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LSAT · Anyone know the predications for the November LSAT?
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claremont525
Monday, Oct 31 2022

We can't post links, but if you go on their LSAT default page you can get access to the Oct/Nov crystal ball.

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Admissions · Application Question
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claremont525
Saturday, Oct 29 2022

I don't think it will harm you, however by declining to answer they'll probably just make the assumption that you're white.

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Admissions · Reverse-Splitter Addendum (4.2 LSAC GPA/163 LSAT)
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claremont525
Monday, Oct 24 2022

Pump up them LSAT numbers.

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General · Logic Indicators - "once" and "as soon as"
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claremont525
Sunday, Oct 23 2022

They're sufficient condition indicators. E.g., "once this sufficient condition is met → necessary condition."

1A. "Call me once he arrives" He arrives → call me"

1B. "Meanwhile, if he ever calls me, I know he must have arrived"

1B doesn't follow necessarily from 1A because they're saying two different things. Try thinking about it this way, what if he calls you because he's lost and needs directions? Or what if he's calling to tell you he's running late, etc. Hope that helps.

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Admissions · Admitted to UVA Law - Thank you 7Sage!
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claremont525
Wednesday, Oct 19 2022

Congrats!

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LSAT · Very silly decision
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claremont525
Tuesday, Oct 18 2022

Get an idea of what score you would need for your target school. Take a diagnostic to see where you're currently scoring. Recreate test conditions, don't bullshit yourself. If your diagnostic is within a few points of this target score then go for it. If it's not, e.g., you're 10+ points away from your target score then you should probably just withdraw from the test. You don't get an unlimited number of attempts.

Also worth considering, exceeding a school's LSAT numbers could literally be the difference between attending for free and paying full tuition. That's a big deal. A lot of lawyers make less than six figures and are drowning in debt. Good luck.

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LSAT · Technical Difficulties During Oct 2022 Test
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claremont525
Saturday, Oct 15 2022

If you're wanting a retest I would notify LSAC asap.

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Admissions · Should I wait to submit app when the November score comes out?
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claremont525
Saturday, Oct 15 2022

I've heard prep companies say that schools can detect if you're registered for an upcoming LSAT and will automatically put your application on hold until the score is released in order to protect their numbers.

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LSAT · ⚖ Official October 2022 LSAT Discussion Thread ⚖
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claremont525
Saturday, Oct 15 2022

@ said:

Might be a silly question but at the end of this, everyone has the same 3 sections that are scored right? Or do they switch it from one day to the next?

Not everyone has the same scored sections.

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Admissions · Is January too late for the 2023 fall admissions
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claremont525
Wednesday, Oct 12 2022

I'll summarize what I've heard other prep companies say:

-Applying in January is not too late in the cycle, especially if you're not shooting for a T14.

-Applying later in the cycle with a higher LSAT score is better than applying sooner with a lower score (within reason).

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LSAT · LSAT Tomorrow!
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Thursday, Nov 10 2022

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LSAT · PT93.S4.G3 - art dealer selects exactly five of an artist’s eight paintings
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claremont525
Thursday, Nov 10 2022

@, @

If SV are both in or both out then you're failing the necessary condition in the final rule for F, i.e., "exactly one of S or V is selected," therefore FGH are out. If FGH are out then the entire out-group is filled meaning IQR have to be in.

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LSAT · Suppose the condition "" was replaced with Tips?
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claremont525
Wednesday, Nov 09 2022

-Use prior game boards to eliminate ACs. If an AC is too restrictive or not restrictive enough then it's wrong.

-Look at your rules. Are the variables of that rule you're being asked to substitute related to any other rules? If so then keep an eye out for an AC that's hints at that relationship. E.g., say you're being asked to replace the rule: F → H. But you also have another rule that says H and M are always together. Then keep an eye out for an AC that's related to that second rule, say something like F → M.

Also like @ rightly suggests, be ready to skip. These questions are 100% designed to be a time sink. Check out PT88.S1.17. How many people weren't able to get to game four because they couldn't resist trying to solve that question? Don't be that person. If you anticipate it's going to take some work then guess+flag and move on and come back if you have the time.

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Can someone help me out here. This question and the way it's worded is giving me a great deal of difficulty.

From what I can gather the argument has two premises – a principle and a fact:

P1 - if competent to pass judgement on a subject → don't lack knowledge of the subject

P2 - Political "know-how" is a type of knowledge learned through apprenticeship and experience.

