Let's face it, we don't have time to diagram logical reasoning questions on the test especially if your a slow reader like me. So when I get to parallel questions it pisses me off cause I have to sit there and diagram the stimulus and every answer choice until I get to the right one.

So instead of diagramming parallel questions, I just put it like this: A-->B B--->C therefore A--->C and try to find an answer choice that follows the same logic instead of diagramming the actual words in the stimulus.

I ask this question because obviously on analysis questions you are supposed to analyze for the strength/validity of the argument and you can often find flaws with it. However certain other questions need you just to figure out the structure and describe or something like that. Whenever i do these questions, i still try to see the argument and try to figure out if it has any flaws and or how to make it a valid argument. Is that a good idea? or is it a waste of time since those kinds of questions would have "perfect" arguments.

When does PT 74 Come out!?

1. Can someone explain how the first and second sentences are rephrasings of each other?

- If the elevator malfunctioned, it wasn't properly maintained.

- The elevator would only have malfunctioned if it wasn't properly maintained.

2. What's the best way to tell the difference between a correct strengthen answer and a premise booster (or de-booster for weaken questions?) Had a little problem on PT62 Sec 4 #14

Looking for form an online or in person meet up LSAT prep group, anyone interested?

High-scorers; serious study!

Can you please provide a PDF version of this entire MAP or if you have multiple files you can send it to me as well. I need this for visualization perspective! Big picture perspective!

Thanks

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-2-question-16/

This question is so hard! Can anyone explain this? What is the meaning of "they otherwise" in the last sentence? Why does J.Y mention contemporary artist exist or does not exist? I am so confused......

Can anyone help me with this reading comprehension question? I can't see why (D) is incorrect. The way I interpreted this passage, the author was illustrating the similarity between the application of mathematics to science to the application of language to things.

So I find (B) to not be the purpose of the third paragraph, it seems to only describe a part of the paragraph. While the third paragraph does describe the position of linguists, the author also shows how this position is similar to how the mathematical language relates to science.

Dear 7Sagers

I've only recently gotten to the point where I can get through this test.

I'm by no means out of the woods but think that now I'm at the point where my learning curve will allow me to get better and faster. My first couple of diagnostics came in around 142 :-( Right now focusing on LG's only. I was spending a lot of time going over LG problems but when I'd sit down to work a Practice Test, I could only get 5 or 6 correct. I changed my strategy and have broken through a new threshold and am getting 9 correct on the first try. On the second pass at the same LG game (timed conditions), I'll go up to +16 and by the third pass will get -2. I think this new strategy is working and if I keep implementing it I will be finishing all 4 games under timed conditions after 5 LGs, or so.

I have PTs 52-71. Right now, I've have finished 52 and 53. I don't want to use up all the more recent tests to work through LGs only and wanted to ask for recommendations regarding how far back I should go in order to get more LG practices that are still valid and relevant. Read some of the reviews on Amazon for PTs 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 (of the 10 Actual from LSAC) and comments were mostly that the LGs, for the most part, did not reflect the current LSAT. So question is, what is the earliest PTs I should buy, that are still relevant and reflective of the most current material, to have the most LGs to practice from?

Get it. Read it. Live it.

Hi all, I was wondering if any of you guys wanted to look over the first draft of my personal statement!

Hey Guys,

I just started using much more recent PT's as my test date nears and I wanted to see if anyone felt the same way about RC passages and LR.

Has it seemed as though the RC passages became incredibly more difficult around the mid 2000's? Or is it just me getting in my own head because I've spent more time on LR recently?

The questions even seems somewhat 'different', there seems to be much more inference involved rather than pulling enumerated pieces from the passage.

Maybe Im wrong ive only done a few modern PTs, just wanted to see everyone elses opinion on the matter. The pre 2000 RC seems like a cakewalk now haha

So I have a subscription to Scientific American MIND and this months edition had a 4 page write all about burnout. Although it was mostly pertaining to the workplace, I found much of the article pertained to burnout in general and would applicable to the LSAT, so I figured I'd share.

The articles begins by outlining what burnout is and how it comes about. Burnout typically comes as a result of overextending one self. The most familiar reason for burnout is exhaustion from working too hard with insufficient rest. This clearly isn't some secret, but as someone who has studied for the LSAT, I think its safe to say we often underestimate the need for rest and overlook how beneficial it can be to our studies.

The article goes on to say that the three main components of burnout are: exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy. Experts say that even exhibiting features of one area is a risk factor and that the three factors tend to be related. What typically contributes to burnout is unrealistic expectations and feeling a lack of control over your work. However, the article also notes that there is not just one recipe for burnout.

What I found particularly interesting was, "The quantity of work is important, but he real trouble arises from an employee's perception of his or her performance". This statement directly ties back to how setting unrealistic expectations can lead to burnout. I found this area to most relevant to the LSAT because I know there were times where I thought I did really well on a test, only to find out after scoring it I bombed it. Typically what followed were doubts about the entire process, maybe even a little anger and resentment towards the LSAC and there were even times where I felt like giving up.

