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Wednesday, Jul 31 2019

hallelujah!

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Tuesday, Jan 30 2018

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there is no timer, but in the question bank they are rated by difficulty

easy

** easier

*** medium

**** harder

***** hardest

1 and 2 stars should be 30 seconds. 1st pass through and you have the answer.

*** - i think generally you want it answerered between a minute to minute 20 (1-1:20)

4 and 5 and up - have strong referential phrasing and tough to eliminate answer choices.

If you can answer them under the 1 minute and 20 seconds that is great. But typically i think high scorers are able to bank time and save them for the end of a section because they skip them.

There is a webinar on this: https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/post-core-curriculum-study-strategies/

What I did was when i went through drilling i grouped sub-types of the questions for later reference and saved and documented incorrect selections for continued review.

For example with sub-types

Flaws- i stored all the common flaws together (causation/correlation, confusing necessary for sufficiency, equivocation,)

Weaken - Causation

MBT - the different types of formulas and use of logical indicators (unless/ without)

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edricbala130
Tuesday, Jan 30 2018

while timing is important, accuracy is as well. Try some untimed before moving to timed, unless you are already at a point where you are excellent at all question types. But at this point you should be applying the strategies you have learned to each question type and seeing if you are able get them right. Basically gauge to see how well you do on a couple untimed. If you find you are missing, then keep drilling. If it is becoming easy maybe add a timer.

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Tuesday, Mar 27 2018

@ you look familiar.

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Tuesday, Aug 27 2019

in the results portion is there a way to to save "total" time for section that was used? Even if beyond 35?

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Wednesday, Jun 26 2019

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thanks!

Also, individual Logic game options with timers! And something implementing RC memory method. :)

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Friday, Jan 26 2018

@ Yup. the repulsed feeling is a key indicator to walk away. if you still want to do stuff, i recommend (if you haven't), then refrain from questions and work on fundamentals more like conditionals (unless/without) or read for fun, something not the LSAT.

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edricbala130
Friday, Jan 26 2018

burn-out is real.... its your brain's way of saying stoooooppppp. It really is akin to exercising everyday all day without letting your muscles heal and recover. Regarding the LSAT, once you hit that point where 0 of anything is sticking or you are repulsed by looking at a stimulus its time to force yourself to do nothing, as counter-intuitive as it might sound. I read somewhere that the sub-concious needs to absorb it as well while doing nothing.

http://lsatblog.blogspot.ca/2009/05/signs-lsat-burnout-avoid-recover.html

https://magoosh.com/lsat/2016/avoid-lsat-burnout/

Additionally since I am starting out, how would experienced LSATers rank from most difficult to least difficult the top 5 on this list, just to so i can start tackling the more difficult ones first

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://magoosh.com/lsat/2016/most-common-logical-reasoning-question-types/

"he table below displays the various types of Logical Reasoning questions, ranked by how frequently they appear on the exam. The number in the “Frequency” column represents how many questions of that type appear in the official LSAT PrepTests. Thus far, the list includes 55 real exams administrated over the past 15 to 20 years.

The numbers show that the vast majority of Logical Reasoning questions on the LSAT are either Assumption, Flaw, or Inference questions. Those three types combined historically represent about 40% of all Logical Reasoning questions. "

Question Type Frequency

Assumption 427

Flaw 410

Inference 402

Weaken 254

Strengthen 196

this was related i found here; in terms of individual LSAT tests

https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/465

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edricbala130
Tuesday, Jun 25 2019

is there a broad target date to implement single section options?

HELLLLLOOOOO 7SAGE COMMUNITY

Okay, you know i saw this as one of my options after exams ended in the middle of April, but i had the POWERSCORE BIBLES already so from the end of April till today i have been reading and doing some drills from there. Not a knock on the curriculum i certainly learned a lot, but i thought to extend my hours of interest into the LSAT i thought a better interactive experience a la 7Sage was needed.

Chiefly, I finished most of the Logical Reasoning book and got my first exposure to the Conditional Reasoning / and a bit of Formal Logic in that book, which was new to me. Interestingly, at this time I was also under the impression that i would drill the question types 1 by 1 (MBT, A, CBT, MP) (which i know now is not recommended, but i think i will do in the beginning for as much as i think is needed not to burn as much PTS)

In May, I then switched from that and tried to get my exposure to Logic Games and read through as much as i can--mind you i was trying to be ready for September 2017 {thank God for 7Sage's tip to not to take it within 3 months} Anyway, i signed up 2 days ago listened to webinars, heard the methods and philosophies and AM happy I decided to find out what this place was all about!!

