hi, I feel like the website has been really slow to load problem sets, pdfs, and even the discussion board over the past few days. Other websites have been working just fine, so I'm inclined to think that this isn't a wifi issue? Just wondering if I'm the only one experiencing this, but if not, would really appreciate a fix! thank you :)

I took the April Flex and have took over 15 PTs and numerous problem sets. I am still missing -8 to -13 per RC section. I have tried the low res and high res method which I believe slows me down. What can I do to bridge this gap?

Hi there 7Sage neighborhood, has anyone heard anything about when law schools are opening in-person campus visits back up?

I have read the explanation on this question and am still having trouble.

P1: Sometimes a reader believes that a poem is expressing contradictory ideas

P2: No one ever means to communicate contradictory ideas

Conc: Meaning does not equal author's intention

I understood that the assumption rested somewhere in the fact that what the reader understood is not necessarily what the author intended to communicate.

However, the answer choice linked what the reader understood to the meaning of the poem. Even if it is true that what the reader believes is in fact the meaning of the poem, that would mean that the poem is contradictory. Because no one, including the author means to express contradictory ideas, wouldn't you only be able to conclude that the author didn't mean to express contradictory ideas? How can you conclude that meaning is not the same as the authors intention (it never says that meaning can't be contradictory, only that people don't intend to communicate contradictory ideas... what if they did by accident?)

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On the LSAC website I read that only 3/4 of the sections are actually scored (taking the test in August so it will not be flex). Since 7sage marks all 4 sections, is the score given by 7sage inaccurate? I got a 162 on my first practice LSAT with only the free trial under my belt and I am very happy about it, but is my actual score lower?

Hi... I need help downloading the PDF's for the logic games.

It asks for a password but I wanted to confirm is the password the same one when I log into my account?

I have tried that and it does not work.

Looking for some help, thanks!

Hello everyone,

Probably like most of you i have spent the least amount of time studying in RC. I am embarrassed to admit that after a few blind review practice tests my average is -18. I have tried reading for structure like most explanation videos encourage to do but still hasn't helped much. Quite frankly I rarely understand what the hell i'm reading even when i take 6-8 minutes reading the prompt. I'm obviously completely misunderstanding this section of the test and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction as to where to go from this point. I would love to improve at least 10 points ASAP

Quick context, international (Korean) graduated from National University of Singapore (not sure you heard of), got AA for CAS assessment. Felt bit unfair because my school is notorious for the ridiculous bell curve. Was in Dean's list though. Got 168 for LSAT this April, and have worked in Big 4 Management Consulting for 2 years. What are my chances for low T14(Cornell, Gtown) or even for T20?

If an individual only has two choices available, for example green and purple, that could be diagrammed as /G—-> P but is that the same as the “either or rule” from logic games? The idea that at least one of these options had to be in the game? Or am I getting the two conflated?

Hi, so I need some advice on how to improve my RC score. I have extra time on the test (1.5x) so timing is not the issue. It is more that I have trouble eliminating answer choices, especially when I have it narrowed down to 2 answers. Any advice about this, or reading the actual passage, would help greatly. Thanks!!! #help

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Hi Guys. I am currently scoring between 159 to 163. I am trying to get to 175+. Are there potentially any groups out there of people scoring approximately the same with same goal. I am available to meet the mornings EST.

Thanks!

Hey all,

Do you think between now and the June LSAT it is realistic to improve my score by at least 20 points? My issue is mostly with timing...When I take the test untimed I get roughly -3 on LG but my LR and RC fluctuates. When I take it timed, however, I basically bomb everything bc I run out of time.

Thoughts? Advice?

Thanks in advance, I appreciate it!

Question link below:

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All on board with the clearly strengthening correct A/C here, but I was wondering about a hypothetical alternative and the role of Drs group 1.

In this Q, could an answer choice that merely shows that there aren't other negative effects that come about as a result of leaving B as it is in the NB ever serve to strengthen the 2nd Drs' argument? I'd think that "no effect" would not be reason enough to support allowing B to remain high, even though it may not hurt the NB or the 2nd Drs' ARG either. So do you think it's correct to say that any A/C for this Q would need to show some sort of benefit of leaving B levels high and not merely be inert?

Does the argument by the first group of Drs mentioned have any impact on the second group of Drs' ARG other than to serve as a point of contrast/reference?

Thanks!

Hi all,

This is a weird question, I'll admit, for a weird subset of people. I'm a second-career law-school hopeful (36 years old). While it's still months away, I was musing with a friend the other day that I'd need to get back in touch with my college professors and ask them for recommendations. She seemed absolutely SHOCKED by this and said I shouldn't bother, because college is too far behind me. I should only get recent professional recommendations.

My impression was that a mix is best, and really I should have at least one college rec, even if I graduated 13 years ago. This may be easier for me then most because I actually had three professors write me letters back then (for a grad program I ended up not doing). Getting recs from them would just involve checking in, saying hi, asking if they want to update it in any way, and having them resend it.

But IS THIS WEIRD? Will law schools be like "what the heck is she doing getting a recommendation from 13 years ago she could have become a serial killer in the meantime"? I would of course supplement with a couple of more recent recommendations from people I've worked with/for.

Any and all insight appreciated. Thanks!

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Knowing things like how to map no/nobody and unless and stuff like that. Is it enough for tough coniditonal lr quesitons? If not then how do you do them better?

