You are the first youtuber I have found that was working a full time job while studying! It's so reassuring to know that someone else was able to accomplish it 😊 I would love to see a more in depth video on your bullet journal LSAT related spreads. Thank you so much for this content, so happy I found your channel 😁
It's actually funny because working while studying for the LSAT inadvertently encourages you to be more disciplined and efficient in your study routine! Working can be more of an advantage than people might assume. Also, YES to everything bullet journaling-I would love to make a video like that. Thanks for the tip and best of luck in your LSAT studies!
Thank you, Victoria! And yes! I believe being transparent about the learning process is so important! Overnight superstar scorers are NOT the norm and the sooner we get over that false narrative, the sooner we can adopt a healthy learning mindset. :)
@@BanterwithBabs I'm officially two years into it with taking the LSAT and I wasn't ready but I'm resetting my foundation. I have so many papers from the LSAT including written notes dating back to July. I'm going back into my notes and see what I missed the first go round.
I’m going to start studying for the LSAT in a couple months and your video came just in time! Tysm for sharing your test prep tips and they are really helpful! Hopefully I can break into the 170s as well :)
Your caliber of discipline is truly inspiring! Looking forward to seeing where your career takes you. You should make a video on your long term dreams and aspirations as I think you're one of those people who will actually reach their goals.
Thank you, Vishal! I'm a BIG believer that nothing can substitute hard work. I plan on producing more videos about my process and goals after I complete my first semester at Harvard Law this fall. Cheers!
You may have a conflict of interest with a TAMU Math REU participant. The dude got fully cancelled with a 170 proctored LSAT (June 12, 2006). Knowledge. The more you know. @ReadingRainbow
Correction: You only need to take 4 section LSAT now because they have removed one section. So practice with 4 so that on test day you have the stamina for all 4 sections.
This is such informative LSAT vlog. I am definitely going take your advice on this study routine. I am working mom of three. Being an attorney has been my dream and I want to accomplish that dream. It is very hard to stay on task with the study due to family obligations. I am going to push myself because this is what I want. I also use khan Academy as well. It is very good and lsat demon. Thanks you. Good luck on your law school journey.
Hello Dolores! I know a mom of two at Harvard Law and she is one of THE most incredible and resilient students there. I have so much respect for moms who strive to further their education, and so do law schools! Keep fighting the good fight, Dolores, your future is bright! Love, Babs
Hi, Dolores! Hope you have been preparing as you planned. I am in the same boat as you, and having a special needs adding more pressure and requires more time commitment. Would like to know your tips, how did you stay on the task
Hi Ryan! Balancing work and school can be difficult, don't give up! Special education teachers are the best-thank you for the amazing work you do. I wish you the best of luck! Babs
I LOVE THIS! I’m currently trying to embark on this journey because it’s never too late to start BUT I have a noisy roommate, NOISY! But after watching your video I see that it actually works to my benefit. Thank you for this, guess I have to get past the annoyance in order to not get phased on test day. Thank you!!! What a gem!
I’m watching this after getting my first score back (bad) and feeling really demotivated and kind of defeated/hopeless but this helps me so much to remotivate me and give me hope so thank you!!
Aw thank you for sharing, Carolyn. I know just how demoralizing a low score can be, but I hope you can take comfort in the fact that it’s not over until it’s over. Law schools only care about the latest score, this is just the beginning for you. Keep fighting, girl!
Thank you for explaining everything so in depth, yet so concisely! It's refreshing to watch a video with so much useful information that is realistic and actually helpful!! One of the best LSAT videos I've watched!
You have it in you too! These traits are not innate so much as they are buildable (like a muscle) with practice. Keep at it, and it will get easier every day. Best of luck with your LSAT studies!
Thanks again for the video content Babs. I just finished my 2nd to last semester of undergrad and all this stuff is becoming very relevant to me. I also plan on teaching as well and taking about a year before taking my LSAT so this advice works out quite well for me.
I'm transferring to UCLA this fall to finish up my degree in geography! Georgetown is my top law school and I'm really interested in immigration law. This was super helpful and interesting though I think it's a bit early for me to look at LSAT studying strategies. I could only imagine how difficult it was to teach full time and study--thanks for this resource!
Thank you for sharing! Georgetown Law is a great school and D.C. has a flourishing legal market (the firm I work for is actually headquartered in D.C.). Best of luck with your studies at UCLA.
Your video is one of the most informative in regards to the LSAT. I also work full time and will be studying for a year. It’s also encouraging to know that we are around the same age, since most applicants are fresh out a bachelors program. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for your kind feedback! I would also add that there are so many advantages to not applying to law school straight out of undergrad. There are numerous career opportunities and worldly experiences to explore fresh out of college that will (i) enrich your life and (ii) give you clarity on your vision for wanting to go to law school in the first place. Plus, law schools often think favorably of applicants that apply with job experience under their belt (Harvard included). This is all to say, there is no rush and you should feel comfortable taking on the law school application process at a pace that best suits your timeline.
Hi Alexandra! Haha, no doubt about it there is definitely a lot of info in this video! I recommend reading the first couple chapters of the LSAT Trainer to get acquainted with the basic breakdown of studying for the LSAT. Their intro chapters are free on their website. Here’s the link to the free chapters: www.thelsattrainer.com/sample-chapters.html Hope this helps! Babs
This was such a helpful video - thank you! If possible, could you make a video on your application, sharing parts of your personal statement or what your resume looked like? Any tips on those written portions of the application would be amazing !
Hi Babs! I've been binge-watching your LSAT videos, and i just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for sharing your expertise with us! I do have a question for you and I hope you can answer! Since you took two gap years to work as a teacher, when you got your recommendation letters from your honors professor, research professor etc., how were they able to remember your performance after the two years? Or was it the case that you essentially prepared all other aspects of your law school application first while in undergrad and saved the recommendation letters to apply 2 years later? That was my main question! Out of curiosity as well: How long have you known you wanted to become a lawyer? I find your journey incredibly interesting since, although law schools don't have prerequisites, your undergraduate concentration seems atypical of law school applicants! Thanks again for all your advice and such well put-together videos! This is incredibly inspiring.
Hi Lucy! I was lucky in the sense that my professors remembered me well two years after the fact. I was careful to select professors I completed rigorous academic work with for more than one semester. I also let my professors know (while I was in undergrad) that I was considering applying to law school, so they were aware that I would probably come around in the future to ask them for rec letters! If you're worried that your professors won't remember you after graduation, you can actually ask them to write rec letters ahead of time and ask them to save it for when you apply down the road. :) To answer your second question, I wanted to be a lawyer since grade school! I always had a passion for reading, debate, and government. After high school, I was conflicted about what I should major in because I had two divergent careers in mind 1) becoming a lawyer or 2) becoming a vet! I ultimately went with majoring in STEM because I knew that I could always transition to law down the road (because law school doesn't have any prerequisites) but not the other way around (vet school DOES have prerequisites). Looking back, I'm really glad I majored in STEM even though I realized vet school wasn't for me. It exposed me to a flavor of analytical thinking I wouldn't have been exposed to otherwise, and it challenged me to be more efficient in my learning. Now that I'm in law school, I find everything I'm learning to be incredibly fascinating and refreshing because I wasn't exposed to many liberal arts classes previously. I feel that my unconventional path to law school has contributed to a well-rounded education and life experience. Hope this helps! Best of luck on your journey to law school! Babs
@@BanterwithBabs Thank you for such a quick response! I love this! I wish you were my personal mentor hahaha. Thank you for your insightful response! Looking forward to more content from you - and good luck at Harvard Law!!