C - Therefore, if competent to judge whether a particular policy is fair to all → seasoned politician

In my estimation, this argument needs two things: First, it has to show that a "seasoned politician" doesn't lack knowledge of a subject. It does this by making the assumption that "if you have political know-how → you're a seasoned politician;" Second, it must then assume that "political know-how" and "[not lacking] knowledge of a subject" are the same thing. Reason being: Just because you have a type of knowledge, i.e. political know-how, doesn't mean you don't lack knowledge of politics. I feel like AC D then would best encapsulate this flaw.

Does this reasoning check out?

Also, if this question made sense to you intuitively would you mind explaining your thought process when reading the stimulus and identifying the flaw?

Many thanks.

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LSAT · Should I take the November test next week?
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claremont525
Saturday, Nov 05 2022

Schools mostly only care about your highest score. I don't think scoring lower would negatively affect your chances much if at all... and the rewards are potentially huge. I say go for it! You know you have what it takes!

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LSAT · PTB.S1.Q19
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claremont525
Friday, Nov 04 2022

I suspect you're having difficulty analyzing it because... AC D is the correct answer, not C.

I also narrowed it down to AC C and AC D.

AC C helps because it shows that the necessary condition that the paleontologist is arguing for was met. It would be devastating to their argument if it was shown that those 1.2-billion-year-old rocks were always submerged underwater.

AC D, "carbon 14 ... entered the soil directly from the atmosphere" basically says that biological activity isn't necessary for carbon 14 to have entered the rocks. If that's the case then using those rocks as evidence of biological activity on earth isn't as persuasive.

Anyway, that's my thinking.

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General · I need help
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claremont525
Friday, Nov 04 2022

Like @ said, it depends on what your goals are; however, I don't think you should base this decision solely off your last PT score, but rather an average of recent PT scores.

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Admissions · Chances of getting into T-40??
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claremont525
Wednesday, Nov 02 2022

Who'd've thunk I got Havahd Lahw numbahs. See you losers later.

I agree with @. You're a great candidate. Best of luck!

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General · Cancel, 170, Cancel????
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claremont525
Wednesday, Nov 02 2022

I wouldn't cancel. Like you said 167 and a 170 are in the same score band. Scoring a 167 shows that your 170 wasn't a fluke; ya got the chops. However, as you pointed out, if you cancel the score they might begin to wonder how much lower you scored... what're they trying to hide? hmmmmmmmm

Either way, whatever you do, I don't think it's going to have an impact on your admissions. They only care about your 170. Congrats on the two great scores btw. Goodluck this cycle!

edit: Also for what it's worth retaking wasn't dumb. You had a good shot at scoring higher and it didn't work out (this time). Audentes fortuna iuvat

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General · Help - Proctor U Extension
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claremont525
Wednesday, Nov 02 2022

When you log into ProctorU on test day it'll have you download it at some point before you connect with your proctor. Here's a good page to give you an idea of what to expect: https://support.proctoru.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043565051-Exam-Day-What-to-Expect-

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General · Help - Proctor U Extension
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claremont525
Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

I don't think I could've taken the test without it. I didn't pass the equipment test until I downloaded the extension. On the day of the test you'll have to download an additional application too and the proctor is going to adjust your computer settings. Nothing they do is permanent and after the test you can uninstall everything.

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General · Help - Proctor U Extension
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claremont525
Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

I installed the ProctorU extension. Whatever you do don't downloa... Beep boop. ProctorU extension is great. Install ProctorU. Disregard anyone that says otherwise. beep boop.

jk, I'm pretty sure you need to download the extension if you want to take the test. I haven't had any problems.

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Admissions · Affirmative Action Supreme Court
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claremont525
Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

@ ,

Do you anticipate that those other avenues schools will utilize to ensure a diverse class are already in place or do you think they will need time to incorporate them into their decision making process?

I would imagine if the ruling was to have any noticeable effect on applications it would be during this cycle; however, it seems possible to me that admissions could accept more URMs earlier in the cycle than normal in order to meet their diversity goals in anticipation of the ruling.

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LSAT · LSAC Removing Logic Games
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claremont525
Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

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The LG during the study will not be graded in the sense that you'll receive an official score.

"If you participate, you’ll receive feedback on your performance on the traditional AR questions, including how many you answered correctly. Along with the feedback to these AR questions, you will receive copies of the questions themselves. It will be the first time these questions, which previously appeared on the LSAT, have been disclosed to anyone. If you’re planning to take the LSAT next spring, this is an excellent opportunity to practice these challenging questions in the authentic LSAT test environment."

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General · How to fix Lawhub Highlight issue?
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claremont525
Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

That's correct. It's never been as seamless as 7Sage's highlighting tool, but I've never had any real difficulty with it until now.

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General · How to fix Lawhub Highlight issue?
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claremont525
Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

I just logged into Lawhub and it seems to me that there's an issue. It never used to be that difficult to highlight.

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