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General · Study tips for retaking December LSAT
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katherinelbeck682
Thursday, Oct 31 2013

Hi all,

I would really recommend looking for proctored practice tests in your area. Sometimes other LSAT prep courses host free proctored PTs where you actually go in and take the test in person. Otherwise, it's been very helpful for me to take PTs under "test-day" conditions...places with other people around, distractions, and a bit of noise.

Also, get out there and exercise and do some damn yoga. Seriously, it sounds silly, but it helps the mind stay clear and trains you to block out your own negative thoughts. It also helps you sleep better. And it helps you avoid LSAT burnout.

These are all things I still need to work on. Good luck everyone!

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LSAT · Submission of LSAT scores after application is submitted
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katherinelbeck682
Wednesday, Oct 30 2013

I have generally heard that if you already have a score on file, you should wait for your 2nd (and hopefully better!) score to be released BEFORE submitting your applications. I have heard that sometimes they only consider the application "as is." However, I would encourage everyone to check with their particular schools.

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General · A third consecutive LSAT test? How bad does it look?
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katherinelbeck682
Wednesday, Oct 30 2013

Yes, I'm re-taking in December, too. I didn't end up taking October though.

The 2-year period starts from your first LSAT score. For example, if your first one was October 2013, you can take the LSAT two more times before October 2015.

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General · A third consecutive LSAT test? How bad does it look?
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Oct 29 2013

I think if you are confident that you will score higher than your 6-point improvement, taking December might improve your applications. However, there is a 3-test limit every 2 years. So, if you unfortunately don't do as well, there might be that risk. As someone who already has more than 1 score, I'm in the same boat. Good luck with your studying!

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General · RC question, reading questions/answer choices before the passage.
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Oct 29 2013

Unfortunately, I think by reading the questions first, you would lose time, because you would end up reading them a second time when you get back to them after reading the passage...

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General · anyone else having trouble putting a PT together?
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Oct 29 2013

Hi Kyuka,

When you say that you're "bombing" a section- do you mean that you're not having time to finish, or you're just making a lot of errors? Is the section usually at the beginning or the end of the PT? I guess I was just wondering if there were any patterns you could find...if it's timing or PT fatigue, or distractions or nerves. My main issue is still finishing the sections, so my focus has been timing. Hopefully there's something that you can pinpoint. If not, just keep up your practice, and you will see results.

- K

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PT139.S1.Q18
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katherinelbeck682
Sunday, Nov 24 2013

Thanks, JY! I skipped this one initially. This was a really time-consuming. I think part of the problem was trying to understand what the question stem was asking. Really great explanation.

Also, it's awesome to see you work through the test. In the future could you post the videos the flipped around so we can take a look "through your eyes" instead of as if we're across from you?

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General · Timing/Pacing
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katherinelbeck682
Sunday, Nov 24 2013

Absolutely, KS!

Also- reset any analog watch to the hour at the start of each 35-minute section. You don't have to do the math in your head, and during the LSAT the actual time of day doesn't matter.

Good luck!

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General · LSAT Test Booklet
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katherinelbeck682
Saturday, Nov 23 2013

Double-sided, absolutely.

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General · Quick question, any input would be appreciated.
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katherinelbeck682
Saturday, Nov 23 2013

The policy is on the LSAC website, under LSAT, right-hand column "Limitations on Test Taking:"

"You may not take the LSAT more than three times in any two-year period. This policy applies even if you cancel your score or if your score is not otherwise reported. LSAC reserves the right to cancel your registration, rescind your admission ticket, or take any other steps necessary to enforce this policy.

For significant extenuating circumstances, exceptions to this policy may be made by LSAC. To request an exception, submit a signed, detailed explanation—along with verification, if possible—addressing the circumstances that you feel make you eligible to retake the LSAT and specify the date that you wish to test..."

