I just realized I haven't made this as a standalone comment yet. I've only replied to a few people. If you are looking for something easier to print off, here is a link:
@ColinErickson HUGE timesaver for me, really appreciate it.
Also wanted to make a note for other users that it might be helpful to make a copy of the sheet and make edits. Since this sheet isn't from 7Sage, there might be some minor errors (like the or + negated example is incorrect; the example provided is the contrapositive rather than the negation). Not the end of the world, but helpful to make corrections as you go
Went through all of the LR modules over about a 45-day period, and here's what I found:
1) Reinforcement Drills: Before I proceeded to the next question type, I would take 5-Question untimed drills of the LR question I had just covered (assuming I didn't ace the imbedded drill towards the end of each type). If I wasn't able to achieve 100% clean take on a particular question type, I'd BR it and try again. This helps to reinforce your proficiency with the foundations of the questions and feel more confident putting it back on the shelf while you proceed through the lessons.
2) No Shame in Untimed Drills: Early on, I felt pressure to delve into timed work. Obviously not ideal, and it showed. The only benefit I gained was that it gave me the perspective of where I needed to get to vs where I was. You need to dive deep into the foundations of the logic and reasoning in each question type and understand what each type is asking you to do. I found that I didn't have those steps drilled into my head until I really sat with each type and wrestled with it without the clock ticking. People may say this build bad habits, but it's helped me gain confidence in my ability to attack the problem, which in turn builds speed/fluency.
@Willyc so even though the drill is untimed you found it helpful to still blind review the questions you got wrong? i was told to not BR untimed sections because you are already given all the time you could need
@wendyzgod I found it useful to still go back and understand where my thought process went wrong — if you still can’t solve a problem with unlimited time, you’re definitely not gonna solve it under timed standards. I guess it’s not technically “BR” as much as it is hitting “submit drill” upon completion, skipping BR, then relooking the question through your wrong answer journal to dissect your mechanics.
It’s now been about 35-40 days since I completed the foundation modules and began my practice block. Here are some more (hopefully) helpful observations:
1) I stand by my previous observations, especially the untimed aspect. Turns out that the first phase of my practice block was centered on 100% untimed 5-10 question drills specifically targeted towards my weaknesses. I’m now wholeheartedly convinced that slow is smooth, and smooth is fast, and smooth is build through a solid understanding of what you’re doing. I didn’t believe it at first, but my speed has naturally increased over time. I like to think it’s because I spent countless hours refining my untimed accuracy, which allows for the remainder of the practice block to be spent honing test day strategies, pacing, target weaknesses, etc..
2) It’s important to trust the process. Even during the foundation phase, I was constantly asking myself “How can I possibly answer 25 of these within 35 min?” Like I said, most of this is just showing up and coloring — if you have the discipline to put in 1-2 hours everyday, it’ll come eventually. Big asterisk to this because you also have to be willing to commit to the wrong answer journal review process to fully understand what you’re getting wrong. Bottom line is that you’ll most likely make gains with consistency and taking a leap of faith in trusting the AI coach (oooooo scary)
3) A big example of “trusting the process” for me has been the transition from my untimed practice block to my first timed practice block. By the end of my untimed block, I was knocking out sections within (-4) accuracy, though it took me a solid chunk of time. Then I took my end-of-phase PT, and the score was - uh - not good. Really not good. Like lower than my initial diagnostic that I took at midnight on a whim and a 12 oz beer. Naturally, this concerned me, but since I knew I could solve this test to an 85-90% solution without the timer, I thought my primary issue was pacing. What I didn’t know was that all it took was an overhaul of how I approached my strategy to get a 7 point increase the following month. Instead of trying to cover all 25 questions, why not just focus on getting the first 15-18 correct. I didn’t get faster, I just took the feedback from the program and sent it. Two weeks later and I’m starting to see my speed increase while maintaining accuracy. In a few weeks, I’ll be able to push the boundary to the first 18-20 questions, and so on so forth.
Sharing this here in case it helps anyone: in the process of making a flowchart for answering any LSAT question. Essentially this sheet but for visual learners. Will update as I work through the content, but goal is to be able to visually map out the algorithms 7sage is teaching us all in one spot!
Make a copy if it helps. Message me if you find something that needs editing. Check back regularly for updates. My exam is Sept 2026 so it'll be done by then!
