The shorthand reference of -6 to -10 refers to the number of questions you can miss to obtain a 170 on the current 3 scored section LSATs (which started in August 2024). It's also a reflection of test difficulty. Harder LSATs allow you to miss more questions whereas easier exams require you to miss fewer questions.After every LSAT, there is a discussion of the relative difficulty of the test. You often hear numbers such as -7 or -9 thrown … [Read more...]
What Does -6, -7, -8, -9 Mean When Talking About the LSAT Curve
The shorthand reference of -6 to -9 refers to the number of questions you can miss on a 3-scored section LSAT (formerly known as the LSAT-Flex, now known as just the LSAT) to obtain a score of 170. It’s also a reflection of general test difficulty. Harder LSATs allow you to miss more questions whereas easier exams require you to miss fewer questions.After every LSAT, there is a discussion of the relative difficulty of the test. You often hear … [Read more...]