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Wednesday, Oct 27 2021

kledesma354

Cancel score or not?

Hi,

I got a 153 on the Oct test and this is NOT reflective of my abilities. I was PT around the low to mid 160s, and the week before the resceduled tests, I was EXHAUSTED. I was getting questions wrong, that I would have not gotten wrong before. I just didn't feel as motivated or like myself. The day of my test, I felt the same way. During the test, I felt like I was not in it, whatsoever! After the test, I knew I didn't do well, my heart and mind were not in it.

Now, I dont know whether I should cancel my score or keep it. Do schools look down on a cancel score, or would it look better to have the lower score and then a higher score?

I am signed up for the November test and I know what I am capable of!!

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Monday, Sep 27 2021

kledesma354

October LSAT

Hi!

This will be my first take. Is there a timer? or how do you know how much time you have left? I think there is also 1 minute break between the 1 and 2 section, a 10 minute between 2 and 3 and 1 minute between 3 and 4. is that right?

Am I allowed to drink water during the sections? It really calms my nerves, when Im getting overwhelmed. Am I allowed to chew gum?

Thank you!

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Friday, Sep 24 2021

kledesma354

Re-take

Hi!

I am taking my first test in October and I am currently scoring where I want to score.. but should I register for the November LSAT just in case I don't score in my target? Or should I register for the January one so its not too rushed. I dont want to waste a take.

I live in Canada, so the application is different than in the US. The schools I am applying to still take the January LSAT.

Thanks!

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kledesma354
Monday, Jan 24 2022

I used to make this mistake too. When I didnt understand a word, but I didnt like any of the other answers (because there was something wrong with them), I still wouldnt pick the one with the weird word.

Then I decided to pick it, even if I didnt know what it meant becuase it had to be right (given that I didnt like the other ones). Always be super critical of the answers. The writers want to throw you off, which is why they pick weird language.

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Saturday, Jan 22 2022

This is a most strongly supported question, so you are trying to find an AC that is basically said in the stimulus. Something that you know its true.

water vapour evaporated from the ocean contains a greater proportion of oxygen 16 and a smaller proportion of the heavier oxygen 18 than does seawater. aka water vapour contains more oxygen 16 but less oxygen 18 than seawater (complicated wording), this is basically saying that in seawater there is less oxygen 16 and MORE oxygen 18 than in water vapour - which is what AC B says, and that is why its correct.

Why AC's are incorrect.

A - we dont know this. the stimulus only talked about water vapour and seawater, not the vapour from the seawater. we cant make any assumptions

C. We dont know this either from the stimulus - the stimulus doesn't talk about interglacial periods.

D. same, the stimulus doesn't talk about this either.

E. same, the stimulus doesn't talk about this either.

Remember, the right answer choice MUST come from the stimulus. you cannot assume anything.

Hopefully this helps!

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kledesma354
Friday, Jan 21 2022

you're doing WAY too many PT. Do max 2 per week, otherwise you're not fully taking advantage of BR. You need to go through every video explanation for the test and make sure you understand it.

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Thursday, Sep 16 2021

kledesma354

RC Improvement

Would anyone recommend the Powerscore bibbles for RC? it is by far my worst section and I am writing in October. I am scoring -2/-1 on LG and -4/-5 on LR - BUT -13/-9 on RC.

I am also open to any other suggestions!

HELP!

Thank you!

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Sunday, Jan 16 2022

hi, thank you so much for your response. I dont even know why there was an alarm, but I would've left it rang if she had told me I wasn't allowed to turn it off. I am so sad today, Im just hoping for an email back. If they dont let me re-write it its ok, I have another one on file that I am ok with. I just dont want them to flag my account. > @ said:

Stand by your words, stand by the facts, and do not bend to LSAC. They are clearly in the wrong choosing proctors to act on their behalf who are incompetent. If proctor told ypu are allowed to do something, it means that you take proctor instruction as instruction from LSAC. So don't get discouraged, and fight for your rights. I think LSAC needs to refund you the cost of the test. And if there are any implications of test termination you should not have them. I hate LSAC, im an international and they really screwed me over on my foreign diplomas, I hate monopolies PERIOD. I lost time, and you lost this test. But at least get your record clean and get your money back. You followed proctor instructions PERIOD. If they find fault on the proctor, they should take it up with him/her, but do not let yourself become a scape goat. I wish you good luck!

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Thursday, Jul 15 2021

kledesma354

LSAT sections

This might be a really dumb question but I'm really confused. Since August is 4 sections - are they all scored, or only 3? And if so, then its out of 75 and not 101 (roughly), but how do we get our score? Should I be doing "simulate flex" or just keep doing all 4?

Thanks!

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Dec 15 2021

question 11 got me!!! I didnt read DO NOT!!! OMGGGGG

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Dec 15 2021

RT Scott!!! > @ said:

This happened to me in the last few weeks before my test after I had been intensely studied for two straight months. Its a sign of burn-out! Take some time off, relax and unplug from the test for a few days. In particular, spend some time with some friends who aren't obsessing about the LSAT - you'd be amazed how much that can help.

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Saturday, Jan 15 2022

kledesma354

Lsat Problem

Hi I was writing my test this morning. This was my third time writing my test and the first time writing the test the proctor asked me where my phone was and I said outside and he said to go get it and put it in the room (so thats what I thought it had to be). Today, my alarm went off (I know I should've turned off my phone so this was my fault), I asked the proctor if I could go turn it off (by voice), she said yes but show me your room after (by text). I did. I told her where my phone was (Across the room), and performed a room scan twice (showed her my laptop through the mirror). 2 min later someone came in and said you weren't allowed to do that and terminated the test. I was confused because the first proctor said yes turn off your alarm, and so I did. I called LSAC and filed a complaint.

