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Tuesday, Nov 26 2019

jacklenske158

Sign Up for January?

Would love to hear feedback from folks who have been here before...I am applying this cycle for Fall 2020 start. I’ll be 30 when I do start and prefer not to delay applying any longer (military background) and really want to start on this next phase of my life becoming a lawyer.

I took in 2016 and scored a 161. I took the July and canceled after I scored a 157. After a lot of time and studying I was PTing 164-168 fairly consistently. Yesterday’s test felt more difficult for me but not enough to cancel. I honestly don’t know where it will fall though; gut feel is on the lower end but fingers crossed.

Because I have the July cancel, I have a voucher for a free retake. Should I sign up for January and if November comes back with a score I can be ok with, I could just not take January? I have almost all of my application materials complete besides a couple LORs and school specific essays. I am likely going to apply to GULC early decision. My plan was to hit send on apps before the new year. If I wait till January then I’m delaying that by at least 6 weeks and applying late in the game. Scholarships are not really a priority, just desire getting into the best school I can to go into BigLaw.

Also, last but not least...I really don’t have the willpower or desire to push myself like I did from July to November. I had mixed emotions leaving the test, but the good was all to do with being done and moving on. However I also recognize I let the pressure get to me more than it should have on this test and I could do better. Any thoughts or stories for perspective would be helpful!

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jacklenske158
Tuesday, Nov 26 2019

Might just have been me, but very difficult test.

LR,LG,LR,LR,RC

First LR is a blur but am pretty sure it was experimental and threw me off.

LG was countries and the first game had S as the 3rd person not slot which ritually screwed me

LR 2 had dire wolf in tar pits—anyone have this?

LR 3 had fish with teeth and a hard disagree except

RC has computer chips and the stupid hard passage about nonfiction movies? And the comparative was hard as well.

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jacklenske158
Saturday, Nov 23 2019

Factor in your GPA (is it at median or higher for target?) and where that puts you, plus the "softs" like URM/work/military/diversity/undergrad rigor. If you have your admissions package together already and are ready to apply, you could hit send on those and ask for schools to wait on your November LSAT as well, to at least get on their radar.

Also, if bombing a section means you'd get 4 points or lower than your 172, then that is a considerable risk, otherwise it isn't. Two cancellations would look worse than now, but say you get a 169 on the November, then you're still in your predicted range of scores (3 up and 3 down) and schools will base admission and scholarship decisions on your 172 (highest on file). Answering those Qs would drive the decision in my less-than-expert opinion.

Do we know if July is actually shown on our reports? I heard either that it isn't due to the digital/paper mix, or at least that schools aren't really paying attention to a July cancellation.

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jacklenske158
Friday, Nov 22 2019

Definitely know what you mean on this. One thing that I felt I did too late was ask for help. I kept my studying confined to me and myself, and learned I couldn't always hold myself accountable nor could I break some bad habits. I took the July LSAT after haphazardly studying for a few months and it didn't pay off for me, which has pushed back when I will submit applications this year. One way to hold myself accountable after the July test was to get a tutor. I know there are tutors on 7Sage that have varying costs, but having a tutor does help as you have someone you are (A) paying (like a gym membership, it is a financial incentive) and (B) will lead to breakthroughs (which spur motivation). Another way, if money is a concern, is to find study partners (will take more work to do this) and get involved in the online community.

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jacklenske158
Thursday, Dec 19 2019

I’m right there with you. I’m going to just lightly review over the holidays and put my head down for a week and a half and give it this last shot. What I get is what I get at this point. If you’re like me, I know I’ve left it all out there and it’s just a test. I can prove myself in school. Hopefully you are applying to safety and targets with your best score and if things work out in January you can shoot for some reaches. Best of luck

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PT145.S2.Q23
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jacklenske158
Monday, Aug 19 2019

Within the world of M's mines:

V mine --m--> /VER/

Gold mine --->VER

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V mine --m-->/VER/--->/Gold mine/

