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Hello!
My name is Christo and I am wondering if there is anyone that would be willing to provide any tips on the Digital LSAT. I will be taking the test in November and am concerned about logistics for the testing day. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
From,
Christo
Was PT155 comparatively more challenging than other PTs, or is it just me? I specifically really struggled with the first section (LR Exp) and third section (RC).
Proctors:
I don't even know where to start. The proctors were completely inexperienced and as that wasn't enough of a nightmare they were extremely rude to test takers. To be point of humiliating students in front of everyone in the class, making them feel horrible for walking in with labels on their water bottles (just really overusing their authority). They seemed very confused about every step from the time students were entering the room until the time the test was about to begin.
Facilities:
The facilities are alright. The test building is easy to find.
What kind of room:
Just a typical community college class room. Very small setting compare to other I have attended.
How many in the room:
Most 20 students each room. There were several rooms at this testing center.
Desks:
You have to share the desk with another student. There is enough distance between sits, but can be quite distracting with you are a person that gets easily distracted.
Left-handed accommodation:
The desk works for both left and right handed people the same way.
Noise levels:
Very silent, especially since the room is so small.
Parking:
Parking is okay, there is enough spaces for everyone.
Time elapsed from arrival to test:
One hour, seems like it is not that long, but the proctors make it so stressful that it seem like YEARS!
Irregularities or mishaps:
This test center is a NIGHTMARE. Like previously mention the proctors make the experience so stressful that you begin the test already feeling horrible about the experience. Unfortunately, the way people act towards me at the test center really impacts my overall experience, so this really ruined it for me. The proctors really abuse of their power, by making a big deal out of every little detail and they were calling out different things in front of the whole classroom making test takers feel really uncomfortable. I felt so humiliated that I went home and didn't finish my exam there, I tried to complain to the LSAC, but nothing was done about it. So, my advice, do NOT sign up for this test center.
Other comments:
Would you take the test here again?
NEVER AGAIN! I would rather drive 20 minutes to go take the test in Northwestern University (I had a great experience there).
Date[s] of Exam[s]:
December 5th, 2015
Hi,
I was looking at the Preview App feature and saved documents in Word, but can reformat if needed, maybe to PDFs, and when I paged through an application, there were some blank pages, I think because the essays would have elapsed onto a new page if they were a little longer. I'll try to reformat later, but does anyone have other strategies that can be used to avoid this? Thanks in advance.
Facts:
1.) We found titanium in 2 Bibles: (JG and B-36)
2.) Titanium in 15th century Vinland Map (purportedly)
Conclusion: B-36 must have been printed by JG and Vinland Map is from 15th century
Flaw:
Is it wrong for the stimulus to conclude the B-36 Bible must have been printed by JG because that assumes Titanium was rare enough so that it can be traced back to a specific printer? But I don't see what is wrong with using Titanium to prove VMap is authentic. Does VMap have any relationship with JG?
Has anyone taken the May LSAT-Flex on a Surface Go tablet/ laptop. I just want to see how your experience was. I am a bit anxious as when I test my camera on the proctor U site, the camera freezes a bit. I want to know if this is normal or if I should think of using a different laptop.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hey Feb Peeps! We got work to do!
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Fine Print (NOTE: you all want to be lawyers; reading fine print is what lawyers do, so READ IT!)
BR GROUP NOTES:
When I went to do my digital writing sample I had my phone in my backpack, and I forgot to turn it off. I got a text during the writing sample, so the reviewers could probably hear the notification. I just kept going on the test and didn't reach into my bag or anything. I haven't heard back to see if it was accepted or not. This is probably a new issue with the separation of the writing portion from the actual test day, but is it necessary to write an addendum or anything if you get a rules violation, or will LSAC just send whichever writing sample was accepted?
I am absolutely freaking out. I just applied to my top four schools, and I selected "No" to all of the Character & Fitness questions for each school. At my college, you received an "Academic Warning" whenever you failed a mid-term since your average in the course was now below passing. I received a couple of these warnings my freshman year, but I did well on the remaining assessments and passed the courses. Hence, I forgot all about these warnings and failed to check the appropriate box on the law school applications/provide the appropriate addenda. Has anyone seen this situation before? Would there be anyway for me to amend this mistake while my applications are still pending?
Thank you all so much!!!!!
Hey,
I'm looking to get a study group together for the November LSAT in Austin, Texas. If you are in Austin and studying for the LSAT, let me know!
Hello, I originally posted this in the comments under the question but the more I look at it I'm second guessing if my reasoning is correct. I've pasted it here with a couple alterations because I accidentally put "understand" instead of "know" in the other post. It got me to the correct answer but could someone please confirm if my reasoning is correct and if not, where I went wrong. Thank you.
59.3.19
Premises:
A := Understanding a word
B := Knowing its dictionary definition
C := Understanding the words that occur in the definition
(A →B) → (A → C)
Premises: we have an instance of people (e.g., babies) who don’t understand the words that occur in the definition.
==> C
Necessary failed, contrapose back.
==> (A →B)
which is equivalent to
A and B
In other words, it could be the case that people (e.g., babies) understand the words they’re saying even if they don’t know the word's dictionary definition.
Which matches AC (E).
Hi,
Can anyone help explain why the answer here is E instead of C? I understand why A,B, and D are wrong, but I just don't understand why C is wrong. I felt the main idea of the passage was that we need to reform the way we rehabilitate child criminals, which seemed to me to be a form of cooperation between criminologists and law enforcement (since creating such policy would be a form of law enforcement finally acting on the criminologists' findings).
