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Hi, Thank you for your time. Please take a look at the following stimulus:

All students at Pitcombe College were asked to label themselves conservative, liberal, or middle-of-the-road politically. Of the students, 25 percent labelled themselves conservative, 24 percent labelled themselves liberal, and 51 percent labelled themselves middle-of-the-road. When asked about a particular set of issues, however, 77 percent of the students endorsed what is generally regarded as a liberal position.

Could someone explain how do I know "or" in the first sentence is exclusive or inclusive? There is no information that each student can only label itself once or by one label.

Thank you very much.

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Hello people of 7Sage,

On Saturday I took the LSAT. I had been studying for months, wasn't doing too bad on my practice tests, (although I didn't take as many as perhaps I should have) and I'd been getting good accuracy when I practiced on my own. I was feeling pretty confident that I would not screw it up too bad, and accepted that no matter the score I'd probably take it again in the summer.

Well, I completely froze and had a mental break down during the LG section. The pressure of the timer just broke my spirit and blocked all access to my memories. I managed to get through one game, and then when I got to the second I realized that it was a type I had not practiced for a long time and became hyper aware of how long it was taking me to figure out how to set up the game board. That's when all hell broke loose and I basically gave up and essentially guessed on all of the LG section. I finished the other two sections without cracking under the time pressure, but I barely had time to look at my answers. It would take some miracle for my score not to be complete trash.

I know its not the end of the world, this test is designed to push your limits mentally, but I still can't believe how I froze up like that! Has anybody ever had this happen to them on test day? I felt like I could not breathe or think! As soon as the exam ended I burst into tears. The questions didn't seem particularly difficult, but I just feel like I let myself down. I'm really hoping this won't crush my confidence in the future.

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I just listened to the podcast episode with Al (highly recommended!) where he mentions how he practiced LG to account for his nerves by learning to distinguish between 'brute force games' vs. 'inference based games' (he didn't use these exact terms but that was the idea I think). I just loved his idea but felt the need to solidify his approach so I can apply it too. From what I gather, he mainly practiced two things for this:

  • Speed/bruteforce practice

    • Infer the plainly obvious (for like 10 secs) and stop. Proceed to other rules/questions.

    He did 2 sections this way every day.

  • Untimed practice for inferences

    • Trying to solve the game as much as possible from the rules.

    He did this for harder games (games 3 and 4) without worrying about the time.

    I feel like if you're like me (and Al for that matter) and you do well with typical sequencing/grouping games but choke when you get to the toughest/misc. game because you can't find the inferences (and are also unable to brute force because you want to find inferences), I think you'll really benefit from Al's approach. Here's how I'm thinking of putting his method into practice:

  • Take a full LG section and do the easier games (generally games 1 and 2 but I suppose it could change) by brute forcing, trying to finish them under the target time.

  • When you get to the harder games (again, prob games 3 and 4), stop worrying about the time and try to infer as much as possible before moving onto the questions.

    • I'm curious how everyone else who listened the episode thinks about his method and how to apply it. Couldn't find his username but Al, your input would be very much appreciated if you happen see this post! :)

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    BR step 2

    Hey guys, I am currently BR ing and was wondering about step2. What do I do if my reasoning for crossing out wrong answers is different from JY or other "correct" reasons why the answer choice is wrong? I know I sound confusing as hell. So in step2, you circle the correct Answer and before that, for 4 wrong answer choices, you need to lay out why each of them is wrong. I am asking what do I do if my reasons for why they are wrong is different from other expert's reasons for why they are wrong. Thanks for reading this confusing ass post and I would appreciate you guys' help!

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    I am aware that fooldproofing LG is a tried and true method but do you guys foolproof the whole section with the all 4 games? Or just the games in the section individually , one by one ?

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    Hey 7Sagers,

    Here's the official April 2021 LSAT-Flex Discussion Thread.