Thanks so much--this was incredible! I think blind review was the thing that was missing for me in my studies. I also love the charts and organization that you created. Can you share those a bit more? It would be so helpful to see how you set them up, and the short-hand you created to organize drill sets. Thank you!
You're welcome! Self-studying takes discipline, but it's definitely doable and comes with the added benefit of personalization and low costs. I hope your LSAT studies have been going well, best of luck!
This video has been very helpful for me. I've been studying mostly in isolation using Khan Academy and a few books. Maybe I haven't been looking at the right places, but I didn't know what blind review was until I watched this. Thank you!
I’m so glad to have helped, Winston! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that your score will start jumping with blind review in your arsenal. Best of luck in your LSAT studies!
I work a 9-5. So essentially I study 4 hours a day & on the weekends I study longer. Planning on doing 3-4 months of study then taking my exam. I struggled with RC and I’m doing 1-2 RC passages daily and analyzing them under timed conditions. I feel like 1-2 passages a day keeps me prepped for RC
btw, Logic games are out starting with the August exam! So, if you want to devote more time to RC rather than all 3 sections, you might want to look into the new exam
Oh my god that tracking table looks so helpful! Can you do a more in depth video about how you set up your tables to track your progress! Thank you so much in advance :)
This is the first video of yours I’ve come across and I’m subscribing. I appreciate how clear and concise your advice was, it was incredibly helpful. I’m definitely subscribing and I can’t wait to see more of your content wether LSAT related or personal ❤️ great work!
Thank you so much for subscribing! Your kind feedback means a great deal to me. I hope you have found the content on Banter with Babs helpful and informative so far. Best of luck with your studies and law school journey!
I love to hear that, Bob! I made this video because when I first began my LSAT studies, there wasn't a TH-cam video out there about the highly specific, technical ins and outs of studying. But there should be! I hope you and others will benefit from this routine.
Wow! Great video. Thank you so much for taking the time to put it together. Emailing this to myself for when I start prepping in a few months!!! Thank you thank you!!!
Thank you for posting this video, I’m currently studying for November 2020 LSAT. I was looking for something to keep me organized I’m DEFINITELY using your tips! New subbie!
I'm glad to hear you found this video useful. The journey to law school (and then becoming a full-fledged attorney) is a long but rewarding one. Thank you for watching, and I hope you continue to find my content helpful. Best of luck with your studies!
Hi, thank you so much for posting this video! I have been studying for the LSAT for several months and am really happy to see you used Khan Academy as well! I need to take a lot more practice exams which is where I was falling behind in and focus more on the Logic Games. If you have any advice on how to improve on the LSAT Logic Games that would be amazing! Also, do you have any advice on how to finish the exam quickly? Obviously it requires reading really fast but I noticed that when taking the first two practice exams I was answering a lot of questions correctly but I was not finishing the sections because of time constraints. I don't know if you check these comments or not but it would be so cool to hear from you. I really admire your ability to keep your videos highly informative and organized. Thanks again for being such a great role model. I hope you're kicking ass at Harvard Law School and if you've already graduated I hope you landed the perfect job of your dreams! Cheers!
Hello! I know this response is coming in late, but if you are still on your LSAT journey by the time you read this comment, I hope the advice below can be of use to you. First, I believe the logic games are being phased out of the LSAT so you will no longer need to study for those type of problems. Second, timing is everything on the LSAT and it was one of the things I struggled the most with in the beginning of my studies. Your reading speed will naturally get faster as you continue to practice, but what ultimately helped me increase my reading speed significantly was highlighting the passages/question prompts as I was reading. I think a lot of test takers feel the pressure to commit everything to memory as they read, which takes up a lot of mental capacity and slows you down. Highlighting specific details instead of committing them to memory on the spot allowed me to read at a more natural (faster) pace, and it also comforted me knowing I can always go back to refresh myself on key details instead of relying on what I can recall alone. In short, I recommend trying out highlighting to increase your reading speed! You can also use the pen markup feature, but I find that highlighting is faster to reference visually. This advice might seem counterintuitive to some since highlighting itself takes time to do, but overall I have found it to be an enormous time saver. I hope this helps!
Best of luck on your August LSAT, Alicia! Reading Comprehension is a BEAST and probably the section I had the most trouble improving in. I'll start brainstorming some ideas!
Such an inspiration -- thank you for sharing these helpful tools! I wonder if you could share more on how do you keep track, analyze, and review your LR problems? This is the section that I struggle with the most and feel like I sometimes repeat similar mistakes. Would love to hear any advice you may have! Thank you again!
Hi Stella! I struggled with LR the most too. I know I talk about blind review a lot in this video, but blind review helped me the most with improving my LR score. One thing that might help you is to memorize the different "types" of LR questions from the LSAT Trainer. With practice, it gets pretty easy to recognize different types immediately. Hope this helps, Babs
I might make another study video in the future. For now, the best study tip I have is practice makes perfect. A lot of students study by reading the material but waiting until the last minute to take practice tests. Exercising your brain to perform the task it needs to do early on (aka active learning) is more effective than just reviewing material through reading alone (passive learning). Hope this helps!
Hello bip bob! I recently released a video covering law school application tips here: th-cam.com/video/9RoriF3avH4/w-d-xo.html I hope you enjoy it! I also might consider making an RC specific video in the future so keep an eye out for that one too! ;)
I loved this video! Thank you!! I haven’t take the LSAT at all yet. Do you think I can do it with one go? Also, what did you use to take your lsat practice tests? And what books do you recommend for each section of study?
I talk about all the LSAT books and resources I used in my video, "THE BEST LSAT RESOURCES | How I Scored a 175," linked here: th-cam.com/video/TCO__QGlTIY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BanterwithBabs. Studying for the LSAT can take a long time (even up to a year, depending on your individual circumstances). I recommend taking as many practice tests as you can before taking the real thing. Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much and you're such an inspiration! I just got my LSAT score and I got a 167. My goal score is 173+. However, I've done all practice tests and did notice that I was making the same mistakes over and over on LR but saw no progress. For RC my weak question type is purpose. I am thinking of retaking LSAT in April, and I was wondering if you have any advice. Thank you again for reading!
Hi Franco! Congrats on a 167, that's a big deal! First, it's okay to take practice tests again for extra practice. For LR, I recommend practicing identifying question types and referencing forums like Manhattan Prep to learn different ways of approaching different question types. Identifying a question type is the first step to getting it right! Check out the "forums" section of my LSAT resources video starting at 7:55 for more info: th-cam.com/video/TCO__QGlTIY/w-d-xo.html For RC, I recommend you go back and exclusively drill purpose questions. Again, looking at forums can really help when figuring out strategies for these types of questions. Hope this helps! Babs
Loved this video and your suggestions! 💕 So glad I found you early on in my LSAT studying. I was wondering if at any point you ever felt like you were running out of material to drill. Did you save the prep tests for the weeks/months closer to your practice exam?
