I'm gearing up for the September 2014 test. Wondering if anyone in Orange County would like to meet up to study on weekdays after 6PM or on weekends.

Hey everyone,

I am scheduled to write the LSAT on September 27th. So far I have saved PT's 62-72 till the testing date drew closer. However, my question is at what point should we dig into these tests? Right now I have to use the test during the 2nd/3rd week of September. Leaving the week of the actual LSAT to a few older (maybe previously taken or partially used) PT's. This way I can get a good understanding from the newer ones. Is this the right way of going about it? I did not want to use some of the newer ones during the actual week of the real LSAT, as my thoughts are I won't be able to gain as much from them since they are so close to the actual date?

I am curious to know what others are doing/what they intend to do with the most recent PT's.

I figured out a way to cover learning all the Logic Games types, by using only 5 PrepTests (56, 57, 58, 60 and 61). This pretty much covers all the game types, except for the super rare ones. I choose these 5 PTs in particular because these are considered newer and more reflective of the current LSATs. Yet, I can avoid burning any of the newest PTs (62-71). And the last reason is that I can purchase all these LSATs in a single book. This would be the “10 New Actual, Official LSAT PrepTest” 52-61.

Sequencing

PrepTest 60, Game 2

PrepTest 61, Game 2

Basic Linear

PrepTest 56, Game 1

PrepTest 57, Game 1

PrepTest 57, Game 2

PrepTest 58, Game 1

PrepTest 60, Game 3

PrepTest 61, Game 4

Grouping: In-Out

PrepTest 58, Game 2

PrepTest 58, Game 4

Grouping: Splitting

PrepTest 61, Game 1

Grouping: Matching

PrepTest 56, Game 2

PrepTest 57, Game 4

Linear and Grouping: Matching

PrepTest 56, Game 4

PrepTest 58, Game 3

PrepTest 60, Game 1

PrepTest 60, Game 4

Linear / Grouping: In-Out

PrepTest 61, Game 3

Grouping: Splitting / Grouping: In-and-Out

PrepTest 56, Game 3

Grouping: In-and-Out / Grouping: Matching

PrepTest 57, Game 3

Message me if you would like to join!

We are planning to meet this Sunday, July 6th from 11am-1pm PST. This will likely become a weekly study group (depending on how the first session goes), and we will refine our schedule according to the group's strengths and weaknesses. The plan is to emphasize group discussion and teaching each other (which JY heavily emphasizes as well - the best way to make sure you really understand something is to be able to explain it to someone else) as we go over PT questions.

I would like to keep the group small and we already have a few people interested. But, comment here or message me if you are interested and we will try it out this week!

Skype handle: lsattutorinLA

None of the videos in the Advanced Logic section work. Is anyone else having this problem?

What does everyone think is the best method to study for the LSAT? Specifically, I am wondering if I should approach it by studying one area at a time or all areas together. What I mean by this is whether to study only logic games for a few weeks until I feel comfortable with them, then moving on to the other areas of the exam one by one. Or, would it be better to just study a little bit of every area at the same time? I hope my question makes sense.

Once I saw JY says if you are preparing LSAT, then you are single, or you will be soon.

And I just laughed at the joke..and it did happen..

I am OK for most time of the day but would be really upset for like 1-2 hours per day...

Just wondering how many of you have a similar experience? How do you guys pull through that?

Any comment will be helpful. Thanks!

Is anyone in the area studying for the September test and looking for a study partner? I took the June test but I think I am going to retake it in September and I'd like somebody that I can take tests, study, and keep motivated with. :) I live nearish Tyson's Corner for reference.

Hi,

I am retaking the LSAT after scoring below my average on my PT's. I am looking to score at least a 164 on the September test. I am looking for a study buddy to review exam questions with and see where each of us used flawed reasoning in selecting answers. If you live near Columbus or would like to meet online weekly to review PT's please comment on this message or email me! omegaday1500@gmail.com. Let's get to work!

Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, cheatsheet type of explanation would be great. Thanks!!

I've been following the chronological order of PTs set out in the 7Sage syllabus in preparation for the September exam. So far, I've written PTs 36-46 with an average score of 174. However, I've seen a number of comments on the forum suggesting that the newer PTs (60+) are significantly harder than the older ones, particularly when it comes to LR. With this in mind, I'm considering alternating between newer and older PTs to ensure that my scores aren't being distorted by easier tests.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Will using up newer PTs now hurt me as test day approaches?