At first mine just showed a blank page and I thought it was a joke to say "there is no cheat sheet for the lsat!" I felt lots of relief when it finally loaded.
This is amazing! It looks overwhelming right now as an overview but I'm sure once we get through the LR curriculum, it will be a very helpful quick reference sheet. Thanks 7Sage!!
Hey everyone! I wanted to get your thoughts on how to approach this lesson. Do you think it’s better to complete all the drills first before moving on, or read through and work as we go? The study plan only sets aside 15 minutes for this section, but the drills alone seem like they’d take longer. What do you all think?
@kglos Set this aside for later! I don't think the inclusion of this lesson in the study plan is meant to indicate that you should do all the drills on this page (there are just too many). It's more to point you toward a useful reference source that you want to return to as you continue to study LR.
Would it be helpful if I wrote these down as flashcards with the typical question stem on one side and the correct answer critera / key tactics on the other?
I'd love to automatically have the answer criteria / tactics come to mind when I read the question stem every time, but I'm curious how much the question stem can deviate for the same type of question (which would make the flashcards less helpful)
@TiaraFulcher Sorry, that's just an internal comment directing future editors to a different place to make edits. Everything in this chart is located here:
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I just realized I haven't made this as a standalone comment yet. I've only replied to a few people. If you are looking for something easier to print off, here is a link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kf-lyNIXT-NH4O8QSvIudtcI3_SHpWBEHfpJEYlW7ug/edit?usp=sharing
When printing, the text is small enough that you might need access to a laser printer for finer-quality print.
Thank you!!! Also this copy and pasted beautifully into OneNote if anyone is using OneNote for their note taking. This should paste right in.
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Thank you for this! A lot easier to read/ print off! :)
Great! After printing each individually. I should read the feedback more often
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I updated this Google Sheet to include the table from this other lesson for LR Flaws: https://7sage.com/lesson/argument-flaw-cheat-sheet/
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@ColinErickson HUGE timesaver for me, really appreciate it.
Also wanted to make a note for other users that it might be helpful to make a copy of the sheet and make edits. Since this sheet isn't from 7Sage, there might be some minor errors (like the or + negated example is incorrect; the example provided is the contrapositive rather than the negation). Not the end of the world, but helpful to make corrections as you go
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Went through all of the LR modules over about a 45-day period, and here's what I found:
1) Reinforcement Drills: Before I proceeded to the next question type, I would take 5-Question untimed drills of the LR question I had just covered (assuming I didn't ace the imbedded drill towards the end of each type). If I wasn't able to achieve 100% clean take on a particular question type, I'd BR it and try again. This helps to reinforce your proficiency with the foundations of the questions and feel more confident putting it back on the shelf while you proceed through the lessons.
2) No Shame in Untimed Drills: Early on, I felt pressure to delve into timed work. Obviously not ideal, and it showed. The only benefit I gained was that it gave me the perspective of where I needed to get to vs where I was. You need to dive deep into the foundations of the logic and reasoning in each question type and understand what each type is asking you to do. I found that I didn't have those steps drilled into my head until I really sat with each type and wrestled with it without the clock ticking. People may say this build bad habits, but it's helped me gain confidence in my ability to attack the problem, which in turn builds speed/fluency.
@Willyc so even though the drill is untimed you found it helpful to still blind review the questions you got wrong? i was told to not BR untimed sections because you are already given all the time you could need
@wendyzgod I found it useful to still go back and understand where my thought process went wrong — if you still can’t solve a problem with unlimited time, you’re definitely not gonna solve it under timed standards. I guess it’s not technically “BR” as much as it is hitting “submit drill” upon completion, skipping BR, then relooking the question through your wrong answer journal to dissect your mechanics.
@Willyc This helps a lot, thank you.
@Willyc gotcha thanks
@jaydenca thought I’d pass an update:
It’s now been about 35-40 days since I completed the foundation modules and began my practice block. Here are some more (hopefully) helpful observations:
1) I stand by my previous observations, especially the untimed aspect. Turns out that the first phase of my practice block was centered on 100% untimed 5-10 question drills specifically targeted towards my weaknesses. I’m now wholeheartedly convinced that slow is smooth, and smooth is fast, and smooth is build through a solid understanding of what you’re doing. I didn’t believe it at first, but my speed has naturally increased over time. I like to think it’s because I spent countless hours refining my untimed accuracy, which allows for the remainder of the practice block to be spent honing test day strategies, pacing, target weaknesses, etc..
