Ex-Blueprint Prep student here. I received my test this morning. I did a lot worse than I was planning on a logical reasoning section and about my usual on the others. I'll admit that there were some weekends when I should have been studying but I was out partying instead, but overall I felt like I was ready to get around a 162 on the test. My practice tests reflected this. I don't know if it was the stress of actual test day, that my timer was a minute or two off, or whatever, but I feel awful about my score because I feel like I failed myself. I plan on taking it again in June and am willing to take the test even more seriously this time. I know, I know. I shouldn't be naive, but I'm totally psyched about killing the test come June. Can 7sage help with this or should I look elsewhere for the next six months? Thanks and sorry for the novel of a post.

I am having problems with having access to LG explanation from mainland China. Does anyone have similar experience?

I think we are all aligned with the same resolution this year--particularly if you have February in mind. Happy New Year's everyone.

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The first thing I thought when I read this was: IT'S AN ASSUMPTION QUESTION

Is reading the stimulus and then reading the question stem a better tactic or the other way around??

Hello,

I have bachelor's degree in science that when it comes down to reading paragraphs about political science or social science, I tend to have difficulty drilling down the core of what the paragraphs mean. Now that I have decided to take the time to prepare for LSAT properly (I'm aiming to take LSAT in December 2014), I was hoping I can improve my reading and writing for the meantime.

Can someone recommend me some list of books that will help me be familiar with pol sci/ social sci subjects?

Many thanks and wish you best of the season!

HJ Park

hi there,

i have a question on diagramming multiple conditionals: e.g., Q#15, section 1 of PT #63 (june 2011), choice B states, "if someone tells the same lie to two different people, then neither of those lied to is owed an apology unless both are." i know this is not the correct answer choice but i had a question as to how we'd diagram a multi-part conditional statement like this. would the correct way be:

someone tells the same lie to two different people --> (at least one owed apology --> both owed apology)? if so, what would be the contrapositive of the entire sentence? i never dealt with a conditional within a conditional so any advice you have would be greatly appreciated!

thanks in advance!

I stumbled upon a role played question and came up with an unanswered question. Here it is:

Assumptions are always known as "implicitly" implied. So does this mean that whenever an actual claim's role within the argument is being asked about, then the answer to the question can never say something a long the lines of "it is an assumption on which the argument depends"?

I figured that if some claim is an assumption, then it would not have explicitly been said to start with?

Please help!

thanks

Dear 7sagers,

Okay... so, I have been studying the LSAT for exactly one year and one week! Anyway, I have done much study. I have a 10 pound binder with notes of every single 7sage LSAT lesson. I also have a stack of note cards to quiz me on every aspect of conditional logic and argument flaws. I have also bought books on conditional logic and have studied them on the side. After a year of study, I have improved my baseline timed score from a 148 to a 162 and a baseline BR score from a 168 to a 175.

Originally, when I took the PrepTests, I would take an LSAT timed, and then retake the entire LSAT as BR. Then, I would review my answers. However, I noticed by the time I checked my answers, I no longer remembered the train of thought that I had for each question. So, if I got one wrong, I didn't really remember the faulty train of logic that led to my wrong conclusion.

To counteract this, I have started taking LSATs one question at a time! I first do the question timed (I find out how much time per section I have for each question... usually on Logical Reasoning sections, I have about 1:20 to finish each question). Then, right after I take the question timed, I do a blind review if I feel like I need to. Then, I check the answer. This way, I know exactly what I was thinking if I got the question right/wrong and how to improve upon it.

Don't get me wrong, I still take full-length timed LSATs. But, I have been using this method to change things up, and to supplement JY's method. Let me know if this makes sense to you! If it does, I recommend trying it!

*I also recommend taking a full-timed LSAT then checking the answer to each question after you BR them individually. This way, your BR train of thought is still in your head when you see the answer.

I wish you luck!

Happy Holidays!,

Bret

I have been using the program for the last couple of months and have been seeing results. Though I am not in my target range yet, I am getting close to my range during blind review. Sometimes I notice things with time that I didn't notice the first time around and other times I just get to answer questions that I didn't have time to get to during the timed exam. My question is...what does getting a question right in BR really mean? Does it mean you are capable of getting this type of question right the next go around or does it mean that your real struggle is with timing? I'd love to hear the insights of people who have been going at this for longer than I have :).

Hello, I asked a question through my inbox and I have yet to receive a response. What turn around time should I expect for any of my questions to be answered?