    **Please keep all discussions of the April 2021 LSAT-Flex here!**(/red)

    Rules:

    ❌ You can't discuss specific questions. 🙅‍♂️

    You CANNOT say things such as the following:

  • “Hey, the 3rd LG was sequencing and the last one was In/Out, right?” (Don't mention the game type)

  • “The last question in the LR section was a lawgic heavy MBT! Was the answer (B)?” (Don't mention the question type or ask what the answer was)

  • “What was the answer for the last question of RC? I think it was an inference question? Was the answer (C)?” (Don't mention the question type or ask what the answer was)

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    Hey everyone! I wondered if anyone had any tips on improving RC when my timed score is -13 but untimed is -5. Once it's untimed, I can start to parse through the words and get more of an idea of what to answer, but during a timed section, I understand but can't evaluate between two or three really "good looking" answers. Any thoughts on how I would go about that? Also, even knowing that the passages will get more challenging, I find myself spending more time on the first two passages and then leaving the last passages to complete in a hurry, causing obvious inaccuracy issues. Anyways to improve that?

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    I just took my first official test this morning and I have doubts about how well I did. I felt less confident with my test performance today than on a typical PT but maybe that is normal.

    I started with a 152 diagnostic on Feb 1 and have spent roughly 4+ hours studying each day since. I have taken roughly 12 PT with my last 5 averaging to a 168 (scored between 167-170 on all 5 with BR typically a point higher with one exception when I scored 176 on BR after a 170 during timed conditions). My ultimate goal is 170+. Recently I've gone -0 on LG, between 2-5 n LR and 3-6 on RC. I felt today I was definitely closer to the lower end (5-6+ wrong) on both LR and RC.

    For those who have taken the test multiple times: did you continue studying right after your latest official attempt or did you take time off between the test and when your official score was released before reevaluating/resuming your study schedule?

    I started with Mike Kim's LSAT trainer for one month and then moved to 7 sage for about six weeks. I was considering purchasing the power score bible for LR and then also reviewing the basic curriculum in 7sage rather than jumping right back into PT and problem sets but I am open to other's opinions/experiences.

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    Some customers prefer vanilla to chocolate and no customer has no preference in the matter. Therefore, most customers prefer chocolate.

    Most customers order chocolate ice cream, and most customers get toppings. All customers who get toppings get a free hat. So, some people who order chocolate ice cream get a free hat.

    Everyone who orders a sundae gets offered a free extra cherry, and most people say yes to the free extra cherry. Some people who order the banana split get offered a free extra cherry, and less than half of those people say yes. Therefore, more customers get a free cherry with a sundae than they do with a banana split.

    Everyone who orders a sundae gets offered a free extra cherry, and most people say yes to the free extra cherry. Some people who order the banana split get offered a free extra cherry, and less than half of those people say yes. So, people who order a sundae are more likely to say yes to a free extra cherry than are people who order a banana split.

    Solutions

    Valid: 2 & 4

    Invalid: 1 & 3

    Overall, I'm having difficulty mapping out the solutions with some, most, all... Thank you very much for your help in advance!

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    The screen on my MacBook Air is small. I am planning on hooking up my 27-inch monitor to the MacBook Air, which I think will help me with Reading Comprehension, and really every aspect of the test, having the larger screen size and larger font. I'm guessing this is not cut and dry as far as the rules, but I don't see anything in the rules that specifically prohibits using an external monitor to take the test. Any thoughts? It will be the MacBook Air, and the 27-inch monitor on my desk (along with the other materials).

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    I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm at that 160s hump. I'm ranging from anywhere between 160-mid160s. I can't seem to get passed it. I'm around 1-3 LG, 2-5 RC, and 6-8 LR!!! The LR section is really dragging me down. I'm thinking about re-reading The Loophole. I've already done 7sage's core curriculum. I've even read Mike Kim's book and the PowerScore LR Bible. Does anyone have any other suggestions for improving on the LR?

