feedback yes I did noticed on the Lsac website the option to buy the test....Thanks again Counselor keep up the good work
congrats!! how many times did you take the test?
Thank you! I only took it once, but I was lucky enough to take last July’s test, where I could see my score and then cancel it if I wanted. I was ready to take it again if I scored below a 170 :)
So did you only use khan academy as a study tool? (aside from practice tests of course) I’m so overwhelmed and I don’t even know what to follow anymore.
Yes! I only used khan academy to learn, and then practice tests to practice. At the beginning, I did look into some other study tools but found that they were all quite similar. I’d recommend sticking with one until you feel like it’s not effective, or the method is reached you isn’t working for you!
Hi Caroline! Awesome video!! If you don't mind me asking what was your college GPA?
Thank you! I applied with a 3.54, finished with a 3.61 :)
@@LegallyCaroline ok thanks Caroline! I live tour transparency and you video. Please keep them coming. They are super encouraging!
@@LegallyCaroline "Lower gpa" yet has a 3.5
what the hell
I'm so excited to get started!! How long did you study before you took the real test for a score?
About 2 months :)
@@LegallyCaroline woah you studied for two months and scored over 170... that’s Great!!!! Congrats girl
Wait, did you say you were doing 2-3 LSATs a day? Do you mean entire prep tests or?? PS, love the channel!
Yes 😂 entire prep tests! I was studying basically full time, 8 hours a day
@@LegallyCaroline 😂😂😂 damn! Nice! I have to step it up!
im having trouble with LR, despite doing a lot of practice and blind review... how did you improve?
Try checking out Insight Lsat on RUclips that should help.
@@afromoney.7850 yes insight LSAT he words things in such a easily understood way
Congrats on your score. Do you know where i can get practice tests on paper?
Thank you! You can find them on Amazon, or major bookstores like Chapters should carry them :)
@@LegallyCaroline I just bought them, thank you !
how many hours a day did you study for for 2 months? thank you for this awesome advice btw!
about 3-4 the first month and then 8-9 the second month!
@@LegallyCaroline everyday? Or did u take a day or two off a week?
Where do you recommend I take the diagnostics test at?
Kahn Academy is a great option!
I’m sorta nervous because I’m gonna be taking my diagnostic this weekend 😭 I want to do well but I also understand that this is gonna be my baseline score. The only issue I’m having is trying to find another PLSAT online for free because currently I just skimmed over the 2007 PLSAT but fingers crossed!
Khan academy has free tests! Don’t be too nervous :) this is just the beginning!
Caroline Chen thank you!!! I’m actually going to take it in a few hours 😭 hope I do well
Caroline Chen so I got a 139 for my diagnostics 😭 I still have a long way to go before taking the actual lsat, like getting a B.A. which is still gonna take me a couple more years but dang I would be lying if I said I’m still optimistic
Schojd Fjf we all have to start somewhere! If law school is really your goal, you’ll get there :)
Caroline Chen thank you! I really appreciate it :)
If you don't mind sharing, what was your GPA? Also, congrats!
It was a mid 3.5 :)
If you don’t mind me asking what was your GPA?
it was around a 3.55!
I just wanna know how do you actually study for something to time based and different information everytime
practice lol, that's all there is, you have to train your brain to think fast and process the type of questions fast
@@LegallyCaroline ya it’s tough for me because I have add and I zone out a lot. If they only judged me of how hyper focused I am when I play video games lol. They’d think I’m super human.
what was your undergraduate gpa?
Did I hear that correctly? You were doing 2-3 practice tests a DAY?
yes haha, I was basically studying full time that summer
cute! this helped me study for my lsat!
Yay!!
Caroline Chen hey. How can I email you ? Thanks for the great video 😀
How many hours would you recommend studying for the LSAT before writing it? Like 300-400Hours?
I’d recommend not think about it as required hours. Instead, figure out what your goal score is and study until you achieve it/something you’re happy with
@@LegallyCaroline i see. but how many hours would you say you spent to achieve your goal?
I’m taking it in Oct. i haven’t even started. Aiming for 175 because my GPA is going to be around 3.3
Start ASAP! Good luck :))
I finally made it using Mr Clark tutoring. left from 100 to 180 and now am greatful after studying with him just for a month.He has good tips and questions to help pass I want to recommend him to you all.
How'd it go?
how frequently did you blind review? :)
I tried to do it for every test I did! But towards the end, I only did them for questions I was unsure about, which were very few
Hello! I have a question. Does your degree, gpa , college you go to for undergrad matter?
yup! GPA is one of the biggest considerations
@@LegallyCaroline So does non-target schools get filtered out during the admission process?
@@TheDragonOfDojima04 non-target schools?
How has it changed due to the pandemic?
The LSAT is just an LSAT-flex because of the pandemic :) it’s all virtual so you take it from home and there’s less sections!
A 156 on your first time lol ppl spend all their studying for a score like that
yes it's definitely a great score to start with
what website did you use for the diagnostic test?
I used khan academy!
Hi Caroline, how long did you study??
About two months :)
Hard to understand you with the echo in that closet you are sitting in.
Your audio really sucks 😢
This video could have been literally 1 minute. Thank you for wasting 8 minutes of my life.
I just wasted 3 seconds of my life reading your arrogant and useless comment.
I suggest that this woman learn how to dress properly in videos she’s publishing for all the world to see. Very inappropriate.
Women don't need to be told what to wear
@@m.k.h.2718 Apparently they do.
@@Student____2025__1 Most definitively they don't.
@@m.k.h.2718 Most definitely they do.
Your comment is inappropriate and has nothing to do with LSAT preparation. Learn to provide more constructive comments instead of focusing on someone's attire. Not every culture or person needs to conform to your clothing standards.