Hello Everyone,

I believe this video pertains to one of the Logical Reasoning Questions in PT 37, S4 Q6- Something along the lines of a research conducted by usage of baby monkeys and its caregiver.

Real World Problems!

Don't get sad seeing the little guy :(

ok I know this is dumb, but is there sufficiency necessity confusion with mind on the money and money on the mind?

or is it the same relationship?

I've tried to post this twice but had technical difficulties both times -- here's try 3 :)

I'm sure I'm not the only one on here who lives somewhere too remote for an in-person study buddy; I'm looking for one or two people who are interested in an informal study/discussion partner thing. I'm shooting for the February test, so it would probably make sense if that was your goal as well :-)

I have lots of time to study, personally -- but really, I don't think it's as important that we are on the same page study-wise as it is that we're both super-dedicated and motivated to the process!

I figure we can do as much or as little as we like; at the least, we can discuss questions/question types, compare progress and any tips/tricks we might have come across, and be general advocates for each other's success :) if the worst that comes out of it is extra motivation and a new friend or two who also will be heading off to study law, that seems like enough to make it worthwhile.

My personal plan is as follows: I've taken 4 PTs already, and will continue to work through all of the PTs after #40. I use the PTs before 40 for extra sections (to better simulate test day), as well as for extra section practice. I'm averaging 171 right now, with a test-day target of 177.

I hope to hear from you -- but regardless, best of luck with your own studies!

Did it eat anyone else's lunch as completely as it did mine? Ouch!

Anyone know of/recommend any of the services available to help with personal statements, resumes, etc…. ?

WH- PT - JP - TB - PD - CB - SM - PM - CE - DT - ? - PC

What is the ?

For Main Point questions, are they asking us to kind of mechanically pick out the conclusion of the argument, as indicated by words such as "thus", "therefore" etc or are they asking us to fully read and understand the argument and pick the answer choice that best captures what the stimulus is aiming to prove? Basically is main point = conclusion or does it mean the gist of the stimulus?

Anyone having a hard time changing answers during the Blind Review? I find myself biased toward the initial answer chosen and convince myself to stick with the original choice regardless if it turns out to be right or not...

Guys, when you're exercising or commuting or just putzing around, listen to the podcasts from Radiolab and Planet Money. From a content point of view, you'll learn a ton about science (both natural and social). The way the subjects are discussed is highly intelligent and the entire conversation is a series of arguments and counterarguments that ultimately reveal something deeply fascinating about the world we live in.

So, basically the polar opposite of cable news, where nothing interesting is ever discussed and no intelligent arguments are ever made.

Radiolab

http://www.radiolab.org/

Planet Money

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/

Oh I almost forgot. This will improve your LSAT score.

Do you have to do and go over all the 7058 questions ever released before you're prepared for the lsat? I'm probably gonna take the Feb exam but there won't be enough time to do and go over every prep test so I'm thinking of skipping prep tests 1-20, maybe I'll be forced to skip even more. What do you guys think?

I was scheduled for the december test but it was pushed to February. My entire group that I usually review with took the December test, so I'm looking for a few people to review PTs with. We usually reviewed via google hangout or skype.

Scheduling:

Most likely PTing some 30s, some 40s, 52-71. I'm open to changing around the schedule to different material. I just really want someone committed to staying on track and keeping a schedule.

Stats:

Highest pt 155; mainly low bc of RC.

-0 to -2 LG. -10 to -8 LR. RC is terrible.

I'm hoping to find someone that really wants to pt and review every other day with one day off a week. If anyone is interested please let me know.

My guess is that disciplines that are populated by smart, well-educated people who are good readers but are nevertheless characterized by crummy, turgid, verbose, abstruse, abstract, solecism-ridden prose, are usually part of a discipline where the vector of meaning—as a way to get information or opinion from me to you—versus writing, as a form of dress or speech or style that signals that “I am a member of this group,” gets thrown off.

Hey all,

I just got an email from Harvard saying that they've changed this year's application deadline to March 1 due to the snow storm. Does this mean it's feasible to apply with the FEB 2014 LSAT scores? for all schools? just Harvard?

Let me know if anybody knows more about this!

Thanks,

Sujin

I am reorganizing all my material and have a stack of old (3-4 month old) PTs I never thoroughly reviewed... worth my time going back and reviewing to correct my errors or has it been too long and would defeat the purpose? It might be a personal thing, but I feel like it would be beneficial.