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Hi, I am looking for a serious and consistent study partner in New York City to meet with at least once a week. I work full-time. I am available on weekday evenings and weekends. Please let me know if you are interested and we create a study plan.

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I have spent the last two and a half months going through the core curriculum and now that I have finished it, I feel like I have built a solid foundation of the test. I have a couple questions about the test, mainly the LG, and progressing with my studies.

About LG:

I have done some games prior to doing 7sage’s LG course, but they were all in PT40s-60s. I saw a couple misc games in those PTs and didn’t think they were too bad. However, I felt that some of the games I saw in PT1-35 were the most difficult games I’ve ever seen. Mainly because the misc games were so hard to diagram and it was frustrating to visualize it. I was under the assumption (because of what my friends told me) that the old LGs were easier than the new games, but the more I look into it people say the old LGs are more difficult and the new LSATs does not have some of those weird diagram games anymore from the 1990s-early 2000s. What’s the consensus on the older and newer LG games in terms of difficulty and diagramming?

Also, I plan on foolproofing using Pacifico’s method(link for reference: https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/2737) for PT1-35 so I can get a better feel for doing games. If anyone is familiar/did it with it, how many games did you do per week? Should I for example, start 5 on Monday, re-take on Tuesday, start a new 5 on Wednesday like one of the last comments on that thread said.

Tips on moving forward:

So, now I’m kind of stuck on what to do for the other sections right now as I foolproof LG. I committed myself for 1.5 months on the LR curriculum and when I finished it, I didn’t look at it until I finished the LG and RC section. But I think that break was beneficial for me anyway, so how should I progress into doing full sections from untimed to timed. I also picked up the loophole because I heard it’s great to supplement with the LR curriculum. I was wondering for anyone who did the same, how did you incorporate reading the Loophole to what you had already learned from 7sage? Mainly what I am asking is how should I set up my weekly schedule now for drilling? My targeted test date is June, so I have about 2.5 months and I have no obligations for anything else.

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Study Group for June 2022 LSAT

Hey everyone! We’re looking for some new additions to our fun & fruitful online LSAT study group! (Since Jan 2022).

Currently we meet twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays in the morning at 10 AM PST (2 hours / session). We’re pretty flexible with our time – so don’t be shy :)

How We Study!

  • Logical Reasoning – Complete 2 LR Sections in advance (individually) and Blind Review Together. We compare flagged questions & talk about questions where we have different answers

  • Reading Comprehension – Complete 1 RC Section in advance (individually) and Blind Review Together. Review the passage together & go over each question

  • We use Zoom with the camera turned on (Zoom link is provided)

    • Please Join Us If You…

  • Are getting an average score of 160+ in your PrepTests

  • Are committed, dedicated and respectful of others – Complete the sections in advance & be on time for the study session

  • Want to study for the LSAT with fun-loving members!

    • Hope to hear from you soon!

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    Hi everyone, I just started prepping for the LSAT and plan on writing it twice. Which sections of the prep courses do you recommend I focus on to achieve the highest score? I will be writing this June and I plan on re-writing Oct. My diagnostic score was not that bad and to get accepted into my dream school I need a 158. I work full-time right now but will be taking all of next month off to study, any tips on self-study would be appreciated. T

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    Hello NYC people. Trying to start an IRL study group that meets up a few times a week in midtown. We will be mainly meeting up on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, but also potential for other days. Let me know if you are interested. We already got a Groupme and a few people. Aiming for the June LSAT. Let me know!

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    Hi yall,

    I've been studying since September for the April LSAT and I feel really frustratred. I first made the mistake of studying a Kaplan book, but then switched over to Khan Academy and LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim. I got 7sage in December and have been studying in this space ever since. I have gone over the lessons, learned each stimilus type, drilled tons of games, done everything that I thought was right and I'm still not increasing my score AT ALL from November. It's embarrassing and frustrating. Does anyone have any tips on how I can really improve?

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    03/18/2022: Hello everyone? I need to learn which is the correct contrapositive (3) below.

    Could anyone help?

    A park contains at most five of seven kinds of trees--firs, laurels, maples, oaks, pines, spruces, and yews --

    Admin Note: deleted the question because it is against our Forum Rules to post full LSAT questions on the Forum.

