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Firstly, I am proud of my blind review score; I have never recieved a BR score as low as this before (as a 148 scorer). I actually understand the content and my drills now!...but timing always holds me back! I know I can do this and I have potential, but I'm always rushing in LR, and I am panic answering questions by the end of RC. I literally don't know how to pace myself effectively, I've tried dividing time, flagging questions, pacing myself etc. The main issue with LR especially is that i KNOW how to figure out the answer, I just quite literally don't have the time to map out the whole question to answer a CondR question. I don't know what to do! Please give tips. I want to reach around the 160s.

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Still feeling super iffy about taking the June LSAT. Can anyone confirm when is the last possible chance to withdraw from this test? LSAC says "June 8th 2014", so is it safe to withdraw on that day anytime before 11:59??

Thanks!

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I am very confused with a specific relationship between universal quantifiers and existential quantifiers. This confusion becomes annoying in Assumption Questions. Please help! So, basically this is it:

1. "A-->C + A -->B"

2. "A-->C + A -most->B"

3. "A-->C + A some B"

For each of three given premises, we can conclude the same "B some C" relationship. Though the first part is the same "A-->C", the second part is different. I thought that this difference is understandable, because "A-->B" implies "A-most->B" and "A some B". So, we should have the same conclusion for "B some C". But the problem often arises.

For example, PT 24, LR2, Section 3, Question 19. Sufficient Assumption.

"Every student who walks to school goes home for lunch. It follows that some students who have part-time jobs do not walk to school."

The conclusion of the argument follows logically if which one of the following is assumed?

Premise: Walks to schools-->Goes home for lunch.

Conclusion: Part-time jobs (some) Do not walk to school.

Take the contrapositive of the premise, we have "Do not go home for Lunch--> Do not walk to School"

Now, it becomes clear that he Sufficient Assumption to bridge the gap could be:

1. "Do not go home for lunch (some) Part-time jobs". This is the correct answer choice (d).

(d). Some students who do not go home for lunch have part-time jobs.

2. Do not go home for lunch -most-> Part-time jobs.

3. Do not go home for lunch --> Part-time jobs. (conditional)

If we take the contrapositive of 3, we have "No part-time jobs-->Go home for lunch". The contrapostive is logically equivalent to the original. Now, "No part-time jobs-->Go home for lunch" implies

"No part-time jobs -most-> Go home for lunch." and also implies

"No part-time jobs (some) go home for lunch." (This is exactly what the wrong answer choice A says.)

(a). some students who do not have part-time jobs go home for lunch.

Please help me clear this confusion. Is there anything I misunderstood? I really appreciate your help.

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Prior to PSA while going through the content I was fairly confident in my try it yourself question answers and was getting them right a high percentage of the time. However since SA I have been struggling on these questions and am getting fairly easy questions wrong. I realize that I am also unable to identify wrong answers as easily as the previous questions types and just wanted to ask if anyone had any tips on how I could do better on SA, NA, AP, MoR, and Flaw.

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Feeling like I've got a long road ahead to score 175 in January. Any tips? Feeling like parallel reasoning is dragging eme down most. Formal logic is occasionally a trip up, but not often.

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I just scored a 159 on PT145. I have taken the LSAT five times now (latest test in November), and I just got approved for a 6th test in June. 152 on the first official attempt without studying, 156 three times in a row after that with no logic games. So, worse case scenario I think I'll hop back on the study train if November's results don't land me in the low/mid 160's. (I took April's released test that was on the LSAC site and scored a 162). Any suggestions on where to go from here would be appreciated. I am around a 158/159/low 160's range. I really believe I am capable of going into the mid 160's. Any advice on where to go from here? Thanks!

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Hey y'all.

Took PT62 this morning. Here's one thing I did differently in RC—and I think it helped quite a bit.

1) Read passage; make mental note of MP's, box key terms/people; mark pivots with an ">" in the margin. Follow each line with the tip of my pencil.

2) Notate MP1/MP2/Op (or AV) after the first read through.

I found myself MUCH less distracted by notations and able to retain considerably more of the passage doing this.

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Hey guys, so I graduated undergrad about 2 years ago, and a majority of my classes ended up being online at the time due to Covid, although I have already emailed a few Professors I had in person asking if they would be willing to write me one, I have gotten denied. At this point I feel really stuck and Im not sure what to do. I could ask an old boss but I have only worked retail jobs during my gap year or didnt work at all. Any advice? Is it possible to apply without any letters? I know its a stretch but im freaking out.

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I just scored a 162 on PT146.

I have the experimental section excluded. I can’t seem to break out of the low 160s. I keep scoring 160/161/162. Scored 160 on the official test 3 times... Any advice? I am taking the January LSAT

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The past couple PTs I've been beating the target time on both the passages and the questions, and yet I'm still getting crunched by the end of the section. I normally get between -3 to -0 on RC, but since encountering this issue I've swelled to -7 and -9. Is anyone else having a similar problem? What can I do?

