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PT106.S3.Q9

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Wednesday, May 30 2018

my thought process through these answer choices, let me know if I'm thinking correctly. got 5/5 on this problem set so yay!

a) consumers interacting with the products, and OR is used for this because it serves to show how some consumers may choose to buy something even without knowing why they may be purchasing it, or if they're only purchasing something because of price rather than because they actually like it

b) consumers being paid by the hour? ok cool but nah

c) consumers becoming more self conscious about what they're buying? how do I know that, doesn't really show how OR yields more information,

d) im glad market researchers found something that is more enjoyable but that doesn't help lol

e) what consumers are more likely to respond to is irrelevant to me

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Saturday, Apr 28 2018

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Help, from a very nervous student

So as I'm slowly making my way through the course I'm nervous that although I do the practice questions well I'm afraid that I'm not doing enough. I work full time as a litigation assistant, as some of you may know and probably have experienced this position is extremely demanding and at times I find it difficult to sit down and focus after a long day. However, every Saturday and recap and get things done. At times I find myself wondering if anyone used any other study materials i.e books along with the course to help them or are people just solely relying on the course? I have all the powerscore bibles and read them once A LONG LONG time ago, would it be worth it to re read them and continue this course? I haven't taken a prep test because my first one acouple months ago was TERRIBLE. idk just nerves and wanting to find a way to conquer this test. So far, I feel like this course is explaining things in a different light and helping me understand things better.

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Admissions · Decision party! (Where are you headed in the Fall?)

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Tuesday, Apr 17 2018

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I thought this meant you had decided! Can't wait to hear from you! I am all CUNY all the way in the end. That fellowship is no joke and I feel good about my choices.

Haha false alarm. No, I think I'm 99% sure I'm retaking and waiting a year.

But yayyyy CUNY!! They are lucky to have you!

May I ask why you're retaking or if you have any advise for those that are going to take it for the first time?

Of course. I only took the test once in December (wasn't ready until then) and while I was super happy with my score (it was right in my PT average), I didn't feel like I maxed out yet. I was still improving up until test day. And then because of taking December LSAT and life things, I ended up not applying until the very end of January and some in February. This cycle was extra competitive and I think the late apps really hurt my chances at several schools. So I'm planning on going back to studying, taking again in June and/or September, and then re-applying in October so I can beat the crowd, and possibly even apply ED somewhere.

Basically, I feel like I didn't totally put my best foot forward this year - I actually sent in most of my apps while I was sick in bed with the flu lol. Literally 101 degree fever and sending out apps because I was up against the deadlines haha. I was crossing my fingers there weren't massive typos. So I felt like I slightly underperformed this year. And if I raise my LSAT score just a bit and apply early, I could be in the running for much more significant acceptances and scholarships. So that's my goal!

Awesome, sounds like you got your best foot forward now :) Just curious, how long did you study for to get your goal score?

Oh sorry, just realized I didn't answer your Q about advice for first time takers.

I studied for roughly 9 or 10 months. I think I started around March/Feb of last year. I will admit though, I didn't study hardcore that whole time. It was off and on for several months. I started with the PS bibles and that didn't help a ton. Signed up for 7sage after a couple months on my own and started making more improvement then. So I would say maybe 4 months of sporadic studying and about 5 months of focused. Started at 155 diagnostic.

Most of my advice would be signing up for 7sage, so you're ahead of the curve already haha. Also setting a study schedule to keep yourself on track. Decide how many days per week you're going to study, and pace yourself. Don't overdo it or you'll burn out. If you ever find your scores dropping and frustration building, take a few days off. The brain needs time to relax. I work full time and decided that I would take 1 weekday evening off per week. (Fully off, I'd either do something fun with friends or something relaxing like going to a movie. Unplug the brain and rest.) Saturdays I did a PT and maybe started BR but that's it, and Sundays I would do the full BR and then set it aside. I made sure not to overdo it on the weekends, and still do fun things with friends so that I could relax and be refreshed. I utilized my lunch breaks when I could (would walk to the library and take a timed section or do a couple LGs) and recognized my limitations: mainly, about 2 hours per evening was usually my max and doing anything past 10pm wouldn't be productive. Time away from studying is important to not overdo it and burn out. Meditation also seems to help a lot of people that deal with test anxiety, Headspace is a good app to get into it.

I think that's about it for my advice!

Thank you so much for posting this! ^^ it helped ease my feelings about my studying. Im kinda in the same boat you were in last year. I work full time as well so seeing that it is possible to study, take the test and still do well keeps my hopes up!

General · Help, from a very nervous student

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Tuesday, May 01 2018

Thank you! I think I'm going to start doing that. That helps to know others are in the same situation I am!

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Just do the 7Sage CC. I’m a litigation assistant too, I feel you on the stressful highly demanding job. I’ve been waking up just 40 minutes earlier to do logic games before work and I spend half of my lunch break drilling LR or RC (after I chill and eat for ~30 min), and then after work I got home and review what I did at work and do more drilling. Since you’re still in the CC, just print out the problem sets and do some before work and on your lunch break. Then when you get home if you only study for an hour or two, or if you’re tired and don’t even want to study, at least you got an hour in during the day.