Thanks in advance!

Hi all!

Forgive me if this has been mentioned in the past but does anyone know of a one place you can visit to see info about deadlines and class profiles for US and Canadian schools? I'm about to go make giant excel document but figured I'd ask if anyone knows if this information has already been collected somewhere out there on the good old web!

Thanks! Happy studying!

:)

Haha. I had a nightmare that I only completed the LR sections on test day and completely forgot to do the LG and RC sections. Oiy! -___-

Hi all. I took three practices tests in an LSAT prep book but the tests were not identified. I tried reaching out to the publisher but I haven't heard back. Any thoughts on how I can identify these exams? I want to enter the scores into the analyzer.

What do you guys think?

I just need some clarification now how NOT (A--->B) turns into A and /B.

This question is more for JY and the administrators of 7sage:

I was curious whether or not the Custom Schedule option has an automatic generating feature that customizes the schedule according to my LSAT Analytics weaknesses and mistakes?

For example If I have 600 Flaw questions that need improvement, 5 Weaken questions that need improvement, and let's say a majority of Sequencing questions that need improvement, does the Custom Schedule take this into account so I am not spending more time on Weaken questions when i should be focusing on Flaw questions?

This sort of option will really come in as time winds down to test date.

I’ve heard so many times that the LSAT is a test of pattern recognition. Some people define pattern recognition as anticipating or pre-phrasing answers. There are only so many possible wrong answers for each of the question types. Studying for the LSAT is similar to learning how to play chess. After a while, you can anticipate what moves your opponent will likely make.

What does pattern recognition look like for you?

I am simply not improving in logical reasoning. It just does not click. I am really frustrated and want to give up. With reading comp I can usually get all of them right and I can complete 3-4 logic games, but I always bomb the logical reasoning section. I feel as if I am missing something. Am I just meant to never do well on those. I don't think I want to take the September test.

I got 12 wrong in lr section today!! 12!!! And I usually score over 175!! I just started feeling really insecure and anxious while doing it. I couldn't concentrate at all. Now i am afraid to take the other lr section. It's like all my self confidence is gone. What am I going to do??

I've listened to JY's videos on the blind review and why doing it correctly is so crucial to a higher, better LSAT score. One question that came to mind during steps 1 and 2 was, what if I cannot give a valid reason for why a particular answer choice is correct or incorrect? Sometimes I'm stumped about an answer choice. Unless I can figure out or give some reason that makes sense to me about why an answer choice is correct or incorrect can I then move on. Otherwise, I'd be screwing up steps 1 and 2 of the blind review. If I can't come up with a reason after hours of reading and studying the answer choice, should I just move on? Or should I skip it, and then come back to it at a later time (which would mean that I won't be able to check my answers until I've done this).

Any thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated preferably from those who are already drilling PTs and blind reviews. But I'd also appreciate insight from anyone who just wants to share!!

Thanks in advance!

Ran across a sentence that went something like this the other day....

"If the DDA thinks it is, then jail time is sufficient."

My LSAT logic board almost had a meltdown.

I took the June LSAT, and got a 163. I'm wanting to get into a tier 1 school, so I'm retaking it in Sept. I feel like I am banging my head against a wall with some of the lower down lessons. Is it a bad idea to just skip around?

Clarification: I am usually -1 to -4 in LR, so I think that is fine. I just really need to master LG and RC I think.

Hi,

I am looking for study partner who is committed to get through this tough LSAT journey together! I took a TestMasters prep course last October and been studying since then. I have studied several books including Trainer, Manhattan books, Bibles etc. I found studying partner system to be one of the most efficient and effective ways to push each other hard and share the strategies together.

I would like to meet up if you live around Los Angeles area. I would also like to get in touch through Skype or Phone. It be very good communication tool and convenient. I am down to talk any time. I would like to take a Mock PT together and review. Please contact me at 213.700.3059 or michellemoon0708@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Michelle

Hi all!

After a long day of prepping and wracking my brain over LR, I am asking myself "Why law school?" I'm in need of motivation--or maybe a wake-up call.

I'm curious, why do you all want to go to law school? What keeps you motivated? What do you want to do that taking the LSAT will enable you to do?