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    Hi guys, taking the April LSAT and I saw on the LSAC website a requirement stating something along the lines of 'no electronic devices (other than the computer for taking the test and the phone for check-in) are allowed in the room'. Unfortunately, my initial plan was to take the test in my office at work as it's one of the only quiet and undisturbed places I have access to, and while the space has very high cubicle walls and the computers can all easily be powered off and slightly moved around, some screens would still be visible if asked to do a sweep of the whole room. There's also a giant flat screen TV nailed to one of the walls (it's never on, but it definitely can't be moved).

    I'm guessing LSAC wouldn't allow me to test in this space and I should change my plans?

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    I have my exam coming up in a few days and I thought if I practiced hard enough, the fact that it's over the computer might not be such an issue. However, I've noticed that my reading speed is significantly slower when I'm reading off a screen vs. when I'm reading off of paper. Does anyone have any tips on how to make reading off of a screen easier and/or any tips of improving my reading off of a screen? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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    Taking the June LSAT, I want to ensure that I get LG mastery on test day, or the closest thing to that. Timing wise I am fine, but I usually am getting 5 wrong per lg section and I am not weaker at any one type of game per se but make dumb mistakes along the way that cost me questions. How do I get complete accuracy until test day? Do a section per day? What else? Thank you in advance for any response.

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    #HELP

    I cannot find anymore information about the lsat flex on lsac? My test is coming up on Sunday, April 11.

    I am trying to see what is allowed on the test with me?

    Can i have water? how many pieces of paper am I allowed to have??

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    MBT Question:

    All C and R are public places. Most well-designed public places feature art work.

    Wrong Answer Choice: Most C that are well-designed feature art work.

    I mistakenly thought that if all C and R are public places and most well-designed public places (which I believe a subset of public places) feature art work, then most C (which is a subset of public places) that are well-designed feature art work.

    I diagrammed it to see why I was wrong, but still I am not 100% satisfied with my understanding on this question.

    I understand that

    Public Place WD --M--> Feature Artwork

    C (which is a subset of public place) WD --M--> Feature Artwork

    are not the same but still the wrong answer doesn't jump out to me as a horribly wrong answer choice.

    Can someone share their thoughts on this question?

    #help

    Thank you!

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    This should've been an easy question but I'm still a little confused. I narrowed it down to A and B super quickly, but am a little confused why A doesn't also resolve the paradox - if the animal plays dead when startled by a loud noise, doesn't this give another plausible explanation for their behavior despite the fact that it has no survival value? I see why B also resolves the paradox (because it gives them an opportunity to escape) but am confused on how I should have eliminated A

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    Hey y'all--

    I posted this under the Q-specific help vid, but the discussion forum here seems to get more attention sometimes, so double-posting. Promise to add helpful responses I get to my original discussion for our future LSAT progeny :3

    Reference: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-89-section-2-question-24/

    [P1] If MW↑ in Country X, the rate of UE will rapidly fall.

    [P2] Should this happen, many P will have a lot more DI.

    [P3] A lot of this excess DI will be spent on CG.

    [CON] This rise in demand for CG will cause an ↑ in FJ to make these CG.

    Initially, I didn't get why (C) was the non-weakening A/C, but it finally clicked that any ↑ in MW going on in X might actually be greater than the above-MW income some FW are getting. In another words, (C) is assuming that these (few? many?) FW who are getting "much" more than MW wouldn't also be benefitting from the uptick in MW in X.

    Really just looking for some help in understanding whether (B) was also presuming something...

    First, are we supposed to accept that the conclusion is referring to factory jobs only in Country X? The wording makes it sound more general--FJ across the board. That's how I took it. I get that preceding portions of the STIM are addressing what was happening specifically in X , but I don’t see where the conclusion limits itself to talking about the FJ situation in just X. Many arguments (in other questions) are wrong b/c of these types of sudden leaps (i.e., premises and conclusions talking about different, not necessarily overlapping sets), and I thought (B) was so blatantly ignoring that possibility. That’s why (B) sounded off to me at best, presumptive (without warrant) at worst–who’s to say that FJ won’t still increase overall, in line with the conclusion, regardless of where geographically these ↑ will be?

    Would appreciate thoughts on this!

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