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Hey everyone!

LSAC has provided final instructions for the October 2023 LSAT that can help you ensure that you're ready for test day.

◉Students testing remotely:

Before your test session, make sure to log into your LSAC LawHub account with your LSAC username and password to confirm they are correct. Look for a new "LSAT" option in the left-hand menu of your account, which should indicate your eligibility for the October 2023 LSAT. If you do not see this option, contact LSAC immediately through their chat feature on the LSAT Website, email LSACinfo@LSAC.org with "OCTOBER 2023 LSAT ISSUE" in the subject line, or call 1-800-336-3982 during business hours.

IMPORTANT: If you are using macOS to take the October 2023 LSAT remotely, do not download the new macOS Sonoma 14 update. This update is not compatible with the Prometric secure browser. You are strongly advised against downloading the macOS update prior to taking your October 2023 LSAT. Read more about this, and what to do if you’ve already updated, in our recent blog post.

Make sure to download and install the ProProctor application at least 48 hours before your test. If you are using a work or school computer, ensure that you have administrator rights to download the necessary software. If not, consider using a different computer.

Check your system readiness: Before test day, be sure to follow the instructions provided in the Prometric ProProctor portal and perform an enhanced system check to ensure your computer is compatible with the ProProctor application. Additionally, you can watch this short video prepared by Prometric to familiarize yourself with what to expect on the day of the test.

On test day, ensure that you start your test session punctually, as failure to do so may lead to cancellation. To guarantee a seamless testing experience, follow the checklist provided for remote test-takers. If any issues arise during the startup process, utilize the chat feature in the ProProctor interface to seek assistance from Prometric or ask your proctor for help.

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It is important to arrive at the test center 30 minutes before your scheduled test session. This will allow time for you to complete your check-in process and start your test at the time you scheduled. Failure to arrive on time may result in a test cancellation. To ensure a smooth testing experience, follow the checklist for in-person test takers and watch the video provided by Prometric for guidance on the check-in process and what to expect at the test center.

◉General preparation and reminders summary

• The Candidate Agreement prohibits discussing the test content on social media and using a cell phone during the test.

• It is recommended to familiarize oneself with the LSAT format using the free practice tests on LSAC's LawHub.

• The LSAT consists of four sections, including a 10-minute intermission between the second and third sections.

• Familiarize yourself with the rules for the intermission. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a cancellation of your test.

• In case of significant issues preventing completion or affecting performance on the test, use the online form that will be available in your LSAC account to report them.

To assist October test takers with any test-related problems, LSAC has created exclusive phone lines with the numbers 215-966-6640 and 1-855-296-7479. However, it's important to remember that these numbers will only be available and staffed during the testing days, at specific times.

• Friday, October 13 – 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET

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Outside of these testing hours, please call 1-800-336-3982 if you need assistance.

LSAT Writing: All test takers must have a completed and approved LSAT Writing sample on file to receive the score on November 1 or have it released to law schools. The sample must be completed through the provided online link in their LSAC account. LSAT Writing for the October test is now open. If test takers already have an LSAT Writing sample on file from a previous test, they do not need to submit a new one.

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Is there a conditional and set logic drill so that I could apply the things that I am still learning. I went through the groups and I want to hone in my skills rather than just do 5 questions and be done with it. I have not taken any prep tests as I am saving it for the end of the course. I am currently working from the chains until the rest of the course section. Is there a place to practice these skills without affecting my progress on the actual questions on prep tests.

Is the best way to learn the indicators through anki or quizlet?

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Could someone help me out here?

The stem reads "The passage suggests that Taruskin's position commits him to which one of the following views?" I'm having trouble understanding why AC D is wrong here. I selected AC D because in lines 6-7 Taruskin explicitly states that high art was produced by and for elites. JY's reasoning as to why AC D is incorrect is just that Taruskin never mentions that the artists are themselves part of the elite class but this just doesn't seem to be true? I get why AC C is right. Does this question hinge on the use of the word suggests in the stem? That it can't be explicitly stated but must instead be implied? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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I skip around passages from easiest to hardest. typically, at the 3rd passage I start comprehending the passage less than if I were doing this passage isolated to the rest in the form of a drill . I assume the issue is because I have trouble shifting focus from passage to passage. As a result, I find myself not being able to complete 4-6 questions because I try to keep understand the passage after the initial read to reference those questions. Does anyone have any advice to overcome this> Thanks.

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Hello,

I am writing the November LSAT and I am genuinely so confused and over whelmed with how to get started. How often do I need to do a practice test how do I work through all the material? They removed logic games, how do I tackle the other sections?

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