I am so glad I could help, Maris! Yes, in the middle of my studies I did being to worry that I was running out of material. Three tips on how to prevent this: 1) Use older PTs (60s) before moving on to newer ones (BUT sprinkle in a new one every couple of weeks to get a "realistic" diagnostic score). I used practice tests throughout the full duration of my practice BUT I did save an extremely recent one to practice the week of the test. 2) There is nothing wrong with drilling super old sections (like from PT 40s/50s) to avoid using up newer material you have scheduled already 3) It's perfectly fine to redo drills! Practice makes perfect. This definitely applies to logic games. There are some tough logic games I've probably drilled 5+ times! I hope this helps, Maris!
That planner has to be the most organized thing I 've ever seen! colour coded and everything ; ) Did you make an excel sheet by hand at the end of your planner?lol That's so cool. My thing with studying is...when I get stuck on a question, I take way too long to solve it (rather than moving forward) and then think 'well this isn't going as planned' and lose my momentum. I'm gonna use this planner method to combat that. This is the most comprehensive video with regards to studying and how to start!
So glad the video helped! One thing that might help with getting stuck on questions is to skip a question when you are struggling with the question stem. Sometimes I'll read something and have no idea what I just read. That's a sign you need to skip the question and circle back later!
Love this video!!! I’ll save it so I can come back to it and reference it as I build my study plan. Do you think 2 months is a good amount of time to study for the LSAT? My first score was a 141
Hi Ashlyn! I don't have scans of my passion planner graphs, BUT I did recently release a video that walks you through how to make your own! Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/XqL4x6bAjrM/w-d-xo.html. Best regards, Babs
Could you make a video for extreme beginners? In the video can you please include practice test resources, how to read the shorthands like pt61, S1 LR 4 and a beginner schedule perhaps? Thank you very much!
Hi Padmaja! I have a whole list of beginners resources in the description box you might want to check out. The lingo can seem overwhelming at first, but it will come naturally after a week or so of blind review. PT 61 means practice test 61. S1 is section 1 of that practice test (each practice test is broken up into 4 sections). LR 4 is logical reasoning section 4 or question 4. It seems like your getting these shorthand symbols from looking at my journal tracker. Check out my LSAT habit tracker video for a more in-depth explanation of my LSAT shorthand! (Link at the end of the video.) The most “beginner” schedule you can follow is available on Khan Academy LSAT prep, where you drill for only 15-20 minutes per day. Hope this helps! Babs
I've gone from 153->161 in about a month and a half. But I'm seriously feeling demoralized. I feel like I'm never going to hit 165 because I'm completely burning out.
Hi HinaHina! An 8 point improvement in a month and a half is INCREDIBLE! Most people sit at the same score for several months before making improvements. You should be very proud of yourself. I completely understand where you coming from when it comes to burnout. If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Take two weeks off from taking practice tests. For the next two weeks, drill for no more than 30 minutes a day. When you take a practice test again, I promise you'll feel refreshed! Babs
Hi Nick! I’m so pleased you got value from the video, and thank you for the like! I know it can be a pain to log in, so I truly appreciate you taking the time to do so. Happy Halloween! Babs
Hi Banter I've watched so many lsat study videos and I think your video is the best!! I have several questions: 1. Can you share more in details about your lsat study schedule/plan? (i.e. How long to finish those books and 7 sages, did you start practicing by section or by question type, if helpful to mix old PTs with recent PTs?) 2. Can you share us a template of a pdf file or excel for lsat score tracker and review tracker? 3. Do you mind share more about your application essay about from what perspective you stand out as first immigrant? Thanks a lot!!
Hi Shengzhao, Thank you for your lovely feedback! It brings me great joy to know my videos have been helpful to prospective law students. To answer your questions: 1) It took me about 2 months to work through all the 7Sage concept videos (I was working at the time so take that into consideration as well). It took me around 1 month to read through the LSAT Trainer. I recommend diving into practice exams as soon as you complete reviewing the concept materials. Many people work on practice exams for 6 months. I worked on them for an entire year. 2) I’m in the middle of fall finals right now, but I will share a pdf mock template design of my LSAT trackers after mid December! (P.S. there’s no magic/secret to my templates, they are literally just tables!) 3) My diversity statement touched on some pretty personal life experiences so I prefer to keep the details of that essay private. But I am happy to make a mini video in the future covering best essay practices if that’s something you all would be interested in. If you’re looking for more in-depth guidance on first generation immigrant essays, check out my “How I Got Into Harvard Law School” video. In that video’s description box I have links to several excellent essay resources, some of which are completely free! For example, 7Sage has a great first generation immigrant essay sample on their website. Cheers, Babs
@@BanterwithBabs Hi Banter, Thank you so much for your reply!! It's really helpful!! I am going to work on LSAT (I am working full-time as well :) and let you know if I have further questions!! Look forward to watching your future videos about diversity essays, experience at HLS and LSAT study plan & trackers!!! Good luck with your first finals at HLS!!!
I'm very happy I found this video. The organization and blind review points were super helpful. Where did you get your planner from? It looks perfect for staying organized in college while practicing for the LSAT. Thank you so much!!
Hi Hannah! I use a Passion Planner (academic version). I have a reference link in the description box in case you wanted to check it out! These planners are incredibly organized and have been a life saver for me through college and law school! I know bullet journals are the big hype right now, but a Passion Planner pretty much streamlines everything for you by providing a template. It makes journaling so much easier, I love it. Best, Babs
Hi Reeka! I recently published a video detailing how I tracked my progress for all my LSAT data. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/XqL4x6bAjrM/w-d-xo.html One of my favorite ways to study for reading comp is by reading at least one passage a day/every other day. It gets you accustomed to the reading length and style (plus, it isn't as time-consuming as reading four passages in one sitting). I It also helps to develop different strategies for different passage "types." For example, I read science passages faster than I did art passages under timed conditions because I already had a background in science but didn't feel comfortable with art vocab. Hope this helps! Babs
Thank you so much for these videos. They're super helpful! Also, I was just wondering, are the digital LSAT prep tests provided by LSAT Prep Plus the same ones as the Official LSAT prep tests you can buy on Amazon?
Hi Suki! I am so glad you have found my videos helpful! The LSAT Prep Plus tests are the same tests as the ones you can buy on Amazon. They are a great way to get accustomed to the digital format too! The only difference is that if you plan on printing out a LSAT Prep Plus exam to write on/blind review on, I think it might be more difficult to do so because each page only contains one question (that’s a LOT of paper to print!). A better alternative is getting LSAT Prep Plus through 7Sage. On 7Sage, they have the prep exams available in a printer friendly format! Hope this helps. :)
You got this! This video is just meant to serve as study inspiration; put into practice what speaks to you and you can leave the rest behind. Best of luck on your LSAT journey!
Hi Babs! Just wanted to share that I was also a teacher, still currently not teaching but working a full-time in education, and have recently decided to apply for law schools in the upcoming application cycle. Love your videos so far, so relatable! My question for you is did you start your drills immediately in your study journey? Did you begin by reading any books/study guides? Thank you!
Hi Yoselyn! The legal profession loves former teachers, way to go! To answer your question, I didn't start drilling immediately. I read through some prep books and introductory concept videos on 7Sage. I made a video about my intro prep materials here: th-cam.com/video/TCO__QGlTIY/w-d-xo.html. For your reference, it can take anywhere from 1-3 months to get through the study guide content. Hope this helps! Babs
Best of luck to you! Juggling between school and studying for the LSAT can be a lot to handle but an 8-month time frame is an excellent time frame to work with.
