I scored 157 on my first diagnostic 3 months ago (prep 25) (not totally cold because i did study a bit 2 years ago but decided to get a master first). I've spent 3 months, studying non-stop (no work, up to 50 hours a week some times). My score staying pretty much the same (with one pt a low 150s for prep 59 and highest 163). My LG improved a bit from -11 to -5 on average. My LR and RC are getting worse. I used to get -5 on RC, now is around -8 to -10. My LR used to be -10 to -12 at the beginning and now is like -20 to -23. I took the dec test today and ended up canceling the test, because of the RC and LG. I am going to spend 6 more months to prepare for the june 2015. People that I know have improved their score 5-10 points with full-time jobs. I don't get what went wrong with my study. I did a lot of drilling in the cambridge package for LR. But under time condition, the techniques I learnt for LR and RC often conflict with my instincts.

I still have preps 46-73 fresh (except 59, 72, 57, 62), about 24 prep tests. I used lots of other tests for individual sections. I have taken about 10 full-time practice tests so far. How should I utilize those tests in the next 6 months to maximize my score? What should I do to improve my LR and RC scores? I feel like I do have a potential to hit 170 but don't know where I actually went wrong. I studied the most for LR and LG for past months. If anyone experienced the same thing but managed to overcome that difficulty, I am happy if anyone can share their experience. I would appreciate.

Hi everyone who will take the test tomorrow. I learned something really valuable that I need to share, that, I think, might help you have the cool and collected mindset we will need tomorrow. I was freaking out about not hitting my target score every practice test and sometimes running out of time still. I saw this test as 'succeed and have a great life' or 'don't succeed and have a terrible life in which i feel stupid.' As you can probably tell that approach would have ruined it for me.

Yesterday my 10 year old daughter had an audition for Les Miz and she rocked it. She got called back for Little Cosette and Gavroche. The audition is tomorrow morning while Im sitting taking the LSAT.

There is more to life than your score, and this exam will mean nothing very soon. My daughter getting that callback after we prepared as much as we could will always hold significance in my life and I will never forget yesterday that started with seeing a rainbow on the way to drop her off at school. The rest is history.

I refocused and am now ready for tomorrow. I will always be thankful for my four children who helped me to not overdo the studying and who help me to put things into perspective. Rock the LSAT tomorrow! Hugs and good vibes to you all!

Of those who took the London LSAT (or Europe, I think they are the same test), I would appreciate if someone could help me figure out what section was experimental. I had two logic games sections, so someone who only had one should be able to help. Email me: discreetmystic@gmail.com

Here we go.

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-18-section-2-question-08/

Can anyone please explain why the correct answer is (E)? I am confused with the part in (E) saying: "if they are weaponry..."

How do we know that if they are weaponry, then they aren't available in households?

Thank you so much for your help

Hey guys! I'm dreading that one oddball LG and am terrified that under pressure I'll freeze up and not even know how to start diagramming. I was wondering if anyone has a strategy or some pointers for what to do when you realize that the scenario doesn't fit into any of our standard set ups?

Does anyone know how long the test will take? Adding the sections plus break and including an extra half hour padding brings me to 4 hours, but the lsat admission ticket instructions talk about a length of up to 7 hours...how do I have to understand that? I have somewhere to be...daughter's theater performance at 3 pm...

PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME YOUR SCHEDULE FOR STUDYING. I have studied since July and I'm still in 150s I feel like I have studied the wrong way...I have been doing the BR lately which I guess is a little helpful. What am I suppose to do ugh I'm getting lost. I was with Test masters before I think they suck

I've reviewed JY's videos, but I'm having issues. On the most recent tests I've done, I'm getting ~55% of these questions. On the weakening, I'm trying to "punch the arguments in the face" and on the flaw I'm trying to imagine how I can "punch it in the face." This is an absolute immediate concern since test day is Saturday. I can't explain it. I'm doing acceptable on argument parts, MP/MC, so feel good about identifying argument structure and support. But I can't seem to figure out how to "punch" effectively. Anyone have similar issues and how did you overcame them?

