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I've been experimenting with reading the answers in reverse order ie e) first and then a) last.

  • I feel like there's a psychological component to the ordering of answer choices, and the test creators design answers trying to trap test takers and their assumption is that the average test taker will read the answers from a) to e)

    • One trap that I feel like they use is sometimes some really juicy looking trap answers are in the earlier choices, and they are just looking for you to get emotionally tied to that answer and just skim read the answer choices.

    If the ordering of answers plays into their strategies for trapping test takers, then starting in reverse order neutralizes their trap.

    The most common correct answer is D, so starting in reverse order means you see D sooner.

    Even if I'm wrong there's no real downside to going in reverse.

    Thoughts?

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    Hey maybe anyone have taken the test can help me with a question re room requirements. Do I need to clear out all the stuff in the room and leave only a desk or is it ok that the private room have bunch of kids stuff and drawers/kids playground etc.? Thanks.

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    Saturday, Oct 22, 2022

    yuleekim8560

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    I just wanted to come on here and thank J.Y and the entire 7sage team for helping me achieve a goal that I never thought would be possible! I started studying seriously in July 2020 and proceeded to take the LSAT in June 2021. I thought it would be impossible to overcome the daunting 170 hump while also working full-time at a law firm, but with the tips and lessons uploaded on 7sage, I was able to achieve just that. I want to say, these videos and resources really really do work and is worth every penny. And I am happy to say my LSAT journey is over!!!! If I can do it, so can you.

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    Hey y'all

    It's rare for an answer to attack the premise and be right, but how rare is it after PT75.

    On question 75.3.13: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-75-section-3-question-13/

    The correct answer choice contradicts a premise in the argument, now as this is against the learned approach of never attack the premises. How often is it seen in the rest of the prep tests? If it is often, how did you guys adjust your process of thought in order to get these type of questions right.

    -Moreover, if y'all have some drills to be more consistent at getting 4/5 star difficulty questions right I would highly appreciate it!

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    Greetings,

    I have a 4.2 LSAC GPA and a 163 LSAT. Evidently, I am an extreme example of a reverse-splitter, and I am unsure if I should write an addendum letter at all. I am currently applying to uPenn Carey Law, which I have heard favours splitters to some extent. If anyone has any advice, feel free to reply.

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    Hi everyone!

    I saw someone else's post for tutoring and thought I could do the same. I plan on taking the November LSAT and I am also currently scoring 165+, so it wouldn't be anything seriously official. I am looking to have consistency in my LR section by working through questions and explaining using a specific process.

    Let me know if you are interested!

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    I did the LR section of the 7sage course, and am a little better at identifying the correct answer, but still don't feel like I am where I should be, is the best way to improve in LR just to spam out drills?

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    When I look up the definition of "once", it works like "when" - a Group 1 Indiciator.

    I wanted to start with some statements and let's assume them all true.

  • Call me once he arrives.

  • Once John finishes his homework, he can help Mary.

  • Once the bridge is build, it will take 1 hour of driving from A to B instead of 5 hours around the island. (There is no other way around from A to B. Either you take the original route for 5 hours, or you take the new route by the bridge for only 1 hour.)

  • I will give you some eggs once my farm chicken lays eggs.

  • Once I get home, I will first take a shower.

    • Somehow, I think "once" / "as long as" works the same way as "if and only if".

  • I understand [he arrives -> call me]. Meanwhile, if he ever calls me, I know he must have arrived (call me -> he arrived).

  • John finishes -> help Mary. I know if John ever helps Mary, he must have finished his homework (help Mary -> John finished).

  • Bridge is built -> an hour of driving. I know if it takes an hour from A to B, then it must be from the bridge ( an hour of driving -> bridge).

  • & 5. same

    • Any thoughts are appreciated.

    #help

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    I see that 7sage writes out the Lawgic for the majority of the logical reasoning questions and answer choices, which of course is very helpful in determining the correct answer. Can anyone that has taken the digital lsat before please advise if you are at a disadvantage because you can not write everything out? What was your solution to this?

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    Hi everyone,

    So, I've been studying for the past month and a half or so and I can't seem to get logical reasoning down. I always, and I mean always, get only 50% of the questions right. The best I have ever done is a -10. I always go back and review what I got wrong, why I got it wrong, and watch every video explanation to the questions I got wrong. Usually it's due to reading errors, rushing, or just overthinking the answer choices. The last time I got 12/26 correct and had a complete mental breakdown. Took a break for one day and did a section just now and got -13.

    Anyone have any advice out there if you just can't seem to have any sort of breakthrough on logical reasoning? I feel so demotivated, sad, and almost like giving up. I've read half of Ellen Cassidy's Loophole book and it did help at the start but it feels like nothing sunk in. I'm taking the November test and I'm absolutely panicking.

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    Hi,

    Is anyone aware of when LSAC will release new PTs and when they will be uploaded on 7Sage subsequently?

    Also, are the changes to LG section expected to be applied from 2023 cycle?

    Thank you!

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    I've been doing a test each week on Khan Academy. I study the PowerScore LSAT Bibles everyday then take a practice test sometime on the weekends.

    Week 1: 147

    Week 2: 151

    Week 3: 158 (I hit a high point and I really thought I was getting it)

    Week 4: 157 (It wasn't too much of a difference so I wasn't too worried)

    Week 5: 149

    I don't understand how I'm getting worse. I don't think it can be fatigue since I'm only taking on test a week. My analytical reasoning got worse from 10 right to 7 right, my Logical Reasoning got worse from 19 right to 15 right, and my Reading comprehension pretty much stayed the same (around 20 right).

    I've been really struggling with Logical Reasoning as I'd think I understand the answers then get fooled again every time. And while my reading comprehension has stayed the same, I would really like to get it better.

    Has anyone else experienced this and can I get any better than 158 or is that probably the best score I'll get now?

    Any advice would be great, thanks!****

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    I am taking the November test and need advice. I have been consistently studying and even got 2 lessons with a private tutor. I am finding myself making small improvements (finishing RC with better timing, making more confident answer choices, etc.) but am feeling stuck and distressed. LG is my best so I had my tutor help me with LR and RC... he definitely helped me and I am approaching them better but my scores remain the same.

    Trying not to spiral (obviously failing at that) but I have a GPA of 3.89 and good softs - I just need this score. I really need to break into at least a 165+ and right now PT'ing between 160-163. I guess I just need advice on how to change my approach or some encouragement to just keep trying because I feel like I exhausted every single option.

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    How do I tell if I need to pick all the game pieces that could fulfill the given condition, or if I need to select the answer choice that is a valid scenario? For this question (Which one of the following could be all of the solos that are traditional pieces?), I thought I needed to list all the solos that could be traditional pieces, which would be "second, third, fourth, fifth." But that wasn't an answer choice and I got extremely confused. I ended up rereading the game and all the rules a bunch of times and ran out of time for this game. For this question, I believe I simply needed to select the answer that depicts a valid game board. What is the difference between this question and a question that requires listing all possible solos that could be traditional pieces? I often cannot tell apart the wording between these two question types.

    Thanks.

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