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I will be taking the LSAT one final time this March in hopes of getting off of a few waitlists and upping my scholarship prospects. I would like to find an LR study buddy to BR over Skype with. I usually miss between 4-6 questions between both sections and would like to work to get that down a bit for a shot at 170s. I am open to working with anyone. Shoot me a message if you might be interested!

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Hi. I have decided to start a group on my own. This group will not study together. Instead, we will 'check in' to this post everyday at 4pm EST. Each person can study different materials. For me, I will take one timed section daily at that time.

Who wants to do this with me? I'm going to start doing it tomorrow.

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Hey you guys, anyone wants to take LSAT in MARCH ?

Let's study together

Great, so nice to have so many people willing working together. I'm thinking to take 8 PTs together before the test. Since everyone has different study pace, some of you must have finished more PTs; Is 15-23 or 23-31 ok for you guys? When is the time convenient for you guys? Besides, every session will be in the format of online meeting through Skype or whatever. Any idea about good app for online meeting? Plus, if you guys are down to this plan, I will be the first one to hold the online study session, but you also have to take turns to host it :smiley:

In conclusion, let us know which PTs you have not done, when you are available, your suggestions of studying group.

Thank you guys; let's crush Lsat :wink:

UPDATE

Folks, thanks for your comments, since the latest ones are more similar to the real tests, we now decide first to take PT sets from 75 to 83. If you also want to review the other PTs in particular with group, please let us know, we may put it on agenda for Lsat in June.

New PT SETS 75-83

UPDATE2

Folks, thanks Michael, we got our Whats up group, YAY:) and I will post all the infor you need either way https://chat.whatsapp.com/HEr9S37YrIFBZNN6w4pFpZ

Since there are so many of you interested in this study group, we may decide to hold 2 sessions, one hosted by me through Skype, one by Michale

let me know when is convenient for you

UPDATE3

There is a BR session hosted by Michael on Saturday at 3PM(ET) Feb 9th , join us :smiley:

Blind Review Session PT 75

When: February 9th 2019

Time: 3PM ET (On Skype)

Facilitator: Michael Cinco

Join Skype Meeting:

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Join by Phone:

1 281 588 4305

Confrence ID: 9927878808

Content

LR 1

Blind Review Difficult Questions. Come up with key take-aways for tackling similar problems in the future.

45 Minutes

LR 2

Blind Review Difficult Questions. Come up with key take-aways for tackling similar problems in the future.

45 Minutes

LG

Discuss optimal setups for individual games.

45 Minutes

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I asked this as a comment in a different thread, but realized it might deviate the convo from the OPs point.

I'm interested in joining/starting a study group in my area (Newport, Jersey City NJ) but have questions.

When people do group study sessions, what's actually done in them? How do you decide what content is covered as a group VS individually, so that everyone gets the most out of it? How will the leader organize the content we go over, and is it expected that we finish the CC entirely before group studying?

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Hi Everyone,

I’m currently studying for the June exam and have been working through the reading comprehension section to improve my score. I am currently averaging four wrong on this section. However, logic games is my strength. I have had much success with hard games such as the virus, dinosaur, and stain glass windows.

I’m looking for a study partner who’s strength leans more towards reading comprehension. I can help you with logic games so we can get very good at both sections together. Please PM me if you are interested.

Thanks!

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Hey there! I'm using the Study Buddy Beta feature but I figure I'd post here as well. I'd love to study with you if you're in the Denver, Colorado area (even meet up in person!). If you're not in Colorado, that's fine too! Let's Skype.

About me: I'm aiming to be in the 170+ club. I'm looking for someone to be a war buddy and help me stay accountable. (An accountabili-buddy if you will). I won't be testing until November, but I'm trying to move fast and study hard.

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Get ready! The next BR session for January test-takers will be this evening, Sunday, January 13th at 8:30pm EST (after J.Y.’s session)! We will be reviewing the Logical Reasoning sections from PT83. Don’t forget to see the Google docs below to list which questions you may have had the most trouble with so we can go over it during the call.

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I am happy to announce that I will be leading the Blind Review study group for the January 2019 LSAT!

5 weeks until the LSAT!

We’ve got a few weeks before the exam, which is enough time to squeeze in a couple of tests for group sessions. 7Sage has kindly allowed the use of their webinar capabilities so we can get started right away! We welcome every person at every stage of preparation, from the startiest-of-starts to the reasoning experts. Either way, this is to support your ongoing efforts. Feel free to continue preptest-ing and practicing between study sessions.

Here's what you do (please watch the post Core-Curriculum webinar before joining: https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/post-core-curriculum-study-strategies/):

First, take the scheduled practice exam under timed conditions before the session. We will focus on the Logical Reasoning sections.

Next, blind review on your own by breaking down the stimulus, picking the answer choice you feel is correct, and write or type out your reasoning for each correct choice and 4 incorrect answer choices (which will help you remember your train of thought during the study session). Do not check your answers yet!