What do you think will happen?

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kledesma354
Monday, Feb 14 2022

Thank you!!! yes! I only applied to Ontario schools! > @ said:

Congrats!! I'm an Ontario applicant too :) did you apply to schools in Canada?

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Wednesday, Jul 14 2021

kledesma354

Older PTs or focus on more recent ones

Hi! I have been doing older PT (1990s) and I was wondering if I should just focus on more recent ones (2007 -->) . I am planning on writing my test in August. I have read that that later tests are harder but I have been scoring significantly better on those than in older tests. Any recs? or should I study both.

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kledesma354
Saturday, Nov 13 2021

I had 2 RC sections.

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kledesma354
Saturday, Feb 12 2022

it was 3.x - I am an Ontario applicant! I had an addendum for my lower GPA! > @ said:

what was your gpa?

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Jan 12 2022

you are UNSTOPPABLE!

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kledesma354
Friday, Nov 12 2021

This sounds like the best plan!

We are going to KILL the LSAT!

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Monday, Jul 12 2021

kledesma354

August LSAT Test change

hi! I am scheduled to take the test in August and October. I don't think I'm ready to take it in August, would I be able to cancel that test? I know I wouldn't get my money back, but I don't want to take it if I'm not ready. Or am I forced to take it in August?

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kledesma354
Friday, Nov 12 2021

I read this as MBT!!!! Could no for the life of me find the right answer!!! but now it is obvious!!! it is literally contradictory to the stimulus.

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PT142.S3.P2.Q9
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kledesma354
Tuesday, Jan 11 2022

For some reason, i thought that the last paragraph of the passage was saying that lawyers should be cautious of the practice - so I thought that he was skeptical of it - because of this I got 3 questions wrong.

Could someone explain why he is not skeptical?

#help (Added by Admin)

I can't believe I am writing this today.

I began my LSAT journey in May 2021. I had a diagnostic of 140. After months, and months of studying, I took the LSAT in October. I was PT around 158-159, but the server crashed the day of my exam, so I was had to write it a week later. Burnt out, I wrote the LSAT - I honestly can't remember it. I got a 153. I was devastated. I took it again in November... I got a 158. I knew I could do better. I wrote it in Jan and got a 160! I was happy!! I wasn't sure if it would be enough to get in to law school because I had a lower GPA... but this morning I got my first acceptance!!!

I am thrilled and so so happy. I am so incredibly proud of myself and cannot wait to see what the future holds. I am the first in my immigrant family to get a J.D. so to say that my whole family is thrilled is an understatement!!

To those who think they cant do it... just know... YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE!

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Nov 10 2021

thats how the new tests are. They will highlight the sentence they want you to go back to instead of giving you line numbers.

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Nov 10 2021

100% agree with galactic!! Do NOT take the test if you are not ready. There is no point, since you said you will most likely take it in January. Why the rush?

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kledesma354
Monday, Jan 10 2022

@ said:

Your paraphrase is wrong. The rule doesn't state "If there is an technology or finance feature it must go in slot 1". Rather, it means if there is ANY technology or finance feature, there must be a technology or finance feature in slot 1.

So you could have two finance and one technology feature. As long as one of those is in slot 1, then the rule is satisfied.

ah that makes sense thank you!

if it said if there is a technology or finance feature it must go in slot 1, then is it saying either or?

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kledesma354
Tuesday, Nov 09 2021

Best piece of advice: focus more on the passage!! > @ said:

@ I haven't yet...looking back on it though, I'm trying a new approach, so maybe that's what made them seem difficult

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kledesma354
Tuesday, Nov 09 2021

Dont take the November exam - why "waste" an opportunity knowing that you will most likely have to do it again in January.

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kledesma354
Thursday, Dec 09 2021

fool proof LG for sure. Thats the best thing you can do.

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Dec 08 2021

omg no new fear unlocked... wow> @ said:

@ said:

Is it possible to have 2 RC's in a row?

Yep! Happened to me, one of them was the practice RC. I had them both right in a row at the start. I scored a 167 so still possible to do well, but I did feel like I was off my game the rest of the test because those two bogged me down a lot.

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kledesma354
Wednesday, Dec 08 2021

Is it possible to have 2 RC's in a row?

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kledesma354
Tuesday, Dec 07 2021

Keep going. Just like you said in the tittle. This is a journey. Don't give up on yourself!!! You can do it. Dont rush. Don't test if you are not READY!!! seriously dont waste an opportunity. Exercise, eat healthy, sleep and take breaks (days, and sometimes even weeks!) dont burnout - seriously this will hurt your score. Set up a routine and follow it - dont just study when "you have time". Do it consistently.

Most importantly - be gentle with yourself, dont compare yourself to ANYONE. This is your journey and only YOU know what you are capable of.

Also the Loophole in Logical Reasoning is SO helpful.

7sage is best for LG for SURE!

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kledesma354
Thursday, Jan 06 2022

I got rid of A because it also says "if a person" but the stimulus talks about MOST people. It could be that, that one person is incredibly stubborn and can't quit, but that doesn't mean that the substance is addictive.

Whereas for C it says that if SOME people dont find it hard, but MOST people DO, then it is addictive. Which is what the stimulus said.

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PT147.S1.Q18
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kledesma354
Tuesday, Jan 04 2022

I didnt pick A becuase I didnt like the word "generally".

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Thursday, Dec 02 2021

nope! as long as you withdraw before the deadline (I believe its 24h before you are scheduled to write it).

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