2) It’s important to trust the process. Even during the foundation phase, I was constantly asking myself “How can I possibly answer 25 of these within 35 min?” Like I said, most of this is just showing up and coloring — if you have the discipline to put in 1-2 hours everyday, it’ll come eventually. Big asterisk to this because you also have to be willing to commit to the wrong answer journal review process to fully understand what you’re getting wrong. Bottom line is that you’ll most likely make gains with consistency and taking a leap of faith in trusting the AI coach (oooooo scary)
3) A big example of “trusting the process” for me has been the transition from my untimed practice block to my first timed practice block. By the end of my untimed block, I was knocking out sections within (-4) accuracy, though it took me a solid chunk of time. Then I took my end-of-phase PT, and the score was - uh - not good. Really not good. Like lower than my initial diagnostic that I took at midnight on a whim and a 12 oz beer. Naturally, this concerned me, but since I knew I could solve this test to an 85-90% solution without the timer, I thought my primary issue was pacing. What I didn’t know was that all it took was an overhaul of how I approached my strategy to get a 7 point increase the following month. Instead of trying to cover all 25 questions, why not just focus on getting the first 15-18 correct. I didn’t get faster, I just took the feedback from the program and sent it. Two weeks later and I’m starting to see my speed increase while maintaining accuracy. In a few weeks, I’ll be able to push the boundary to the first 18-20 questions, and so on so forth.
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Sharing this here in case it helps anyone: in the process of making a flowchart for answering any LSAT question. Essentially this sheet but for visual learners. Will update as I work through the content, but goal is to be able to visually map out the algorithms 7sage is teaching us all in one spot!
https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/dc266b4b755d4492ab65b1c98118114c
Make a copy if it helps. Message me if you find something that needs editing. Check back regularly for updates. My exam is Sept 2026 so it'll be done by then!
why do lessons alternate between vids and articles? vids for the win.
@eimanintikhab Nah fr
At first mine just showed a blank page and I thought it was a joke to say "there is no cheat sheet for the lsat!" I felt lots of relief when it finally loaded.
@jozwiakhm lolll
I'm printing this tomorrow at work, and will take it everywhere with me is my new bible lol with all due respect
This is amazing! It looks overwhelming right now as an overview but I'm sure once we get through the LR curriculum, it will be a very helpful quick reference sheet. Thanks 7Sage!!
Hey everyone! I wanted to get your thoughts on how to approach this lesson. Do you think it’s better to complete all the drills first before moving on, or read through and work as we go? The study plan only sets aside 15 minutes for this section, but the drills alone seem like they’d take longer. What do you all think?
@kglos Set this aside for later! I don't think the inclusion of this lesson in the study plan is meant to indicate that you should do all the drills on this page (there are just too many). It's more to point you toward a useful reference source that you want to return to as you continue to study LR.
@Kevin_Lin Thank you Kevin for that insight! That is the direction I ended up taking so glad to hear that was good!
How can I print this?
omg its getting serious.
Nice reference sheet! Thank you.
Would it be helpful if I wrote these down as flashcards with the typical question stem on one side and the correct answer critera / key tactics on the other?
I'd love to automatically have the answer criteria / tactics come to mind when I read the question stem every time, but I'm curious how much the question stem can deviate for the same type of question (which would make the flashcards less helpful)
@LSATKilla87 I feel like flashcards could be really helpful here. Feel free to drop the link if you do end up making them :)
Anybody have a copy of the old format of the cheat sheet?
Why is this marked as deprecated? Should we not use it? #help #feedback
@TiaraFulcher Seconding this question. I'd like to use this cheat sheet but it is not user-friendly at the moment.
@TiaraFulcher Sorry, that's just an internal comment directing future editors to a different place to make edits. Everything in this chart is located here:
https://7sage.com/lr-question-types
@Kevin_Lin Thank you!
love this page just wish there was an easy to download version so I can put it in my notes and in my study book
@TaraOfWaterdeep command P but save as a pdf,
It is just a black screen for me is anyone else having this issue
me too
So much too much to memorize ugh
Very annoying to convert this to google docs
Look below in the comments.
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godly
best lesson ever I love you people
I noticed that after trying a few drills I can't get past the 20% I wonder if its because im missing something.
its saying It cant be exported?
Why does this say deprecated? Is it outdated or something?