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This book has changed my perspective on LR.

I highly recommend. This book, coupled with the core curriculum, is gold.

I finally found myself getting the correct answers almost automatically.

The trick : even though the book is written in "layman's terms" - I made a Quizlet set for each chapter. This will help you tremendously if you're struggling with LR.

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Friday, Jan 15, 2021

gavinrangel9

Good Luck!

Hey guys, I just wanted to say good luck to everyone taking the Flex this week! I’m taking mine tomorrow, and I can’t thank the 7sage community enough for helping me through studying for it. You got this!

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I got this wrong both in time and BR, but now I think I understand the reasoning. Can someone out there confirm or correct my logic?

Stim: 1. if scandal occurs and voters' blame is shared across 1 or more parties then incumbents are re-elected

2. if scandal occurs and voters' blame is on 1 party, then regardless of who challenges, incumbents are not re-elected

3. Independent of the presence of scandals, incumbents run at similar rates.

Ques: whats the principle which accounts for this?

Ans: (E) Admin Note: I deleted Answer Choice E as it is against our Forum Rules to post the Answer Choices on the Forum.

Ans trans: If blame is shared across multiple parties then it is the fault of individuals not of the party, but if one party gets the blame then party ought to pay price (ie not re-electing it's incumbents).

Thanks in advance for the help!

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Hello, In light of the January exam I am hosting a free zoom session to go over some of the language ques everyone should be aware of prior to the test, hopefully I can help with pre test jitters. I'll be hosting tomorrow 12 PM EST via Zoom

Time: Jan 16, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75565555850?pwd=M2M0eU9YRmQ4ZlVUbGpibDZkdWxMUT09

Meeting ID: 755 6555 5850

Passcode: Jc24v4

Hope to see you there, Good Luck!

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I did not pick option A because I thought it would be out of scope since Sembene was a filmmaker not a novelist. However, my understanding was later that, since the argument extended it’s scope to “storytelling” it would be okay to use the novelist, since they are both story-tellers. Now, I just want to clarify my understanding.

If an argument mentioned that a musician is talented due to their ability to sing. You cannot strengthen it by showing that an actor is talented. This would be considered of scope? However, if an argument mentioned that a musician is talented due to their ability to express emotion through the arts, you can strengthen it by saying that research shows that actors are talented due to their ability to express emotion through arts, since it’s both in the same scope?

Admin Note: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-52-section-4-passage-1-questions/

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Does anyone have some last minute advice on what they think about during the test itself? I always feel like I understand what I missed, etc. when going through old PTs, but then when I take the next test I forget everything I thought I learned. In other words, is there anything you tell yourself such as "do XYZ on LR" or "remember ABC on RC"?

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Could someone explain what I’m not seeing here? While I get why C is right, A is supported as well. The video explanation just ruled it out without offering an explanation.

The question is about what the author will be more like to agree with. A is basically saying that we are unlikely to assemble a jury capable of rendering an impartial decision due to the flaws in voir dire.

The author should agree with this because:

He claims the way the questions are phrased by the judges are problematic

Jurors don’t answer truthfully because they don’t want to participate in jury duty

There are those who overestimate their ignorance of a case.

The entire paragraph is about a judge’ favorite that is flawed-thus making the selection of a jury that will render an impartial decision a daunting task

These are valid reasons to draw such a conclusion-voir dire is flawed in a way that it is unlikely to select a jury that is capable of rendering an impartial decision.

Admin Note: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-27-section-3-passage-1-questions/

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So this is a bizarre question but I'm so serious - how many jackets are you allowed to have within your reach during the exam? I get really cold, and often will wear like two pairs of socks and three jackets inside, but I don't want to end up too hot (stress) or too cold (I have no heat). Is there a rule against...changing jackets?

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I was just wondering what things I could use on test date. For example, how many pieces of paper, and what type, if I can consume food/drink, etc.

Also, when it comes to Proctor U, do I just go on the website and the test is available? Basically, is there anything special I need to do before tomorrow for the test?