So what does the article say helps to prevent or reduce burnout?

SOCIAL EXCHANGES, recovery periods, and a sense of community (i.e: 7sage!)

and the more obvious answer of course.... getting a sufficient amount of exercise, sleep, and eating healthy.

I think we often forget about how important it is, for whatever reason, that we actually take a step a way from our work and take care of ourselves. There are times in our lives, such as final exam season and studying for the LSAT, where our lives get hectic. But, that does not mean we must destroy our body and mind just to meet our goals. Sure, if you need to cram for an exam or be a hermit for a week or two thats fine. But the LSAT is a long-term test, that typically takes at least 3 or more months of studying before actually taking the test. It is important that when you study you take the time to take of yourself. Not only will you feel better, but it will likely improve your performance on the test as well. I know when I studied I considered not looking at the LSAT for an entire day as being lazy and uncommitted. I was SO WRONG. If I wasn't in LSAT mode 24/7 I felt guilty and useless. This was wrong and I probably could've benefited from actually going to see my friends or taking a day off here and there. While I did exercise and eat relatively healthy, I was pretty anti social. Some days I felt like not studying and actually going out and seeing society for once. However, I talked myself out of it and chalked up my behaviour to no pain no gain and pushed through. DO NOT DO THIS.

A highlight in the article for me was:

"People who face burnout DO NOT lack some essential quality, such as work ethic, resilience, or self-confidence"

"Burnout represents the erosions of these qualities"

This is exactly how I felt. That taking time to recover was a sign I lacked those qualities.

Moral of the story: Take the time to take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and for heavens sake BE SOCIAL. This is not an excuse to procrastinate or go out and party because you deserve it. But you can take a day off to go and hang with friends during the day or at night, it won't kill you and it certainly shouldn't make or break your LSAT score.

My pre law advisor said to submit an addenda explaining that my LSAT is a poor predictor of my future promise at law school. I am applying this cycle and am debating submitting this information. I got an 1820 on my SAT in 2009 (83rd percentile) and had a 4.41 GPA going into college. By the time I graduated, I had a 3.87, worked12 jobs, was on the high honor roll, college honors program, phi beta kappa, and a couple of other academic honors and awards. BUT my LSAT (took it in december so not 100% sure) is hovering between a 159-161. What are your thoughts on sharing past SAT scores with schools and sharing this kind of addenda?

Hi all!

I am a professional writer with many publications under my belt. For years now I have helped many individuals gain acceptance to the undergraduate and graduate schools of their choice. If you are having issues with your personal statement, need editing, polishing, planning, or writing assistance, feel free to message me here on 7Sage with your name and email address. I have been very successful with this. Please note, I will NOT write a personal statement for you, but I can help you craft something that make you stand out.

Good Luck!

Has anybody applying to law school completed a master's degree outside the US or Canada? I see on the LSAC website that undergraduate transcripts must be sent from the degree granting international institution, but I'm not clear on the protocol for graduate work. I did a master's in Spain...anyone know if I have to have the diploma and transcripts translated into English and forwarded directly from the university to LSAC? In case anyone has experience with this, words of wisdom much appreciated!

Do law schools see all the places you have applied?

Hello: Is there an online forum for us to submit and/or critique each other's personal statement?

1) Done 4 PT's with BR and the scores are fluctuating between 148 and 160. At what point did you guys start seeing consistency in your PTs?

2) Do you think its worth getting the Cambridge LR drills from old Lsat's (1-35)?

Thanks everyone!

I recently emailed sage with a couple questions about their courses. It has been a couple days and no response yet. Does anyone know if it takes them a while to respond? And do they have a 800 number?

The problem I have with Reading Comprehension is that for some questions an answer choice is considered to be correct even though its not necessary valid. But for others, it seems as if we can eliminate answers because of the very same reason. I'm obviously lacking intuition on how/when to eliminate answer choices.

Can anyone explain why certain answer choices can be eliminated while others cannot? What typically constitutes a wrong answer? I would like to hone my intuition on what constitutes a wrong answer and which answer choices aren't necessarily accurate, but still considered correct.

Hi,

I think I'm 80% prepared but didn't perform well in Dec.'s test. I am going to retake it in Feb.

Since, English is my second language, I do poor in time management, and in timed condition I cannot finish the whole section. Now, I am a little bit disappointed and emotionally don't have any motivation to work as hard as before. I am posting this to ask you for help. Maybe finding a friend who is in the same boat helps me to be as assiduous as before. If you are in Bay Area and you are thinking to retake the test in Feb and looking for a study buddy, please let me know. Thank You!

Good Luck to all of you!

I've heard some say that the Economist is a great source to improve on vocabulary and reading ability to improve LSAT ability.

Anyone used the above news source or something else to improve?

Looking for LSAT study buddy in Mississauga area