LSAT Flex Curving: how does it work?

[sassylady3]

On normal tests, a vast majority of tests are the exact same since the test is offered on the same day. However, I know the flex gives all these different versions. As such, how does curving work for the FLEX? Is it even possible for them to curve, or have they just suspended that?

I'm asking because I'm pretty frustrated. I can see people saying their logic games section for the november test was easy and, based on their game descriptions, I know we had different games. However, mine was very difficult. Feels pretty unfair Hoping that my test has a shot at being curved, but I have no idea how that works with the flex. Any insight would be appreciated.

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Sassy!

There are multiple forms of each Flex test (54 on August, for example), and each has it's own special curve. So yes, on November you have had different LG sections in use so far. Each of those tests gets its own curve to account for difficulty. So, if you had a harder test, you WILL get a looser curve.

We talk about this on our podcast regularly. For example, take a listen to episode 68 where we fully review the October Flex exam: https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/podcast/. That will give you a much clearer picture of who all this works

By the way, on Thursday, we will review this November test in detail, so take a listen then—we will surely discuss each of your sections and then give you a way to estimate the curve

[sassylady3]

Hi Sassy!

There are multiple forms of each Flex test (54 on August, for example), and each has it's own special curve. So yes, on November you have had different LG sections in use so far. Each of those tests gets its own curve to account for difficulty. So, if you had a harder test, you WILL get a looser curve.

We talk about this on our podcast regularly. For example, take a listen to episode 68 where we fully review the October Flex exam: https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/podcast/. That will give you a much clearer picture of who all this works

By the way, on Thursday, we will review this November test in detail, so take a listen then—we will surely discuss each of your sections and then give you a way to estimate the curve

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[sarahmil]

I'm confused. So I think I did the best on this November test, but i still missed one game, so i think i could have gotten up to 6 wrong on that and then likely some others on the RC and LR. I scored 161 last time with five sections. i wanted to go up a few points but also worried i will go way down if this is a different scoring.

i have looked at several score converters and getting a ton of different scores. Do we have to get more correct on the Flex since it is fewer sections or does it work differently? I think I might have gotten 6 wrong on LG, 6 on RC and maybe 3 wrong on LR. LSAT Converter on 7 sage gives me a 163 but Power score gives me a150? I'm so confused and trying to figure out if i should cancel

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Sarah,

You've got ours mixed up or are applying it incorrectly: a minus 15 (or 60 right) would definitely not get you a 150! Using the May scale it would be a 164, for example. And while that scale is historically loose, your score would be in the low 160s for sure with 60 or so correct

Thanks!