Then, input the most difficult questions into the excel spreadsheet before the session: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jiEIFiUNbMvRxJQxhrux8HXpj7vWuvyg8hq3eHKQ9I0/edit?usp=sharing

Finally, we will review the test as a group on its scheduled date via GoToMeeting webinar: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/879623125. We’ll go over priority questions first, then review ways to attack the other questions. Bring your test as we will not be sharing screens.

Please, do not check your answers before the study session!

Part of the learning process is being able to solidify your reasoning by discussing with fellow group members. If you happen to know the right answer, please don’t say it - use reasoning to convince us that your answer is the right one! We probably won’t go over every question, but we will focus the ones that we had a lot of trouble with.

Tentative schedule: https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=NmVuNzlqZ25sMHVuOWQyZXEwaDJjc21vazRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

  • Sunday January 13th, 2019 (PT 83) 8:30pm ET

  • Monday, January 21st, 2019 (Pep Rally!) 8:30pm ET

    • Blind Review refresher: http://classic.7sage.com/lesson/the-blind-review-is-a-habit/

    If you're interested, please post a comment below (and notify me if you change your username afterwards as the tags will not update on their own). If neither study sessions work for you, message me! We may have enough people to create an alternate group.

    Special thanks goes to @keets993 for doing such a great job on previous study groups!!

    Ninja edit: fixed the 2nd BR date (should’ve been the 13th) and the years.

    Ninja edit 2: Due to a few scheduling hiccups on my end, and J.Y.’s recently announced PT86 review sessions, (which I highly encourage everyone to check out if they haven’t already!), all sessions will be held at 8:30pm ET.

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    So we've tossed this around on a couple of different threads, but I wanted to put this up as a new one, just in case it catches anyone's eye who missed the other posts. A few of us in NYC (mostly downtown, also Queens) are looking to start a new study group, and we're going to start by doing BR on the Nov. test. We're meeting Saturday at the Jefferson Library in the West Village - probably 1-5pm. Please comment and/or join us if this is something you want in on...now or just in general over the next couple of months. So far I love JY's methods and explanations, and like so many on here, I only wish I'd found 7sage sooner. But better late than never on a test we're allowed to retake, right?

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    Hi all! I am wondering if anyone might be located in DC too and interested in meeting in-person to study for LSAT together? A little about me: currently working full time in DC for an international organization. Georgetown class of 17. Have been studying since July but feel like hitting the plateau...

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    November'18 Study Group | Pep Rally | Sunday, November 11th, 2018 | 6:30 PM EST

    https://i0.wp.com/www.telltaletv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tumblr_ox143kyX5W1sars6fo1_540.gif?ssl=1

    Just a lil something to keep in mind for test day :wink:

    Whether you are a part of the group or not, please be sure to join us this week, to cheer on those taking the November LSAT. We will also have some special guests who are voluntarily taking time out of their busy lives to share their experiences and answer questions.

    So join us, cheer those taking it on, and walk out after taking the test with a sense of accomplishment.

    Doing it on the weekend this time so hopefully its more accomodating AND we can discuss what to do (and not to do) during the last week!

    Love you all and remember your value and worth as a person does not depend on how you score! (3(/p)

    November 18 Study Group

    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/879623125

    You can also dial in using your phone.

    United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

    Access Code: 879-623-125

    Joining from a video-conferencing room or system?

    Dial: 67.217.95.2##879623125

    Cisco devices: 879623125@67.217.95.2

    First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check:

    https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

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    Hey 7Sagers, I'm leading BR calls for PT 85 (September 2018 LSAT).

    There will be ten sessions total.

    Some sessions will be from 12p - 2p ET and others will be from 6p - 8p ET. Please see detailed schedule below.

    What happens in these sessions?

    For RC, we'll read the passage together, paragraph by paragraph. I'll ask you to make low resolution summaries of each paragraph. We'll use those low res summaries to build higher resolution summaries. Then, we'll answer the questions together. For LR, I'll ask you to state which questions were circled for BR. We'll work through the questions the group nominates.

    How should I prepare?

    Have a clean, unmarked copy of the PT ready in front of you so we can read and answer the questions together. Please wear headphones and try to be in a quiet place.

    Next Session

    Tuesday Nov. 13

    12p - 2p ET

    S1.RC Passage 4

    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/270891637

    You can also dial in using your phone.

    United States: +1 (646) 749-3131

    Access Code: 270-891-637

    Joining from a video-conferencing room or system?

    Dial: 67.217.95.2##270891637

    Cisco devices: 270891637@67.217.95.2

    First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

    Future Sessions

    Obtaining PT 85

    If you have an Ultimate+ account, you will be able to view and print PT 85 under the Syllabus. If you are enrolled in Starter, Premium, or Ultimate, you can also purchase PT 85 as an add-on to your existing course here.

