Self-study
I just scored a 178 on PT155.
AND! I got a 180 the week before. Finally starting to feel prepared for my June LSAT. Let's GOOOO!
Diagnostic was a 160!
ravioli
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24 year old in NYC looking to apply this year and start Fall 2027. Aiming for mid-high 170s. Taking my first test in June 2025!
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Goal score: 176
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3.99
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2027
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Discussions
ravioli
Friday, Jun 5
I was stuck between B and C. I eliminated C because it says "they" (as in the plants) release enough carbon dioxide to substantially increase the CO2. I thought that didn't have to be true (which is correct). However, given the question stem, this doesn't make the AC wrong.
Additionally, in AC B, I missed the differentiation between very slowly and more slowly in the stimulus. I think I also just thought that this AC connected more things and was therefore more likely to be correct given my knowledge of other MSS questions.
Now though, I see that AC C is a more clear cut, defendable AC than B.
ravioli
Friday, May 15
I work full time, too! The biggest thing that helped me was waking up earlier to put in an hour/hour and a half. My evenings are full of cooking, debriefing, or extra long work hours. Switching to mornings has made me 1,000x more consistent.
ravioli
Tuesday, May 5
For me, this can be a question type I still struggle with. So, I like to write out the chain and give my best answer within a minute or so and flag the question. Then, if there's time at the end, I like to come back and really double check my lawgic mapping and answer. But that's just me! I've seen most people recommend not using the scratch paper at all.
ravioli
Friday, Apr 24
@Lidiia I work full time, so I am studying for about 1-2 hours per day, seven days a weeks. On the weekends, I take my preptest and then review on Sunday! I switched to morning study sessions which has helped with my focus and consistency a lot.
ravioli
Wednesday, Apr 22
@businessgoose For me, I was doubtful of 7Sage's claim that you rely on intuition when taking the actual exam. However, as I have continued my studying, I would say that has definitely proven to be true!
I have also been switching up my technique when going back to flagged questions at the end. I kept missing key words. So, when I go back, I make myself read the stim again and then read EACH WORD of the AC. This has helped me latch on to things that make certain ACs wrong.
I also have been using foam earplugs (which they allow you to use during the actual test) and those have helped with my focus immensely. Highly recommend!
ravioli
Wednesday, Apr 22
@dianatilapia2 Honestly, I have tended to miss a few more on RC than LR. So this one felt like a bit of a fluke. For me, I have always loved reading anything, so staying focused is not an issue. My main problem has been timing. The key for me has been learning when to flag and come back to it. Then, when I have a couple minutes remaining at the end, I like to force myself to read each word of the question and ACs. Gamechanger! I kept missing Qs because of one tiny word in AC.
ravioli
Wednesday, Apr 22
@OneillGC I started in October last year, but took a break during November because of a house fire and again in February because of illness/burnout. Take breaks when you need to, but stay consistent when you can!
I really didn't think Podhoretz counted as a theorist. BOOOO.
I thought C was correct because Passage A sort of provides counterexamples to the critics that say attending sports destroys their value and Passage B definitely provides counterexamples to the claim that sports aren't legit aesthetic experiences.
However, that they are "widely accepted" I can admit is questionable. If you accept that Podhoretz is a theorist, AC B is clearly the best choice.