#help my problem sets on my syllabus are not being timed.

This might be common knowledge and I have certainly come across this in the core curriculum, but did not quite grasp what is meant. I am realizing that argument type is more important than the actual details when it comes to weakening questions. The best way to start is to know what kind of argument the author made (e.g., argument that appeals to an analogous case, argument that appeals to science, argument by equivocation, arguments that ignore multiple sufficient conditions, etc.). So take your time looking at the argument as a whole, and approach the questions with an idea of what kind of argument the author is making in mind. There are various ways to weaken an argument depending on the type of argument, and I've noticed a consistent pattern where the correct answer choice directly relates to the argument type and is less concerned with the literal context of the argument.  For example, if the author makes an appeal to an analogous case, look for an answer that suggests these cases are not sufficiently analogous. If the argument is scientific in nature, look for answers that call the methodology into question or whether the study's results warrant the conclusion. If it is an argument by equivocation, look for an answer that explains why these two terms, principles, or settings are not actually equivalent. If an argument claims something is imperative (i.e., argument that ignores multiple sufficient conditions), look for answers that that express an alternate option. These are just some examples and feel free to add more types of arguments and systematic strategies used to attack an argument type.

Can you complete the writing sample after you take the test? I know that it opened eight days before but will it close once you take the actual test? Is there a deadline?

Hello, hope your days are going well and safe.

I am here because I wonder where people usually get the review of their personal statements.

When I wrote my other personal statements, which were not for law school admissions, I got the help of the writing center from the college I went to.

However, this is not a possible option anymore after graduation last year. Since I could not think of different options, I decided to listen to other people's experiences to see where can I ask for advice.

Therefore, I would be grateful if you could share how did you get the review of your personal statements.

Happy to hear any of your experiences regarding it!

Hi, the preptest button wont work on 7sage so I haven't been able to take a test today.. tt hasn't been working for over 2 hours

Is this a problem for anyone else, and does anyone know how to fix this problem? Thank you!

I planned on taking the August LSAT on Friday, but I am now having mixed emotions if I should cancel it. About a month ago I was scoring consistently in the mid 160's but now in the week leading up, I have scored in the 140's TWICE. Upon reviewing the PTs, I have no idea how I had made so many mistakes.

Any insight would be appreciated thank you.

Hi guys- I am seriously stressed out right now. I am scheduled to take the LSAT on August 13th. However, I got sick a day ago and I am not feeling well. I would love to change my test to September, but it says the deadline is closed? However, I see that you can change your test until august 11th? Can anyone please suggest me what I can do? I really do not want to move it to October. I am planning on calling LSAC tomorrow. Please help :/

For arguments that falsely conclude causation from correlation, can you strengthen the argument through an answer choice that demonstrates that the same cause has the same effect? For instance, if the argument says that a study indicated that most people who eat ice cream feel sick because of the dairy in the ice cream, and an answer choice said that most people who drink cows' milk feel sick, would that strengthen the argument? Conversely, could I weaken the argument by saying that most people who eat vegan ice cream still feel sick?

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I did the LSAT writing sample in November of 2020 and am currently registered for the August LSAT, I read on the website as long as you have one writing sample on file you do not need to do it again. If that is the case why is there still and active registration for it and it says please complete as soon as possible? Is that just automatic?

Can someone please explain how they got to the right answer? I see that it is E, but how does it strengthen it?

Hi all,

have never had this issue but my videos explainers will play then stop at 3 seconds in. if it does come back in, it's audio only and the visual on screen remains frozen. The only thing I have changed recently was downloading the proctor u chrome plugin yesterday for my test. Have tried clearing browser data, incognito, disconnecting airpods, etc. Any ideas on how to fix? Thank you!

I renewed my monthly subscription today, my card was charged and I received an invoice immediately. Yet, 7Sage is still prompting me to purchase the course and I'm locked out of all the content I need. Has this happened to anyone else?

I am taking the LSAT in September so it's crunch time! When y'all are printing out the games are you doing the same game back-to-back or switching them up? I'm afraid I'll just be memorizing the answers and not actually figuring out the game.

