Ok, folks. Let's discuss options for BR groups heading towards October.
(s)We have two matters to consider:(/s) Consideration done! Here's what we're doing:
Next week, Wednesday will be PT47, Friday PT67, and Saturday PT48, and so on, and so forth, until we ride into the Oct 3rd tests on chariots of fire.
We do have a special request to switch the Wednesday session to a Tuesday session. For this week, obviously we will be meeting tonight, but I will raise the question on the call to see if everyone is ok with this change. I'll keep y'all posted with any changes.
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1) Which tests to BR
My top priority is to get all the way through PT75 (June '15). I'm sure this is your priority, too. We have 34 sessions between now and September 30th if we meet twice weekly (with PT65 happening this Saturday), which should be the last group call for the Oct 3rd test.
That means we have to make a choice between:
1) Starting with PT36, making it to PT51 on August 1st, and then skipping ahead to PT59 on August 5th. That would mean we would skip tests that the group has already BR'ed (but I recognize that new people might not want to skip these tests).
2) Starting with PT45 and going all the way through to PT75. This is better for those who favor exposure to the newer tests over exposure to older tests. On the whole, this one would be my recommendation, but I want to see if others have a preference.
My question to you: Which course do we follow?
2) When to do the groups
I propose the following. Please either respond to this thread or PM me if you have strong objections.
—Every Saturday at 8pm EST (note the time change). Our sessions have been averaging around 3 hours (shorter than previous sessions) and I do not think 11pm is too late for most of the East Coasters to wrap up the call.
—Every Wednesday at 8pm EST (if we have a lot of West Coasters who work full time, we can perhaps find some wiggle room depending on how long your commutes are. I hesitate to set it any later as that would push the East Coasters near midnight by the time we finish)
My question to you: Do these days work for you?
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@mmaritzagarcia303 Yup, you'll need a Skype handle. Just add me (nikkers625) when you get one.
@nye887085 There's no Google calendar yet (because the remaining shreds of my sanity take precedence over organization at the moment ^_^;;;;;).
This week (all at 8pm EST):
Tonight: PT49
Friday: PT68
Saturday: PT50
@2543.hopkins what test is this group currently on? I'd like to jump in.
Email: mmaritza.garcia@mahdiall408.com
Skype: ... don't have one (yet). Is this how everyone is dialing in?
Also, I noticed in an earlier response that you are PTing Mondays and Saturdays, with BR on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. What are you doing on Thursday, Friday and Sunday? Drilling? Taking time off?
I want to add in drilling during my off days (away from PTing and BR) but not really sure how to go about organizing the drilling sets. I am not sure where my weak areas are yet, so I'd like to just add sets in whenever I can. I am wondering what your strategy/organization was like.
Thanks!
Is there a google calendar for the prep tests we will be BR'ing leading up to the October test?
@2543.hopkins Thanks for organizing the blind review sessions! Please add me on skype @mrosa1210177.
Looking forward to sharing the LSAT journey with you all.
awesome! I'll keep the test fresh and see you all Friday! luckily or unluckily, I've already taken 66:)
@pujals652 Yes, we're doing PT66 on Friday :) I'll add that to the above post !!
@pujals652 The only potential downside to joining a group without having taken the test is that you might find that our discussion "spoils" the test for you, meaning, you won't truly be able to take it as a 100% "fresh" PT. If you're ok with that, then I see no problem. I would honestly be a little more concerned about that if this were a test after, say, PT50 or so. That's just my personal opinion and flies a bit in the face of JY's "don't burn through your PT's, you can never get them back" principle, but ultimately ... you do you :) Since you're joining us on Friday, I think that will be enough of an introduction to our group BR, and you shouldn't hesitate to just jump straight in with a test you've had the opportunity to take. We're gentle and all full of LSAT love :D
Hey, I have some study materials I need to rid myself of. I have about 20 preptest (that have been done but can either be erased or used as study materials) and 3 Power Score Bibles (no marks). I am willing to send this stuff to the first person who wants it. Free, just send me a message.
Is there something happening Friday?
Also, due to work piling up this week, I haven't taken pt 45 yet but I still want to join the BR session....do you think it would still be beneficial to simply hear the discussion and follow along if only as a way to see how the group works? or is it better to skip out on it and do the PT instead (and BR by myself lol)?
@nye887085 Just add me back on Skype; I'll add you to the group (I assume tonight's? Others as well?) and you can just click "join call" whenever you're ready. I have to join late on some Saturdays and it's not a big deal at all.
If someone has to start late, what is the best way join the ongoing BR session?
Great. Of course.
@alexandergreene93842 I'll field the question on next week's call; for now, maybe join us Friday and Saturday?
@2543.hopkins
Wednesday is impossible for me until September. Let me know what the group's consensus is.
I'll be putting together a Google Calendar and possibly a Google form for y'all.
PT45 will be the kick-off test for this round due to strong consensus; for now, let's assume it will be this Wednesday at 8pm EST.
For those who can't join exactly at that time, just join when you can for this one. We'll be able to get a better sense of who's got a long commute on the West Coast once we see how things shake out, what schedule adjustment[s] might be necessary for the weekday session.We all want to accomodate one another, so just make your voice[s] heard (either in this thread or PM me).
I likely won't be on this week's Wednesday call (trial prep) but hopefully this will be the only one I'll miss; it'll be great, just follow the BR song in your heart :)
Is there any way that we can have the BR group on Tuesday nights instead of Wednesday, or is Wednesday the only day that works for everybody else?
Tuesday might work, but I'd need to put everyone through another round of "hey guys will this work for you" :) So, if Wednesday is an impossibility for you, I can certainly do that!
Both days/times work for me. I've redone the hell out of PT 29-40 so starting from 45 works great :)
Thank you for putting this together~
sounds good!!
@2543.hopkins
Is there any way that we can have the BR group on Tuesday nights instead of Wednesday, or is Wednesday the only day that works for everybody else?
I've PM you requesting to join the BR group. Let me know if you got it! Thanks.
My goal is to finish the curriculum in 1 week and start meeting up with you guys. I'm pumped!
Hey guys. PT65 BR group will happen TONIGHT at 8pm EST (note time change)
Either option works for me! Thank you for putting this together!
Thanks for all of the AWESOME input, guys. I'm seriously pumped. A lot of folks have PM'ed me as well; I'll try to assess data gathered here tomorrow (neck deep in trial prep ATM plus got to go to Rick Perry's presidential announcement today, which was *amazing*).
One final request ... If anyone tagged in this post does NOT plan to do BR groups (those of you who are taking on Monday, PM me if you end up eventually wanting to join or rejoin the group :) ), PM me or otherwise let me know so that I don't pester you by adding you to the Skype group.
You're awesome. If I Dont hit my goal monday , I'm in .