<![CDATA[The Short Cut by 7Sage LSAT]]>0bbd4e72-7431-570a-902d-e1f412ceaee7Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:03 +0000Captivate.fm7Sagehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/ad781fde-195b-4f10-8f24-daf349761fd6/short-cut-pod-cover-artArtboard-1.pngThe Short Cut by 7Sage LSAT7Sage7SageGot LSAT questions? We've got answers. The Short Cut is a quick-hit podcast from 7Sage where we tackle real listener questions about the LSAT — study strategies, logic games, test day tips, and everything in between. No fluff, just the stuff you actually need to know.https://the-short-cut-by-7sage.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastHow to Turn Your LSAT Effort Into LSAT ImprovementHow to Turn Your LSAT Effort Into LSAT ImprovementMarcella scored a 145 after starting at a 148 diagnostic, down after 3.5 months of studying. Bailey and Henry break down why score drops early in LSAT prep are normal, how to tell if you're forcing the wrong frameworks onto questions, and what a balanced study plan should actually look like as you head into test day.

]]>Marcella scored a 145 after starting at a 148 diagnostic, down after 3.5 months of studying. Bailey and Henry break down why score drops early in LSAT prep are normal, how to tell if you're forcing the wrong frameworks onto questions, and what a balanced study plan should actually look like as you head into test day.

]]>8b04933a-39cc-418c-96e1-762a5e43b0f3Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -040008:39falsefullDon't Let Deadlines Decide Your Law SchoolDon't Let Deadlines Decide Your Law SchoolSome law schools accept applications until August. That doesn't mean you should take them up on it. Henry and Bailey explain why letting a late deadline dictate your timeline usually ends in zero scholarship money, a rushed score, and regret five years down the road.

]]>Some law schools accept applications until August. That doesn't mean you should take them up on it. Henry and Bailey explain why letting a late deadline dictate your timeline usually ends in zero scholarship money, a rushed score, and regret five years down the road.

]]>1b39cd40-de7c-417a-92d3-6b1f401d15e5Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -040006:32falsefullCommon Sense is Killing Your LSAT PrepCommon Sense is Killing Your LSAT PrepIf you've been relying on common sense to get through LSAT Logical Reasoning, this episode is for you. Jack went from a 149 diagnostic to a 158, but hit a wall at -6/-8 on LR and couldn't break through. Sound familiar?

Henry and Bailey break down exactly why common sense works against you on the LSAT, how to start thinking in terms of logic instead of instinct, and why going back to question type fundamentals might be the move that finally gets you unstuck before June.

If you have a question you want answered on the podcast, drop it in the comments below.

]]>If you've been relying on common sense to get through LSAT Logical Reasoning, this episode is for you. Jack went from a 149 diagnostic to a 158, but hit a wall at -6/-8 on LR and couldn't break through. Sound familiar?

Henry and Bailey break down exactly why common sense works against you on the LSAT, how to start thinking in terms of logic instead of instinct, and why going back to question type fundamentals might be the move that finally gets you unstuck before June.

If you have a question you want answered on the podcast, drop it in the comments below.

]]>862b0fb5-98af-4a43-8a2a-70356cf546a1Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -040006:03falsefullDon't Do This After a Bad TestDon't Do This After a Bad TestYou PTed well. Test day felt off. Now you're waiting for scores and wondering whether to keep studying or take a break. Henry and Bailey break down why going dark until score release is a trap, how to ease back in without burning out, and what to do if test day consistently feels worse than your PTs.

]]>You PTed well. Test day felt off. Now you're waiting for scores and wondering whether to keep studying or take a break. Henry and Bailey break down why going dark until score release is a trap, how to ease back in without burning out, and what to do if test day consistently feels worse than your PTs.

]]>68411c5b-34f6-4de5-8cde-8a7c00cb73a3Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -040008:30falsefullWhy You Keep Picking the Wrong AnswerWhy You Keep Picking the Wrong AnswerIvana's stuck in a frustrating loop: she narrows it down to two answer choices and keeps picking the wrong one. Bailey and Henry break down why this happens and how to stop it. The fix isn't speed or intuition. It's learning to find something actually wrong with a wrong answer, not just a feeling. They cover the orange highlighter method, why untimed practice builds the pattern recognition timed practice can't, and why if you're flipping sufficient and necessary even once, you need to start diagramming.