Absolutely. Studying for the LSAT while working full-time is not easy, but doable. Setting aside a little extra time in the evenings and weekends builds up over time, and makes all the difference long-term.
Hi Marcul! Haha, I love having a big desk. I don't think I could ever go back to a cramped one! I didn't take the LSAT-Flex, I took my LSAT live in a testing facility. I didn't need a whole lot of room to take the LSAT. I only needed to have enough room for my pencils, scrap paper, and eraser. Hope this helps, Babs
Thank you so much! Since graduating from HLS I began my career as a litigator, which I have thoroughly enjoyed so far. Prior to law school I was a high school physics teacher.
Hi there, thanks for this really helpful video. Could you go into a little more detail about your drilling schedule and what did you use for drilling specific question types (for ex. Must be true questions ,etc ) or did you mostly just drill entire sections ie. LR and not specific question types ? Thanks!
Hi Donya! I broke up the LR sections into halves and drilled each half for 15 minutes. You could, hypothetically, seek out only one type of question, but categorizing and prepping those questions for drilling in advance is pretty time-consuming (trust me, I've tried it)! I think it's far more time-efficient to drill the sections as they are or cut them in half into mini-drills. Babs
Love your channel! Do you mind sharing your schedule the last week before you took the real exam? What's the appropriate amount of practicing/drilling for that particular week? How much rest and practice is a good balance? Appreciate it!
Hi Miu! The week before I took the July LSAT, I would work through about 1-3 of the hardest sections each day up until the test. I would know for a FACT these were the "hardest" sections for me because I always recorded in the back of my journal the sections I got the worst scores on so I could go back to them and review. Because I'm a sucker for specifics, I pulled out my journal back from 2019 for your question and here's my EXACT drilling routine the week before I took my test: Monday: REST DAY Tuesday: RC 44, LG 57, LR 55.2 (.2 indicates it was the second section of LR) Wednesday: RC 69, LR 63.1, LG 59 Thursday: LG 60 Friday: REST Saturday: Khan Academy Extra Practice Tasks for 1.5 hours Sunday: LR 71, RC 86 Monday: TEST DAY Of course, your "hardest" sections will look different from mine above. Hope this helps!
@@BanterwithBabs It's honestly so inspiring to see how organized you are. I've been in the mid-160s and I'm striving to break through 170 as consistently as possible. Thank you for sharing you routine! I definitely need to spend more time tackling my weak spots. Best of luck at HLS :)
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You are the first youtuber I have found that was working a full time job while studying! It's so reassuring to know that someone else was able to accomplish it 😊 I would love to see a more in depth video on your bullet journal LSAT related spreads. Thank you so much for this content, so happy I found your channel 😁
It's actually funny because working while studying for the LSAT inadvertently encourages you to be more disciplined and efficient in your study routine! Working can be more of an advantage than people might assume. Also, YES to everything bullet journaling-I would love to make a video like that. Thanks for the tip and best of luck in your LSAT studies!
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🙆🏻♀️Glad to know that I'm not the only person who studied for the LSAT for an entire year. Thanks for being so honest!! 👏🏼👏🏼 Love the video~
Thank you, Victoria! And yes! I believe being transparent about the learning process is so important! Overnight superstar scorers are NOT the norm and the sooner we get over that false narrative, the sooner we can adopt a healthy learning mindset. :)
@@BanterwithBabs I'm officially two years into it with taking the LSAT and I wasn't ready but I'm resetting my foundation. I have so many papers from the LSAT including written notes dating back to July. I'm going back into my notes and see what I missed the first go round.
@@Shawn6751 Yes! It’s never too late for a reset. Sometimes all it takes is a second look to make a breakthrough. Best of luck to you, JB!
Omg I just decided I want to take the LSAT, and I'm also working full-time as a high school science teacher! So glad I found your channel.
Ah best of luck, Sanjana! Teachers make the best learners, I believe in you!
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I took notes on your notes 😂 I’m a rising junior in undergrad and trying to prepare early. Thank you so much queen 🙌
I’m glad you found my video useful! Best of luck on the LSAT.
I’m going to start studying for the LSAT in a couple months and your video came just in time! Tysm for sharing your test prep tips and they are really helpful! Hopefully I can break into the 170s as well :)
Best of luck to you, Jennifer!
Your caliber of discipline is truly inspiring! Looking forward to seeing where your career takes you. You should make a video on your long term dreams and aspirations as I think you're one of those people who will actually reach their goals.
Thank you, Vishal! I'm a BIG believer that nothing can substitute hard work. I plan on producing more videos about my process and goals after I complete my first semester at Harvard Law this fall. Cheers!
Thank you for being so upfront and transparent!!! Super Motivating
Always! There's no such thing as a magic shortcut. Most people (including myself) simply had to reach our goal scores the hard way!
Im also a student at Texas A&M with the hopes of getting into a T14, you’re videos have helped me decide that I can do it!
Hold on to that hope and never sell yourself short! You can definitely do it!
You may have a conflict of interest with a TAMU Math REU participant. The dude got fully cancelled with a 170 proctored LSAT (June 12, 2006).
Knowledge. The more you know. @ReadingRainbow
Correction: You only need to take 4 section LSAT now because they have removed one section. So practice with 4 so that on test day you have the stamina for all 4 sections.
Is it multiple choice
The LSAT has always been multiple choice (besides an ungraded writing sample)
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I'm so glad I found you! I have been stressing about how to start studying, it feels so overwhelming.
It's totally normal to feel overwhelmed by the LSAT! Take it one step at a time and you'll get the hang of it before you know it. I'm rooting for you!
OMG loved this video and your planner is so aesthetically pleasing 😍
Thank you, Kaylee! It took many years of not-so aesthetically pleasing journaling to get to where I am today haha.
This is such informative LSAT vlog. I am definitely going take your advice on this study routine. I am working mom of three. Being an attorney has been my dream and I want to accomplish that dream. It is very hard to stay on task with the study due to family obligations. I am going to push myself because this is what I want. I also use khan Academy as well. It is very good and lsat demon. Thanks you. Good luck on your law school journey.
Hello Dolores!
I know a mom of two at Harvard Law and she is one of THE most incredible and resilient students there. I have so much respect for moms who strive to further their education, and so do law schools! Keep fighting the good fight, Dolores, your future is bright!
Love,
Babs
Hi, Dolores! Hope you have been preparing as you planned. I am in the same boat as you, and having a special needs adding more pressure and requires more time commitment. Would like to know your tips, how did you stay on the task
Did you make it to le school?
You are a machine! I'm a special education teacher in Baltimore City and working on my Master's and can only do so much. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Ryan!
Balancing work and school can be difficult, don't give up! Special education teachers are the best-thank you for the amazing work you do. I wish you the best of luck!
Babs
I LOVE THIS! I’m currently trying to embark on this journey because it’s never too late to start BUT I have a noisy roommate, NOISY! But after watching your video I see that it actually works to my benefit. Thank you for this, guess I have to get past the annoyance in order to not get phased on test day. Thank you!!! What a gem!
