Retake it after your PT scores are consistently where you want them to be. That should be the main driver for your timeline.

I still don't see why A is not correct. It seems like it would be "only a partial explanation" if the conditions outlined in the stimulus are only applicable for dry indoor tracks vs. dry outdoor tracks.

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Great job!!! What was your diagnostic when you first started studying?

Hey there. I second Steven_B-1's comment. The best thing you can do for yourself is be truly self reflective and have good data to assess where and how you are weak. Without that critical information, it's really hard to create a game plan for success. How do you know what to work on if you don't know where your weaknesses lie? For example, if the LR section is giving you trouble -- do you know which questions are giving you the most trouble? if so, do you know why those specific question types are hard for you? Is it a problem in understanding the question stem or (as Steven suggested) is it a weakness in your understanding of the foundations?

***Disclaimer: I'm not a tutor or anything, these are just the things that seem to be working for me and have also been recommended by a lot of others on 7sage and other forums.

Here are my two main recommendations:

(1) DAILY DRILLS of the fundamental skills: (here are a few examples, you can find them in the 7sage curriculum and there are also free versions on quizlet as well)

Conditional Indicators Drill Flashcards

Quiz - Logical Indicators Mixed Translations 1 w/ Answers

Quiz on Drawing Valid Conclusions with Translations 1 w/ Answers

Distinguish Valid from Invalid Forms Flashcards

21 Common Argument Flaws

LSAT Vocabulary Flashcards

How to Quickly React to Logic Games Question Stems Flashcards

(2) Keep a WRONG ANSWER JOURNAL: notebook or (preferably) a spreadsheet collecting the following info, journal in it during Blind Review for any questions you flagged or think you got wrong BEFORE you check your answers

Question Type: this will help identify if there are patterns in the type of question you're getting wrong

Why I picked my Choice: this will help identify the type of errors you're making

Why the Correct AC is Better & Mine is Wrong: ditto the above, plus show you the patterns in the correct ACs

Assessment & Action Items: with the above information, you can create a game plan for yourself to strengthen the areas where you are weak

The LSAT is not a test of intelligence. It is a test of reading and reasoning ability but most of all, mental discipline. It is learnable. With time and effort, you can do it. Feel free to private message me if you have any questions :blush:

Study smart, not hard!

I'm very interested!! I've been stuck around 155-158 in PTs for the last couple months and I'm aiming for low 170s.

This is so helpful, thank you!!! I am in a similar position now and trying to push myself but it is hard to stay motivated.

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Very interested!! :smile:

Very interested!! :smile:

Hi, was this recorded? Is so, could I review the recording?

As many as you can handle while making sure you're prioritizing the blind review of those PTs. The blind review is where we actually learn and it's tedious but I really think it's the key to improving!

I'm in the exact same boat as you - I just completed the core curriculum and took a PT a few weeks ago and got a 149. I was pretty bummed but I had to be realistic with myself. Do I want to stick with my ideal timeline or do I want to get the best score possible? I realized that if I keep working at it, I am sure that I can learn all the information, test taking techniques and strategies necessary to get to 170+ because all it takes is hard work and time. But the truth is that I need to be more flexible about my timeline.

The best advice I've seen on these forums and from the tutors is to wait to register for the test until you're completely ready -- and that means PTing consistently around the score I am aiming for. Months ago, I registered for the August exam and when I saw my latest PT was 149 I was really discouraged but I knew that I would not compromise on my plan. I would just need to potentially delay my plans. But I'd much rather delay to next cycle than try to apply with a lower score.

If you need a study buddy, feel free to PM :) always helps to talk things through!

I'm interested! Planning on Aug lsat :)

I'm interested! Hoping to take Aug LSAT :)

Have you tried keeping a wrong answer journal? That's helped me a lot to see the patterns of my issues. DM me if you want I can share the one I use.

Hi! I'm aiming to take the LSAT in August, I'd love to join :)

I will get above 173 one day, eventually :D

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Hi David, how long will the Sale last?

bump :)

I still don't see why A is not correct because it could be using the bats at this particular cave to establish the hypothesis for all bats. Am I missing something? #help

me studying for the LSAT: "you're wrong for thinking that"

Congrats!!! This is super motivating, thank you for sharing.

I wish I'd started a Wrong Answer Journal sooner and been consistent with it. It's been really helpful to see the patterns of where I'm going wrong so I know what to drill.

same... some people said try clearing cookies and switching to another browser.

Hi! I’ve hit a plateau and could really use the help with LR!

Following this convo! I'm aiming to take the April 2023 exam and have been studying since March so I really hope the LG section doesn't change before that.