I didn't see the second part of the statement "bears risk voluntarily," and put way too much stock into finding an answer choice that contains some net benefit.

I ultimately chose D but I'm having trouble seeing why it's wrong, even though I see that C is a much better answer.

People are saying choice D does not pose a risk to life but surely pollution does, even if it is low levels, and especially over time. Can't you can argue that since no time frame is stated in the stimulus then it's simply an assumption that the activity posing a risk to life is immediate in nature? Who says the risk to life can't encompass those that occur over time?

#help

I'd love to join! Im also trying to improve LG and RC. I'm an international but super flexible with timing.

Score plateaus are very common and normal. Im going through one right now actually!

What are your average scores for the sections? Are they pretty samey across the board?

LG seem to be the easiest to improve upon so focusing on that and drilling should boost your score up.

Have you considered reaching out to a UCI student ambassador?

Ambassadors usually provide some decent perspective but can be a little biased depending on who you talk to.

I am not entirely sure about Canadian law admissions but I have spoken to US law school admission departments about this topic.

I have been writing a few personal statements centered around my reason for wanting to be a lawyer and, like you, I wanted to mention an experience that took place during high school. I did a work experience at a big law firm whilst in my junior year and most of my essays were centered on it, which I felt was appropriate given that it solidified my desire to become an attorney.

However, after speaking with numerous admissions officers (for US law schools), all of them did say that whilst it is ok to mention it, do not make the entire essay about your time in high school as they wish to see who you are now, not in the past. What they want to see in this case is a progression of your interest in law from that high school experience to now. Essentially your journey.

I must ask, are you heading straight from undergrad to law school? If not, then the admissions officers warned it may be better to write about more current experiences.

I hope this has helped in some way.

@ said:

Hello,

What is your LSAT goal? If its's 160, then you just need to get 18 questions right in all sections. Try to look at the bigger picture of the passage. Suppose, if you have to explain this passage to your little brother who is in grade 3 and you can't do it, then we are going back to the passage.

Focus on one line and don't move to another one if you can't explain it to your little brother.

Hope this helps :)

I'm already hitting 160 but RC seems to be the section where I am hemorrhaging the most points. I started reading the passage like you've mentioned and I can usually explain them easily in my own words but it seems like timing is my enemy on the section.

@ said:

Maybe you could try Spreeder, if 7Sage's lessons are not helpful? That may help you retain more when you speed read. If you sign up for the free emails from

Graeme from LSAT Hacks, on day 4 he gives you his rules for how to succeed with Spreeder. Good luck!

Thank you, I'll check this out. I love 7sage and its been incredibly helpful overall but RC is still a pain! Always open to other options and perspectives like this one.

@ said:

you should youtube search 180 minimalist his approach is helpful and addresses issues beyond methods and techniques that could be helpful

Thank you for bringing the channel to my attention, its awesome! Also been looking at his comments on Reddit

@ said:

@ Yes, you can adjust the time by tapping on the clock icon on the Digital Tester. You can then select either time accommodation, 1 min/ques, 35 minutes, Target Time or Unlimited time. See the sample GIF below:

I hope that helps! Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Each person is different but I'm sure you can do it. LG is the easiest section to improve on and you can do so by really focusing on doing the foolproof method - repeating the same logic games that give you trouble over and over until you can pretty much do them from memory. You build up the ability to make inferences and it should help raise your score into the 160s. LR and RC take more time to improve on but try to figure out where your problem areas are and tackle those.

In short, put a lot of effort into improving your LG score but don't neglect RC and LR practice. You've got this.

@

The 90s are a bit easier, as well as some of the 70s. I'd give PT91 a shot and go from there, especially since you're a month away from the real test. If you want a challenge (ideally 2-3 weeks before your real LSAT) do PT 88-89. Save PT93 for a week before your test.

I think I'll do that. Might just take on a few more 80s and then start with PT91 and leave PT93 for last as you've recommended. If I have time, I'll revisit some more PTs. How many would you recommend one does before the exam? Ive seen people recommending between 20-40.

Awesome thanks @. Do you know if any of the more recent ones have been any easier? Definitely trying to get comfortable with these as they are daunting and taking a little more time out to really dig in deep and figure out what I can improve in these PTs.

Was a little worried about timing but really appreciate the words of encouragement!

In addition to what the others have said, I definitely recommend the foolproofing method, where you just repeat logic games that give you difficulty over and over again until you can pretty much do it from memory. It trains you to make inferences which are essential for getting good at LGs and its a principle you can apply to virtually all of them as the vast majority of games you will come across are "cookie cutter."

I used to suck at Logic Games but that method has helped me hugely and given me so much confidence that I actually look forward to doing it when taking a prep test.

It could also be that you're just not used to the prep tests. How many have you taken? You need to develop a comfort with it and testing anxiety is a huge factor. Best way to tell is to compare your timed and BR scores. If the BR is pretty good then its less of an issue with regards to your understanding of the questions and other factors such as anxiety or timing may be at play.

Also, are you drilling just one question type at a time or mixed? If its the former, then the sheer variety of question types may be throwing you when taking a full PT.

Finally, your mindset may be different when taking a prep test vs doing a drill. Drills are much less intimidating and lower stakes than taking the prep test in that you really want a great score when doing a prep test and that psychological factor may be at play.

Congrats, thats amazing work! Ive got a few questions for you: did you have any issues with timing and if so, how did you go about resolving it? Also when did you start seeing your biggest jumps in score and how many PTs did you take?

It sounds like a classic case of test anxiety and the LSAT itself is very much psychological in the way you approach it. If you don't mind me asking, how many PTs have you taken?

When doing drills, you may have it in your subconscious that its just a drill as opposed to when taking the full PT, so the stakes are a lot lower than taking a full length PT. If you're not used to taking them, you also might have that moment where you feel overwhelmed and of course you want a great score so it might play on your mind. Another factor could be fatigue, which makes it very hard to be accurate.

All of this can easily be remedied by practicing full length PTs and I'm sure you can do it. Don't be afraid of the LSAT, you can do it and get a great score.

I completely agree with @, focus on reading the questions when doing LR but not on RC. What has helped me with RC is really taking the time to understand a passage as opposed to speeding through like I used to with a rough idea of what it's about. By slowing down and understanding the passage, you're less likely to miss key details.

Also another factor to consider: by reading the questions first, it may skew how you view the passage. You want to come in with a neutral mindset and really engage with it. Pretend it's incredibly interesting (some actually can be), ask questions, and convert it into your own words while you read. I hope that will help you as much as it did for me.

@ hit it on the head and I think it could be a combination of both fatigue and the mindset switch. I've got the exact same issue with regards to the LR score difference so just drill and practice and I'm sure those scores will improve.

Thank you both so much for your comments, definitely appreciate the advice and encouragement! Its a frustrating exam to be sure and I always feel foggy and unfocused with the first few questions due to lack of sleep but somehow I get them right and the fatigue hits me later on (hence the reason Im getting between 3 and 5 wrong on the first LR section and -8 or -9 on the second). What I might start doing is going for a brief walk or even jog before I take a prep test just to wake my brain up and keep on practicing like you've both recommended to build up that mental stamina.

The good news is that I am feeling way more chilled out with regards to my actual score and just focusing on overcoming the psychological aspect of the LSAT. My stamina definitely has improved compared to the first few PTs, so making improvements already!

I am very interested if the offer still stands!

I am very much interested too!

Thank you so much! Did not expect to be rewarded and really grateful for it!

Congrats thats huge! Will be sending you a PM for sure