Life gave you lemons and you made lemonade! I'm so happy to hear you liked the video, Marylin. Best of luck to you in your LSAT studies.
I’m watching this after getting my first score back (bad) and feeling really demotivated and kind of defeated/hopeless but this helps me so much to remotivate me and give me hope so thank you!!
Aw thank you for sharing, Carolyn. I know just how demoralizing a low score can be, but I hope you can take comfort in the fact that it’s not over until it’s over. Law schools only care about the latest score, this is just the beginning for you. Keep fighting, girl!
@@MiguelinaAriasMIA I just got my score back! And I jumped 8 points!!
Thank you for explaining everything so in depth, yet so concisely! It's refreshing to watch a video with so much useful information that is realistic and actually helpful!! One of the best LSAT videos I've watched!
Hi Gina!
It brings me SO much joy to read your comment! Best of luck to you on your LSAT journey!
Babs
Absolutely loved this video. Thank you. And congratulations on scoring a 175!
Thank you so much, Jason!
The organization, neatness, and dedication I wish I had
You have it in you too! These traits are not innate so much as they are buildable (like a muscle) with practice. Keep at it, and it will get easier every day. Best of luck with your LSAT studies!
Thanks for giving back to the community by sharing your knowledge!
Love to help, Nikola!
It is refreshing to see, listen and benefit from your presentation. Your tips on organizing and practicing are worth more than gold Thank you.
THIS IS SO SO SO HELPFUL 😭
How in the WORLD do you do it?!?
With the awesome support of wonderful people like yourself, J.R. :)
I’m just getting into studying and this is so helpful. 😅
Glad this video could be help! Best of luck with your LSAT studies.
Thanks again for the video content Babs.
I just finished my 2nd to last semester of undergrad and all this stuff is becoming very relevant to me.
I also plan on teaching as well and taking about a year before taking my LSAT so this advice works out quite well for me.
Glad to hear it, Certinho! The journey is long but the payoff is great. I wish you the best of luck in your law school admissions journey.
I'm transferring to UCLA this fall to finish up my degree in geography! Georgetown is my top law school and I'm really interested in immigration law. This was super helpful and interesting though I think it's a bit early for me to look at LSAT studying strategies. I could only imagine how difficult it was to teach full time and study--thanks for this resource!
Thank you for sharing! Georgetown Law is a great school and D.C. has a flourishing legal market (the firm I work for is actually headquartered in D.C.). Best of luck with your studies at UCLA.
I’m so using these tips to help with my new years resolution! Thank you!
Glad you found some studying tips that speak to you. I hope your LSAT studies are going well, keep pushing!
yess!! thank you!! ug sophomore at yale right now && harvard law has always been a goal of mine & this is SUCH a good video!!!!
Your video is one of the most informative in regards to the LSAT. I also work full time and will be studying for a year. It’s also encouraging to know that we are around the same age, since most applicants are fresh out a bachelors program. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for your kind feedback! I would also add that there are so many advantages to not applying to law school straight out of undergrad. There are numerous career opportunities and worldly experiences to explore fresh out of college that will (i) enrich your life and (ii) give you clarity on your vision for wanting to go to law school in the first place. Plus, law schools often think favorably of applicants that apply with job experience under their belt (Harvard included). This is all to say, there is no rush and you should feel comfortable taking on the law school application process at a pace that best suits your timeline.
First I want to say you are AWESOME! BUT... I think my brain melted while I watched this. It's overwhelming for someone that is starting from zero.
Hi Alexandra!
Haha, no doubt about it there is definitely a lot of info in this video! I recommend reading the first couple chapters of the LSAT Trainer to get acquainted with the basic breakdown of studying for the LSAT. Their intro chapters are free on their website. Here’s the link to the free chapters: www.thelsattrainer.com/sample-chapters.html
Hope this helps!
Babs
@@BanterwithBabs You're the absolute best, thank you so much!
This was such a helpful video - thank you! If possible, could you make a video on your application, sharing parts of your personal statement or what your resume looked like? Any tips on those written portions of the application would be amazing !
Hi Babs! I've been binge-watching your LSAT videos, and i just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for sharing your expertise with us!
I do have a question for you and I hope you can answer!
Since you took two gap years to work as a teacher, when you got your recommendation letters from your honors professor, research professor etc., how were they able to remember your performance after the two years? Or was it the case that you essentially prepared all other aspects of your law school application first while in undergrad and saved the recommendation letters to apply 2 years later?
That was my main question! Out of curiosity as well: How long have you known you wanted to become a lawyer? I find your journey incredibly interesting since, although law schools don't have prerequisites, your undergraduate concentration seems atypical of law school applicants!
Thanks again for all your advice and such well put-together videos! This is incredibly inspiring.
Hi Lucy!
I was lucky in the sense that my professors remembered me well two years after the fact. I was careful to select professors I completed rigorous academic work with for more than one semester. I also let my professors know (while I was in undergrad) that I was considering applying to law school, so they were aware that I would probably come around in the future to ask them for rec letters! If you're worried that your professors won't remember you after graduation, you can actually ask them to write rec letters ahead of time and ask them to save it for when you apply down the road. :)
To answer your second question, I wanted to be a lawyer since grade school! I always had a passion for reading, debate, and government. After high school, I was conflicted about what I should major in because I had two divergent careers in mind 1) becoming a lawyer or 2) becoming a vet! I ultimately went with majoring in STEM because I knew that I could always transition to law down the road (because law school doesn't have any prerequisites) but not the other way around (vet school DOES have prerequisites). Looking back, I'm really glad I majored in STEM even though I realized vet school wasn't for me. It exposed me to a flavor of analytical thinking I wouldn't have been exposed to otherwise, and it challenged me to be more efficient in my learning. Now that I'm in law school, I find everything I'm learning to be incredibly fascinating and refreshing because I wasn't exposed to many liberal arts classes previously. I feel that my unconventional path to law school has contributed to a well-rounded education and life experience.
Hope this helps! Best of luck on your journey to law school!
Babs
@@BanterwithBabs Thank you for such a quick response! I love this! I wish you were my personal mentor hahaha. Thank you for your insightful response! Looking forward to more content from you - and good luck at Harvard Law!!
This was one of the most helpful lsat videos I've seen!!! Thank you!! love all this content
Thank you so much, Leela-glad I could help. Best of luck on your LSAT journey!
Thanks so much--this was incredible! I think blind review was the thing that was missing for me in my studies. I also love the charts and organization that you created. Can you share those a bit more? It would be so helpful to see how you set them up, and the short-hand you created to organize drill sets. Thank you!
Hi Mara!
I made a whole video about the charts I used in my bullet journal here: th-cam.com/video/XqL4x6bAjrM/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps!
Babs
Thank you!! I’m trying self studying and this have me a step by step for what I must keep in mind!
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You're welcome! Self-studying takes discipline, but it's definitely doable and comes with the added benefit of personalization and low costs. I hope your LSAT studies have been going well, best of luck!
This video has been very helpful for me. I've been studying mostly in isolation using Khan Academy and a few books. Maybe I haven't been looking at the right places, but I didn't know what blind review was until I watched this. Thank you!
I’m so glad to have helped, Winston! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that your score will start jumping with blind review in your arsenal. Best of luck in your LSAT studies!
