Can anyone explain why pt 93 s3 q25 is A and why B-E are wrong? I struggled with this one but ended up choosing D.

Howdy! Just hit my target score of 173 on the October LSAT - first attempt after 4 months of study. I worked with an incredible tutor to get here and I wanted to pass that forward. I haven't professionally tutored before so I'd like to offer some free tutoring to gain experience and see how I feel about it. I want to work with people aiming to score at their highest potential no matter what it takes :) I have some hours in the day to currently devote to this so please feel free to get in touch!

Can anyone explain why S3 Q24 on PT 93 is B and not C? I know C has the conclusion less clearly delineated but other than that it seems to match up slightly better.

Hi,

I've been keeping track of all my answers that I've gotten wrong on PTs and in the CC, and hoping to make some drills to go back and do them a second time. I've already made a drill using 44 of the questions, but I can't edit it to be shorter/longer after creation, and any other drill I want I have to go through and input each individual question I got wrong in the CC.

Is there a faster way to do this that I don't know about? Maybe a way of creating custom tags/making all of these questions available in a certain spot to make a drill of any particular size?

Hi,

I've been feeling helpless for the past couple of weeks after taking my first LSAT in October and now I'm feeling ready to move forward and ask for some advices.

I quit my job in the beginning of this year to study full-time for LSAT and apply for this cycle.

I didn't feel ready to take the exam in June so I postponed it to October and got 156 which was below what I have expected. (my gpa: 3.4)

I was aiming to get 160-165 and most of my PT scores were 160.

After the test, I thought I was okay with the timing but I misread one rule in the LG section which ruined that whole game.

I considered cancelling the score since it was my first, but then I thought I should apply by mid-November with this score and tell the schools that I'll be retaking it in January.

I'm thinking this will be better than cancelling the score and applying in January with the new score.

With the current LSAT score and GPA, I'm worried that I won't have a chance at getting accepted to second tier schools.

I'm feeling very discouraged at the moment. I would appreciate any kind of advices.

Was anyone else completely stumped on how to even go about this question? I’d love to be able to discuss it._

Can anyone explain why E is the correct answer choice? I thought the premise sets out that we could only choose from anarchy and totalitarian government control. If we cannot question the premise, why is this E correct? Thanks!

Hi All,

This is my first post, so if I make any major "faux pas", please let me know. This post is regarding a MSS question on PT Feb 1997, Section 3, Question 16.

In this question stimulus, we are given a discussion about zebra mussels—an invasive species in the Great Lakes that possesses some redeeming qualities. Zebra mussels consume algae that they filter from the water, and in discharge streams, they improve water quality by removing some amounts of hazardous waste.

Question stem: Which one of the following is most strongly supported on the basis of the statements above, if they are true?

Responses:

(A). Zebra mussels arrived on transatlantic freighters, and displace native species.

A is incorrect. This is because it is irrelevant how or why the Zebra mussels are here. We want to know what the implications of their redeeming qualities and presence in the lakes means for the chemical plant.

(B). If Zebra mussels spread to the Mississippi River, the clam industry will collapse.

B is incorrect. This response is irrelevant, we simply don't have any information in the passage to show that the Mississippi River clam industry will collapse. Also, we aren't really interested in this information either.

(C). There is no mechanical means of clearing the Zebra mussels.

C is incorrect. This response is irrelevant and is not supported by the passage. There very well could be mechanical means or other means of clearing the Zebra mussels.

After reviewing all of the answers, I was down to the final two responses:

(D). The algae on which the mussels feed would, if not consumed by the mussels, would clog the intake pipes at the chemical plants.

D This answer is incorrect. I anticipated that this statement is the most strongly supported. Based on my initial reading, it seemed like this would be a logical inference to make. The algae would likely clog the intake pipes, BUT FOR the zebra mussels consuming them.

Do we not have enough information from the passage to support this answer?

(E). Any hazardous waste the mussels remove from the chemical plant will remain in the mussels, if they do not transform it, they must be regarded as hazardous waste.

Answer (E) is the correct answer. This answer is the most strongly supported response. This answer is somewhat sensible, but it still seems a bit off. How do we know that the hazardous waste will go into the mussels? The last clause of the sentence makes sense "if they do not transform it, they (the mussels) must be regarded as hazardous waste". However, for this to be true, we must accept the first clause of the sentence, which I don't think we currently have enough support in the passage to make.

Note: This is the major curve-breaking response, and is likely a major source of error/frustration for many. I am one of the frustrated ones. In short, I am still a bit confused on why E is correct, rather than D. Answer E simply sounded a bit too a dystopian Sci-Fi of a response to be correct.

I would appreciate any feedback that you folks have to offer. Thanks.

Hi, does anybody know if there are any mock proctored practice tests happening before the Nov LSAT? If not, would anyone want to do a zoom call pt before?

I am applying to law schools next cycle and I was wondering if I should go to the forum this year or next year?

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Can someone break this one down for me? I am really struggling to understand how D is correct.

#HELP!

I took the October exam, scored 168 which wasn't too surprising since that had been my score on several PTs leading up to the test. I am signed up for next week & goal is to score 171+. Took the newly released PT 93 today & scored my highest ever, 175!!!!

I am super conflicted because if I take the test next week, it will be my 4th time & if I score lower than 168, I don't want admissions to think that the score is a fluke and not something I worked hard for. If I score higher than 170, great! However, is this a risk worth taking? For reference, I would like to attend a T20 school with substantial scholarships, looking at USC Law for which I fall right at the median LSAT but lower than median GPA.