I've been studying LSAT for almost a year. Three months last summer till I burn out, and then December till right now. My reading comprehension has improved, but only to a certain extent. In the past three months, no matter what RC section I chose, I constantly got 8 to 9 wrong. I've tried everything. I did a detail review, I looked up all of the explanations I can find online, I write out detailed explanations for the questions I got wrong, but still, there's no improvement. I notice that I'm still having a hard time, being super clear on the structure, capturing the details, and distinguish the "important" from the non-important ones. Not gonna lie, this is so discouraging and it's really been taking a toll on my mental health. I'm discouraged, but do not intend to give up. I'm willing to do anything to nail this section. Any suggestions or encouraging words would be greatly appreciated.

When I create problem sets and check my results after completing them, I do not see explanation videos. Why is this/where can I find explanation videos? I've notices this with logical reasoning mostly.

This is a weakening question so my goal is to cast doubt on T's conclusion that the footprints were made by hominids

The evidence R has against T's conclusion is that in order for the footprints they both observed at site G to be made by hominids, they would have had to have walked in a cross-stepping manner. When I first read this , I still thought it was a possibility these footprints were still made by hominids; maybe the hypothetical hominids in question chose to walk in that odd manner or did so by accident? So I couldn't come up with a precise pre-phase but went into the choices trying to see if there was something that could strengthen R's evidence.

I get that B weakens T's conclusion because it suggests the footprints were made by a bear walking normally instead of cross walking humans, but what is wrong with C? Is C incorrect because it strengthens T's conclusion? And why is D incorrect? wouldn't it be problematic for T's conclusion if the footprints they were looking at were incomplete?

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anticipated right answer but still got it wrong :(

Premise: there have been no nuclear wars

Conclusion: nuclear deterrence has worked

I thought there might be an alternative explanation for there not being any nuclear war so I thought A provided that answer. If nukes were expensive wouldn’t that provide an alternative explanation for why there isn’t nuclear war?

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Hello! Curious to know what people are reading to prep for the range of passages on the RC? Specifically science, law, history type passages.

I know the New Yorker, Economist, are suggested — anything else? (E.g. Longform articles)

Dear 7Sage Family,

Let me introduce myself. I am as average as average can get. I do not think I am special, and everything I have achieved academically has been 90% hard work and 10% (maybe) talent. Please do not think that I have self-esteem problems; I can assure you I do not. I am in my 30's, grown and confident enough to know where I stand, my strengths and weaknesses. So, I started like most, I guess, overthinking and fearful of how much the LSAT was kicking my ass. Here is my two-year story in a nutshell – that is studying for the LSAT and the LS application process. I started with an in-person class program (Pre-pandemic, remember those beautiful days?) that I thought would help me, "Testmasters," well, it did not. It was a HUGE waste of time and money, at least it was for me. I did that program for 3 months and then 3 other months of self-studying. Then, I signed up to 7Sage Ultimate+, and it was great from the get-go. My score improved shortly after, and it continued to do so as I studied and practice, practice, practice with PTs and problem sets (I love that feature from 7Sage, I highly recommended).

My first PT was 140. Yeah, not great. I continued studying, and in 2 months, my score went up 10 points. Then, I got stuck in the mid 150s. I was ready to give up until I started to focus on my test-taking strategy and my timing for each section. Long story short, I took the November LSAT Flex last year, and I was able to get a 160. Not super high, like some others' scores here, and I did not get accepted into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, or UC Berkley, but I did get accepted into my Target school and was given one of their best scholarships. I’m honored to be starting there this Fall. Needless to say, I am delighted with my results. So, not all stories have to be 170+ scores and acceptances into the LSs I just mentioned. I guarantee you that for everyone here that get a 170+ and acceptances to those schools ((((), dozens like me get good solid scores and still get into their target LSs. Do not feel pressured by other's success stories of 170+ scores and T14 acceptances that your read here; instead, focus on your work and goals. Btw, I have nothing against those who get a 170+ score or are accepted to those schools. Good for them, congratulations, and I wish them the absolute best.(/p)

Lastly, here is my experience during the LS application process. I applied to 11 schools, I was accepted in 7, waitlisted in 3, and denied in 1. I was lucky to have plenty to choose from, and all the financial aid packages offered to me were very generous.

I hope any of this info helps you and feel free to ask any questions, I’d be happy to answer them, if I can (of course).

I have plenty of study materials and LS analytics, so if you’d like some of it please let me know and I’d be happy to send it your way. Just contact me via private message.

Finally, if you feel like you are struggling to improve your score or through the whole LS journey, please let me tell you (and I know many reading this will agree) you are not alone. I was in the same boat, and many people that have passed through 7Sage have been in your shoes. Just keep on going one step at a time. Perseverance is key. Anyway, good luck 7Sagers, and I wish you the absolute best in this arduous but meaningful journey.

I cannot for the life of me understand how to arrive at the answer to this question. I mapped the biologist's reasoning as Deforestation>/Koalas, and I mapped the politician's as K>/Deforestation. So in order for the politician to be right, we must meet the sufficient condition; the only way we can know the politician is wrong is if we either have K>Deforestation or (the contrapositive being wrong) Deforestation>K. I didn't see either of these options, and indeed, the correct answer choice says /Deforestation>/Koalas, which IS the correct contrapositive (so it agrees with the politician).

Thank you!

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Hey Guys. I went through Ellen Cassidy's the Loophole first. When I was going through 7sage's course, I skipped the LR section as it was already covered in the Loophole. I am wondering whether that was a good idea. Is the 7Sage LR section skippable if you have already gone through the Loophole? Should I go over the 7Sage LR section as well?

Hi everyone! I am looking for an LSAT study partner. I spent about 9 months studying last year and then took a break. I was previously scoring in the mid to high 160's and am looking for someone to study with to break 170. I anticipate meeting a couple of times per week over Zoom to study. Let me know if you're interested!I am looking to take the test this summer.