My PTs typically range 155-157. Per section based on the flex option: LR (-8), RC (-9), and LG (-7). I believe that I have made significant progress in understanding the question types and how to successfully implement strategies. However, this implementation does not go so well when I am actually taking a timed PT. I have a nearly 100% accuracy rate throughout each section but run out of time, thus resulting in many guesses. On average -- on a 3 section test -- it looks like I am having to guess on 15 questions cumulatively. Now, it is important to note that I do not have this timing issue when doing sections alone and not PTs. I think it may have to do with the anxiety associated with taking the full test. On BR, I rarely miss any questions, so it is certainly a timing issue. Is there any advice in overcoming the anxiety aspect of taking PTs and the official exam?

Does anyone know if control F is allowed on the LSAT flex?

I only see the option to take a PT with more time added, but not unlimited time. Is this an option anywhere?

Thanks!

Hey guys if anyone needs help in LG just reach out!! I’ve done every game so hopefully I can be of some help!

Hey everyone, my course just expired. With this in mind, I have a few questions regarding an expired course. The first question is, do I still have access to the course materials/videos other than the prep tests. Does access to the course materials ever expire? Additionally, I would like to know if I need to buy Prep Plus to access the practice tests again. Or, alternatively, do I need to buy the course over again to have access to all the materials. Please answer if you can. Thank you!

Hi everyone, is there a section of this site that explains how to actually interpret the data in the Question Performance section. In particular, I am trying to decipher the "timing" bar. I like to hover over it and compare my time to the target time, but I would like to better understand why it is sometimes green/red and what the different letters over the bar indicate (how long I spent debating that answer?). Thanks for your #help!

Hi, friends!! Hope you are doing well. I have a question regarding LR study methods. I have done about 50+ PT, got the question type basics, and found some general trends when I am doing the questions. e.g. I found that I repeatedly fall prey to strengthen/weaken/flaw questions and the parallel questions in my recent PTs. I understand theories like correlation =/ causation flaws, but face problems discerning between answer choices on a case-to-case basis.

Since I do not have a lot of new PTs left, I wonder how should I make good use of the LR wrong answers during the review. Should I redo some, if not, most of them? How should I make a summary of the specifics of each question? Or should I spend more time blind reviewing the new PTs? I feel like I haven't done a great job at BR so far.

Background information: I plan to take the June LSAT. I am currently at ~-6/LR section and hope to improve to -2/-3. I welcome you to comment on efficient LR study methods. Thank you!!

#help

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Ok, I'm all on board with the correct answer and why that weakens.

Can someone please corroborate a few points on (D) for me?

Q1 - Can we really discard (D) on the basis that "there's a first time for every mistake..."?

I'm inclined to think we shouldn't. While of course "there's a first time for everything" is a true statement, doesn't the possibility that the florist has an immaculate record of correct deliveries give us some reason to doubt the conclusion?

I know, there is the presumption that this florist actually delivered flowers to Drew before, or delivered them enough times to have some kind of trend for accurate deliveries.

I know that the glaring presumption is still there that knowing SB’s preference = acting upon that knowledge. But I feel uncomfortable with discarding (D) just on there being possibilities for something running counter to it. Pretty much any A/C that is not calling out a sufficient assumption has embedded possibilities for it to not weaken as well, right? This is kind of related to my next question...

Q2 - Should we be cautious towards (D) on the basis that it appears to be attacking the conclusion?

I know this is a very, very infrequent occurrence, but I guess I don't really understand why we should be careful not to go after the conclusion itself if that's the most direct line of attack and that possibility is presented in front of us. I know we are to accept the premises and should rarely (if ever) attack those bits, so I wonder if it's stemming from this warning? I can't name specific questions off the top of my head, but I think I can recall some RC "weaken" questions whose correct answer does directly attack the conclusion. In this Q, should we exercise care in not attacking the conclusion solely b/c we are being asked to weaken the argument, which requires weakening the support b/w premises and conclusion, rather than just the conclusion itself?

Q3 - Can/should we eliminate (D) on the basis that even if the florist never made incorrect deliveries to Drew before, the conclusion is not invalidated, b/c the other possibilities mentioned are still wide open?

Those other possibilities being (1) Drew was supposed to receive a card or (2) the flowers were intended for SB else.

The conclusion merely states that the florist must have made some kind of mistake.

Appreciate anyone's thoughts on any of my questions!!

I learned a lesson this morning. Turn off your phone prior to taking any test. I started writing my essay and not even 2 minutes in my alarm went off. My phone had an alarm set that I forgot to turn off. It was in the next room and it was so LOUD. When it went off I went into complete shock. I went through so many emotions. I took a few slow breaths to try to calm down. I couldn’t get up and turn it off and the proctor will hear it. I tried my best to put coherent sentences together. Luckily I did the pros/cons in a separate piece of paper. Finally after what it seemed 20-25 minutes of hearing the alarm, it finally turned off. I spent the remaining time trying to make sense of the whole essay. Now sure what to do at this point. My score may be delayed. Turn off your phones prior to taking the test!

