man, I spent about 30 minutes on 2--oh my world

So instead of wasting my time diagramming the stimulus. I only looked at the conclusions in the answer choices and matched it to the conclusion in the stimulus. Matching words that convey similar logical strength. But understanding the stimulus matters too.

STIM: "should" and "solely"

Correct Answer: "should" and "only"

To gain speed on parallel questions: the logical strength of the correct answer choice should match the logical strength of the stim's conclusion. So POE by hunting for the conclusion first and diagram the one that stood out to you (one that matches original conclusion's LS).

Stim Logical Strength: unlikely, likely

Correct Answer LS: probable

I have been able to diagram these questions correctly thus far, however, my average time has been 5.5 minutes (sigh)...

If this persists, is it really worth sacrificing 3-4 questions we could be working on in the actual test, if we encounter parallel questions?

Stimulus Diagram:

A --> B

not A --> C

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not C --> B

Correct answer should match this pattern. All the answer choices have similar premises but different conclusions. Hunt for the conclusion that satisfies the conclusion pattern from the diagram above.

too me 5.5 minutes bc I tried to diagram all answer choices--just need to build confidence on eliminating wrong answers through the shallow dip technique

Took me 5 minutes and 26 secs and it clicked... I was so tempted to guess and move on but realized it's better to take my time and actually give effort so I can learn from my process--for better efficiency in the actual test. When it's hard, take your time and conquer the question--run towards it!!!

I second guessed myself here thinking B was too simple and since C was worded a bit more complex, it might be a better choice than B: no more choosing answers I do not fully understand

pin abstract concept in answer choice to the specific concept in stimulus

ex: factor (bulging or slipped disks in spine) and produce effect (back pain)

It's the conclusion "maintaining good health" that makes A the correct answer. If you were focused on just heart disease and avoiding fat--then B may have trapped you like I was.

I saw D as a trap answer choice from a mile away and hit C with such a conviction that I didn't need BR--about time I gain some confidence again hut!

If you struggle with retaining/understanding JY's explanations in the video, go back to the question and hit the lightbulb for each answer choices (it'll explain why an answer is correct/wrong)--the explanations are much more simpler and easy to understand

there’s no need to ask, “Did the argument actually fail to consider this possibility?” Instead, just ask, “Would this possibility, if true, weaken the argument?”

how are my fellow LSAT takers in Jan 2026? how do you feel about it thus far?

Personally, I'm not sure the time I have now and December will be enough to prepare for test day. I may wait till Nov 28 (last day to register for Jan) before I decide to register

I registered for June and August 2025 but have had to move them or withdraw from them . It's gonna be an unwanted one year waiting period for me now, so I really want to take it in Jan (sigh)

tricky one because there are two arguments so need to distinguish which prem and con are author's and which ones are of the opposing view/arg

this question is a good practice for distinguishing sub conclusions and main conclusions; and to know the fact that a sub conclusion will have sub premises

B was so attractive to me, but it's important to remember that an answer choice that is out of scope from the stim's argument is wrong which B was

correct answer almost resembles an out of scope answer choice ughughugh but it makes sense if we look at the Educator's conclusion

Answer choices that bridge conditional gaps between the premises and conclusion are necessary, so (C) is necessary.

Anticipate "extra" info not necessarily mentioned in the stimulus, in the correct answer for Sufficient Assumption questions

I diagrammed it and was so disappointed to get it wrong twice--oh my soul. SO sometimes it helps to just draw and visualize the arguments like JYP is doing here...

Be mindful of conclusion and premises when diagramming!

if you diagram the second sentence in the order that it is written, correct answer E mirrors it

Sentence: It is rational not to acquire such information unless one expects that the benefits of doing so will outweigh the cost and difficulty of doing so.

>>remember the left side of "unless" is the sufficient condition and the right side of "unless" is the necessary condition.

>>negate "one expects" to "/expect"

Diagram: /acquire --> /expect

(E): Consumers who do not bother to acquire complete detailed information about a product they might purchase ------> do not expect that the benefits of acquiring such information will outweigh the cost and difficulty of doing so.

Got this in 3:22 when I almost gave up -- do not rush, allow yourself to really think through (they give you the conclusion--the correct answer choice should support the conclusion, much like a premise or principle would)

#2 correct answer choice was so sneaky