]]>Ivana's stuck in a frustrating loop: she narrows it down to two answer choices and keeps picking the wrong one. Bailey and Henry break down why this happens and how to stop it. The fix isn't speed or intuition. It's learning to find something actually wrong with a wrong answer, not just a feeling. They cover the orange highlighter method, why untimed practice builds the pattern recognition timed practice can't, and why if you're flipping sufficient and necessary even once, you need to start diagramming.

]]>8c0d5351-c81a-476d-bf62-3a099609ee1aTue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -040007:55falsefullThe Only Foolproof LSAT PlanThe Only Foolproof LSAT PlanRenee is at a 154, targeting 170+ by June, but her study schedule is all over the place. Henry and Bailey break down what consistent prep actually looks like, why June might not be the move, and what to do every single day if you want to close a 16-point gap.

]]>Renee is at a 154, targeting 170+ by June, but her study schedule is all over the place. Henry and Bailey break down what consistent prep actually looks like, why June might not be the move, and what to do every single day if you want to close a 16-point gap.

]]>e063e08c-2869-4410-9f9b-c58ba52cfb11Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -040006:50falsefullStop Taking PTs. Do This Instead.Stop Taking PTs. Do This Instead.Your blind review score should be your ceiling, the best version of your performance with unlimited time and no pressure. But what does it mean when that ceiling is still below the median LSAT score?

If you're in this situation, more practice tests aren't the answer. Henry explains what the gap is actually telling you, and what to work on instead.

]]>Your blind review score should be your ceiling, the best version of your performance with unlimited time and no pressure. But what does it mean when that ceiling is still below the median LSAT score?

If you're in this situation, more practice tests aren't the answer. Henry explains what the gap is actually telling you, and what to work on instead.

]]>c84012ff-58c2-4bdb-9282-8d72d77db902Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -040005:10falsefullWhy Your LR Collapses on LSAT Practice TestsWhy Your LR Collapses on LSAT Practice TestsYour blind review scores look great. Your drills are solid. Your PTs suck. What gives?

Henry breaks down the three most common reasons LR falls apart on test day, and none of them are what you think. It's not that you don't know the material. It's how you're approaching timing, pattern recognition, and confidence when the pressure is on.

If your scores are inconsistent and you can't figure out why, this one's for you.

Have a question? Drop it in the comments and we might answer it on the next episode.

]]>Your blind review scores look great. Your drills are solid. Your PTs suck. What gives?

Henry breaks down the three most common reasons LR falls apart on test day, and none of them are what you think. It's not that you don't know the material. It's how you're approaching timing, pattern recognition, and confidence when the pressure is on.

If your scores are inconsistent and you can't figure out why, this one's for you.

Have a question? Drop it in the comments and we might answer it on the next episode.

]]>2376c4e6-b812-463b-a876-0a513df4d1a4Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -040007:25falsefullHow to Fix RC PacingHow to Fix RC PacingA 178–180 untimed score doesn't mean much if the clock ruins everything. In this episode, Alex breaks down exactly how to build RC pacing from scratch in seven weeks: the midpoint checkpoint that keeps you on track without clock-watching, and the counterintuitive drill that exposes whether you're wasting time going back to the passage.

]]>A 178–180 untimed score doesn't mean much if the clock ruins everything. In this episode, Alex breaks down exactly how to build RC pacing from scratch in seven weeks: the midpoint checkpoint that keeps you on track without clock-watching, and the counterintuitive drill that exposes whether you're wasting time going back to the passage.

]]>6cc8510b-f953-4c83-aea8-e1e60e115fabTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -040005:37falsefullWhat's Actually Keeping You From a 160 LSATWhat's Actually Keeping You From a 160 LSATWent from a 149 to a 155 but can't seem to break into the 160s? You're not alone, and you're closer than you think. In this episode, Alex breaks down the three things that actually move the needle at this stage: fixing your study habits, finding your weak spots, and drilling them until they click. Whether you're prepping for June or giving yourself a longer runway, this is your game plan.

Drop your LSAT question in the comments and we might answer it on a future episode.

]]>Went from a 149 to a 155 but can't seem to break into the 160s? You're not alone, and you're closer than you think. In this episode, Alex breaks down the three things that actually move the needle at this stage: fixing your study habits, finding your weak spots, and drilling them until they click. Whether you're prepping for June or giving yourself a longer runway, this is your game plan.

