Does neither nor go to either or? For example, if A then neither B nor C. Is the contrapositive if B or C then A slash?

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.

This is a big thank you to 7sage and hopefully an inspiration to people writing their LSATs... 1.5 years ago when I gave my first LSAT practice exam... the famous 2007 PT that is available for free as prep material, I got a measly 153 that could easily have been a 147. I was in despair because I wanted to get a JD from one of the coveted T14 schools that I had heard so much about in my own country and I literally had no idea as to how to prepare for this test... nada... zilch... zero!!! My dream.. well let's just say that the chances of it materializing didn't seem promising ;) . After working with 7sage for that time, tutoring a couple of sessions with Jon and giving the LSAT twice (last December and this December), I received a score that has secured me entry to GULC (just got the letter on Friday and am still pinching myself to see if I wake up) and my 'dream' of making it to a T14 has finally come true. but I would like to thank 7sage for making this possible. Note to fellow 7sagers: People... you might feel frustrated while prepping... there were days when I certainly did.... scores might drop at times only to rise up again... mine certainly did... but at the end if you put in the work with JY's & Jon's methods.. the result likely be the best score you can achieve. All the best to the Feb test takers!!!

Anyone in the low country looking for a study buddy? I'd really like someone in the area to blind review some PT's and just keep motivation up.

Hey Guys, i woke up this morning and had a cool realization that i thought i'd share... So far i've been studying for about 4 months, planning on taking the February exam, with intentions to also take the June exam because i'm still not averaging where i want to be. But as these months have passed by so quickly i've come to realize that this test is indicative of most journeys people take in life towards success. The thing about success is that it isn’t linear. I'm sure some of you already have come to that lesson when finding out that your score doesn't increase per week or per month based on a set amount of studying. Instead i feel like how it really works is getting rid of your ego, eliminating doubt and doing the tedious hard work necessary that will add an invisible .01% everyday. You may not be able to see the results or progress, but it will eventually add up and result in the huge gains. That's why i believe focusing on enjoying the process (instead of solely focusing on the score increases) as much as possible is something that helps prevent that feeling of frustration when you hit a plateau.

Practicing and improving your reasoning skills through drilling and PTs is only part of the process too. Check your ego at the door and embrace the mistakes you make as well. Your ability to look at mistakes as learning lessons and use them to do deep thorough review of both why the wrong answer is wrong and why your reasoning skills led you to that decision is crucial. It's one of the reasons why i'm so grateful for finding 7sage and learning about Blind review. I remember before i found out about 7sage i would be drilling and checking answers, then getting frustrated at myself for the questions i got wrong, and that would end up blinding me from truly reviewing to figure out why.

I feel like thats why some people aren't able to increase their scores. They just get frustrated and give up because they aren't seeing the result they want, while repeating the same identical process over and over again. You need to learn from these mistakes, and realize that the process will take however long it takes, and trust that you will get there. It could be 3 months, it could be 6 months, it could even be a year. It's all up to you. Also it's important to realize that this test isn't the end all be all either. There is much more work to come in law school, and even more work as an attorney. So, how bad do you want it?

For those of you that are taking the February exam this Saturday, i wish you good luck and am excited for what the future holds.

Side Note... whenever i begin to freak out and have anxiety about this test, now i just think of this guy = http://imgur.com/gallery/OFL3N0F and all of it fades away lol

Not sure about you all but reading that book as a kid confirmed my "naive"/"idealist" goals. So excited for her sequel, the announcement legitimately made me pumped for Saturday. Good luck everyone, getting one step closer to your goals!

Anyone else having issues with Firefox? IE works, so I'll live, but I prefer Firefox. I'm not able to view the courses or tests. Forums and the study schedule seem to be fine. I just can't do any coursework on it or Firefox will freeze and crash. I tried clearing cookies, to no avail.

I feel like I'm starting to burn out, and with such a short amount of time between now and the test I'm not sure what the best option is.

I wanted to take a PT a day, but I'm afraid ill loose my edge come game day.

Anyone advice/similar feelings? People say at this point in the game you have learned all you can before the test anyway, however I'm not sure if building stamina should be the priority here, or rest or what.

Opinions greatly appreciated!

Hi,

My current goal is to apply for law school this December/January. I'm currently a band director at a middle/high school. My schedule is very fluid, and I have no way of setting as strict of a schedule as I'd like this time of the year for preparation. My question is this: should I begin studying now and not have that strict of a schedule, or wait until school gets out so I have a better and more consistent schedule? I don't know if starting earlier outweighs that of starting later with a more consistent schedule. Any thoughts?

