DMUS = demands memorization of unfamiliar commands - I think me may meant to have written a "C" but wrote an "S" because was thinking about software. But this is just a guess on my part.

E = Expensive

When something is in the necessary condition, it means that, in the world of software that demand memorization of unfamiliar commands, we KNOW that it is expensive. Other things in this world can also be expensive, but we know for sure that things that DMUS, are expensive, according to this statement.

Think of it this way, Ellen Cassidy, the author of The Loophole, talks about using "The What Test." Add a "what" to whichever side of the indicator makes grammatical sense. What is the indicator referring to? (Examples: If what?, when what?, people who what? In order to what?, What's essential?)

So, for your specific sentence that you had mentioned....Things that demand memorization of unfamiliar commands are what? They are expensive.

"Sufficient indicators are inclusive, open words. Whereas necessary indicators come from a place of certainty. They are ironclad, serious and restrictive. They are obligations. What's important isn't how the conditionals are expressed, but the core relationship hiding underneath the language." - Paraphrasing from The Loophole

Disregarded C because I thought that "behavior modification" did not equal "lifestyle modification."

The law school that I am applying to accepts all the way up to July LSAT for the same year. I plan to apply this year after I take the April LSAT. But, I understand that my chances of getting accepted are slightly lower since it will be later than the priority deadline. If you are dead set on trying to go to law school this year, just reach out to the law schools that you are wanting to go to and talk to the admissions counselor and ask how late they accept LSAT scores. The worst thing that will happen is you have to wait until next cycle. BTW I am 29 so 25-26 yrs old isn't "too old" to go to law school. Some people are 57 and decide to go to law school :)

I am also interested! You and I have a lot of similarities. We have the same diagnostic score, I am also working full time and studying about 3-4 hours/day. My timeline is for the November test but depending on how much time I can put in with working, I may have to push it back to January. I will join the slack group : )

You should supplement 7sage with The Loophole by Ellen Cassidy. That book changed my entire perspective on LR and it helps you develop the fundamentals you need to attack that section. Highly highly highly recommend, especially if this is the beginning of your studies.

A T14 school definitely has its advantages because they are recognized for being the top law schools in the country. They say they guarantee a career right after graduation and usually it is well paying. However, this can also happen for someone that doesn't attend a T14. I agree with @, going to a top law school isn't necessary for success and I really like their analogy of the tortoise vs. the hare :)

I for one will not be attending a top law school. I am applying to a school within my region and even though it isn't a T14, I am happy about it. There are plenty of career opportunities and networking opportunities within my school also.

The lawyer on Making a Murderer, Kathleen Zellner, makes millions of dollars and she attended Northern Illinois University College of Law, which is ranked No. 148-194...so bottom tier, and look at how successful she is. I know she is one extreme example, but still lol.

Another way that I look at it is this, everyone that graduates a law school, whether it be a top tier or a bottom tier, we all take the same Bar Exam and receive the same license. Once you start your career, nobody is really going to care where you went to school so long as you are trustworthy, know your shit, and you are good at your job :)

I'd also like to join! Currently scoring between 146-152, but my highest BR score is 161. I took the November test and I'm planning to re-take in January and February.

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I have been studying since last June for this exam and it's been difficult for me to get my score above a 150 without accommodations, when I use accommodations I am usually scoring in the 160's. This has been a new experience for myself as well and I definitely believe that you can do it also! I also have the same problem as you, especially with RC. I panic during timed PTs because I don't even remember what I had read a lot of the time and have to go back constantly and get anxious as time ticks away. It may take us longer than others or longer than we anticipated, but it is absolutely doable.

I would also suggest applying for accommodations (I will be doing that before the April LSAT myself). Since receiving my diagnosis I have taken it upon myself to start meditating and exercising, which has helped me a lot with clearing my mind of the "fog" and anxiety. I recommend the app Calm, it is a really great way to start meditating without having to figure it out all on your own.

Also, if you haven't tried reading the book Loophole, it is a great source for learning the fundamentals of LR and has helped me develop a great strategy of tackling that section more quickly.

Good luck to you, and if you ever want to private message me to chat more about strategies please feel free to do so! :)

I thought that with AC C that you would have to make too many assumptions for that one to be correct. Sometimes it is difficult for me to know when it is okay to make additional assumptions vs when it isn't for an AC to be correct.

I chose AC D but then after watching the video I realized that I had to make extra assumptions in order for this to be true, and incorrect ACs cause you to make additional assumptions.

We do however need to know that AC C must be true, that degenerative brain disorders are unable to be cured without a brain transplant. Since brain transplants are never achievable, according to the stimulus, it would make sense that more and more people would have degenerative brain disorders because they cannot be cured unless you have a brain transplant. If there were other ways to cure a degenerative brain disorder other than a brain transplant, it would wreck the argument.

Wow thanks for this post! Very helpful to know :)

My plan is to simulate test day as much as possible for the next 10 days. I will be taking a few timed PT's (Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and possible one or two more sometime next week) at the exact same time that I have my actual test scheduled. On my off days I will be going over my answers in depth and doing what I normally do with writing down my wrong answers in my journal.

One thing that I make sure to do is clear everything off of my desk so that it will look exactly how I want it to look come test day as well. That way I am completely comfortable with my surroundings and I'm not thrown off by having an empty desk on actual test day.

I think the key for the last 10 days is to really be comfortable with the testing conditions. We have studied SO much and have worked our asses off to make sure we really understand the fundamentals. Now it's just time to get our timing down and not be doubting ourselves because we will kick ass! :)