I work a 9-5. So essentially I study 4 hours a day & on the weekends I study longer. Planning on doing 3-4 months of study then taking my exam. I struggled with RC and I’m doing 1-2 RC passages daily and analyzing them under timed conditions. I feel like 1-2 passages a day keeps me prepped for RC
btw, Logic games are out starting with the August exam! So, if you want to devote more time to RC rather than all 3 sections, you might want to look into the new exam
@@letyoufindmeI actually like the games some what still working on perfecting though. The games give us points
That makes sense.
Games have always been my worst area, so I'm excited for August. lmao
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@@letyoufindmeI just feel like the games gives me a break from reading too much text in such a short time if that makes sense
Thank you for becoming a TH-camr!!!!!! Really needed this realistic tips instead of "I only studied 2 hours/week to avoid burnout" bs
Of course! In my opinion, unrealistic advice is worse than no advice at all. The only thing that consistently pays off is good ol' fashion hard work.
Oh my god that tracking table looks so helpful! Can you do a more in depth video about how you set up your tables to track your progress! Thank you so much in advance :)
Hi Irina!
Funny enough, I'm working on editing that very video as we speak! Be on the lookout for when it drops in these next coming days.
Best,
Babs
This is the first video of yours I’ve come across and I’m subscribing. I appreciate how clear and concise your advice was, it was incredibly helpful. I’m definitely subscribing and I can’t wait to see more of your content wether LSAT related or personal ❤️ great work!
Thank you so much for subscribing! Your kind feedback means a great deal to me. I hope you have found the content on Banter with Babs helpful and informative so far. Best of luck with your studies and law school journey!
This is amazing! The most realistic helpful overall review of the LSAT prep!
I love to hear that, Bob! I made this video because when I first began my LSAT studies, there wasn't a TH-cam video out there about the highly specific, technical ins and outs of studying. But there should be! I hope you and others will benefit from this routine.
@@BanterwithBabs Thank you and you're truly awesome!
Wow! Great video. Thank you so much for taking the time to put it together. Emailing this to myself for when I start prepping in a few months!!! Thank you thank you!!!
Wow this is such a high compliment, Anthony! I’m glad I could help!
Thank you for posting this video, I’m currently studying for November 2020 LSAT. I was looking for something to keep me organized I’m DEFINITELY using your tips! New subbie!
I am so happy to hear that! Keep your eyes on the prize and best of luck on your November LSAT, LaToyia!
Banter with Babs thank you
LaToyiaB ESQ Up Next how long have you been studying for?
I am so happy to have found you!!! thank you so much!
You are so sweet, I'm glad to help!
Yes I have The Kaplan LSAT Study Book It's Very Good!!!
This video has been so helpful thank you!
Glad I could help! Best of luck with your LSAT studies.
This is soooooo helpful!!! Thank you. I’m just now beginning my journey ♥️
I'm glad to hear you found this video useful. The journey to law school (and then becoming a full-fledged attorney) is a long but rewarding one. Thank you for watching, and I hope you continue to find my content helpful. Best of luck with your studies!
wow. wow. WOW. this was so extremely helpful!!!
KD, it made my night to read this! I’m so glad you found this video helpful. Best of luck to you on your LSAT journey!
Omg!!!! You’re a guardian angel !!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you so much for this informative video & I need a planner like yours !!!! 😍😍😍
You are too sweet, Alen! Passion planners for the WIN!
Hi, thank you so much for posting this video! I have been studying for the LSAT for several months and am really happy to see you used Khan Academy as well! I need to take a lot more practice exams which is where I was falling behind in and focus more on the Logic Games. If you have any advice on how to improve on the LSAT Logic Games that would be amazing! Also, do you have any advice on how to finish the exam quickly? Obviously it requires reading really fast but I noticed that when taking the first two practice exams I was answering a lot of questions correctly but I was not finishing the sections because of time constraints. I don't know if you check these comments or not but it would be so cool to hear from you. I really admire your ability to keep your videos highly informative and organized. Thanks again for being such a great role model. I hope you're kicking ass at Harvard Law School and if you've already graduated I hope you landed the perfect job of your dreams! Cheers!
Hello! I know this response is coming in late, but if you are still on your LSAT journey by the time you read this comment, I hope the advice below can be of use to you.
First, I believe the logic games are being phased out of the LSAT so you will no longer need to study for those type of problems.
Second, timing is everything on the LSAT and it was one of the things I struggled the most with in the beginning of my studies. Your reading speed will naturally get faster as you continue to practice, but what ultimately helped me increase my reading speed significantly was highlighting the passages/question prompts as I was reading.
I think a lot of test takers feel the pressure to commit everything to memory as they read, which takes up a lot of mental capacity and slows you down. Highlighting specific details instead of committing them to memory on the spot allowed me to read at a more natural (faster) pace, and it also comforted me knowing I can always go back to refresh myself on key details instead of relying on what I can recall alone.
In short, I recommend trying out highlighting to increase your reading speed! You can also use the pen markup feature, but I find that highlighting is faster to reference visually. This advice might seem counterintuitive to some since highlighting itself takes time to do, but overall I have found it to be an enormous time saver.
I hope this helps!
Babs, you are a legend.
I'm so flattered! Thanks, Pablo!
I’m taking the august exam T.T thanks for the video!! I would also love a RC specific video 🥰
Best of luck on your August LSAT, Alicia! Reading Comprehension is a BEAST and probably the section I had the most trouble improving in. I'll start brainstorming some ideas!
Could u please do an in-depth video dedicated to tracking? I.e. the different types of trackers and their set up? Pleaasseeee
I love this idea!
I love your videos!!! Thanks for taking time to make it.
My gosh you are so amazing! Thank you! Love the nails btw!
Such an inspiration -- thank you for sharing these helpful tools! I wonder if you could share more on how do you keep track, analyze, and review your LR problems? This is the section that I struggle with the most and feel like I sometimes repeat similar mistakes. Would love to hear any advice you may have! Thank you again!
Hi Stella!
I struggled with LR the most too. I know I talk about blind review a lot in this video, but blind review helped me the most with improving my LR score. One thing that might help you is to memorize the different "types" of LR questions from the LSAT Trainer. With practice, it gets pretty easy to recognize different types immediately.
Hope this helps,
Babs
Can you do a how to study video in general? I love your organization. Or any other student tips?
I might make another study video in the future. For now, the best study tip I have is practice makes perfect. A lot of students study by reading the material but waiting until the last minute to take practice tests. Exercising your brain to perform the task it needs to do early on (aka active learning) is more effective than just reviewing material through reading alone (passive learning). Hope this helps!
This is so so helpful! Could you also share tips of doing reading comprehension or share application tips in your future videos? Thank you:)
Hello bip bob! I recently released a video covering law school application tips here: th-cam.com/video/9RoriF3avH4/w-d-xo.html
I hope you enjoy it! I also might consider making an RC specific video in the future so keep an eye out for that one too! ;)
I loved this video! Thank you!! I haven’t take the LSAT at all yet. Do you think I can do it with one go? Also, what did you use to take your lsat practice tests? And what books do you recommend for each section of study?
I talk about all the LSAT books and resources I used in my video, "THE BEST LSAT RESOURCES | How I Scored a 175," linked here: th-cam.com/video/TCO__QGlTIY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BanterwithBabs.