Does anyone know the score conversion for PT 93? Is it reliable to score the test based on PT 91/92's scales? I took it on LawHub.

Thanks!

I registered the exam on Feb but I feel I am not prepared for it and kinda wanna cancel it. Will the schools I will apply know that I cancelled and never took a test?

This question was tough for me. I thought I didn't need the third sentence. Picked D but wasn't confident with it. Not sure how E is correct. Please help.

Hi,

This question has a 5-star difficulty but it looks like there's no explanation video on this.

What is everyone's thought process on this question. Here's my reasoning for why it comes down to C and D :

C. Some parts of the rock was under water, some part on land. Which one do we know is where the C-14 were found from (if its the unerwater part then it goes against the argument, if its the land part then it supports the argument). This is just not enough to know. This could go both ways. BUT it does cast doubt on the result of the study, how do you know which part of the rock you got your C-14 from.

D. Among the C-14 that were found in this rock, a small amount of C-14 come from the atmosphere. Meaning the rest of the C-14 can still come from remnants of plants and microbes. Doesn't weaken the argument much, but it cast doubt.

I picked D but the correct answer is C. Can someone explain their thought process and why C is a better ac?

Long time lurker, first time poster. Here to tell you all to dream big.

TLDR: Scored 173 on the Oct LSAT, which is the highest I have EVER scored. My miracle worker is 7Sage tutor @"Chris Nguyen"! His encouragement, guidance, and tailored tips (in test taking AND general LSAT tips) helped me score the highest I ever have - and hopefully for the last time ever!

Very Long, Might Read Version:

Decided to apply to law school in early 2021 and signed up for 7Sage. Some people are able to juggle 40 hours of work with intense studying and even childcare on the side. Not me. I was overworked, underpaid, and generally Not Having A Good Time. I wanted to apply in a few months, so I quit my job and moved into my parents' attic to study full time.

I don't think people talk enough about recovering from burn out, especially in this post-COVID world. I thought quitting my job would fix my sad and tired brain. It did not. I took the Nov 2021 LSAT and then the Jan 2022 LSAT as a last hail Mary. She did not answer my prayers, which makes sense because I never go to church. I scored 163 both times, which crushed me, as my diagnostic was 165.

Shortly after my Jan LSAT, I lost someone very close to me and spent the next few months grieving and taking a break from the LSAT. I was not in a good headspace and needed to find the joy in life again. Below are a few things that helped:

I began studying again in May 2022. I finished the core curriculum in a few months. I was scoring in the mid 160s and wanted to get at least a 173. the idea of self studying seems really noble -- the whole idea of "I built a study schedule, identified my weaknesses, implemented structure and discipline, and was able to get a full scholly for free all by myself" made me want to BE a 170s-scoring self studier. But I didn't really know how to study post core curriculum (esp in knowing which PTs to not "waste" early on), and so I signed up for a free 30 min consult call with 7sage tutoring.

I was matched up with Chris. Our weekly sessions added much-needed structure in my life, and he assigned daily homework tailored to my needs. I think our most important lessons have been on test taking mentality. One thing he tells me often is that we need to "practice letting go" -- of old habits, of time-consuming questions, and of negative thoughts like "UGH I HATE THIS TEST!" (direct quotation).

All of this contributed to my scoring the highest I ever have -- a 173 -- on the Oct LSAT, no less. My highest PT was 170 on an early 80s PT, but I was in the mid 160s for the vast majority of my PTs. While my PT test taking conditions were never ideal (and so maybe I underscored on those takes), never in a million years did I expect to hit my target LSAT score so soon. I didn't feel great about my Oct LSAT: I misread an easy rule on my first LG game and had to rush the rest of the section, and I didn't have great time management on LR and RC. I even considered cancelling. This is normal! Sometimes the best scores come from dissatisfying test taking experiences.

So if you lack self discipline and can't self-study your way into the 170s -- no shame. Big same. it’s ok to ask for help. If you're able to afford it, 7Sage tutoring might pay off for you, as it did for me.

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Never thought I'd make it to the 170's, let alone 175+. Never stop believing in yourself, this test can be learned! I studied for 2+ years. I'm still in shock. Thank you, 7sage.

I often usually get 2/5 right on diffucilty 4 and 5 of the practice questions for finding mainconclusion and supporting main conclusion concepts. Although I do decently well on difficulty 1-3 questions. Am I on track for a decent lsat score or should I be correctly answering all of these practice questions given at teh end of each lessonl

I am currently stuck between a 147-151 on PT. I have about 10 weeks until I take the LSAT and my goal score is a 154. I have gotten a 154 once, but that was untimed and I took double the time recommended. Does anyone have any advise on how long I should study or what I should do throughout the next few weeks?

Hi, I am international and my official lsat score is 173. My friend said that the higher the lsat score is the better. In my recent last pt score is 176~178, so should I take again? I have a reservation for the November exam. Does 176 and 173 make a lot of difference? It's so stressful to take the lsat again. I spent more than three years of my time and effort until I was almost 153 to 173.Please give me some advice.Thank you :)

We're done here. Best of luck to everyone and thanks very much to J.Y. and team.

This post isn't for those that already "have it"

This is for all my brothers and sisters who saw a long journey ahead of them with days of grinding, and plenty more discouraging days.

You can do it.

Special thanks to Owen, Ellen, Molly and Dr. D.

I will press forward for a slightly higher score.

It feels great to finally break the "7"

My LSAC Prep Plus subscription expires sooner (before the November exam) and I am not sure if I need it for one more year. The thing is I am taking the November test and until that day, I need it. Is there any other options to maintain the subscription for one more month? Thank you.