How do you read passages?

Do you just scan the structure and not remember the details? And go back to the passage for each question? (or just questions asking the details?)..what does "read structure" really mean?? Like...1st paragraph is about background, 2nd is about critics...etc?

I just read the mirror passage in PT 71 and it completely scared me off...I listened to JY's explanation but still not sure what the passage is talking about.

What should we do on the test day if we have a passage like this one???

I missed 4 questions just within this passage...

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Hello,

I was wondering whether it is worth re-doing the same RC passages.

I know some people say re-doing LR questions are beneficial, but is it the same for RC passages?

Or for RC passages, should we put more focus on quantity instead of quality?

(I mean, do more different RC passages instead of re-do the same ones...)

Thanks!

Hi all,

Have anyone experienced a significant drop in your RC scores from PT 60s to 70s?

Do you think RC passages in 70s are harder than those in 60s?

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Hi guys,

I've been reading up on personal statements and seem to be finding some conflicting information on whether or not the personal statement needs to address "why law."

Berkeley seems to suggest that the personal statement does not have to touch on why you're interested in law - "You don't have to write about your interest in the law. In fact, your statement will probably be more memorable if you don't!" However, other sources seem to suggest that the whole point of the personal statement is to talk about why you're interested in law."

Ideally I understand that the best case scenario is if the two happen to coincide, and your personal statement happens to explicitly or implicitly relate why you want to do law, but what happens if the story or stories you want to tell reveal growth that doesn't necessarily explicitly explain "why law"? Does anyone have any insight on this / or have any examples of essays that have worked (and how much or how little they addressed "why law"? Wondering if @david.busis has any words of advice. Thank you!

Hey folks,

I could use some help here deciding what to do re: scores, tests, prep $, etc.

I self-studied for the Sept 2016 LSAT. I decided to take it pretty quickly and chose the date as a drop-dead to push myself to committing to law school (vs. continuing to stall.) Using a combo of the Trainer, 7sage free game videos, and the PS Bible for LR, I was PTing ~168-171 on the few tests I took, losing my points in LGs (too slow!) and the curvebuster LRs. I did NOT do the thing where I waited to take the actual LSAT until I had the score I wanted; my PTs had not yet plateaued, I still hadn't cracked the games, and I was continuing to add points in timed sections. I don't think I did that well on the actual test and am debating retaking and if I did I would want to add another tool. I have a splitter GPA for my stretch schools (3.66), am an older student, and can imagine how a higher score could really change my options (although, at the same time, I am still deciding what I actually want.)

I don't have a lot of $ though, especially since for a variety of technicalities I don't qualify for a LSAC fee waiver and am worried about application fees at this point. My gut would be to go with the Starter Course for the Core Curriculum, but I worry that I won't need a lot of it and that because it is mostly the easier drill qs and older tests I will not be getting what I need most. My other option would be to get the LG Bible, buy some more practice tests, and really focus on games and the hardest LR qs self-studying.

I would love to hear from some folks with this profile about which course they decided to take with 7sage (if any at all.) I could figure out how to make some money to at least lessen the blow for getting one of the more expensive courses, and I understand the reasoning behind "$800 now vs. thousands later," but now is also now and baby's gotta eat.

Thoughts? Your time is much appreciated.

Consider this:

“The reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten.”

Feel free to share your dose of motivation :)

Do you guys know where I can find JY's videotape doing an actual long LSAT test? I think it would be good to know how he manages time. Thanks a lot!

I consistently finish LR around 6 minutes early when I'm doing it timed and I get around 158-160.

I've taken a couple PTs untimed and I finished the LR sections around 5 minutes past the time limit and I got 165-167.

Clearly time is very important...I'm not sure if I'm just in panic mode and rushing through it or if I just need more practice pacing myself? I do look at my timer a couple times but usually it just encourages me to speed up rather than slow down

Any advice?

Hey guys!

I really want to upgrade today and get back into the grind, but I'm confused about what the Ultimate+ package includes-- are the lesson materials all printed out? On the purchase screen it says I need to purchase preptests on my own, which I am fine with, but do I need those preptests to start today / get into the grind of the lessons? Thanks!

The September exam has come and gone; for me, it was my second take. Honestly, I wasnt too confident about my take due to the laquer passage and thr virus game. I was wondering when would be a good time to start studying again, just in case I need to retake a third time. Should I study again on Gray Day? Although having a much needed rest after studying 2 years is enjoyable, some part of me is concerned about my skills becoming rusty during the 3 week time period.

Do law schools even have admissions counselors? If not, who do you have look over your PS?

I have a few professors that are willing to look over it but they don't have any experience with law schools apps. I do know some attorneys, but they all went to the lowest ranking law schools. I'm definitely still going to have all of them give me feedback on my PS, but I would like to know how to find someone really knowledgeable to help me out.