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Hello,

I was debating whether to keep up the pace with PT'ing or to slow down. I wanted to get through at least over half of all the available PTs before my test. However, I found myself struggling more as I moved up into the 70s. Based on your experience, do you think it's much better to slow down? I am finishing BR before the next scheduled PT, but I think I would get more out of it if I slow down. I would appreciate any advice! Is it possible to get a good score without going through many PTs?

Any specific tips on how to improve significantly for the October 2022 test?

I took the test in January hoping it would be my last time but only scored a 160 (my GPA is lower so I would need a higher LSAT score). Today is the first time I got back into studying and took a PT (untimed) to see how much of what I studied previously I have lost and ended up scoring a 156. I know my weak areas are LR and Reading Comprehension but I was wondering if anyone had specific tips or strategies to improve scores on those 2 sections.

I am taking the LSAT on Friday (Aug. 12) and have been having trouble with logic games. By mid-July, I was often getting -0 to -2 on LG sections, both in PTs and in drills. However, in the last two weeks, my LG performance has gotten worse, ranging from -3 to -6. This usually happens in PTs; when I drill, I still get around -2 or -1.

My problem doesn't seem to be with the setup (I practically always set the games up how JY does in each explanation video). I also nearly always get -0 on BR, so I think I am understanding the material well enough. My problem seems to be something more psychological: I think I'm psyching myself out and can't perform under pressure.

Does anyone have any tips for issues with psyching yourself out or something similar? It's very frustrating because I know my goal score is within my abilities!

I'm 6 months into studying full-time, and I've been using 7Sage. My first LSAT sitting will be in September. My goal score is 175+.

I've hit 170 a few times and I got 50% extra time like 3 weeks ago. This has allowed me to spend a lot of time thinking about each question (3-5 minutes for the hardest questions on LR and RC).

I just don't get the point of Blind Review. It was pretty helpful when I studied with 35 min for each section. But now I feel like during the 53 min, I reach a point for every question where a) I'm between 2 ACs and I just have no idea which one is better – it's like a coin flip; b) I recognize that the problem itself is hard, but I am locked into my answer and no amount of time will make me change my opinion; c) I had no idea how to answer the question because the ACs were all unexpected (different from what I pre-phrased) or I can't find any clue to verify/reject the ACs (this happens for RC inference questions).

In conclusion, I reach a point during the test itself where more time wouldn't lead me to change my answer.

So Blind Review wouldn't lead me to change any of my answers.

It feels much better to find out what I got wrong and why I was so convinced that a wrong answer was right & the correct way to solve the problem.

Why spend 15 min agonizing over 1 problem, knowing that I am not confident in my approach, when I can literally just click on the explanation and find out why I'm wrong?

Please give me advice on how to improve! (LR and RC are the problems; I'm perfect on LG)

Please give advice while taking into account my explanation about why my 53 min/sections lead me to feel like it's the same as untimed Blind Review.

I’ve heard that this is the number one way to increase your RC score because it improves focus. I’m pretty sure I have adhd, or at least add, but I’d like some tips on how to stay interested regardless. Whenever I hit a science passage it’s way harder for me to stay interested (and thereby stay focused, which impacts my ability to understand anything). As opposed to humanities passages, which are usually more interesting and relatable. What can I do? I love learning new things, but with the time constraints of the test and because they give us four passages, it’s hard for me to remain fully committed the whole time.

Hi!

I have been stuck at 165 for MONTHS! For 8 tests in a row, I got the exact same raw score and it just fluctuated between 164-166. Now the last 6 I’ve taken have all been 165. The problem is my RC and LR fluctuate between being the lower score. Does anyone have any recommendations to get over this INFURIATING plateau? Thank you!!

This is going to be my second time taking the exam but I'm seeing the button to purchase score preview. Is anyone else seeing this? Is this something worth to do?

My schooling failed me when I comes to basic grammar and I’m not sure how to navigate this whole new beast of LSAT grammar. Tips would be appreciated!!

Can someone explain to me why B is the right answer? I had chosen A

Hello,

Are the practice tests that simulate the modern test still used? I was told by someone that they recently went back to the pre-2020 way of testing.

I was confused on whether - including the ungraded portion of the LSAT - you take 5 sections or only 4.

Thank you!