Hey guys! I need some help! So, I've taken the LSAT in June and officially scored a 164, but on my PTs I averaged mid to high 160's. I have only ever broken 170 on a blind review PT (I got a 173). Other than that, I struggle to break out of the 160's. I am registered for the August LSAT; how do I break 170's by then?
I just recently got to the 160s and want a study buddy around my score who can meet virtual once a week. We can teach each other and push each other to do well! (Eastern time zone)
@ (not sure how to use this reply feature lol) a curvebreaker is a 5/5 difficulty question. These difficult questions are often referred to as curvebreakers because they set the curve between 170+ scorers and others. In terms of your update, that is WONDERFUL! I am sure you'll find that the more you put the first 10 in 10 or 15 in 15 method into play, it will totally elevate your LR game. Best of luck!
Can someone please dumb down the "avoid confusing sufficiency for necessity part", please?
Hi! I do the first 10 in 10 because with the more recent tests I have seen 4-5 star difficulty questions be mixed into questions 11-15, so I no longer found it worth the risk to do the first 15 in 15. I definitely still try to move through 11-15 quickly (not rushed, but yk what I mean); I would just argue that I am much more strict on the first 10 in 10 than I am on finishing questions 11-15 within that time frame. I also only drill curvebreakers for my smaller drills, so this has helped me move a bit faster towards the end of the section, which opens the door for more ample review of previous questions before submission.
From all the PTs I have taken, the last five are the hardest/curvebreakers! 7Sage has weekly lessons for that under live classes (if you have that subscription). If not, a fantastic substitute is the Loophole Logical Reasoning book. I used to have the same problem and Loophole is doing a wonderful job at helping me patch it up!
I got this question right, but I am still stuck on why B is wrong. I only chose A because I felt that the reasoning was better. Can someone explain why B is wrong in simpler terms, please?
Okay I am about to sound crazy... but my tactic to avoid burnout is every 5 questions, I look away from my test and close my eyes or look around and slowly count to 10. Ever since doing this, I have found myself avoid burnout and actually (surprisingly) move faster! Also, in terms of figuring out if it's the content or the timing, take an untimed full length PT over a few days. No fatigue or clock, just content. If you still make lots of mistakes, then you'll know it's content. If not, then it's timing and fatigue! All are easy things to fix! You've got this in the bag! I am rooting for you!
I feel like the premise and conclusion for 5.2 make more sense being switched. Can someone please explain the logic behind this question?
From what I've grown to realize is you need to dose it. Start with untimed prep. Take full RC sections UNTIMED to train your mind to endure these word salads. That way, you adapt to the stress of back to back passages. Eventually, so much information in one section feels like second nature. At that point, add time back into the mix. Finally, remember: we all feel this way. Every single one of us has felt that the words turn into word salad. This test is painstaking, so take the time to pat yourself on the back for working so hard and being able to recognize your shortcomings. You're doing great!
I tried to skip around the syllabus and only messed myself up more. I saw my scores go down and started to get confused. Take it from me: follow the syllabus... it is set up the way it is for a reason!
can someone explain 6 please
I'm stuck on question 8.2. Does anybody have a different way to think about it?
Can someone please break down why we can't chain #4? I still don't get it...
Can someone explain this more please I'm confused as to why most before most works when split but not together :(
I honestly still am confused on why we chose C and not A. Can someone please explain?