I want to buy Powerscore LR bible from amazon. Anyone else used this book and liked it or have any other recommendations? I am terrible at LR because I read like a turtle and I feel like I still don't understand it even though I understand the fundamentals. I find RC to be easier, and LG is just LG lol

Message me if interested. Studying would be through Skype.

I'm really starting to worry.. 3 months ago I was scoring in the 150s. I've studied extensively since. Over time that got up to 160, and over the course of the next four tests, my score remained in the 160s, my highest of which was a 167. My next PT dropped to 159, but there were a couple bubbling errors I had made, so my actual raw score put me at 160. But then my most recent test, which I took earlier today, was a 156! That's what I would've gotten 3 months ago! And I've been working so hard and feel like I've made MAJOR improvements. And it's not like my studying has slowed or anything recently. I've kept up with it and have been focusing on issue areas. I think I may just need to get better at timing/pacing myself, because I do run out of time with each section. I'm not really sure what to think. All I know is that I'm extremely frustrated and nervous. Is this happening to anyone else?

Hey guys! I've been meaning to ask if anyone could help me better understand this concept. I think I understand it but when I'm under timed conditions this skips right over my head. It's like I don't even notice it being causation or correlation until I reach the answer choices, sometimes. So does anyone have a better approach? I have taken notes about this section but it still seems to go over my head. I've also watched that section 3 times lol maybe a 4th time will actually work lol.

Hello all,

I started studying for the LSAT a long time ago and took a few PTs back in August. I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to retake them as I likely won't remember most of the questions. I will only use this as a last resort in the event that I exhaust all current PTs that I have now. Does anyone have any experience with retaking old ones?

Thanks!

Hi all!

I was wondering what your thoughts are on RC passage selection. I'm averaging 1-2 (more often 2) wrong per passage under timed conditions and as a result am going to aim for getting 3.5 passages done.

I've been told to attack the easiest passage (depending on the topic that speaks to you) first and to avoid doing the passages with the most questions because they tend to be more difficult. That way, you're picking up all of the easier points and then coming back to the harder passage and hoping scratching out a couple of marks. The only problem with this is that I hate leaving two 8 question games until the end. I will be okay with a score of 17-18 in RC...it has slowly become the bane of my existence.

Any one else have a similar strategy or method they'd like to share?

If anyone is serious about studying for the LSAT please PM me!

I consistently get 2 questions at the end of each section on LR and RC incorrect, even if I end up with a couple minutes to spare to check answers, I end up being confident about those answers and don't bother checking. Anyone notice anything similar or have tips to overcome this? It seems like it would have something to do with proper pacing or maybe loss of concentration by the end of the section but it happens on consecutive sections, two sections of LR back to back and all I miss is 2 questions at the end of each (last 5 problems).

Does anyone have any good ideas for how to practice logical reasoning skills in addition to doing practice questions and the course assignments? I like working on puzzles like Sudoku to help with my logic games skills, but I am looking for something that would help more with the LR section.

Hey 7sagers!

I was just wondering how long (on average) does it take for you guys to BR an LR section? It takes me at least 1hr to 1hr 30 mins minimum. Is that normal or too slow? Also, how long do you guys spend on reviewing each question?

Hi all--

I wanted to ask about people's take on listening to music while studying.

I study more efficiently while listening to Tchaikovsky or Mozart, but realize that we will be taking the LSAT in silence.

For this reason, I'm considering shutting off my music as I do not want it to affect me on my actual test day. What are your takes on this? Has anyone had to deal with this yet? Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm studying for the June 2015 LSAT and wanted to know if there was anyone out there willing to study with me? I am located in Northern Maryland! Thanks.

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I am currently scoring -8 on LR, -2 to -4 on LG, but -15 on RC (Best of - 12).

With 2 weeks left. Do you guys suggest I work entirely on RC? People told me to work more on LR since it is two sections but RC is really killing my score...

My goal is to get above 160 (raw score 70) and right now my raw score is around 60ish. I have been working primarily on my LR by drilling and reviewing the videos but the score does not seem to be changing as much. I assume since my RC score is SO bad, I would have much more room for improvement. Is two weeks enough?

Anyone who has had similar experiences in RC please give me some advice. Thanks!

the last few times i've done LR i've just tried racing through the questions and you know what. i've found my score to be significantly better. i've gone from -11 to -3/-4 the past few days. as an added bonus i typically have 6 or 7 mins to review my answer choices.

i don't trust this method, but i'm wondering if i just over analyze the answers.

any thoughts?

I don't know if I should wait for my scores for the February exam to come back to submit my applications? Or can I submit them and they will still consider the new score when it comes out? I feel like 6 weeks from the test is so late.