A--m-->B--->C

(a) incorrect; do not know other companies comparison

(b) incorrect; what if 100 mines in V and 2 in World

(c) incorrect; see (b)

(d) correct

(e) incorrect; unknown info

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PT144.S4.Q11
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Thursday, Aug 15 2019

Summary: if a person knowingly brings misfortune, then should be blamed for it. some cases, a person unwittingly does the same should not be blamed. example is conclusion: reasonably forseen --> blame

prephrase: can only conclude blame or reasonably forseen

(a) incorrect; fails sufficient

(b) correct; triggers sufficient

(c) incorrect; can't conclude blame

(d) incorrect; can't conclude blame

(e) incorrect; fails sufficient

I’m a non-traditional that took the LSAT in 2016 after taking a local prep course. I scored in the low 160 range (diagnostic was mid 150s) and decided against applying as I felt I hadn’t reached my potential, and primarily because I had remaining commitments/goals I wanted to achieve before school (I’m military). So, I decided 2020 would be the best time for me to attend law school. I recently restarted my studying to apply this fall, and will be sitting for the test on Monday.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to bring my score up significantly enough on practice tests so realistically I am looking at using July as my gauge—being able to see the score before deciding if I should cancel or not has its advantages despite not being fully ready to go. Given registration deadlines, I’m torn on if I should register for September and give myself roughly 8 weeks to close the gaps I still have on the test (my BR is averaging 10 above actual), giving myself enough time to apply early (by thanksgiving) or if should give myself 12 weeks of study and take the October LSAT—and likely push applying to before Christmas.

Pending finances, I do plan to do the 7Sage Admissions as well, so any insight the community can provide would be really helpful!

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jacklenske158
Wednesday, Sep 11 2019

I'm interested as well! If it is not too late to join. Thanks!

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jacklenske158
Saturday, Nov 09 2019

@ looks like the function is working! thanks, and I'm digging the redesign

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PT143.S3.Q18
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jacklenske158
Monday, Jul 08 2019

The conclusion of the argument is that manufacturers should not overstate dangers of their products.

Why? The premise is that if one overstates dangers then it must be with the intention to reduce injuries.

In order for the conclusion to be properly drawn, the argument should state that manufacturers warnings do not intend to reduce injuries (and thus should not overstate warnings).

Instead, the argument proceeds to commit a flaw of stating that manufacturers overstate warnings with the intention to avoid lawsuits. The argument makes the false assumption that an intention to avoid lawsuits equates to failing to intend to reduce injuries. In other words, the argument makes the assumption that having one intention of avoiding lawsuits, precludes one from also having an intention of reducing injuries.

AC E states best this flaw by saying the argument assumes that the only way to achieve an effect (i.e. reduce injuries) is to take an action (i.e. overstate warning) that solely intends to do so.

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PT143.S3.Q13
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Monday, Jul 08 2019

The argument's conclusion is that TA's are not university employees and thus not entitled to university employee benefits.

The reasoning is that a TA is distinct from a university employee because they are (1) pursuing a degree at the university and (2) they are employed (as a TA) by the university to enable them to fund their education.

If the individual were to fail either (1) or (2) above, they then would not be a TA. In fact, if they were to fail (1) then they would necessarily fail (2). Assuming they would be employed otherwise by the university, they would be then considered a university employee and thus entitled to those benefits. In other words, being a TA disqualifies one from being a university employee because of conditions (1) and (2).

AC C targets this by stating the University is going against the above reasoning by treating TAs as faculty (i.e. university employees) despite the distinction drawn in the argument, and this proposal exposes the reasoning of a TA being distinct from a university employee as potentially false.

AC B discusses another distinct type of employee at the university and this is not relevant to the argument of TAs vs 'faculty'

AC D discusses the amount they are paid, but does not fail the condition that a TA is still employed by the university to fund their education. Being paid more than the cost of tuition does not imply that the TA is not using their compensation to fund their education.

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