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Hello friends!

I'm planning to start studying for my LSATs around mid to end of June for the October lsat. Is anyone in the area that's down to be study buddies? Message me if so and let's get the motivation rolling! :)

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June Test Takers! Great work last week, gang! We’re making our way through the 30s.

Here’s the schedule this week:

BR GROUPS

Tuesday, Jan. 12th at 8PM ET: PT 37

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LSATurday, Jan. 16th at 8PM ET: PT38

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June BR Group Schedule: http://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/6171/june-test-takers-group-br-schedule-updated

NOTE: Great News! Starting now, we’ll be using GoToMeeting for all of our BR group needs. (It’s also why we’ve already released the link to the workshop!) More details to come!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Be sure to announce in the comments which group(s) you’re planning on attending.

Fine Print (NOTE: you all want to be lawyers; reading fine print is what lawyers do, so READ IT!)

BR GROUP NOTES:

  • If you want to attend these sessions, you MUST click that link.

  • Here’s an FAQ on GoToMeeting.com: http://www.gotomeeting.com/meeting/online-meeting-support

  • Then, download the application (for your computer or mobile device).

  • For everyone: take the PT under timed conditions; BR as you are able; join us for all or part of the call—everyone is welcome.

  • Note: For the purposes of the call, we like to check our group blind review score together at the very end of the call :) So at least don't say ... "No guys, really, it's D, I checked it.” Use your reasoning.

  • These groups work best when folks from ALL stages of prep and with all different goals join in! Not just for "super-preppers" and definitely not just for the casual LSATer (does such a person exist?).

  • The only expectation anyone has for these calls is for you to have fun and ask questions as you desire. We are just a bunch of LSAT lovers who gather via GoToMeeting and intellectually slaughter each test.

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    Who was questioned? Who confessed? Who is Keyser Soze?

    Find out tonight on BR group!

    Tuesday, Mar 8th at 8PM ET: PT 53

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    June BR Group Schedule: http://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/6171/june-test-takers-group-br-schedule-updated

    Hope to see you there. I’ll be there at 9pm.

    Please click the link and comment if you plan on participating.

    Note:

  • For everyone: take the PT under timed conditions; BR as you are able on your own; then join us for all or part of the call—everyone is welcome.

  • Note: For the purposes of the call, we like to check our group blind review score together at the very end of the call :) So at least don't say ... "No guys, really, it's D, I checked it.” KEEP THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOURSELF. Win the argument with your reasoning.

  • These groups work best when folks from ALL stages of prep and with all different goals join in! Not just for "super-preppers" and definitely not just for the casual LSATer (does such a person exist?).

  • The only expectation anyone has for these calls is for you to have fun and ask questions as you desire. We are just a bunch of LSAT lovers who gather via GoToMeeting and intellectually slaughter each test.

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    Proctors: The main test administrator and proctors were hires by LSAC for administering the test at this site. They were no affiliated with the law school. One of the proctors who was sort of an assistant wasn't very competent. She was asked to read the instructions before the start of the section from the test booklet like proctors are supposed to do and she had trouble reading basic english sentences and couldn't pronounce certain words. She also interrupted me just as the test began about something related to seating, which affected me during the section. If she had any questions, she should have finished them before the section began. Other than that, proctors were typically quiet as the test was going on.

    Facilities: Restrooms are located on the same floor as the test rooms. They weren't crowded during the break.

    What kind of room: The test was held in several small rooms. Each room had about 20 desks and for my test administration they seated 1 person on each desk. But for more recent test administrations, they seem to have taken to seating 2 people per desk which can make it very crowded. I would suggest any taking there first call the JFKU law school and ask about seating only 1 per desk. This crowded seating was the reason I didn't retake at the same location.

    How many in the room: About 20/room when I took. For later tests, about 40/room.

    Desks: About 4-5ft long desk.

    Left-handed accommodation:i am not lefty so don't know. My guess is that based on the type of desks the rooms had, it shouldn't make a difference.

    Noise levels: Very quiet.

    Parking: Plenty of free parking right outside the building.

    Time elapsed from arrival to test: About 1 hour.

    Irregularities or mishaps: I had the proctor interrupt me just as I was beginning the test, which threw me off for the rest of section and test. During later administrations during Oct 2015, I heard the proctors had trouble arranging rooms, and so they overcrowded test takers on desks.