Thank You

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I've been scoring between 157-159 the past few tests, in the hopes of hitting the 160s before my flex on Tuesday.

Just took PT 89, which was probably a mistake lol. Although I could definitely feel that I wasn't into it (ie: tired, wasn't reading as clearly) I got a 151 which is what I scored last February... ouch.

I know this probably isn't indicative of my progress or how things will go next week, just looking for some reassurance I guess. Or thoughts from anyone else who may have experienced something similar.

I had heard 89 was difficult but I didn't think it would be difficult enough to bring me back to where I was a year ago when I joined 7 Sage lol. For the record it was mainly my RC score, but still...scary this close to my test.

I had planned on taking the May Flex as my last PT before my test on Tuesday? Do you guys think that I should? (ie: is it more or less likely that I will get a confidence boost from it lol) Otherwise I will just take the timed sections separately rather than a timed exam.

Side note: how on earth did I get ONE question right on the first arts passage, but FIVE right on the peptides passage???? What even is my life? ?@ 2be2ui

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Hi everyone!

I signed up a bit later for my time slot for the Jan LSAT, and I am kicking myself because I have an early morning time slot. I am somewhat worried of my ability to be awake and mentally prepared at that time of the morning, especially considering most of my practice has been during the early and late afternoon each day. There are currently no other additional time slots available for the 16th and 17th.

Do you all know if I am late to my Procter scheduling time, if I am unable to start the exam? I'm obviously going to try my best to be up and ready at the time in the morning, but I wanted to see if you all knew.

Additionally, does anyone have any advice (perhaps, if you've taken an early morning LSAT exam) as to getting mentally prepared at an early hour for such a stressful exam?

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Hi All!!

I'm taking the January Flex on Tuesday and with only a few days till test day, I'm second guessing my chances!! My ugpa is 3.95, but I averaged 156 (scared this might be lower on test day) on the last three preptests. Will my higher gpa help make up for my score not being as high as some of my preferred schools' averages? I realize not applying until February also decreases my chances, but what are my chances of getting accepted AND decent scholarships from schools like Michigan State, Wayne State, Richmond, and Villanova? My goal is be to accepted to Wayne State with a really good scholarship!! Is this a far-fetched dream with how late I'm applying??

ALSO, if anyone has school recommendations for me please let me know!! Good luck to everyone taking the Flex this week :)

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Last LSAT I took was a nightmare with my proctor. I made sure to tell my proctor that I am home alone, that I left my turned-ff phone in another room, and kindly requested I not get interrupted during the exam. I basically wanted to do what I could to avoid a horror story.

My proctor only chatted with me–I did not think anything of it.

During LG, she couldn't see my chin so she messaged me. I had a flashing box on the lower-right hand corner of my screen and had to click on it to open it. I adjusted my face and continued writing on my scrap paper. A second later I got another flashing and her message was a thank you. Again, I got interrupted and had to X-out of the chat box. At this point I got annoyed but contained myself and continued working. Then I got a smiley face! I shouted, "please stop interrupting me!" I might have been rude but at that point she threw me off focus for silly things and I made sure I was clear at the start to avoid interruptions.

I apologized at the end of the exam but I did not need 'thank you's' and smiley faces during my LSAT.

If I get another proctor who wants to just 'chat', can I request a different proctor? Maybe I am being a bit over but I really do not want to get thrown off my game again. Then again I heard of proctor's that forgot to mute themselves. >.((/p)

Any advice would be appreciated.

My takeaway: Keep your chin up.

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I am hoping to submit apps sometime in the next week. I haven't spent a minute thinking about my resume until now because it's relatively inconsequential when compared to other factors. Also, I'm a few years out of college and have switched jobs so I already have one drafted. The problem I am running into with my "law school resume" is that I have what I believe to be relevant experiences from undergrad and I'm not sure how to include them such that it is 1) easy to follow and 2) recent work experience and older college community involvement both shine. Can someone look at my resume and critique my organization (and provide any other general feedback/criticism that you may have)?

Thanks!

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