    Analysis:

    Steps 1-4

    F L M O P S Y (max 5)

    If M, not Y

    If Y, not M

    If F, not P

    If P, not F

    If not Y, (Exactly one of L / O)

    If L and O, Y (my question, it is supposed to be not Y isn't it)

    If not L and not O, Y

    If not L or not O, F and S

    If not F or not S, L and O

    Admin Note: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-b-section-2-game-2/

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    I am taking the LSAT at the end of April. I know that retention/progress are gained when you are able to teach and learn with someone else. I am in the 165 range and want to move my score closer to a 170. Looking for someone scoring at least a 160. I am in PST and study 12-16 hours daily. Message me if interested.

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    I am struggling so hard in these. Does anyone have any pointers?? I feel like I'm so close sometimes, then during BR I change my right answer to the wrong one! Or, of course I just get it wrong 100% and am totally lost. HELP :(

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    Hey everyone!

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    https://7sage.substack.com/p/lsat-tips-combating-anxiety

    If you could use some help on the way to your goal score and want to work with one of our LSAT tutors, use this link to learn more: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat-tutoring/

    If you'd like to talk to one of our tutors before committing to a plan, schedule a free consultation at this link: https://calendly.com/7sage-consult/7sage-tutoring-free-consult

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    Hey everyone, I was wondering if people had any tips --

    What I've found I struggle with the most is close-reading on the LSAT, specifically Logical Reasoning. I tend to zoom over words, or not digest the prompt enough, etc, etc, etc. Sounds silly, but it's definitely what kicks me in the face on difficult LR questions. I'm taking my LSAT at the end of April, and this is still my weakest area after a few months of studying.

    Any advice? I'm willing to do anything at this point to fix this issue.

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    When splitting boards, and when you have an MBT question for example... do you choose the answer that is based off of both split boards? does this go for every category like CBF and CBT?

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    Has anyone else come to the point in their studies where they are beginning to think they have a cognitive disability when it comes to reading during this test?

    For instance the other day, I went a whole 10 to 12 minutes thinking that the question was talking about Flies, the Red, Green, and Yellow kinds. Even after BR, the entire time, flies. Then after watching the explanation, JY starts talking about Red files, green files, and yellow files.... -_-

    I am done the CC and have put in about 500 hours + of practice/study time in the last 2.5 months. At this point and realization I do not think there is any hope in hell that I can actually ever score a 160 when I can't even read properly......

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    Hello 7sage community,

    I was never one for posting on the discussion thread but I thought I would share some gratitude I have for 7sage and the community. I started studying for the LSAT in the Fall of 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. When I started I knew close to nothing about the journey I was embarking on. I had Kahn Academy and a desire to learn more about this test. To give a little background I graduated from Florida International University in 2019 with a BS in Communications. I am a father of two beautiful and rambunctious boys and just celebrated five years of marriage with my lovely wife. I had an unconventional undergrad trajectory and it took me nearly five years to complete my undergrad program. I had to work full-time to support my family and also attend school. When I decided to start studying I was working full time and my children were ages 1 and 3.

    My first ever timed PT was on the LSAT prep test book in paper. I scored a 150. I was actually really excited when I took the test and knew that regardless of whether I was going to pursue law school I wanted to master this test. I set out initially with the common goal of scoring higher than a 170, because somehow online that just seemed to be the magic number. After a month of Kahn, I decided to purchase Mike Kim's LSAT Trainer. Due to my work/life schedule I would have to study either at 8pm until I couldn't stay awake or wake up at 4 am and study until 7 am when my children would wake up. I was on the 8 week program to go through the book and I remember finishing sometime around the start of 2021. After completing the book I learned a lot but was sorely disappointed to only PT in the mid 150's. By chance, at the end of the book there was a section called "More Resources" and that's when I stumbled upon 7sage. My first encounter with the website was a free group session hosted by someone for reading comprehension. I couldn't believe that someone would be offering free lessons when other resources were charging up the wazoo for lessons. Despite my wife's comprehension about the cost I signed up for 7sage. What a game changer. My understanding of the exam, formal logic, and arguments grew exponentially. In addition, the comment section of every lesson was a lifeline when I felt down or unmotivated. I decided to take my time with lessons and really absorb everything. From the Spring of 2021 to Summer I made a huge leap in grasping the test.