Studying for the LSAT can take a long time (even up to a year, depending on your individual circumstances). I recommend taking as many practice tests as you can before taking the real thing. Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much and you're such an inspiration! I just got my LSAT score and I got a 167. My goal score is 173+. However, I've done all practice tests and did notice that I was making the same mistakes over and over on LR but saw no progress. For RC my weak question type is purpose. I am thinking of retaking LSAT in April, and I was wondering if you have any advice. Thank you again for reading!
Hi Franco!
Congrats on a 167, that's a big deal!
First, it's okay to take practice tests again for extra practice. For LR, I recommend practicing identifying question types and referencing forums like Manhattan Prep to learn different ways of approaching different question types. Identifying a question type is the first step to getting it right! Check out the "forums" section of my LSAT resources video starting at 7:55 for more info: th-cam.com/video/TCO__QGlTIY/w-d-xo.html
For RC, I recommend you go back and exclusively drill purpose questions. Again, looking at forums can really help when figuring out strategies for these types of questions.
Hope this helps!
Babs
@@BanterwithBabs Thank you so much Babs!
A 167?!! That’s great! I wish I could get that score.
@@yumiko0017 you can do it !
Just took my diagnostic and got a 156 - really hoping to get a 170 on the February exam 😬
Keep fighting the good fight -you got this!
God Bless You Sister! Your a Genius! Thank You! 🙏✝️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I'm not a genius by any means, but I am certainly a firm believer in hard work, planning, and perseverance. Best of luck with your LSAT studies!
Thank you for this!! I love your channel and content ❤️
You are so sweet. Thank you Angel!
This video was so helpful thank you so much !!!
Loved this video and your suggestions! 💕 So glad I found you early on in my LSAT studying. I was wondering if at any point you ever felt like you were running out of material to drill. Did you save the prep tests for the weeks/months closer to your practice exam?
I am so glad I could help, Maris! Yes, in the middle of my studies I did being to worry that I was running out of material.
Three tips on how to prevent this:
1) Use older PTs (60s) before moving on to newer ones (BUT sprinkle in a new one every couple of weeks to get a "realistic" diagnostic score). I used practice tests throughout the full duration of my practice BUT I did save an extremely recent one to practice the week of the test.
2) There is nothing wrong with drilling super old sections (like from PT 40s/50s) to avoid using up newer material you have scheduled already
3) It's perfectly fine to redo drills! Practice makes perfect. This definitely applies to logic games. There are some tough logic games I've probably drilled 5+ times!
I hope this helps, Maris!
Banter with Babs thanks so much! This is super helpful, can’t wait for more videos :)
i love the caligraphy you used on your planner where did you learn it
I learned my calligraphy through reference drawing. Creativemarket.com has a lot of beautiful fonts to look at and learn from. Hope this helps!
This is such a dope video! Thank you. Major help!!!!
Happy to help!
This was so helpful!
Love to hear it!!
Your videos are excellent! Thank you so much for sharing this insight!
Hi Senam!
Thank you for your sweet feedback! I’m so glad I could assist you in your LSAT journey!
Babs
That planner has to be the most organized thing I 've ever seen! colour coded and everything ; ) Did you make an excel sheet by hand at the end of your planner?lol That's so cool.
My thing with studying is...when I get stuck on a question, I take way too long to solve it (rather than moving forward) and then think 'well this isn't going as planned' and lose my momentum.
I'm gonna use this planner method to combat that.
This is the most comprehensive video with regards to studying and how to start!
So glad the video helped!
One thing that might help with getting stuck on questions is to skip a question when you are struggling with the question stem. Sometimes I'll read something and have no idea what I just read. That's a sign you need to skip the question and circle back later!
Please, make more study videos! It was so helpful !
I hope too soon! Attending law school at Harvard has kept me VERY busy this fall. :)
Love 💘 this!!
Thank you so much! I hope this video was helpful for you.
this is so inspiring ❤❤
A lot of baby steps turn into one BIG step toward your goals. You got this!
Thank you so much for your tips!
Very helpful information. Thank you!!
Love this video!!! I’ll save it so I can come back to it and reference it as I build my study plan. Do you think 2 months is a good amount of time to study for the LSAT? My first score was a 141
Do you think you could upload scans of your passion planner graphs?! Would be so helpful!
Hi Ashlyn!
I don't have scans of my passion planner graphs, BUT I did recently release a video that walks you through how to make your own! Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/XqL4x6bAjrM/w-d-xo.html.
Best regards,
Babs
Could you make a video for extreme beginners? In the video can you please include practice test resources, how to read the shorthands like pt61, S1 LR 4 and a beginner schedule perhaps? Thank you very much!
Hi Padmaja!
I have a whole list of beginners resources in the description box you might want to check out. The lingo can seem overwhelming at first, but it will come naturally after a week or so of blind review.
PT 61 means practice test 61.
S1 is section 1 of that practice test (each practice test is broken up into 4 sections).
LR 4 is logical reasoning section 4 or question 4.
It seems like your getting these shorthand symbols from looking at my journal tracker. Check out my LSAT habit tracker video for a more in-depth explanation of my LSAT shorthand! (Link at the end of the video.)
The most “beginner” schedule you can follow is available on Khan Academy LSAT prep, where you drill for only 15-20 minutes per day.
Hope this helps!
Babs
I've gone from 153->161 in about a month and a half. But I'm seriously feeling demoralized. I feel like I'm never going to hit 165 because I'm completely burning out.
That’s good. I’ll take your score 153 lol
Hi HinaHina!
An 8 point improvement in a month and a half is INCREDIBLE! Most people sit at the same score for several months before making improvements. You should be very proud of yourself.
I completely understand where you coming from when it comes to burnout. If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Take two weeks off from taking practice tests. For the next two weeks, drill for no more than 30 minutes a day. When you take a practice test again, I promise you'll feel refreshed!
Babs
STARTING AUGUST 2024 the lsat no longer has a Logic Games section. It’s now 2 sections of Logical Reasoning!!
I had to log in to like your video. Good work you presented
Hi Nick!
I’m so pleased you got value from the video, and thank you for the like! I know it can be a pain to log in, so I truly appreciate you taking the time to do so. Happy Halloween!
Babs
Hi Banter I've watched so many lsat study videos and I think your video is the best!! I have several questions: 1. Can you share more in details about your lsat study schedule/plan? (i.e. How long to finish those books and 7 sages, did you start practicing by section or by question type, if helpful to mix old PTs with recent PTs?) 2. Can you share us a template of a pdf file or excel for lsat score tracker and review tracker? 3. Do you mind share more about your application essay about from what perspective you stand out as first immigrant? Thanks a lot!!
Hi Shengzhao,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! It brings me great joy to know my videos have been helpful to prospective law students. To answer your questions:
1) It took me about 2 months to work through all the 7Sage concept videos (I was working at the time so take that into consideration as well). It took me around 1 month to read through the LSAT Trainer. I recommend diving into practice exams as soon as you complete reviewing the concept materials. Many people work on practice exams for 6 months. I worked on them for an entire year.
2) I’m in the middle of fall finals right now, but I will share a pdf mock template design of my LSAT trackers after mid December! (P.S. there’s no magic/secret to my templates, they are literally just tables!)
