I realize that "d" is the (a) right answer.
But I can't figure why "c" isn't just as good, if not better.
To fill the logic gap, I need to establish that "forgone pleasures" were both desired and would have been regretted. C does exactly that.
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https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-31-section-2-question-10/
Can someone post a link where I can get some info on these things beyond LSAT/GPA?
I'm sorry that you didn't reach your goal, but I think it's important to recognize how far you've come, +20 is awesome. With my own self, I tend to set the bar super high and consider anything less a failure. It's almost as if I think to myself. "If you're not first, you're last." That's simply not true, there's second and third and even consolation. The worst part is, when people tell me that I was successful despite not reaching my goal, I pout stubbornly until they have to stab me in the leg just to cure me of my paralyzing melawncholy. +20 is a sore worthy of getting all jacked up on mountain dew and having some good ole cocaine & waffles.
Remember, the field mouse is fast, but the owl sees at night. shake & bake
I have some questions on how to make note taking and studying more efficient. (My apologies in advance for lack of tech lingo).
General: How do you incorporate tech into your study? I use Microsoft Word to take notes per question type and store my notes on iCloud for mobile review. I use quizlet for any concepts that may be drillable, that way I can have them in my pocket at all times. However, if I want to look at a specific question, I have to write down the questions location (25.3.20), put my notes below the location, then find either the hard copy of the question or use the question bank and look back and forth. Maybe I'm lazy, but I like to think my laziness inspires creativity and efficiency.
Specific: Related to the above, I am wondering if anyone has thought of a quicker, easier way to portably drill real lsat question besides cumbersome formatting and drilling on MW? There are some aspects of note taking that are much easier typing and others that are much easier with a pen. Does anyone know how I might get a digital copy of a question (any method that avoids scanning/printing) be able to type above and under it and write freely on the page (annotations, logic game boards) in a digital format, like with a bamboo digital writey thing or an iPad pro? I'm trying to find a digital, convenient, efficient, and portable way to jot down, review, and drill notes, with typing and free form writing next to/on real lsat questions. I really want to avoid difficult formatting (MW), inefficient drilling (MW), limited note taking ability (only typing), having to scan or print anything, or having to look back and forth from notes to question. I hope I'm making sense.
@stepharizona288 thanks for the answer...even if it is bad news.
Following. I am also interested how graduate work impacts the admissions equation. Personally, I have a few units from multiple schools at the graduate level, but no degree. My undergrad GPA is alright 3.81, but my grad is better 3.93.
@mosheikh126 Totes
Because who doesn't love another study group post that only applies to (1% of 7sagers? (Yes, I tried the study buddy tool...which I humbly and respectfully advise be rid of inactive members).(/p)
I am essentially a noob looking for a faithful study buddy to go through CC with, to motivate each other, and teach each other LSAT stuffs. I'm shooting for a 170+ September or June if I'm crazy. I'm down for Skype too, but I don't know of any quality split screen sharing apps or websites. Let me know if you're down. I score around a 150 right now, and am cool if you're score is significantly higher or lower. I can learn much from teaching and listening.
glad i came across this :)
I'm no where near where you are, but when I get there, 100% unlimited time but (100% w/time I plan on getting a tutor. Just something to consider.(/p)
My advice echoes what's above. It depends on your confidence in the answer. 40 more seconds for another 5% of confidence isn't worth it. But ideally, the goal I have for myself is to be able to read every option (except in the case 95% certainty) and still have time to go back and review.
First of all thats awesome! If you're up to it, I would love to hear about how you studied and any advice you have.
In regard to your question:
"If the handscoring results in a score that is different from the original machine scoring—higher or lower—the revised score will be mailed to you and the law schools to which you apply." - LSAC
Given that 172 is the lower end of your range, it seems that the answers in question are most likely right. I would ask for grading by hand, and decide on a retake from their if you're confident you can score higher. However, if you want to enroll this fall, I would leave it at the off chance your score goes down.172 is still highly competitive.
Source:
http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/handscoring
With me personally, I could and have muscled through college and some graduate exams with little to no sleep and the jitters from too much caffeine. However, the LSAT is a beast and a 3 hour + beast at that. That's along time to have anxiety, jitters, adrenaline, etc. However, +/- minus 5 isn't unheard of. If anything you might be a little impressed that you stayed within your range despite the bad circumstances.
Although it pains me to to admit it, the month before the LSAT, I'm going full diet, meditation, sleep, vitamins, meditation, etc. Pretty much anything to reduce stress and chill out for the test.
I recommend at least 3 days off if not 4 or 5. When I get to this point, I veg a little, and try to do some active mental rest like a quality, make you think podcast or chess.
@amipp93746 said:
Most importantly, god bless JY.
Lol and congrats!
@ashleyk220487 that's awesome! congrats!
Congrats! That's really encouraging too
That's awesome! Congratulations!
Personally, I am influenced as much by pragmatism as prestige/ambition. I would bite the debt and go to U of C. If being a lawyer is what you want, why not shoot for as high as possible. The worst likely outcome (unless you're a horrible law student) is that you're stuck for 3-4 years at a less prestigious big law job you don't like (110k) to pay off your debt. The benefits are that you get the pride of graduating from a T5, job placement in any legal field, and an amazing achievement to put on your resume for any job.
If you to a 2nd Tier school, it is possible that you will end up with a big law job; however, considerably less likely. This also will determine your entire future career in the legal profession, eliminate legally--related jobs like academics, and not be an impressive mark on your resume in general. Worst, likely outcome: You get (or don't get, given the over saturated market) a basic law job at 65k and work your way up 90k.
Most importantly from my perspective, when I'm old and crusty, I would rather look back and say, "Paying off that debt sucked for 4 years," than "I had the opportunity to go to one of the best law schools in the world and didn't."
Regardless of whether you come to share my perspective, I hope this helps!
PS: America is doomed so debt doesn't even matter, and only U of C will be respected internationally.
Thanks friends! @lmekahel571 those are quality, super true
I'm sure this is on the website and has been answered before, but I'm the worst incarnate so:
Are the practice questions in the curriculum taken from older LSATs (1-40) or newer?
I don't want to ruin my PTs by pre-exposure as I have a ballin' memory with answers in multiple choice...if only my brain powers were in concepts and not memorization.
Here are three of mine. If you're feeling it, list some of yours to help a brother out.
1. Big dreams take time - society demands that you be more impressive and they demand it now; LSAC demands that you be more impressive, but at a time convenient to you.
2. To clean your room well, it must first get dirtier. Decide how clean you want the room, and stay committed as the dirt reveals itself. Anticipate failure because if it was easy, it wouldn't be worth your ambition.
3. Your value as a human being is not determined by LSAC or by the expectations of your peers.
@drbrown2259 thanks, I corrected the it!