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PT107.S4.Q20

valeriemorellana513

Thursday, Jun 25 2020

So from my understanding, and what JY explains in the video, is that any alternative explanations that can be blocked/eliminated/negated will strengthen an argument.

In strengthening and weakening questions, the LSAT will leave an argument with lots of gaps to be filled with assumptions. So, take D and make it so that it weakens the argument: natural habitats of amphibians have become smaller over the past century. My thoughts : oh so that could be the reason for decline in population #s and it is not the ozone layer affecting amphibians (therefore, weakening the argument). BUT because this AC is negated ( natural habitats of amphibians have NOT become smaller over the past century_) blocks it from being an alternative explanation that can weaken the argument.

The way I approach it is by defending the argument from any alternative explanations that can potentially weaken it.

Hope that helps!

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PT102.S3.Q4

valeriemorellana513

Wednesday, Jun 17 2020

#help

This explanation video did nothing to really explain the wrong and right ACs.

It states that "ferrous material [...] promoted a great increase in the population of Antarctic algae". I chose C because what if the other minerals in the dust were the reason for promoting algae growth? I don't understand why that is a bad assumption to make. If we're being asked to find an alternative explanation for the growth of the algae, couldn't this fit the bill?

As for D, I didn't even consider it for a couple reasons:

1) sediment near Antarctica didn't seem relevant

2) what their shells had to do with anything about promoting growth

If I re-write D in my own words and say: shells from dead diatoms (which like I guess I'm supposed to assume is right???) didn't increase on the sediment floor NEAR Antarctica. I understand how this could be correct, but I still wouldn't choose it over C.

Anyway, this question sucks.

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PT109.S4.Q14

valeriemorellana513

Monday, Jun 01 2020

#help

So I was stuck between A and D in BR. AC A makes sense, but how do we know they can't just sit there overnight and get sunlight in the morning and be fine? Nowhere in the passage does it say anything about timing after plowing. We can make the reasonable assumption that if they don't get sunlight at some point after plowing they won't germinate. I just kept saying "Well we don't know if timing plays into this and is it too much to assume that"?

For D, I understand that we don't know if redepositing affects germination, but the passage explicitly says "pigweed seeds...are churned up to the surface and redeposited just under the surface." This sounds like it needs to happen according the the stimulus.

Can someone explain how the reasonable assumption for AC A is better than the reasonable assumption for D? I feel like both are much more assumptive type answers than supported answers and I can't simply "destroy" my reasoning for why I chose D over A.

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PT114.S2.Q3

valeriemorellana513

Monday, Jun 01 2020

#help

I initially chose C in the first pass, re-thought it in BR, and ultimately chose D.

I didn't think that they were talking about "loss" of leverage, which was my first thought towards changing from C. Then it was specifically stating "permanent" replacements of which Lin doesn't talk about. I understand that one can assume this, but I thought this AC was too specific and that's why I went with D.

General · Just purchased 7sage after 3 months of using Khan Academy...need advice!

valeriemorellana513

Thursday, May 21 2020

@lucykelly459 and @emilykchan801 - thank you so much for your responses! I just got through the grammar and it was eye opening in those few lessons how much I've missed in just reading a stem or an argument. I'm going to start with a 25-30hr/week schedule and take time to get outside and still have a life. I'm removing the pressure of getting through it and will take my time until I fully understand core concepts. Again, thanks for the insight!

General · Just purchased 7sage after 3 months of using Khan Academy...need advice!

valeriemorellana513

Wednesday, May 20 2020

Thanks for the response @joeskatz730. I think that realization has finally hit and since I have lots of time to study (hoping to apply to law school next year), I'm probably going to go through the course with less emphasis on my goal as an end "time/LSAT date" and more emphasis on end "understanding". I spent hours reading reviews to make sure I was buying into something that has worked for people with a similar start. I'm not sure if anyone else feels this way, but sometimes I read those and think "but I'm not sure that'll be my outcome or experience". I know I'll also have to have a more positive mindset moving forward, but I'm human and have a lot of those doubts.

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Tuesday, May 19 2020

valeriemorellana513

Just purchased 7sage after 3 months of using Khan Academy...need advice!

Hi all! I finally (and literally) bought into purchasing a prep course given my history with standardized exams. I self-studied for the MCAT a few years ago and did not do very well. I thought I could tackle the LSAT with Khan Academy, but once I started taking the PTs, I began to trend down from a 150 diagnostic. My goal was to take the June LSAT, but I'm almost 100% going to get a coupon and my hope is to a least take it by August (although I don't necessarily have to rush to take it by then, but would be ideal before I start my 40+/week fellowship). I normally study 4-5 hours/day and would like to keep it reasonable (have a life outside of LSAT)--any suggestions on prime amount of time to study? I know there's the study schedule generator, but it's suggesting I study 60+/week. I don't think that's feasible, but would like to hear more from others.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and can offer advice on how to use 7Sage having already had several months of self-study? Would love to hear from people who have been working with this for a few weeks at least, but any help would be appreciated! Thanks!