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General · My score steadily increased then started to decrease?

cdubwang32

Wednesday, May 18 2016

I'd consider taking a break (1-2 weeks) from studying to refocus. I've had my scores drop before. After hitting 170+ my first three times, my scores started dropping to high-mid 160s, and then even once to a 163. It was my mentality; I was trying too hard and pressuring myself to score a 170+ on every PT instead of jump focusing on improving and getting better on the LSAT, which is what got me to PT'ing 170+ in the first place. I took a break to refocus and my scores started improving again. From my experience, mindset and approach to studying really makes a big difference.

As far as RC, drill using the memory method like crazy. My RC has improved so much from when I first started.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

General · What's your post-PT routine?

cdubwang32

Saturday, Mar 19 2016

I don't BR immediately after I take a PT. I usually PT in the morning and BR at night. I usually complete my BR the following day. I think giving your mind time to decompress is a good thing, and you see the questions again in a different state of mind.

PrepTests ·

PT114.S4.Q15

cdubwang32

Thursday, Mar 17 2016

A and C sound attractive because they can potentially weaken the conclusion, but they are wrong because they don't address the premise-conclusion relationship.

And for the curious and unaware, the Baja Peninsula is part of Mexico, the strip of land south of California.

PrepTests ·

PT114.S1.Q21

cdubwang32

Thursday, Mar 17 2016

I picked A when I was taking the PT, but switched to D on Blind Review. Besides what JY explained in the video, I think one of the reasons A sounds so attractive initially is because it plays to personal bias. The stimulus says schools should cover "basic subject matter" - and when I was picking between A and D under timed conditions, I subjectively weighed that learning about plants and animals is more "basic" than Greek tragedy. It distracts from the main focus of the reasoning in the argument, which is covering a subject matter in depth.

General · Tips on Pushing to 170+

cdubwang32

Monday, Mar 14 2016

Thank you @cdubwang32. I'll go back and Fool Proof the PT's I've done before.

General · Tips on Pushing to 170+

cdubwang32

Monday, Mar 14 2016

@wraith985-4026 Thank you! I appreciate the no sugar-coating. After I BR'ing PT 36 and 37, I believed I got every question right, so I'm going to review again and see if there's a reason I missed those questions. Setting 180 BR as the new standard.

@twssmith644 Thank you!

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Monday, Mar 14 2016

cdubwang32

Tips on Pushing to 170+

Hi 7Sagers,

I'm taking the June 2016 LSAT. I'm currently PT'ing in the high 160s, and BR'ing in the mid-high 170s. Any additional study tips on how I can push into the 170s (preferably mid 170s)?

A little more background:

I started studying for the LSAT in June 2015 with 151 diagnostic using only the LSAT Trainer and LG Bible. Took the Oct 2015 LSAT even though I didn't feel ready and got 162. After the Oct LSAT, I went through the 7sage curriculum and just started PT'ing again this week.

My plan is to do 2 PT's and blind reviews a week until the June LSAT. Unlike most test-takers, I'm stronger on Reading Comp than Logic Games. I've fool-proofed LG from PT 1-26 but don't feel like I have attained mastery of the games. I get anywhere between 3-6 questions wrong on a LG section (I think I get nervous on LG because I know I need a -0 to get to 170+). I plan on fool-proofing every game that I struggle on as I keep taking PT's. I took PT 36 and 37 this week and I averaged about -2 on RC and -3 on LR. The questions I get wrong on LR are the most difficult ones.

Also, I've used up almost all the PT's in the 60s and early 70s from studying for the Oct 2015 LSAT (bad, I know; but, remember, this was before I was on 7sage). But I should have enough PT's to compensate.

Any advice/tips is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

General · My back hurts!

cdubwang32

Tuesday, Feb 02 2016

I'm not 6'8" but I have lower back problems. When I'm sitting, I always use a lumbar support cushion whether I'm studying, at work, or in the car. I suggest you get one when you're studying (I'm pretty positive they don't allow you to have one when you take the LSAT though).

I also do mobility exercises for my back. One of the best exercises for you lower back is to use a lacrosse ball and smash the muscles in your lower back to loosen up the muscles (Google it for more info). Also look up hip and poas stretches.

While these won't help on test day, your back will start to feel better so it won't hurt as much on test day.

Also, I plan on stretching out my back during the 15min break when I take the LSAT. Doesn't matter if other people stare.

General · Are we not allowed to post our scores?

cdubwang32

Tuesday, Jan 05 2016

congrats dude!

General · Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?

cdubwang32

Friday, Dec 11 2015

In my opinion, your low GPA is all the more reason to do well on the LSAT. That's what I would do.

Good luck!