Drop your LSAT question in the comments and we might answer it on a future episode.

]]>da793c54-4a29-4717-a3f3-a06353344d7aMon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -040004:34falsefullThe Advice No One Wants to Hear About Scoring 170+The Advice No One Wants to Hear About Scoring 170+You're scoring 175+ on blind review but can't break free of minus three, minus four on timed sections. So what's the magic trick? Alex explains why there isn't one, why the "what clicked for you?" question might be holding you back, and what to actually do instead. Plus, some general advice that applies at any score level: detach from results, attach to process, and stop looking for the right answer.

]]>You're scoring 175+ on blind review but can't break free of minus three, minus four on timed sections. So what's the magic trick? Alex explains why there isn't one, why the "what clicked for you?" question might be holding you back, and what to actually do instead. Plus, some general advice that applies at any score level: detach from results, attach to process, and stop looking for the right answer.

]]>d4f03e23-59dd-4d4e-8f1c-980790c96e21Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -040005:14falsefullHave you been doing the LSAT backwards?Have you been doing the LSAT backwards?A listener wants to know: "has anyone tried just skipping straight to the hardest questions?" We break down why that might actually work, why it might not, and how to experiment with your approach without blowing up your score. Plus, we rattle off a bunch of other strategies worth testing, from passage order in RC to skipping question types to how you read answer choices. The key? Treat your prep like a science experiment. Change one thing at a time, give it a real shot, and don't panic if it feels weird at first.

]]>A listener wants to know: "has anyone tried just skipping straight to the hardest questions?" We break down why that might actually work, why it might not, and how to experiment with your approach without blowing up your score. Plus, we rattle off a bunch of other strategies worth testing, from passage order in RC to skipping question types to how you read answer choices. The key? Treat your prep like a science experiment. Change one thing at a time, give it a real shot, and don't panic if it feels weird at first.

]]>234661ba-cf34-4d85-a930-9585b4150532Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -040005:12falsefullYou Might NEED the Core CurriculumYou Might NEED the Core CurriculumFive weeks in, two hours a day, and still getting most questions wrong. Sound familiar? This week Bailey responds to a listener who's overwhelmed, behind on their study plan, and wondering if they should just hire a tutor and get it over with. The answer is probably not yet, and here's why: before you throw money at the problem or panic about your timeline, you need to slow down and let the curriculum do what it's designed to do. Bailey breaks down what blind review actually means, how to tell sufficient from necessary assumption questions, and why feeling stuck this early is not the red flag you think it is.

]]>Five weeks in, two hours a day, and still getting most questions wrong. Sound familiar? This week Bailey responds to a listener who's overwhelmed, behind on their study plan, and wondering if they should just hire a tutor and get it over with. The answer is probably not yet, and here's why: before you throw money at the problem or panic about your timeline, you need to slow down and let the curriculum do what it's designed to do. Bailey breaks down what blind review actually means, how to tell sufficient from necessary assumption questions, and why feeling stuck this early is not the red flag you think it is.

]]>fb3a44d3-8299-4ae8-9f5f-684ed78c0926Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -040008:48falsefullStop Waiting to Be "Ready" Before You PT | The Short CutStop Waiting to Be "Ready" Before You PT | The Short CutA listener says they've been drilling and studying but keep putting off full practice tests until things "click" more. Bailey breaks down why that hesitation is so common, why your early PT scores say nothing about your ceiling, and how to ease yourself into a consistent testing rhythm. Plus: is memorizing little phrases and acronyms for each question type actually worth it?

]]>A listener says they've been drilling and studying but keep putting off full practice tests until things "click" more. Bailey breaks down why that hesitation is so common, why your early PT scores say nothing about your ceiling, and how to ease yourself into a consistent testing rhythm. Plus: is memorizing little phrases and acronyms for each question type actually worth it?

]]>2555e05e-b89e-45ce-adfe-7c5927cd5edaTue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -040006:34falsefullBalancing Reading for Content and StructureBalancing Reading for Content and StructureStruggling to balance reading for structure and reading for content in LSAT Reading Comprehension?

In this episode of the Short Cut by 7Sage, Bailey breaks down one of the most common RC pitfalls. If you feel like focusing on structure makes you forget the passage, or focusing on content makes you lose the argument, this is for you.