Any #help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Hi everyone!
Some of you may remember I made a poll about a month back regarding my uncertainty about taking the LSAT in December, well, after reading everyone’s advice I opted for the best choice: take the LSAT at a later date!
Before the deadline, I sent LSAC an email with an attached refund request, which they provide online. I haven’t received any response from them, LSAC I mean. Should I go ahead and withdraw? I don’t want to lose my refund, but more importantly, I don’t want to be marked a no show for the December LSAT!
Any thoughts? Have any of you guys had this experience ?
Thanks :)
Hey so I was doing some surfing on eBay for cyber Monday of course, and I came across someone selling their LSAT materials, I guess they got what they wanted out of them. This is the most interesting one I saw, a bundle of PT 7-80, which is awesome! Go get it folks! There’s also the Powerscore trilogy and The LSAT Trainer on there as well.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272957510189
I was self-doubting after the test and had to distract myself. I've read somewhere that not only the "curve" is pre-calculated based on previous experimental sections, test-takers are actually compared with others in their score band, because a question that is "very difficult (5/5)" for sub-160 test-takers might be an "average(3/5)" for 170 test-takers.
I'm making an inference on this. Under extreme circumstance, if one section is SOO difficult that only genius (1%) of the population can perform well. Then would it result in a curve that looks like this?
170: -10
160: -40
Sorry this has nothing to do with actual test, just food for thought out of curiosity.
Also, flowers for all who sit for September test. 🌸🌼
And some kittens/doggies. 🐱🐕
Does anyone know when the October 2019 International Score release date is? The Exam was on October 13.
Hi guys,
If I cancelled my score, can I still do the writing sample?
I need some insight. I Took the LSAT dec 16 and was not nearly prepped. I decided to retake and have been studying hard since april or so.
Im at a strange phase in my studying where i am scoring around and sometimes above my potential but iv only taken 7 tests. Ive done multitudes of timed sections and drilling.i feel very confident, but my brain is starting to get toasted from studying.
I am signed up for september. And until this week i was planning on postponing till December. But now i kinda wanna take it.
My concerns are as follows. I have foolproofed 1-40 games. I also proofed the games i have taken in PTs. But i still havent seen alot of games. I also havent really touched the 60s and only took PT 78,70,71,72,60,61,65.
So i have alot of material i am not exposed to..
Averaging a 170, havent gotten above a 174 yet.
What do you guys think? should i postpone?, or take it with a slight chance of a cancellation?
Proctors: Efficient, but not overly strict.
Facilities: Very clean, well maintained. Bathroom was little grimy.
What kind of room: Large lecture hall.
How many in the room: Around 40.
Desks: Long desks spanning the length of the row. Ample space between students.
Left-handed accommodation: Not needed due to nature of desks not being for each individual student.
Noise levels: Extremely quiet.
Parking: I already had on-campus parking, not sure on the availability for someone driving in from out of town.
Time elapsed from arrival to test: 30 minutes
Irregularities or mishaps: None
Other comments: None
Would you take the test here again? Yes
Date[s] of Exam[s]: December, 2015
I have a half page C and F and 1 page (double spaced for both) diversity statement ready to go. Anyone have a couple of minutes to take a read through and give me their opinion?
Proctors: Decent, actually kind of funny, very relaxed. Made a couple of jokes throughout that eased the tension a bit 9/10.
Facilities: Older building, temperature was perfect, probably right at 65 degrees 9/10
What kind of room: Class Room
How many in the room: About 40
Desks: TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!! Tiny desks, LG was a nightmare 0/10
Left-handed accommodation: A couple of spare desks
Noise levels: Great building for an older university 9/10
Parking: Free parking on Saturdays, ample room 9/10
Time elapsed from arrival to test: About 30 minutes
Irregularities or mishaps: Stupid obvious questions from other test takers
Other comments:
Would you take the test here again?
Absolutely not. Based solely on the size of the desk. I actually felt as if it was a terrible disadvantage and not only slowed me down on LG logistically but also added an extra stress that I needed to accommodate for. other than this, no other complaints.
12/5/15 (The day of reckoning)
Febbers! We’re less than 2 weeks away! Come to Group BR tonight!
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Hi y’all,
I’m looking for a tutor to work with once a week from September through January.
Where I’m at: testing February 2027, goal is 171+. Two official takes, 157 and 159. Best PT is a 163 with a 170 blind review, average 154. I have a 150% time accommodation. I took the summer off and I’m just getting back into it.
What I need: formal logic, mostly. Conditional reasoning is at 58%, and diagramming, must be true, quantifiers, and sufficiency vs necessity are all around 50%. A conditional drill at 150% time came back at 53%, so it isn’t timing. I don’t have a method.
RC is the other one. Around 20/27 and flat for a year, even though I finish with 15 to 20 minutes left on the clock.
My setup: 7Sage Live, Comprehensive study plan, about 13 hours a week. Mornings before work plus weekends.
What I’m looking for: one hour a week, Friday evenings if possible, September through January. I’m in Central time. Budget is $50/hr. Experience with accommodated testers is a plus.
Comment or DM me if you’re interested. Thanks
Bri
Can someone explain how C is incorrect? I can’t seem to wrap my head around how differently answer choice B and C affects the argument. Thank you!
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Taking the flex in 2 weeks, and LR is crushing me. I do sections and get around a -8, then in BR I check my flagged questions and usually end up at a -5 (my goal). Whenever I look over the questions I think "of course the answer isn't this" and end up picking the correct answer. I guess my issue is the time and pressure, but how do I overcome this? Any tips would be appreciated!

