Okay so I’m uncertain if I should put a housing issue as a character and fitness problem. I hosted my boyfriend in my dorm for a week while he was waiting for the apartment he paid for to become open. It’s not on my record and was quickly resolved but I put it in character and fitness the first time I applied for law schools. Should I put it again or just disregard it?
This may or may not be your issue also, but I find that when I'm not understanding a stimulus it's because I'm either trying to rush or my anxiety is very bad. If I find myself constantly re-reading something that's relatively simple. I stop for a few seconds and breathe then continue. If the stimulus is just very difficult and it's taking me a while to finish, then I skip it and come right back. RC clicked for me when I started reviewing the answers BEFORE I read the passage. It helps me know what parts are most important and what to pay careful attention to. While reading, I tend to make lots of notes. I outline the structure of the passage and how each paragraph relates back to the main point and I summarize each paragraph as well. This helps me cruise through the answer choices really fast so I can spend most of my time understanding the passage. I also realized that in RC they want you to plagiarize the text. Don't read between the lines. Repeat back to them what the stimulus says. So I always look for answers that regurgitate info. Using this method I'm now -3 on RC. In LR, I learned that having strong elimination skills and being EXTREMELY detail oriented about checking answers is vital high scoring. You have to be a jerk about eliminating answer choices. If there's anything wrong with it, get rid of it.
Hey all! I had a late ADHD diagnosis an went through most of college not knowing I had it till Junior year when I got diagnosed. I ended up with a 3.5 which isn’t terrible but I’m wondering if I should write an addendum explaining my late ADHD diagnosis. I have issues with slow processing speeds, inattentiveness, periods of spiked energy and then no energy at all and also it takes me longer to learn and retain.
I hope this isn't too late but I'm taking April to get off waitlists! Currently in mid 160's looking to be in 170s.
What finally made LR click for me was when I doubled down on going over wrong answers. I print a clean copy of the question I got wrong. Then I break down the organization of the stimulus, identify conclusion and support and if there is a name for the argument type (like case effect argument) I label that also. I also mark all words that notate quantity like alot, many, a few, all and any exact numerical amounts and also important words that indicate frequency like never, always, and sometimes. This forces me to be VERY DETAIL ORIENTED in my reading. In the answers, I write down beside it why each wrong answer is wrong and underline any words/phrases that make the answer wrong. I mark down why the correct answer is correct and underline what words relate back to the stimulus or are equivalents to what was said in the stimulus. If there were any tricky trap answers, I write down a description carefully so I can spot the trap later if/when I see it.
The elements that I've found made LR click was paying CLOSE attention to details, spotting traps, dissecting/translating complicated arguments, and translating confusing answer choices. If you mess up on one of these, you'll probably gonna get the question wrong so make sure you're solid on all of them. On some question types (like flaw), it made it INFINTELY easier to predict the answer before I go into the answer choices and to never move to the answers till I do. You'll find that the more drills you do of LR sections, the more you'll see the same stuff over and over. You'll see the same traps, the same argument types and the same correct answer formatting. That helps stuff click in your mind, so practice a lot.
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Did anyone else also have LR-LG-LR-RC? I have seen like no one with that order!
I had that!
Omg finally someone! Did you have marie antoinette in either of your sections?
Did anyone else also have LR-LG-LR-RC? I have seen like no one with that order!
I took kind of a long winded way to master flaw questions. But here's everything that's helped me!
Translate the answer choices really well. The answer choices in flaw questions are intentionally very confusing and complicated. Take some time to CAREFULLY simplify the language in the answer choices. It will make it so much easier for you. Loophole talks about this if you wanna look into it more.
Studying all common flaws. I took the time to study all the common flaws and make example arguments for them all. Not always will flaw questions use a common flaw, but when they do you'll be prepared. LSAT Labs has a funny video about the common flaws if you wanna start there.
The only reason for X. One thing that really help me contextualize a flaw in an argument is saying the only reason X is concluding (conclusion), is (premise). When I plug in the premise and conclusion in those parentheses, it helps me really get to the flaw.
Pre-phrase the flaw. DO NOT go to the answers until you've pre-phrased the answer, otherwise you risk getting confused by the answer choices. They're designed to take advantage of flaws in your thinking and they do it well. I actually write an abbreviated version of the flaw so I don't get confused, but do what works for you!
Oh my goodness! You have every right to be upset. But please do rest assured that they will most likely let you test again. This happened to some of my friends and each of them was able to reschedule. I'm sure LSAC is aware of how problematic Proctor U is.
