This might be an incredibly dumb question, but does LSAC automatically send new scores to schools you've already applied to? Specifically - I just got my November scores, but have already applied to a bunch of schools. I want to send my new scores, and was under the impression that they get sent automatically, but now I'm irrationally worried that I missed a step... Can someone confirm that they'll be sent automatically - or I guess let me know what steps I need to take?

***Update sorry! Figured out that it is automatic but now I can't delete this post!

Hi everyone,

Now this was a weird parallel flaw question because I feel like there are so many different answer explanations for the answer choices on this question all over the web, and I am not sure which ones are the most reliable. Thus, I felt maybe listing what I thought here would help clarify stuff, and I want to know what people here think (is my reasoning here look correct or not correct?)

What I thought was the flaw: transferring a non-transferrable trait from X to a reproduction of X

A-- right because it matches the flaw (crossed out A during the actual timed test because the trait isn't the same in wording like we see in the stimulus)

B-- wrong because this is a conditional relationship, not an argument

C-- wrong because this is a conditional relationship, not an argument

D-- wrong because we want to see some trait transfer from Jo to Layne, and we don't see that

E-- wrong because being similar is not the same as imitating/reproducing (chose E during my PT because I didn't realize this)

Any feedback would be very much appreciated!

thanks!

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Does anyone have a breakdown of the subdiscipline of social science passages on the LSATs?

(Background -- I am asking, as I double-majored in sociology/political science; I work in public policy; and so I am well-versed and find it easy to read and analyse Sociology/Political Science/History passages, but find archeology/linguistics/anthropology quite a bit more obtuse! And am wondering what my odds are for getting something within my zone of comfort!]\

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As the LSAT is online for the foreseeable future is it advisable to print out prep tests or practice problems and do them on paper? Isn't it better to just do them online using the 7Sage online interface.

I’m currently studying inference and must-be-true questions, but I’m encountering a problem that’s making me spend more time on questions than I should. I’m getting the questions right most of the time, but I feel like I confuse myself when I try to diagram the internal lawgic of the stimulus. Has anyone else encountered this issue while studying?

BR Groups for LSAT in February are so fetch!! Thank goodness we all found 7Sage instead of... Kaplan!

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As mid-May approaches, Tajira McCoy hosts her latest roundtable with law school admissions leaders from around the country. With law schools receiving the highest number of applications in over a decade, our panelists dive into all matter of questions related to last minute applications, waitlists, holds, and reapplying. If you're on a waitlist, is it advisable to visit the school in question? How many LOCIs is too many? What are admissions officers looking for if you apply in consecutive admissions cycles? All that and more is covered in this roundtable!

Hi all,

While trying to avoid counting down the hours until score release tomorrow, I'm finishing up my app materials and I need to write a Public Interest essay for pretty much every school I'm applying to so I can qualify for PI scholarships. I feel like my PS is on lock, but was wondering if anyone knew of blogs or samples of successful PI essays out there? I'm especially worried about being repetitive with my PS, since I've worked in nonprofits for 7+ years and that's pretty much my life.

Thanks!

Hello 7 sagers!

My name is Jason. I am looking for LSAT study buddy; I've been studied LSAT more than 8 months(but not consecutively). I ran through other LSAT company's books but improved very few points. (Thank god I found 7sage!!)

I'm prepared for Jun-2015, but I also consider Oct-2015 as well.

Full-disclosure: English is not my native language(which is Mandarin), and I have never been to the U.S.

I live in Taipei, Taiwan (GMT+8).

Anyone who wanna discuss LSAT (via skype) or mentally support each other is welcome.

Or if you live in Taiwan and are fighting for the LSAT, we can fight together.

P.S. If you are likely to be distracted in the U.S. while you study, I suggest you come to Taiwan for some advantages:

1. LSAT June-2015 in Taiwan(Asia-Pacific) is at the end of June, you get two more weeks to prepared.

2. You may not be bothered(or tempted) by your friends and therefore you can focus on your study.

3. Living cost in Taiwan is relatively low, and Taiwan is visa-waived for U.S. citizens.

(3 months for Taiwanese to the U.S., I guess it's same for U.S. citizens.)

Warning: Taiwan is a great place and you may be tempted by food, people and everything you want to explore. In that case, it may cost you an arm and a leg, and then you won't have time studying the LSAT.

Look forward to my LSAT partner, just PM me.

I generally do worse on RC than on LR. The last practice test i was -3 for both LR sections individually and -6 for RC. I juse took a practice test and got -1 and -3 on LR and -11 on RC. I am hoping that this is the bump before it clicks but this is extremely demotivating considering I spend the majority of my study time between tests drilling RC. Any advice or drills are appreciated. I know a problem I have is RC is more fluid and can vary more in the rigidity of the question stimulus relationship, and I cannot deal with that and overthink every answer like crazy. I feel like I can get to -3 or -4 consistently on RC. Timing is not a huge issue but is something I am not the greatest at.

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On my most recent PT (82) I got a 167, but on BR I got a 176. Is a difference this extreme normal? I typically will BR anywhere from 5-9 pts higher. If this is normal, I plan to proceed with taking the October test in 2ish weeks. This consistent difference in score is making me wonder if I should just study more and hold out until the following administration, though. Any thoughts/experiences?