Here is my situation I am still in the process of finishing my degree but my schedule allows me to only have to take one course in September, meaning i will have an excess of time to PT, and BR, but before then i want to drill and hone my skills using material from PTs 1-35

Currently, until middle of August I am also taking one other class, so essentially I HAVE a BOAT LOAD of time to dedicate and prepare for December, with a so-so knowledge of Logic Games and Logical Reasoning, just minimal drilling at this point, because i have been jumping between school and this.

Here is what i have:

-Time 7 days a week: maybe 2-4 hours max for school/ 2 or 3* a week

-I have all the 3 books of POWERSCORE LR: 70% done LG: 50% done {basic/adv ordering and Grouping} RC: 0%

-I have Mike Kim's LSAT trainer 2nd edition {i might save this for august or after i strenthen my base knowledge and mechanics}

*my goal is to power through and complete Powerscore and 7sage for the 2nd week of July}

I have all PTS 1-80, and also i have them grouped in booklets from POWERSCORE per section {LR,LG, RC}, / per type

From what i have gathered this is the best thing to to do in my beginning stages is to drill the foundations of every question type for LR through practice and BR using PT LR Questions 1-20, then 20-35 i would save until i have comfortably drilled RC and LG to do as an actual PT, rather individually.

For LG drill the foolproof method using PT 1-20 or up to 35

For RC i have no idea what to do here yet i haven't looked it up.

In any case, if i can get a veteran advice or even someone who was here a couple of months ago to suggest improvements to this plan. I am simply looking to see what people could say to someone who had 5 months to prep that already has a bit of the knowledge, and has lots of time. What to do, what not to do etc. {i have found looking at answers = bad, defeats BR} and grouping question types {but i'm new and need to build a base from there}. I would still say that i am early in my prep and just want to know where i should focus and prioritize i.e., LG over LR or vice versa. My goal is to be ready to PT by August, because in August i have 4 weeks to do only this before i start my one course and i want a perfect balance of purely PTing before December.

For example, If by august i am in PT mode should i PT + BR PTs 35-50AUGSEP; 50-65OCT; 65-80NOV / or 30-50AUGSEP; 50-80OCTNOV

Additionally, I was going to type out as much LR questions and give explanations for the rights and wrongs to get as much exposure to the structure of LR questions similarly as to what David did to earn his 170, coupled with PTing. Any specifics would be greatly appreciated, such as maybe only saving 10 or so for the last month Nov before the December 2nd 2017 test.

Regards,

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edricbala130
Saturday, Apr 21 2018

its under "resources" at the top between discussion and username.

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edricbala130
Wednesday, Feb 21 2018

try to do them until you hit the time and -0, then do it again later (a week, 2 weeks). Save the ones you know you know gave you trouble and always kind of return to them, after a while.

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Saturday, Feb 17 2018

ask aboot whether there are much differences in the systems of law between the two or if he needed any specific requirements to practice in Canada. Does he have a dual-JD?

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edricbala130
Tuesday, May 15 2018

@ last year i wanted a centre down from my street for a September take, it was full 3 full months before the actual test (end of may or same time as now).

-If its a popular one it will fill up fast. and you don't want to travel far (toronto to Hamilton). One of my friends had to go from toronto to Guelph.

So, I am close to being done drilling LRs from 1-20 (21-30 going to save), then going to start doing LR sections individually timed from 30-50 (not all going to save some for drilling and full PT).

At the same time I am fool-proofing Games 1-35 (6-10 games; 1-3 sections), as well as 1-2 un-timed RC sections a day.

I am studying FT until the Feb exam, my concern is on the new LSATs I have read there are some differences, such as rule substitution on games, and with RC i have not yet ran into comparison passages.

Essentially, if anyone could suggest when these changes occur and what PTs i should have as "must-do" to study at least a few weeks before the exam, so i can start to get a feel for them.

my goal is 2 PTs a week for January combined with drilling, fool-proofing, BR.

update: i just found some information on this in the CC buried between PTs. Any advice would still be welcomed.

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Saturday, May 12 2018

there are some webinars of people and their journeys: https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/

they generally discuss what they did, what they would change, materials used, and describe their timelines.

https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/davids-six-tips-on-doing-it-right/

https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/our-89-point-increase-story/

https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/154-to-173-a-tale-of-logic-and-games/

https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/my-18-point-increase-story/

https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/lsat-prep-for-170-plus/

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edricbala130
Friday, Oct 11 2024

I drew barely filled in circles to finally see this but for completely hypothetical purposes I’ll use numbers here to explain how A is right—I was lost as well.

