A necessary assumption is something that is required for the argument to work. If it’s not true, the argument is bust. BTW, don’t mistake it for an important/significant assumption. A necessary assumption can be quite small and inconspicuous, and it being true doesn’t guarantee the argument.

A sufficient assumption guarantees that the argument will work. If it’s not true, it doesn’t necessarily destroy the argument.

Necessary assumption: I can run.

Sufficient assumption: I can run a 4:30 minute mile.

First congrats to everyone who got the scores that they wanted or higher!!

To the rest of us congrats on making it through the stress and the studying. But if you're like me, it's time to make a tough decision.

I got a 157 which I'm happy with since I started studying for the LSAT in September with a diagnostic of 144 (THANK YOU 7SAGE). Given that I studied for this one while working full time and taking classes 4 nights a week I'm considering a retake in January since my classes will be finished, but I'm worried about applying later given my abysmal UGPA. I feel like the possibility of added points on the LSAT might be worth it? But what if I get lower? Or the same? Should I wait for the next cycle?

I don't know I am an URM and a non traditional student (certified paralegal whose been working in law firms for the last few years) but I still feel like my UGPA combined with a good but not great LSAT will sink my chances.

I'm really torn, I've been contemplating all morning. At this point I might leave it up to a coin toss.