Hey all --

Looking to create an online study group. My schedule is flexible so I can be available to review material quite often. Currently, I'm scoring in the low 150s. Feel free to drop a dm with an email address or phone number.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

All the best,

EB

Some background information first: I took the LSAT in November and received a 155. I had been studying on my own for 6+ months and with a tutor for two of those months. My PT's then were averaging 157 but I did not follow the same BR method as 7Sage. My goal LSAT score at the time was a 164 or higher (although then I didn't think either was possible).

Now...

On the diagnostic PT I received an actual score of 159 and a BR score of 164. This is how my sections on the actual played out:

LG- 96%, 22/23

LR1- 72%, 18/25

LR2- 80%, 20/25

RC- 63%, 17/27

Given this score, I feel like I could really improve to even a 170 if I really put my mind to it (I hope I'm not being overly optimistic).

Obviously, RC and LR are my weakness. The harder questions, usually Q's 17+, are also consistently wrong. I am still planning on completing the CC but I want any and all tips, opinions, study schedule, advice, etc.on how to move forward with my studies to really maximize my score.

When BR do you BR every question or just the ones you circled? Also, when writing out each Q do you also write an explanation of the mistake you made the first time so not to make it again?

Any tips for while studying/going through the CC? Should I have review days or anything of the sort?

How can I get these harder Q's right on the first time?

Any and all tips are appreciated!! So happy I found 7Sage and this community! Thanks.

Hello everyone! Happy Friday :) I am currently having a problem where I get down to 2 answer choices and pick the wrong one. I just did a problem set where I got 9/20, and there were 6 questions where I was left with 2 and picked the wrong one.

How do you decide from there, which of the 2 answers to pick? To add 6 raw points is crazy! I'm feeling pretty frustrated with this. I'm currently also mainly trying to drill Flaw, Causal & Rule App, Parallel Qs.

TIA!!! Trying to get those right answers between 2!

Hi,

I am wondering if anyone has any good suggestions for specific drill templates that can be effective similar to the 15 LR in 15 min template J.Y. suggested in the core curriculum.

Thanks!

I didn't pick the right answer choice (C) only because I did not understand what it was saying at all. What does it mean when it says the "first thing's having caused the second?"

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(This post is about the "Babies who can hear and have hearing parents" stimulus) I was doing a "contradiction" challenge question and overlooked the correct answer because it said "depends primarily on", which the stimulus didn't directly say anything against. I didn't preclude the possibility that the stimulus used the example of deaf babies as more of an exception. I initially chose E, which I noticed didn't feel correct, and I now understand why it's wrong. My problem is that answer choice B still doesn't seem right to me. It just feels like the best out of a bad bunch. Could someone help explain this to me, please?

Hey, Anyone interested in studying in the Thornhill area? Aiming for June test.

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I just worked through PT 44.4.20 and noticed the flaw traced to the lack of support between the premise and sub-conclusion. This is the first time I've encountered a question where the flaw hasn't been between the sub-conclusion and main conclusion. Is this common in other types of question, or does the LSAT usually focus on Sub-Conclusion to Main Conclusion flaws?

In PT 77, Section 2, Questions 5 and 14 they both use the word "linked" in their arguments. When the LSAT uses the word "linked," does it only mean correlation?

Hey guys! Those of you who are practicing the LSAT, what type of small-term rewards are you guys using to reward yourselves when you guys reach a new practice test benchmark/jump?

For example, do you guys eat ice cream, or take a break from the LSAT for a day? Or what? I'm just curious what short-term goals/rewards you guys set for yourselves.

Thank you!

Hey peeps!

I have been working a full time for over 3 years now and from working at my job have decided that I would like to go to law school. My full time job is pretty demanding and i could work from 40-50 hours a week and, some days (maybe once every 2-3 weeks) 10-11 hours just in a work shift. I took the LSATS in November on an unrealistic limb thinking I was giving myself enough time to learn all of the materials and be ready in about 2 1/2 months. (HA jokes on me) I did terrible on the test and my score was very low. I have been thinking about looking for a new job that I can still support myself, have insurance and be able to study appropriately for the next test. I would not like to switch jobs for many reasons but know I definitely want to go to school and this isn't my forever job. Ideally i would like to take it in March 2019 but I think this time I learned I need to make sure I am 100% ready and not just forcing myself to take the test. I work with many attorneys in my position and some are young and most are old. A few of the younger attorneys have told me not to get discouraged by my low score because i have gained A LOT of experience in my job that pertains to law. I have testified and presented in so many different types of family and dependency law hearings, and work with law on a daily basis. I have worked with many criminals, have interview experience and all. My point and question is I am curious to know how much schools would weigh in on my experiences and (decent) GPA, etc vs. my low scores? I plan to redo the CC and give myself more time to really learn the material and drill but I feel lost on my path to applying and my chances, and don't want to settle for a school that takes low test scores just because i want to get into school. If you have ever worked a full time job, i would appreciate any tips for studying!?