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Friday, Nov 22 2013

katherinelbeck682

Free Live Proctored LSAT in Washington, DC

Hi all,

I just wanted to let you know that StrategyPrep in DC offers free in-person live proctored LSATs on select Saturdays in Washington, DC. It is limited to 1 free test per person, but seems like a good idea for your last or 2nd to last PT before the real LSAT. You get to choose any test from PT39 to the present, and it's a 5-section test.

http://strategyprep.com/tools/practice-lsat.php

However, in my humble opinion, they have NOTHING on 7Sage in terms of LSAT prep! Seriously, who does?

A live proctored test could be a good freebie though. I'll report back if I try it.

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General · should i take the december lsat
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katherinelbeck682
Sunday, Oct 20 2013

Hi Jane,

I think it is worth taking the LSAT later if you feel that you can improve your score. That may mean putting off law school for a year though. Personally, I wish that I didn't have a low score already on my LSAT record, and I wish that I would have just waited to take the test until I was really ready.

Have you completed the entire 7Sage course? It's really great even compared to other programs. Also, you might want to check out your specific target schools to understand what their average LSAT scores are to get a more realistic picture of your options.

Good luck,

K

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LSAT · ~2 weeks left!
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katherinelbeck682
Wednesday, Nov 20 2013

Hi Litian,

I agree that as someone taking the test (once again), I don't feel quite as nervous as before.

However, I would like to say to all first-time test takers out there considering the December 2013 LSAT...if you're on the fence about whether to take it or not and you know that you have time to keep studying and improve, there is nothing wrong with postponing! Just ask for help and be realistic. It's always better to have 1 good score, than a few not-so-hot ones, followed by a great one.

In short, I wish I found 7Sage sooner. Hindsight = 20/20

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General · Timing/Pacing
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katherinelbeck682
Wednesday, Nov 20 2013

Hi BD,

I'm absolutely in the same boat with you on timing and pacing. It's really the area I need to work on most. I have finally improved my accuracy to between 85-100% on the questions that I answer in each section, and now it's really a matter of trying to give myself a fair chance at all the questions.

I'm going to try to focus on 2 strategies:

1) being strict about SKIPPING hard questions. Although I know I should do this, the LSAT can get the best of me. But, I think it's always worse to find easy questions I didn't have time to get to, than simply not get a difficult question right.

2) Doing more 35-minute sections. My goal is to do 4 additional 35-minute sections throughout the week between PTs on the weekend. I think that this will help get the 35-minute clock and intuition ingrained in my brain and nerves in these final weeks. As someone who works full-time, I can't do more than 1 PT a week...so this is my solution.

Thanks for any additional ideas!

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PT137.S2.Q14
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Nov 19 2013

Hi JY,

I had a bit of trouble with answer choice (A) because of the "intervening time," but mostly because I didn't correctly identify the terms and what the gap was, even though I saw the conclusion. You said in the explanation that the gap is between being a play being popular and NOT being continuously performed.

Just want to further clarify, to make sure I get it. The assumption the critic is making is that there is NO other way for a play to be popular several centuries from now OTHER THAN to be continuously performed regularly over decades and centuries...?

Not sure why this one gave me such a hard time.

Thanks

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General · is it possible to update lsat score on already sumbitted applications ?
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katherinelbeck682
Wednesday, Nov 13 2013

In general, you should not submit applications until you have your final LSAT score in. I know that some schools consider the application "complete" if it has an LSAT score. Others will consider an additional score. You should specifically check with schools, but the safest bet is to hold off until you have your final application. Either way they will see both scores, so you might as well submit with the latest, and hopefully best, score. I'm in this same boat. Good luck!

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General · Any tips on the latest types of games?
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Nov 12 2013

Hi Mike,

I would recommend saving the most recent prep tests for the end of your studying. That way, you're taking the tests that will be most similar to your real upcoming test at the end (saving the best for last.....) It depends on how much time you have to study. I don't think running out of test material should be a problem, unless you are studying full-time for longer than 3 months.