Also, if its any consolation. My proctors switched in the middle of my exam and decided to interrupt me and tell me! On top of that she thought I was taking a different exam (something about physical fitness)!!! I politely told her that I was in the middle of an exam and she re-muted but I was panicked and thrown off because of it. Then it happened again, but this time she didn't mute back so I heard background talking and random noises until I just decided to mute her. This took up some time, I barely finished my section and my anxiety got super bad. I thought I was screwed. Turned out I scored 5 points higher than my last score. While, not as traumatizing as what you went through, I just wanted to plant the seed in your mind that you may not have done as badly as you think!
Cry it out but all is not lost, friend!
I really really don’t want to because I’ve taken the lsat four times already. I went from a 153 to a 161 but I got waitlisted at my top choice and a safety and I’m starting to really worry about all my other apps? I know I can improve at least 3-4 points for sure but is it worth it?
Omg!! Congratulations!! This is encouraging to me because the exact same thing has happened to me except in November.
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Yes! But it's slow because he has a lot of detailed advice that takes a while to sink in. It's works though! I recommend taking his advice and doing a section untimed a couple times and test it out!
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No, in my opinion that is a very respectable GPA. Unless you have a semester on your transcript where you were placed on academic probation or were academically dismissed, then I would write one. Otherwise, I think you are drawing unnecessary negative attention to a fine GPA.
Ah, that’s a good point. I’ve been on the fence about it. Thank you for the tip!
I have! It's a little pricey but I found it to be helpful personally, because he breaks the content down so thoroughly.
I'm very interested! I've also been studying over a year and am in the low 170's.
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Oh hi I just saw this, do you still need some help with this?!
Yes! Any advice is appreciated!
I will be taking the exam for the 5th time in October. It is extremely frustrating to have to take it so often but I’m very determined to get the score I want no matter how long it takes. I know that law is the right career choice for me but I’m not the best at standardized exams. My advice is make every exam count. In each of my exams I went up by 4-5 points. Assess your weaknesses and destroy them.
I love your intensity. Keep that up during your studies! It's very important. You can absolutely do this! My first diagnostic was a 138 and now about a year and half of studying later I'm in the upper 160s. You can do this!!
Yes this is possible, but difficult. The key is honing in on your wrong answers and weaknesses and beating them into the ground. That sounds intense but that's exactly what you need to do.
DO NOT move on from a question you got wrong until you have fully analyzed the stem, the wrong answers, and the correct answers. Articulate the trap in the answers that they set for you and how you fell for it. Also articulate how you can avoid missing this type of question in the future. I also like to take pictures of questions that I just don't fully understand on my phone so I can come back to it later and see if it makes more sense. It usually does after returning to it later. If you like, you can audio record yourself explaining the question right answer to really nail it in. I can't stress this enough.
I have found that LSAT Labs has excellent RC videos in addition to the resources here on 7 Sage. It helped me tremendously.
I'm in this situation, but I have no intentions of studying before work. I begin work at 8am so I'd have to wake up at 5 or 6am to get any value out of my study time and historically that hasn't worked for me at all. My brain isn't awake at all that early in the morning so I end up just staring at a wall until it's time to get ready. It didn't get any easier for me after a few weeks so I just always study after work. My job is very stressful (I work for the court system) but I find that studying during lunch and/or after work and during down times is best for me and my brain. Play around with your schedule and see what happens! Make sure to have at least one day per week you don't study at all. For me, it's Friday!
I'm going to score a 170 or higher on my exam!!!
That is such wonderful news because the exact same thing has happened to me!! Also URM (non traditional) applying to UVA and Georgetown. Your experience gives me hope!!!
I've taken the flex three times now and I recommend the following:
Clear your desk of all items the night before and clean your floors. Remove books especially
Make sure your computer is caught up with all updates
Use zoom to test your Mic and camera. You can also use voice recorder to see how you sound to make sure you're clear
Test your mouse. If it uses batteries change them.
Test your WiFi speeds and make sure your good to go
Double check your supplies and make sure you have everything you need that's allowed.
Double check your time on Proctor U and if you have accommodations make sure you got the email to confirm your accommodations
Go into Proctor U and set up everything ahead of time (there should be something for you to download and possibly an extension)
Set your alarm ahead of time enough for you to be able to eat, breathe, use the bathroom and breathe
Start up your computer at least 30 mins before your test
Log into your session 5-10 min early because it takes time to get set up
Follow their instructions and kick LSAT butt!
(If anything goes wrong during the exam, contact proctor u on the live chat. If they don't help you or give you a hard time, call LSAC immediately. If they stop your test or you lose time, you can reschedule the test.)
I'm in a similar situation. I also work for the court system too and I am very tired at the end of the day because our dockets are returning to normal. I'm also getting married in June so to give myself time to get back together Im planning for October.
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Do all those schools accept the March LSAT? Some schools have a February cutoff.
Yeah! For waitlists they will.
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I think you made the poll incorrectly, there is no option to vote for yes.
Thus, I will just say it here: disclose.
Sorry about that! I just deleted the poll. Thank you for your response!