Is the August 2021 LSAT Flex?

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Recap: New LSAT Dates and New LSAT-Flex Format
2. Starting in August 2021, the LSAT-Flex will have a new experimental section added to it. The new LSAT will now have four sections instead of three on test day. We can't forget about the Writing section, but that can be completed before or after test day.

Will there be an August 2021 LSAT?

Starting in August 2021, the LSAT will continue to have three scored sections, but will add back in a fourth, unscored variable section. Learn more here.

What was the average score for the August 2021 LSAT?

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The average score earned by the 24,907 people who took the LSAT this August was 154.19, just 1.4 points lower than the 155.6 average score among August 2020 LSAT takers.

Will LSAT-Flex continue?

LSAC has also announced that they will continue to offer the LSAT in the “online, live remote-proctored format” through June 2022. However, they may offer an option to take the LSAT in-person at testing centers.

What months are the LSAT offered 2021?

For 2021, the LSAT is offered in January, February, April, June, August, October, and November for a total of 7 test date options. During the first half of 2022, the LSAT will be offered in January, February, March, April, and June. Note, the Spanish LSAT-Flex is offered in April 2021.

Bye LSAT-Flex; Hello New Remote LSAT!

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Is the November 2021 LSAT-Flex?

The November 2021 LSAT is officially a remote LSAT!

The at-home, remotely proctored November LSAT test date is your last chance to take the LSAT in 2021. In this post, we'll take a look at key information you need about the remote November LSAT!

Should I take LSAT in August or October?

If you are still in college and plan to go to law school right after graduation, you should take the LSAT in the summer after your junior year or the fall of your senior year. For the balance of 2021, the test will be offered in June, August, October, and November—the full list of dates for 2021-22 is here.

Is LSAT-flex going away?

Say goodbye to the Flex era

Starting in August 2021, all references to the "LSAT-Flex" will be dropped. The test will revert to simply being called "the LSAT."

Is LSAT still flexing?

In response to COVID-19, the LSAT exam's in-person testing offerings were canceled through June 2022. June 2021 was the final administration of the LSAT-Flex, which was an at-home, remotely proctored version of the exam.

When should I take LSAT for fall 2021?

We recommend that you submit your applications between late September and early November. Typically, students applying for regular fall admission take the test during June or September/October of the previous calendar year.

Was the LSAT flex easier?

LSAT-Flex questions come from previous LSAT administrations, so yes, the material is the same. There's no reason to believe the LSAT-Flex is inherently easier than the regular LSAT.

Is a 157 a good LSAT score?

Among the 192 law schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2019, the average median LSAT score was 156. If we were to speak about a good LSAT score in very broad terms, 157 or above would be a reasonable place to start. Anything above 160 is not a bad LSAT score.

Is 145 a good LSAT score?

The LSAT has a scale of 180 down to 120. The average LSAT score is around 150. The LSAT has a margin of error, but 145 is considered a symbolic line by legal education experts and school administrators.

Is August too late to take the LSAT?

Because the law school admissions process is rolling, applicants should apply by September or October for their best chance of admission. To receive scores by then, applicants should take the LSAT by August or September.

When should I start studying for the August LSAT?

But the general advice we give to those who ask this question is that you should start studying for the LSAT around five to six months before you intend to actually take it.

How many questions were on August 2021 LSAT?

The LSAT exam consists of roughly one hundred multiple-choice questions. The exam tests your reading comprehension as well as critical and analytical reasoning competence—skills that are crucial to coping with the law school curriculum.

How do you get a 160 on the LSAT-Flex?

Generally, there are between 75 and 76 questions on the LSAT. In order to get a 160, you'll need to get around 54 of these questions right. Between the 3 scored sections, that's about 18 right answers for each section. If you're good at one section, but not so good at another, your score will average out.

Which LSAT is the easiest?

You'll look at my LSAT PrepTest Raw Score Conversion Charts and calculations of what it takes to get an LSAT score of 160 or 170. Using that data, you'll find that the December exam consistently has the easiest "curve," and the June exam consistently has the hardest.

Is the August 2022 LSAT in person?

Registration for LSAT administrations from August 2022 through June 2023 is now open. LSAC will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format.

Do law schools prefer LSAT or LSAT Flex?

Will law schools accept the LSAT-Flex as a valid alternative to the standard LSAT? Yes. While every school has its own process for admission and candidates should always talk directly to the schools to which they are applying, we have received overwhelming support for the LSAT-Flex from our member law schools.

Is the LSAT changing 2022?

About the Test Format

Given the expressed preference of the substantial majority of test takers, LSAC will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format through June 2022. The June 2022 LSAT will be administered in four sections.

Can you use Control F on LSAT Flex?

Using Ctrl-F on LSAT FlexI've seen this mentioned in previous discussions but wanted to double-check... Are you allowed to use "Ctrl-F" on the LSAT Flex? LSAT Permits Ctrl/Cmd-F Feature on upcoming Flex LSATI emailed LSAC the other day to confirm its still allowed and they stated specifically it is allowed still.

Is November too late for LSAT?

You will receive your November LSAT score at the beginning of December, likely too late to apply early to law school, but just in time to make most school's hard deadlines. You can still apply to law school for admission next fall with the November LSAT, but you won't want to waste any time.

Should I take the LSAT if I'm not ready?

The very first thing you should do is reassure yourself — feeling unprepared is an entirely normal feeling. Studying for the LSAT can be a stressful process, no matter how meticulous or thoughtful your initial study plan was. Most people don't feel prepared to take the LSAT, even in the last few weeks before the exam.

How long should you study for the LSAT?

For most students, a three-month period of preparation (of approximately 20 hours per week) is a great goal. This is, of course, an estimate; most students are not all students. To find out how much LSAT prep time you're likely to need, we recommend taking a practice LSAT to get a baseline score.