    In my mind, I had this goal that I would take the official LSAT in August and have my applications ready to submit in early September. At this point I was listening to every LSAT podcast out there (shout out to 7sage's pod, Spivey's, and another pod which out of respect for 7sage will remain nameless) so I knew the importance of applying early. When I started studying I had grandeous plans of T14 schools but after prayer and conversation with my wife we decided to buy a house in Miami set our roots here. We have family in Miami and knew the importance of support and community in this process.

    In the Summer I started my PT phase mixed in with an extra LG foolproof section. I was doing 1 PT a week and taking a day to blind review every section. Around this time I also was fortunate enough to be tutored by @Logician alongside someone else. At this point I was PTing in the mid-low 160's with BR in the high 160's low 170's. By far LG was my strongest with LR being my second best section and RC was a crapshoot. The passages about heavy science killed me but if it was a kind section I could score as low as -3 with a BR -0 but on a bad day -8/9/10. I was able to average around -2/3 on LG and always BR -0. For LR it was also inconsistent but always in the -4 to -8 range. While I wasn't where I wanted to be I felt that I had a strong chance of scoring in the mid 160's with hopes and dreams of catching the perfect test to catapult me to upper 160's. I took the August 2021 test, it was the first one that reintroduced an experimental section. I actually felt great taking the test except for after the break when I lost my concentration due to a longer than expected break because of the proctor. Once I took the test, I took a week off completely and then started working on my apps. I had roughly put stuff together during the summer, asking for letters of rec, my transcripts and ideas for my essays. I had close to everything ready but my test results. They came in at a 161 and I was upset but processed it and realized it was within my score range and decided to retest in October. At this point I decided to finish my apps and apply to the two local schools (FIU and UM) and let them know I would be retesting in October. At this point I was burnt out and not motivated but kept doing LG sections for fun and to stay somewhat sharp. In the end, October rolled around and again I felt good about the test but scored a 160. I was pretty disappointed in myself because I had high expectations of myself and kept reading about everyone scoring highly. Ultimately, I decided that I would shoot my shot with my score and GPA. It was bittersweet and a moment of surrender. I believe in God and that belief really helped me throughout my study process and also having a sense that my identity wasn't wrapped in my scores.

    I am happy that I was blessed to be accepted in both of the schools I applied to and received generous scholarship offers. It was a long journey with a lot of ups and downs but I'm so thankful for everything I learned. If you've made it this far, congratulations! I hope my story can be of some encouragement and a reminder that not everyone on here is a super genius with a 175+ score. Most importantly I hope if you read this you'll be reminded that this test has no bearing on your identity and despite your spiritual journey I believe you are loved by God.

    Thank you 7sage!!!!

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    Hi friends! Looking for a study group for June LSAT. I know its coming up so preferably people who are also ready to double down and get stuff done! I have a very flexible schedule but like to study more so in afternoons and my weekends are free. Please let me know if you are interested!

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    Hello If anyone can share their journey through reading comprehension it will be greatly appreciated!! Maybe someone who was struggling A LOT and saw break through's or someone whos just killing it in RC (Lol). Please share, I think RC is a section that gets neglected and SHOULDNT. Thank you in advance :) !!!!

    Personally I have been struggling with RC but I am making it a mission this month to destroy RC lol, I believe you're only as strong as your weakest link.

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    Hey y'all!

    I've been lurking on this forum for a while and didn't see any group that's dedicated for folks in Asia. Since there's a 12-14 hours gap with the North American time zone, it's pretty challenging to make many groups a good fit. But I'm sure there are quite a few of you on this platform, so please reach out to me if you are interested.

    A bit about myself, I'm currently based in China and got a 165+ during January and PTing in around 170. I want to shoot for 170 for June or beyond so ideally I'm looking for people with a similar score range and goal. I wish to have a group that could help each other with problems and learning from each others' study schedules and strategies. We could also have accountability and BR sessions. I have become increasingly nerdy and technical throughout my journey (thanks a lot, LSAT), so if you prefer to take some deep dives and discuss things like reasoning patterns and conditioning during rest days, reply or shoot me DMs!

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