Does "but" mean "some"? Also, how do I differentiate when seeing "but" to put an "and" instead of "some" in LR questions?

Can anyone help me parse out the answer choices, particularly D and E? (both lawgic wise and why each one is correct/incorrect)?

thanks!

I'm done with the April exam. It's been a week. How do I start studying again without scores? Anyone else struggling with this?

Hey y'all! Thanks to those who have been super brave in meeting up with strangers over the internet.

This Sunday we'll be doing PT 37.

What you need to do if you want to jump in this skype call:

Also, if you're someone who would like to do one on one reviews, let me know. I can snag an hour here or there to go over a section or two during the daytime. I love talking about this stuff, and only work part time, so I'm happy to meet outside of this big meeting too :)

Because of the complaint that I filed about interruptions by my proctor LSAC has offered a retake on 22 April. I don't feel supremely confident that the test will be my goal score 160+, but I am confident it will be better than my last which was a 151 in January (bad test day).

Has anyone done a retake? Any advice?

Thanks!

I have difficulty in this one. Looks like, I can only choose by elimination, as BCDE are not good. D is, however, may be related. However, A has mentioned something outside the scope of question. I am debating, as this is an assumption, I would be very hesitate to get A, as A assumes something not given.

Hey all! I'm curious for anyone who would know the best: is it better to do some LR core curriculum sets one day, then some LR sets the next day, then RC sets the next day (etc.), or is it better to just go in chronological order and just do all the LR sets, then the LG, sets, then the RC sets?

I am leaning more towards jumping between sets because I'm worried that by the time I get to the RC section I may have forgotten some of the LR or even LG material.

Thank you in advance to anyone who has any suggestions/advice!

I would highly appreciate any feedback from the two schools. Hastings is less expensive than LLS and I am getting more financial aid. But I’ve always been told to look into the bar pass rate for each school. I get so confused on what the actual number or percentage is because the schools says something different than monthly reports from ABA. Does anyone know what the bar passage rate for these schools are or how to correctly interpret the percentages online? I feel like both schools are in the city and offer a lot of job opportunities. But I am so confused on how to pick a school. Any help or feedback would be highly appreciated!!!

I'm currently working through the course syllabus in the order presented, but I know that I really struggle with logic games, which come later in the course. Is there any reason not to skip to the LG section now to give myself that much more time to practice?

Can someone please explain how D is correct? because when I read it, it did not seem like it would strengthen the argument, since its says consumers added smaller quantiles of coconut oil as oppose to whole milk.

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Powerscore's April flex podcast review just dropped. In it, they discuss the predicted curves for each section administered on the April flex.

https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/podcast/83/

hi team, so I need help. I'm going to be applying next cycle- I took the August LSAT and was PTing around 163/4 and got a 161, which I was fine with since I figured I'd retake. I then studied for January and was consistently PTing around 167/8 by this point, took the test and felt GREAT about it, and ended up getting... a 161 again. I was honestly shocked and had a moment but now I'm trying to reevaluate what I should do. I'm leaning toward signing up for the June and not even really studying for it, just refreshing and taking a few practice tests for a few weeks before since I feel like my January test must have been a fluke. Does it look bad to have three LSAT attempts for admissions? and then there's part of me that worries the same thing will happen for this one that happened in January... do I just ride out my score and see what happens with admissions? would love ANY advice!

I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement.

I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, my grandmother was killed in a hit and run accident. The person was never identified or convicted. My grandmother was an illegal immigrant from Mexico living in Chicago.

The reason I want to write about this topic is because it has shaped me out in every way, to be the person I am today. It forced me at young age to feel that sense of betrayal, anger and discrimination. Which as a young adult, those feelings drove me to study an undergraduate degree in International Business (focus in diversity and inclusion) because I never wanted anyone to feel what my family felt. Additionally, the situation has been a driver in my pursuit to study law because I always felt a sense of injustice with the situation.

I realize this entire explanation is very vague, and I am just beginning to truly piece the emotions with how they relate to my choices later in life but I am confident they are connected. I'm just wondering, before I really dive in, is this too personal? Is this not the route a personal statement is supposed to take?

I studied my undergrad degree for 3.5 years and graduated in Dec 2018. I have been in the workforce and at the same company for 2 years this April. So I am very open to any advice about applying to schools, studying and writing essays since I am a bit removed from the academic setting.

thank you!

Main conclusion question. I haven't missed one of these in a while but this one has me truly confused.

The conclusion of the stimulus is: "This demonstrates how the local media show too much deference toward public figures." ("This" being a case where a politician who was promoted as honest by the media was caught up in a corruption scandal.)

I was tempted by C, but chose E - The local newspaper's treatment of Clemens is indicative of its treatment of public figures in general. I chose E because to me it seemed important that Clemens' case was used to "demonstrate" this phenomenon. C didn't have that. C just says "the local news media show too much deference toward public figures."

Why is E wrong??

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Hi,

I have been prepping for the LSAT for around 5 months and have broken the 160 threshold. How can I continue to improve upon my score to reach high 160s. I plan to take the LSAT in June.