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General · is fool proofing meant to be done in the same day
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Nov 12 2013

I've generally done mine the next day so that I don't just have the answer choices memorized. You might do the game 5x one day, then 5x the next. It might not take you the full 10x to get it perfect in good timing. You might save the 10th one to repeat the following week. I like using Fool Proof method for more than one game, so that maybe I'm doing a few repetitions of more than one game and mixing it up a little bit.

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General · Woah.. What can I do to get this timed?
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katherinelbeck682
Tuesday, Nov 12 2013

I do NOT recommend doing full-length PTs untimed....because it's unrealistic. That's why I really like Blind Review; you get the opportunity to compare how you did under timed conditions with untimed conditions.

To improve your timing, I recommend doing single 35-minute timed sections during the week between PTs. That way you are slowly building up your timing skills, and have the opportunity to BR more sections. Do the timed section for whatever topic you are covering in your 7Sage lessons that week (LR/LG/RC). At this point, I'm having a lot of trouble finishing all 4 RC passages, so I'm going to turn my focus there for a while. Good luck!

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LSAT · Study for February or put off til June 2014?
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katherinelbeck682
Monday, Nov 11 2013

I think it really depends on how much time you have to devote to studying. Taking either February or June will position you well to apply early in the admissions cycle for 2015. I think my best advice (as someone who has taken LSAT more than once and wished I hadn't!) is to be realistic about your outside commitments, work/study schedule and to take LSAT prep very seriously. Do not approach the test with the attitude "I can take it again." You can take it again if you have to, but the goal should be to wait to take it until you are scoring within your desired range on your practice tests. It's always best to have 1 strong score, than more than one that you have to explain. Good luck!

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PrepTests ·
PT133.S3.Q25
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katherinelbeck682
Monday, Nov 11 2013

Is answer choice (B) wrong only because it states "an objective measure" rather than, "the most objective measure"? I was down to (A) and (B), and picked (B) because it introduced the same concept of "objectivity" rather than the concept of "reliability" in (A). So, here the parallel flaw is the "degree of certainty" of the test used to determine wealth/danger/maturity (i.e. where the stimulus and (A) highlight "the most ____")?

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General · Blind Review
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katherinelbeck682
Thursday, Nov 07 2013

Hi Eric,

If you didn't finish an LG game, skipped some questions, or circled difficult questions, re-do them just like with Blind Review for LR. If you feel like you really botched a game, or didn't get to the 4th game all together, simply re-print it and redo the entire thing. Then watch the video explanation. Then, do the Fool Proof method for LG for any games you didn't get 100% on. It really works!

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General · LSAT cancelled tomorrow in Salem, OR - Noooo!!!!!
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katherinelbeck682
Saturday, Dec 07 2013

Gina, I'm sure it will work out. It's better that it's cancelled ahead of time. The first time I ever took the LSAT there was a rainstorm, lightning and thunder, and the power went out. That won't be you! Just make the most out of some extra study time with 7Sage. I wouldn't mind an extra week myself. Good luck!

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General · Focusing while writing
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katherinelbeck682
Wednesday, Dec 04 2013

Hi Charlotte,

There is no way to do well on this test without believing that you're going to do well. Focus all your negative thoughts on what you are really good at on LSAT...and DESTROY it! You can absolutely do it. Wandering thoughts are also my enemy. We have to get them out of our way.

Good luck!

- K

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General · Study tips for retaking December LSAT
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katherinelbeck682
Sunday, Nov 03 2013

Hi Dalton,

I think you should keep taking 1 PT each week and supplement with 7Sage lessons for your areas of weakness, as well as their techniques for keeping your strong areas strong. Blind Review is tedious but amazing.

Good luck!

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General · any tips for neck/shoulder cramping while test taking?? serious problem for me...
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katherinelbeck682
Sunday, Dec 01 2013

Hi Gareljon- I noticed the same thing because I was sitting very hunched over. Since then, I've purposely tried to relax my shoulders throughout the test and breathe more. During the 15-minute break, I would definitely recommend some neck/shoulder/arm exercises to help relieve that and keep your calm. Good luck!

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