    Past Sessions

    Sunday Nov. 4

    12p - 2p ET

    S2.LR

    Monday Nov. 5

    12p - 2p ET

    S3.LR

    Tuesday Nov. 6

    12p - 2p ET

    S1.RC Passage 3

    Wednesday Nov. 7

    12p - 2p ET

    S1.RC Passage 2

    Thursday Nov. 8

    6:10p - 8:10p ET (start and end time delayed by 10 mins)

    S2.LR

    Friday Nov. 9

    6p - 8p ET

    S3.LR

    Saturday Nov. 10

    6p - 8p ET

    S1.RC Passage 1

    Sunday Nov. 11

    12p - 2p ET

    S3.LR

    Monday Nov. 12

    12p - 2p ET

    S2.LR

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    November'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 84 | Thursday, November 1st| 7:30 PM EST

    Hello all!

    We're almost towards the end! But first, we have to decide when to have our call.

    To those that are unaware, there's an admisisons seminar this Thursday at 9:00 PM EST: https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/18290/admissions-q-a-thurs-nov-1-9-p-m-et. It's a great opportunity to attend a seminar and directly ask David your questions and hopefully have them answered! (I think you have to raise your hand to be called upon).

    Thereby, please vote on whether you would prefer to have the call on Thursday, November 1st or Friday, November 2nd. The voting ends on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST. You can't change your vote.

    If you are done the curriculum or almost done the curriculum, join us when you can. We welcome people in all stages of prep. The point of the group is to get your lsat nerd on with other like-minded people and make the process more fun. Expand your thinking and learning by interacting with others! For my fellow shy-people, everyone is going to be focused on their own answers/questions that I guarantee you they will not be judging you based on mispronounced words, reading-speed, etc. It's all for fun!

    Note: Take the PT under timed conditions; BR to the best of your abilities; join us for all or part of the call! For the purposes of the group please don't check the answers beforehand. If you happen to know the answer, keep it to yourself, and win the argument using your reasoning. Also, please don't go "so I know the answer is C but I don't know why B is wrong?" as the purpose is so that we all collaborate on improving our reasoning skills.

    Enter the questions you wish to go over on the spreadsheet below! Write your name beside the question(s) you wish to cover, if the question(s) you want to cover are already marked by someone else, add your name! :) The more discussion, the merrier.

    Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ZoI9Nu-8SmhPh_MBpz8W6hEcDV1CyhZJVPKDQ7s08E/edit?usp=sharing

    Tentative Schedule: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=o5h8pap75saf8pmasoh80m2a80@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Toronto

    November 18 Study Group

    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/879623125

    You can also dial in using your phone.

    United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

    Access Code: 879-623-125

    Joining from a video-conferencing room or system?

    Dial: 67.217.95.2##879623125

    Cisco devices: 879623125@67.217.95.2

    First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check:

    https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

    Note: I will not be sharing my screen so please have the material in front of you.

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    November'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 76 | Thursday, October 18 | 7:30 PM EST

    This week's call will be led by our very own @"Kristen B" :)

    https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9IgovVfkFstqybL2/source.gif

    (During the 15 minute break)

    If you are done the curriculum or almost done the curriculum, join us when you can. We welcome people in all stages of prep. The point of the group is to get your lsat nerd on with other like-minded people and make the process more fun. Expand your thinking and learning by interacting with others! For my fellow shy-people, everyone is going to be focused on their own answers/questions that I guarantee you they will not be judging you based on mispronounced words, reading-speed, etc. It's all for fun!

    Note: Take the PT under timed conditions; BR to the best of your abilities; join us for all or part of the call! For the purposes of the group please don't check the answers beforehand. If you happen to know the answer, keep it to yourself, and win the argument using your reasoning. Also, please don't go "so I know the answer is C but I don't know why B is wrong?" as the purpose is so that we all collaborate on improving our reasoning skills.

    Enter the questions you wish to go over on the spreadsheet below! Write your name beside the question(s) you wish to cover, if the question(s) you want to cover are already marked by someone else, add your name! :) The more discussion, the merrier.

    Based off of my experience and deliberation with some other folks, we're going to try something new for this group. Instead of having a call every week, we will instead have a call every other week. The reason being is that I think that the process of taking a PT, BR-ing it thoroughly, and doing drills to address weaknesses that were ascertained from that PT/BR can be really taxing when repeated weekly. I noticed, among myself and regulars on the call, that having the call scheduled every week really exacerbated burnout. Especially since people would try to force themselves to attend as many calls as possible because they felt they'd be missing out and would neglect signs of burnout. I realize that this means there won't be as many calls but this was a decision made after much deliberation. After all, PTs are just a snapshot of your understanding, the bulk of your learning happens in BR and drilling. Of course, people are free to take a PT or two every week if they need to.

    Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ZoI9Nu-8SmhPh_MBpz8W6hEcDV1CyhZJVPKDQ7s08E/edit?usp=sharing

    Tentative Schedule: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=o5h8pap75saf8pmasoh80m2a80@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Toronto

    November 18 Study Group

    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/879623125

    You can also dial in using your phone.

    United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

    Access Code: 879-623-125

    Joining from a video-conferencing room or system?

    Dial: 67.217.95.2##879623125

    Cisco devices: 879623125@67.217.95.2

    First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check:

    https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

    Note: I will not be sharing my screen so please have the material in front of you.

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