I've written out two completely different person statements. I'm still going over drafts, but is anyone willing to look over them to see which one should be used for my applications? I'm a little unsure if I should stick to my essay about my person experience with small claims court or a unique experience while growing up. If anyone is able to read them please comment and I can send them your way.

Thank you in advance.

I just realized I hadn't posted! Sorry! I hope everyone was able to pull up the calendar to see what's next! Better late than never?

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A lot people say after studying for a while they have those "click" experience...

After how many PTs/questions/months you studied? When did this experience happen?

I wonder how it feels...I also see someone said they "smell" which answer is right/wrong.

How can people do this? By just seeing the question stem??

Thanks

Hi 7sage community! I'd like some advice before I hire a tutor to help me achieve a higher lsat score. I am not opposed to spending the money, but I would just like to hear any input sages or mentors or anyone else has to offer before.

I started seriously studying in May, 2016. My first PT was a 155. Since then my best has been a 162. My RC has always been strong but I still get anywhere from 3 to 6 wrong. I have made tremendous progress in Logic games. I'm definitely proud of that. I can solve basically any game. The problem is timing. Lastly, LR is hit or miss for me. I have also improved my comprehension and the ability to zero in on what the argument is and what its support is. However, my timing is off. Recently, I've been trying to do the first 10 questions in 10 minutes. I've also been marking obviously wrong answers much quicker and spending less time reading all the answer choices in depth.

However, I am worried. I am registered for December but have absolutely no problem with postponing until February. I work full-time but I am motivated and committed. When I made that first jump, I was happy but I'm eager now to see another big improvement soon, hopefully into the late 160s.

I have 23 PTs left. When I started out I did not have a plan to use my resources as most efficiently as possible. But now I am much more cognizant of those resources. So I've been spending time drilling the the PTs under 38.

I finished the 7sage curriculum and I'm just not sure where to go from here. I liked that there was a schedule. I think another schedule might help but I think I also need strategy in order to create that schedule.

Any thoughts? I know Nicole Hopkins says she is particularly good at these organizational skills. Anyone else in this position?

I don't want to "waste" ANY PTs and I do want to score above 170. I believe I can but I'm lacking strategy.

Thoughts?

FYI, they usually start to release the scores at the late afternoon. What are you going to do on Oct. 17th/18th? Are you going to stare at your email inbox? Or sleep through it? Or play video games?

If I purchase the stater course, can I upgrade to the next level for the cost of the difference? If I can upgrade, will the difference of extended duration be added to my existing duration?

Ideally I would like to purchase the stater course, work my way through the material and then upgrade and repeat.

Hello I have been following the blind review method and studying for 4 months (post-completion of CC) and I have been progressively getting worse at LGs. I am trying to really stay positive but I am not only taking so much longer to solve questions I am getting so many wrong. I had seen improvements all along but now, no matter what question I solve, I fail miserably. Anyone have any advice to get out of this rut!?

I would really appreciate any tips or expereiences!

thank you :)

Hi! We're all obviously very heavily invested in our PS's and I thought it would be extremely useful to have semi-anonymous feedback from each other. Would anyone be interested in swapping and reviewing?

Also, if anyone has any knowledge on this, are there any differences in what different law schools look for in the PS?

For me, it's being able to do something I've wanted to do since I was 5 years old

Update: We’ve moved this webinar from Wednesday to Thursday, October 13.

7Sagers,

On Thursday, October 13, at 9 pm EST, I’ll do another round of live lightning consultations.

What’s a lightning consultation? Basically, I’ll try to be as helpful as I can in five minutes. We might brainstorm personal statement topics, strategize about addenda, or discuss LORs.

If you want a free five-minute consultation about your law school application, I’ll need you to post a few things in the comments section:

I’ll get through as many people as I can in one hour, working in a mostly random order. Please don’t post to this thread if you can’t show up for the consultation. If you do show up, test your microphone beforehand. Make sure you have a strong connection to the internet, and that you can speak and be heard on GoToMeeting. If your microphone isn’t working, I’ll have to skip you.

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I would love to join forces with any of you out there-- either in person or online! I live in Poughkeepsie, NY, but I work in Manhattan (for any of the locals?). Either way, looking forward to the next 4 months.

Hi!

So I've been practicing LG and I've run into a timing problem on one of them. I can easily get all the answers right in 8 min, but it is considered an 'easy' game. I think what the problem is, is that there aren't really any inferences from the rules you can make, so the questions are all 'If this....then what?' questions. This obviously requires a new board, but I'm even finding in order to eliminate all but 1 answer choice I need to draw 2 boards (ie a block of TWE that goes into 567 and then TWE going into 456 because those are the 2 places those blocks can go). Has anyone found a way to do this more quickly? Or should I just expect to spend more time on these types of games?