Imagine antihistamine has an understanding of 23/100, still far from 100/100 clear.

Most new drugs are less understood: drug 1 5/100, drug 2 11/100, drug 3, 1/100 and so forth.

Premise: antihistamine is far from a clear understanding! 23/100

Answer choice A: and antihistamine is much better understood than most new drugs being tested!

conclusion: it is clear…we need to slow down on releasing these new drugs that we have a worse understanding of.

I was wondering if i was doing a timed section/full test if whether it makes sense to bubble now, given the changes in Fall 2019.

If am i taking in the digital era and its a simple click, should i just circle my selection now and tally it up afterward (post blind-review circle).

It is always preached to mimic test-day like conditions and i think this new way of just circling is better than bubbling.

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edricbala130
Thursday, Feb 08 2018

@ said:

@ said:

I am in same situation. It is not like America. You don't need 170. 160 to mid 160s should be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You probably can do 2 more takes without looking excessive.

Western i believe for their access is 155 and up, and your within their GPA range. Queen's average went up from the year before. Previous years the average was 154 LSAT, where now is 160.

U of T and Osgoode i think you need 170...

@ said:

I am in same situation. It is not like America. You don't need 170. 160 to mid 160s should be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You probably can do 2 more takes without looking excessive.

Western i believe for their access is 155 and up, and your within their GPA range. Queen's average went up from the year before. Previous years the average was 154 LSAT, where now is 160.

U of T and Osgoode i think you need 170...

I agree with what you’re saying about not requiring as high of an LSAT in Canada. Mid 160s is usually enough; however, I disagree with requiring a 170 for Osgoode or U of T. Osgoode’s medians have always been around the 80th percentile. And U of T’s 75th percentile has been around 166-167.

I was speaking to the context of his/her situation he/she is on the lower end of the GPA. I think if you're below the 75th in GPA then you have to compensate.

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edricbala130
Monday, Oct 08 2018

i hope they release a demo at least of how to it will play out, using say the june 2007 test. So people can practice this new way.

updated:

"Additional practice materials for use specifically on tablets are also forthcoming." (https://www.lsac.org/about/news/lsac-announces-digital-lsat-launch-schedule)

Please 7sage help us develop strategies in this new era! I postponed my take for after i finish school in 2019 and this changeover runs right in line with the dates i was going to take (Nov 2019/Jan 2020). I do think this will be an easier time (removing the bubbling in), but the Logic Games section is what i would most be interested in seeing how it operates, and as long as it it similar to having us have the same freedoms to find the answers i would be ok. all in all simply clicking a button rather than bubbling saves 3 minutes.

also i guess if im prepping now i don't bubble anymore i should just circle my answer and move on.

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edricbala130
Thursday, Feb 08 2018

I am in same situation. It is not like America. You don't need 170. 160 to mid 160s should be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You probably can do 2 more takes without looking excessive.

Western i believe for their access is 155 and up, and you're within their GPA range. Queen's average went up from the year before. Previous years the average was 154 LSAT, where now is 160.

U of T and Osgoode i think you need 170...

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edricbala130
Tuesday, May 08 2018

I am an e-book person. i Like being able to read things on desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone.

book (carry around)

hold up. (unless you get a book holder thing, really helpful)

can strain neck staring down.

I don't mind either but if i had to choose, it would be E-book, I have 27" dual monitors that i can rotate for vertical reading as well, maybe that is why.

But seriously in terms of convenience E-book are easily accessible.

If there was not an E-book for undergrad i would rent the class textbook and just take pictures of the entire book and upload them to onedrive. I was like $200 textbook or take pictures for 40 minutes...

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edricbala130
Monday, Oct 07 2019

3:25 "LANGUAGE" ;o

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edricbala130
Wednesday, Feb 07 2018

@ in the movie its 173. She probably got a 160.

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Wednesday, Feb 07 2018

i recently watched Molly's Game (based on a true story), she got a 173 on the LSAT.

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Sunday, Jun 03 2018

i track all my incorrects in onenote. and return to them frequently and if i find they are similar question types i group them together. Similarly i also write strategies or "take-aways" from the mistakes.

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Sunday, Jun 03 2018

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