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I use my WAJ a little differently than described on 7 Sage. There's nothing wrong with doing it the way they suggest, but for me, it's been more helpful to drill down to the 'why, why, why' of it all.
First, I write out an explanation for 'why' every single WRONG answer choice is wrong. My thought is that, if I don't really know why an AC was wrong, I'll just keep repeating the same mistakes.
Then, I write out, in detail, 'why' the CORRECT answer choice is right. Again, if I don't truly understand why the AC was right, then I know this is a weak spot, and I have more work to do if I'm going to improve.
Lastly, I ask myself 'why' did I make this mistake, look to see if there are patterns, and then try to implement solutions. For example, if I repeatedly have reading errors, I know I have to slow down and re-phrase to ensure understanding before answering the question. If I'm weak on diagramming and CR, maybe I'll go back to the core curriculum for a refresher and then drill CR. And so on, and so on.
After I get the answers to my 'why' questions, I move on. Over time, I've found that my error rate has gone down significantly and my timing has gotten faster. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm seeing meaningful results.
Lastly, you mentioned timing. I didn't time myself in the beginning and still don't if I'm trying to master a concept that I'm shaky on. Once I truly learn a concept, my timing naturally quickens, so I go slow early on to enable me to go fast later, when it counts.
Everybody has a different way of finding the method that works for them, so best of luck with whatever method you choose!
I think if you go under Analytics, select Questions, then use the search key to your right, you should find what you need. My guess is that the more specific you can be in the search, the easier for the system to find the specific question. Good luck!
@Kevin_Lin Yes, for me, it also happened in the Must Be True video, shortly after you started diagramming, (I think that was question 5?). I still got a lot out of it, but it would have been great to finish it.
@Tateclarke24 Yes, I'm having the same issue with the buffering starting in the middle of the explanation for question 6. Frustrating....
These are a strong addition to the program. Please consider doing one for every question type. The information is invaluable, pulls the lessons together in a comprehensive way, and I love your teaching style.
I thought I was really good with main conclusion questions, but I learned even more today. Great addition to the curriculum!
@KevinLin'sOldUserName Wow. This was nothing short of amazing! As was the other training video on main conclusions. Please, please, please do in depth teaching videos like these for every question type. It does an excellent job of pulling the concepts together and letting you see the progression, complexity, and variety in each question type. It would also be an incredible addition to an already strong and comprehensive LSAT training program. Thank you so much!
@CourtneyPierce You can take your first step by joining 7Sage with a paid subscription. I previously used PowerScore Bibles, LSAT Trainer, and even played around with The Loophole, but found I prefer the 7Sage model. In one month, I went from my original (timed) PT score of 147 to 159 on my next PT three weeks later --- and that 159 score was despite not being able to get to 10 or 11 questions in the RC section. My Blind Review went from an initial score of 159 on the first exam, to 167 on the second --- after I answered those 10 or 11 RC questions I couldn't get to under timed conditions. I'm learning and having fun with it. My goal score on the real exam is 170 or above, and I'm taking the LSAT in November, so in addition to making sure I understand the question types and answer traps, I'm also working on timing, reading dense articles, taking live classes, and I committed to studying for at least 2-3 hours a day, often more. 7Sage offers live and recorded classes, free study groups to join, tutoring, AND gives you very detailed explanations to answer choices on every single question in every single test. But even if you don't want any of that, the foundational curriculum alone will deepen your understanding of every question type and answer choice. For me, the monthly investment in a subscription has been worth every penny. Can't recommend them enough. Best of luck to you!
Have you tried tutoring? Even 2 or 3 sessions might help identify what's happening and allow you enough time to address it before the October test date.
Also, although you have extra time because of an accommodation, that might also mean you need longer breaks between sections. With 50% more time, each section will be almost an hour (53 minutes). With 100% more time, each section is over an hour (70 minutes). With those lengths of time, you may need more than 1 or 10 minutes between sections to re-set your energy and ability to focus. Which might also explain why you're fine on the first two sections but struggling during the last two. It's probably too late to change things for your October test date, but if you need more accommodations rather than less, you may need to request them for the exam in Nov or Jan. Best of luck with whatever path you take!
If you can afford the plan for $69 and can commit to using the program, (studying at least 15 hours a week and keeping a wrong answer journal) I'd get it. Yes, the upfront cost of the LawHub account and monthly cost for 7Sage isn't great when your budget is tight. But the $69 program gives you access to the core curriculum, which is hundreds of hours of instruction that will give you a solid base for understanding everything LSAT. You'll also get your analytics to help identify what you need to improve. People underestimate how complicated it is to master this test until they start truly studying for it - then it gets real. But if you can seriously commit to studying for this test for about six months, at the cost of about $534 ($120 for LawHub and $414 for 6 months of 7Sage at $69/month), you may come away with the ability to apply to schools and qualify for scholarships you never anticipated. The way I look at it, I can't afford NOT to make the investment upfront in hopes of saving myself hundreds of thousands in debt in the future. For me, it's been worth every penny.
Good luck with your decision!