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I dunno. I’ve always been terrible at LG, but recently it’s become my best section. I found the games to be simple, but superficially difficult. Definitely weird rules I haven’t seen before. That said, I either did really well or messed up big time. I kept checking back at the rules to make sure bc it just all felt too simple on some games. Anyway, I normally finish games with a few minutes to spare, but I had to guess on one question today.
Yes! It was so... anti-climactic. I’ve been studying for over a year and feel pretty good about today. I thought I’d want to celebrate and get wasted... but I just feel empty and kind of tired lol.
I had 3 LRs LR LG LR LR RC
I thought the test was overall pretty easy. Does anyone with only two LRs remember a question with UFOs and the movie ET? It was my last LR and was a pretty easy section, so I’m hoping it’s real ?
@nathanieljschwartz435 said:
However, it is sufficient to weed out those who don't have the skills.
It also weeds out those who don't have the money and/or time to spend a year or more studying for this test. I have been more fortunate than some because my job offers flexibility, but less fortunate than other students who don't have to work because their parents support them during school and during their LSAT studies.
@alexmedley502 @jacobabellotharp17 you guys are right, of course. And thank you. I am trying to stay positive. I'm trying to bypass the highly logical mind that this test has instilled in me and believe in a kind of karma that necessarily rewards hard work and dedication to this test with a high LSAT score... or at least one within my normal range!
@nathanieljschwartz435 It's really no fun. And it has taken over my life. I don't have time for my husband or my friends, and I have nothing interesting to talk about because my entire life is this stupid test. Is it all really worth it? The worst part is, I will probably be able to get into a good school even if I underperform, but I will just be sitting with even more debt than I already have. And then the most well off people who are able to study more/spend more on prep are able to take up all the scholarships, too.
@gregoryalexanderdevine723 I think 7Sage's method of studying for this test is by far the best. And yet, it seems like best scorers are studying for well over a year (I for one am in this camp). That is just ridiculous. And I actually like the test. It's more interesting to study for than the GRE, but you're right, it's just too damn hard.
If a test is going to accurately predict the capability of one to be a great law student, then a test must accurately assess the ability of one to master skills that enable one to be a great law student. The LSAT fails this necessary condition.
We all know that certain practice tests play to our particular skills, and thus all of our scores fluctuate a little (or a lot). Even with our renowned Sages, some of them were averaging much higher than the 170 score that they were able to scrape by with. If we are able to put so much effort into studying for this test, and yet our scores still fluctuate significantly, then how can this test be an accurate assessment of our skills?
We've all been there. Every once in a while, you encounter a test and your score suddenly drops. You are shocked. How could this happen? Perhaps you just had a bad day. But it is also possible that this particular tests did not align with your particular skills. But wait, shouldn't this test always be assessing the ability of the same skills?
I have sympathy for LSAC, I really do. Designing such a test would be daunting, especially if you add in the fact that some people are able to spend thousands on test prep and take time off work/school to focus solely on the test while others must fit it time before and after work with only minimal resources to spend on prep. But still, the LSAT fails.
As you can probably guess, I am writing this out of frustration. I have put so much time into studying, have been within the 168-172 range for months, and suddenly, I scored a 164 on a test just a week from test day. I guess for confidence's sake, I should just write it off as a fluke or a bad day. But the truth is, law schools have become reliant on a test that really just isn't a great predictor of being a great law student. With law schools beginning to accept the GRE, I think the test needs to be revamped significantly in order to stay relevant.
Hey guys, actually the place I'm supposed to be at is a little further away than I thought so I won't be able to make it tonight. Sorry, I had originally planned on tonight's meeting being at 6PM. Hope it goes well and I will see you at the next meeting!
I have to be somewhere at 7PM (CT) so I can only stay for a few minutes, but I'm looking forward to it!
Did anyone take notes for @"Cant Get Right"'s webinar about what to do after you finish the CC? I'm just finishing going through the CC again and want to begin taking PTs soon, but I really wanted to follow the "phases" of study outlined in this webinar. Unfortunately, it's not up in the webinar section and I forgot to take notes when I attended :(
@jhaldy10325 @gregoryalexanderdevine723 Yes, please! I'm almost finished going through the CC again and I need to know those phases!
@jhaldy10325 I attended this webinar but I didn't take notes :( why is it not posted?
I got it to work. But, I had to restart Chrome and log back in before I was able to print. Just thought you should be aware.
Guys, I'm trying to print a few specific LGs and the print option/search page # option has disappeared... I'm using Chrome. I can print using Safari, but it prints an extra page with the fine print.
I'm interested as well! Please tag me when it's up and running.
Where exactly can we print the PTs that are available to print? I'm trying to print every LG 1-40 after going through the LG CC again. I have PDFs, but they are older and have the LGs on one page...I would like to be practicing with two-page LGs.
Someone from the notorious pencil thread suggested Ticonderoga "My First" pencil and I have to say it is now the only one I will use for the LG section. Between using a computer for work/school and using a pencil while studying for LSAT, I've developed carpal tunnel :( I wear a brace at night, but it still makes writing for long periods difficult. Using the "My First" pencil, because of it's size, has all but erased (pun intended) that difficulty. And they stay sharp for much longer than other pencils! I feel kind of silly using them, but I'm so glad I found them!
@lizabennett745 said:
I have been going back and forth for 2 days. I had to skip a game (game 2) and come back to it, and I ran out of time. I guessed hardcore on 4 questions. Ugh!! I am also concerned that I was somehow high as a kite for RC because everyone is saying it was hard but I thought it was okay. I am freaking out. I am worried. I had LR LG LR LR RC
I feel the same as you about RC - I thought it was a breeze and honestly found the Beetle passage to be enjoyable. Everyone is different. And guessing on 4 isn't so bad! I guessed on 2 questions for LG myself. I'm also going back and forth, but we all need to remember that we just don't know until the results come :) But I imagine that won't keep us from worrying.