We cover:

  1. Why structure and content are not actually separate
  2. How to build quick, low-resolution summaries
  3. A simple method to track both purpose and meaning without slowing down
  4. How to avoid overcomplicating RC

If RC has ever felt like you are choosing between understanding and efficiency, this episode will help you do both.

]]>Struggling to balance reading for structure and reading for content in LSAT Reading Comprehension?

In this episode of the Short Cut by 7Sage, Bailey breaks down one of the most common RC pitfalls. If you feel like focusing on structure makes you forget the passage, or focusing on content makes you lose the argument, this is for you.

We cover:

  1. Why structure and content are not actually separate
  2. How to build quick, low-resolution summaries
  3. A simple method to track both purpose and meaning without slowing down
  4. How to avoid overcomplicating RC

If RC has ever felt like you are choosing between understanding and efficiency, this episode will help you do both.

]]>c81b0fb6-349a-4072-970a-9ea46e2297c7Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -040005:39falsefullWhy Did My PT Score Drop 11 Points?Why Did My PT Score Drop 11 Points?You've been grinding through your LSAT prep and finally start seeing scores in the mid-to-high 170s, only to fall back to the high 160s on your next practice test. Sound familiar? In this episode, Alex and Bailey break down a question from a student dealing with exactly that kind of score variance. They discuss what's behind those frustrating swings, how tension and underconfidence can quietly tank a score, whether a partly fresh PT can inflate your results, and what you can actually do to build consistency when you're trying to break out of a plateau. If you've been stuck in a score range and can't figure out why your best performances aren't sticking, this one's for you.

]]>You've been grinding through your LSAT prep and finally start seeing scores in the mid-to-high 170s, only to fall back to the high 160s on your next practice test. Sound familiar? In this episode, Alex and Bailey break down a question from a student dealing with exactly that kind of score variance. They discuss what's behind those frustrating swings, how tension and underconfidence can quietly tank a score, whether a partly fresh PT can inflate your results, and what you can actually do to build consistency when you're trying to break out of a plateau. If you've been stuck in a score range and can't figure out why your best performances aren't sticking, this one's for you.

]]>db761422-00b3-4bcf-9321-500366bbe0d6Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -040007:41falsefull"What Should I be Doing Right Before Test Day?" | The Short Cut"What Should I be Doing Right Before Test Day?" | The Short CutFeeling burned out right before test day? In this episode, Alex and Bailey tackle a question from Sharon, who's been studying for six months and has hit her target score on multiple practice tests but is battling mental fatigue with the April LSAT just days away. The hosts share practical advice on what to do (and what not to do) in the final stretch, including how to structure light study sessions, when to stop taking full practice tests, and why this last week is more about protecting your score than improving it. Bailey also shares a candid look back at her own LSAT journey and the lessons she learned the hard way across four attempts.

]]>Feeling burned out right before test day? In this episode, Alex and Bailey tackle a question from Sharon, who's been studying for six months and has hit her target score on multiple practice tests but is battling mental fatigue with the April LSAT just days away. The hosts share practical advice on what to do (and what not to do) in the final stretch, including how to structure light study sessions, when to stop taking full practice tests, and why this last week is more about protecting your score than improving it. Bailey also shares a candid look back at her own LSAT journey and the lessons she learned the hard way across four attempts.

]]>1a2d3131-dc04-47bc-8f79-61ba0f149b8dThu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -040005:50falsefullHitting Target Time on RC Passages | The Short CutHitting Target Time on RC Passages | The Short CutJust finished the LSAT core curriculum and frustrated that your Reading Comprehension timing isn't where you want it yet?

Alex tackles a question from Zach, who's been drilling for a few weeks but can't hit the 8:45-per-passage average. Alex's honest answer: it's going to take time, and that's completely normal. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just the reassurance that consistent daily practice is the only thing that actually works.

If you've ever felt behind on your LSAT prep timeline, this one's for you.

]]>Just finished the LSAT core curriculum and frustrated that your Reading Comprehension timing isn't where you want it yet?

Alex tackles a question from Zach, who's been drilling for a few weeks but can't hit the 8:45-per-passage average. Alex's honest answer: it's going to take time, and that's completely normal. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just the reassurance that consistent daily practice is the only thing that actually works.

If you've ever felt behind on your LSAT prep timeline, this one's for you.

]]>e3635b59-4a87-474c-b00b-3b14604f1f5aWed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -040004:06falsefull