    Other comments: Fine test center except for bad seating and poor proctoring.

    Would you take the test here again? Not unless they can fix the seating so there is only 1 person /desk. 2/desk is took crowded and distracting.

    Date[s] of Exam[s]: June 2014

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    February will be here before you know it!!!! Group BR can help you increase your understanding of the LSAT! Talk amongst yourselves!

    Wednesday, Nov 25th at 8PM ET: PT56

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    Friday, Nov 27th at 8PM ET: PT74

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    LSATurday, Nov 28th at 8PM ET: PT57

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    I’ll be there for PT 56!

    Be sure to click the link of the conversation you’re attending and announce in the comments which group(s) you’re planning on attending.

    Note:

  • For the newbies: Add me on Skype, using handle dmlevine76, click the link of the conversation you’re attending and PM your email for Google Hangout.

  • For the regulars: If for some reason you're not in the group conversation[s] already, just message me on Skype.

  • For everyone: take the PT under timed conditions; BR as you are able; join us for all or part of the call—everyone is welcome.

  • Note: For the purposes of the call, we like to check our group blind review score together at the very end of the call :) So at least don't say ... "No guys, really, it's D, I checked it."

  • These groups work best when folks from ALL stages of prep and with all different goals join in! Not just for "super-preppers" and definitely not just for the casual LSATer (does such a person exist?).

  • The only expectation anyone has for these calls is for you to have fun and ask questions as you desire. We are just a bunch of LSAT lovers who gather via Skype and intellectually slaughter each test.

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    I was just looking at the explanations for some of the logic games from preptests in the mid 60s and saw how there's been a trend in the last few years of emphasizing the use of xor/exclusive or/negated biconditional in logic games (a is before b or before c but not before both). Since I don't have access to the very most recent preptests (2012-2014), I was wondering if there have been any other such changes to question patterns or emphasis on the LSAT, particularly in LG. Anyone have any thoughts?

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    Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving (even if you’re not American)!

    Superprep! Get your formerly non-disclosed test on! Answer that age old question: Is it really the “Champion of LSAT preparation”?

    Friday, Nov. 27th at 8PM ET: PT Superprep 2

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    Please click the link and comment if you plan on participating.

    Note:

  • For the newbies: Add me on Skype, using handle dmlevine76 and PM your email for Google Hangout.

  • For the regulars: If for some reason you're not in the group conversation[s] already, just message me on Skype.

  • For everyone: take the PT under timed conditions; BR as you are able; join us for all or part of the call—everyone is welcome.

  • Note: For the purposes of the call, we like to check our group blind review score together at the very end of the call :) So at least don't say ... "No guys, really, it's D, I checked it."

  • These groups work best when folks from ALL stages of prep and with all different goals join in! Not just for "super-preppers" and definitely not just for the casual LSATer (does such a person exist?).

  • The only expectation anyone has for these calls is for you to have fun and ask questions as you desire. We are just a bunch of LSAT lovers who gather via Skype and intellectually slaughter each test.

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    Proctors: Very familiar with the procedure and strictly following them.

    Facilities: Restrooms are close by and everything is clean and perfect.

    What kind of room: Medium-sized lecture rooms.

    How many in the room: 50 - 80

    Desks: Long desks, more than enough space to spread out your stuff

    Left-handed accommodation: Yes

    Noise levels: Minimum

    Parking: Ample parking in front of the building.

    Time elapsed from arrival to test: Everyone was lined up in the first floor lobby first (testing rooms are on the second floor) and got assigned a piece of paper. If you arrive at 8:25 or later, you probably will have to be escorted to the testing rooms. The test started at around 9:30.

    Irregularities or mishaps: Once during the test I heard a car alarm go off for about 15 seconds.

    Other comments: The test center is at Hofstra Law School. People there are familiar with the test and the testing conditions are ideal. This place is just quiet throughout. The proctors can be very strict.

    Would you take the test here again? Absolutely!

    Date[s] of Exam[s]: 2014 Sept, 2015 Oct.

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    Still feeling super iffy about taking the June LSAT. Can anyone confirm when is the last possible chance to withdraw from this test? LSAC says "June 8th 2014", so is it safe to withdraw on that day anytime before 11:59??

    Thanks!

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