3) My diversity statement touched on some pretty personal life experiences so I prefer to keep the details of that essay private. But I am happy to make a mini video in the future covering best essay practices if that’s something you all would be interested in. If you’re looking for more in-depth guidance on first generation immigrant essays, check out my “How I Got Into Harvard Law School” video. In that video’s description box I have links to several excellent essay resources, some of which are completely free! For example, 7Sage has a great first generation immigrant essay sample on their website.
Cheers,
Babs
@@BanterwithBabs Hi Banter, Thank you so much for your reply!! It's really helpful!! I am going to work on LSAT (I am working full-time as well :) and let you know if I have further questions!! Look forward to watching your future videos about diversity essays, experience at HLS and LSAT study plan & trackers!!! Good luck with your first finals at HLS!!!
I'm very happy I found this video. The organization and blind review points were super helpful.
Where did you get your planner from? It looks perfect for staying organized in college while practicing for the LSAT. Thank you so much!!
Hi Hannah!
I use a Passion Planner (academic version). I have a reference link in the description box in case you wanted to check it out! These planners are incredibly organized and have been a life saver for me through college and law school! I know bullet journals are the big hype right now, but a Passion Planner pretty much streamlines everything for you by providing a template. It makes journaling so much easier, I love it.
Best,
Babs
can you talk more about how you revised for reading comp and how you kept track of your process, please?
Hi Reeka!
I recently published a video detailing how I tracked my progress for all my LSAT data. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/XqL4x6bAjrM/w-d-xo.html
One of my favorite ways to study for reading comp is by reading at least one passage a day/every other day. It gets you accustomed to the reading length and style (plus, it isn't as time-consuming as reading four passages in one sitting). I
It also helps to develop different strategies for different passage "types." For example, I read science passages faster than I did art passages under timed conditions because I already had a background in science but didn't feel comfortable with art vocab.
Hope this helps!
Babs
Thanks Very Helpful!!!
Happy I could help, Ivalina!
Thank you for sharing your experience taking the LSAT 👏🏻🤍
Absolutely. The LSAT can be such an intimidating (not to mention difficult) exam -- I hope this video helps shed some light on the process!
VERY HELPFUL! thank you!
Thank you so much for these videos. They're super helpful! Also, I was just wondering, are the digital LSAT prep tests provided by LSAT Prep Plus the same ones as the Official LSAT prep tests you can buy on Amazon?
Hi Suki! I am so glad you have found my videos helpful! The LSAT Prep Plus tests are the same tests as the ones you can buy on Amazon. They are a great way to get accustomed to the digital format too! The only difference is that if you plan on printing out a LSAT Prep Plus exam to write on/blind review on, I think it might be more difficult to do so because each page only contains one question (that’s a LOT of paper to print!). A better alternative is getting LSAT Prep Plus through 7Sage. On 7Sage, they have the prep exams available in a printer friendly format! Hope this helps. :)
@@BanterwithBabs Thank you for the response! I really appreciate your help.
I am now at her weekly routine in her planner and I can tell you I’m terrified I am nowhere near this organized but I want to go to law school bad
You got this! This video is just meant to serve as study inspiration; put into practice what speaks to you and you can leave the rest behind. Best of luck on your LSAT journey!
Very helpful advice, thank you🙏
You're so welcome, BB!
I loved the video.
Hi Babs! Just wanted to share that I was also a teacher, still currently not teaching but working a full-time in education, and have recently decided to apply for law schools in the upcoming application cycle. Love your videos so far, so relatable! My question for you is did you start your drills immediately in your study journey? Did you begin by reading any books/study guides? Thank you!
Hi Yoselyn!
The legal profession loves former teachers, way to go! To answer your question, I didn't start drilling immediately. I read through some prep books and introductory concept videos on 7Sage. I made a video about my intro prep materials here: th-cam.com/video/TCO__QGlTIY/w-d-xo.html.
For your reference, it can take anywhere from 1-3 months to get through the study guide content.
Hope this helps!
Babs
@@BanterwithBabs Yes it did, thank you SO much for your response!
I got about 8 months, I only have school no job. Goal is definitely +174. Just need a full ride (non T-14 school)
Best of luck to you! Juggling between school and studying for the LSAT can be a lot to handle but an 8-month time frame is an excellent time frame to work with.
So much thank yous for clarification that going jobless is not necessary to get a law dagree
Absolutely. Studying for the LSAT while working full-time is not easy, but doable. Setting aside a little extra time in the evenings and weekends builds up over time, and makes all the difference long-term.
Really great video! I was wondering if you could show up close the tracking sheet you in you day planner ?
Sure! I'm currently working on a couple of templates I'll share in the future :)
@@BanterwithBabs Thank you! I am definitely interested in your templates. Please keep us posted.
Awesome video Babs!! Did you use the desk behind you for the LSAT-Flex? If so, did you feel like you had ample space to work?
Hi Marcul!
Haha, I love having a big desk. I don't think I could ever go back to a cramped one!
I didn't take the LSAT-Flex, I took my LSAT live in a testing facility. I didn't need a whole lot of room to take the LSAT. I only needed to have enough room for my pencils, scrap paper, and eraser.
Hope this helps,
Babs
you are unbelievably smart and organized and so much fun! Who do you work for and are you living your passion?
Thank you so much! Since graduating from HLS I began my career as a litigator, which I have thoroughly enjoyed so far. Prior to law school I was a high school physics teacher.
Hi there, thanks for this really helpful video. Could you go into a little more detail about your drilling schedule and what did you use for drilling specific question types (for ex. Must be true questions ,etc ) or did you mostly just drill entire sections ie. LR and not specific question types ? Thanks!
Hi Donya!
I broke up the LR sections into halves and drilled each half for 15 minutes. You could, hypothetically, seek out only one type of question, but categorizing and prepping those questions for drilling in advance is pretty time-consuming (trust me, I've tried it)! I think it's far more time-efficient to drill the sections as they are or cut them in half into mini-drills.
Babs
@@BanterwithBabs I totally agree! thank you so much for your quick response and your help!
This is an excellent video. Thank you
Thank you for your positive feedback, Jeremiah!
Love your channel! Do you mind sharing your schedule the last week before you took the real exam? What's the appropriate amount of practicing/drilling for that particular week? How much rest and practice is a good balance? Appreciate it!
Hi Miu!
The week before I took the July LSAT, I would work through about 1-3 of the hardest sections each day up until the test. I would know for a FACT these were the "hardest" sections for me because I always recorded in the back of my journal the sections I got the worst scores on so I could go back to them and review.
Because I'm a sucker for specifics, I pulled out my journal back from 2019 for your question and here's my EXACT drilling routine the week before I took my test:
Monday: REST DAY
Tuesday: RC 44, LG 57, LR 55.2 (.2 indicates it was the second section of LR)
Wednesday: RC 69, LR 63.1, LG 59
Thursday: LG 60
Friday: REST
Saturday: Khan Academy Extra Practice Tasks for 1.5 hours
Sunday: LR 71, RC 86
Monday: TEST DAY
Of course, your "hardest" sections will look different from mine above.
Hope this helps!
@@BanterwithBabs It's honestly so inspiring to see how organized you are. I've been in the mid-160s and I'm striving to break through 170 as consistently as possible. Thank you for sharing you routine! I definitely need to spend more time tackling my weak spots. Best of luck at HLS :)