On a side note (and not important to the above question), I've recently read the books; "lawyer bubble" and "learned optimism." In the lawyer bubble, he talks about lawyers having more pessimistic behavior than others. In learned optimism, which is a great book and I would highly recommend to those looking to increase their interpersonal communication effectiveness, someone is not solely either pessimistic nor optimistic. However, people tend to exhibit behavior that is closer to one side. I generally consider myself closer to the optimistic side, or open to exploring ideas, as opposed to shutting considerations down. Anyone who thinks they have a more optimistic personality have similar problems with these questions?

I have not been studying all too hard the last two weeks to try and stay relaxed. I've just been doing some sections and reviewing, focusing mostly on logic games. Should I continue this day before or allow my mind to rest?

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-1-question-03/

Had trouble understanding what "on balance" meant here. I interpreted it as "in moderation" so, to me, the conclusion was alcohol consumption, in moderation, is beneficial. Could someone enlighten me real quick on this?

The most difficult for me is the Logical Reasoning and I was wondering if anyone had a perfected study guide for me use. I would really appreciate it! Im taking the LSAT in February and am in dying need of help on this one section as of now!

I was just wondering if people in general found the LG in LSAT 72 much harder than usual? I usually get perfect to -2 on LG but I got -5 and found the games more difficult than usual, maybe it was just me..

Any suggestions? T-3 days.

Hey guys quick question, I recently purchased the starter pack and can't seem to find video explanations for logical reasoning. It only says logical games explanations. Do I need to upgrade for the LR explanations?

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-23-section-1-game-2/

I'm looking at the video and the questions and so far everything makes sense, EXCEPT a few key issues.

1 If hired ------> interviewed

and

IF F h (ired) -----> K i (nterviewd)

then the contrapositive would be ~Ki -------> ~Fh but what does that mean? I mean if K isn't hired he wasn't interviewed, but here the contrapositive is saying that he wasn't even interviewed....so does that mean that he COULD be hired...or that HE WAS OUT?

If the later is the case then shouldn't there be a third box to the sketch: H / I / Out ?

Hey guys, I've noticed more parallel reasoning questions on recent PT's, and, with my luck, they're also the only ones persistently giving me trouble/costing the most time. Does anyone have a particular method that helps them with these? Like is it better to look for similarities in the conclusions, premises, or overall structure first? Also, has anyone noticed common traps writers put in the incorrect answers? I find myself stuck between 2 and choosing the wrong one. Thanks!

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-3-question-21/

I've figured out why C) and E) are wrong, but I'm not sure how the other incorrect answers weaken the argument.

Any ideas or explanations?

hi!

I have scheduled February 2015 LSAT test date.

Can someone explain what these languages in flaw reasoning questions mean:

Takes for granted that

Fails to rule out the possibility that

It overlooks the possibility that

Hi all,

I realized that I tend to solve for all possible "worlds" in my set-up but not proficient enough do it in a timely manner that paralyzes me when it feels like much time has gone by. When I watch JY's explanation I realize I was on the right track and was making all possible worlds but was doubting myself and did not push through with a few more scenarios which would have allowed me to answer all questions quickly afterward. I also realized JY doesn't always solve for all possible worlds (he has a separate video for it underneath)but employs a method that's rule-driven for each question. For me however when I approach a game that has limited solutions but not few (say 10-15 scenarios) I instinctively choose that route but start to doubt myself halfway in. Can anyway help me out with what I can do with the exam only a week away?

Thanks.

I gear people saying if you find the pattern in LR your score will increase. What the hell? What pattern?

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-70-section-2-passage-3-passage/

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-70-section-2-passage-3-questions/

Can anyone provide help with this question? I don't see at all how they get their answer..

Thanks!!

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-70-section-4-question-26/

I don't understand how to get the answer to Question 26 in Part 4 of Prep Test 70 (October 2013).

It talks about a historical fact, but I'm unsure where they get this kind of information/reference from?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!