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Hey everyone, My name is Sergio and I am a second semester Junior about to start studying for the LSAT. I am going to buy the Ultimate+ package next week to start studying for one of the summer exams and was wondering if anyone had some tips on how they handled, organized, and used the plethora of material provided. Just looking at what the package comes with is daunting so any help is greatly appreciated!

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Hi fellow 7Sagers :) it's my first time posting on here but would really appreciate your advice.

I'm scoring around low to mid 160s and BRing around 170-175 range. My biggest challenge is that my LR scores fluctuate a lot (from -2 to -7 per section before BR). I'm mostly missing level 4/5 questions that are logic heavy (e.g. parallel flawed question, method of reasoning, etc.). It takes me over 2 mins to answer these questions as I'm slow at drawing out conditional logic. So would like to ask if anyone scoring around my range benefited from going back to the core curriculum or any tips on being more accurate/fast at this types of questions? (drilling by question type, etc.) And any other tips on narrowing gap between actual to BR score would be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

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Does anyone have a group of good warm up questions to take in the morning of the exam? I generally do a handful of LRs and one or two games. Was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion on the problem sets. Thank you and good luck to everyone taking the Monday exam.

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Stmt: Either A or B is in the forest

Question: Is "either or" and "exclusive or" here ?

My Answer:

No, because atleast 1 has to be there but not both.

A B not both

0 0 0

0 1 1

1 0 1

1 1 0

My Discussion:

"Either or" is different than "not both" because "not both" truth table is below.

A B not both

0 0 1

0 1 1

1 0 1

1 1 0

Notice the 1st line is different in both truth tables.

Question for you guys:

please see if my logic is correct

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Hi,

When I did this question, I got stuck between B and D, even after I used the negation technique for assumption questions. Why exactly is D here wrong?

For context, I thought D could be an answer too because when voters are paying enough attention to make informed decisions, then they don't need the press to cover substantial policy issues for them, and thus then they don't need the campaign advisors to stay out of the limelight.

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This question presents the cheetah as an exception to the coat pattern attributed to large cat species. From the stimulus, we know that Living/Hunting Habitats have an impact on the type of Coat a large cat has. We also know that, normally, Spotted Coat -> Habitat = trees and dappled forests. Meanwhile, Plain Coat -> Habitat = open plains.

Yet the Cheetah has a Spotted Coat, while living in the open plains. How come?

My problem with this question is that the most valid support for A (the correct answer) seems to be that it sharply distinguishes Cheetahs from all other large cats, which suggests "well, I guess cheetahs being weird regarding X helps explain why they're also weird regarding Y: they're just weird compared to normal large cats". But that still feels to me like A is just basically saying "ah, they're an anomaly because...they're an anomaly". If I asked this question to an expert on large cats, and answer choice A was his explanation, I'd just feel like it's another way of saying that he doesn't really have an explanation.

Another explanation for A that I've read is that "they don't rely on stealth, only purely speed, so it makes sense that they're in the open rather than in forests", but this, to me, seems to assume a lot about what kind of hunting strategy is most appropriate for large cats in forests. Regardless of whether it's true, I feel like we can't assume this based on the information on the stimulus.

I'm curious if anyone agrees with my assessment, or whether I am not assessing it the right way.

Thanks

Admin note: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-87-section-3-question-04/

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Hello,

Understanding we all have different time constraints, etc. - How long did it take you to perfect Logic Games (-1, - 0)? Any additional tips going through Logic Games?

Looking forward to hearing any input!

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166 LSAT, 2.92 GPA and three disorderly persons charges. I’m applying to all regional schools where my numbers give me a solid chance. Do you think that January 15th is too late for me to apply and still have a chance? My applications are complete minus my personal statement which I’ve been working on for over a month. I plan to perfect it my over the next week (it’s not quite there yet).

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Just wanted some input/opinions from people. I am a division one athlete whose resume is probably lacking compared to other people who have had time to do impressive and meaningful internships during the school year and throughout the summers. I’ve only had one job and have been playing my sport competitively all my life. I am sitting for the January test (PTing between 158-162, 3.75 GPA), and won’t be applying until next cycle so I will be taking a gap year. My target schools are Ohio State & Wake Forest. I already have my 2 academic LORs lined up and I am confident they will be strong. My resume shows the transferable skills of being a highly competitive athlete, but do you think it’s beneficial to get a LOR from my coach in order to showcase the skills such as competitiveness, time management, conflict-resolution skills etc. from her POV too or do you think it’s a waste of time and admissions don’t care to read something from an athletic perspective when it’s already sort of touched on in my resume? Thanks guys!

PS, my personal statement will NOT be involving athletics.

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Hi all,

It would be great if you guys could give me tips or ideas on what to study before the exam on the 13th. I am super anxious and not sure what to focus on. Anything any of you did to feel more comfortable or skills that needed reviewing would be great.

Thanks!

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Hey guys, just wondering if there are any international students here on 7sage who are currently in law school and working towards practicing law in the US after graduation. I'm Asian, first generation college student and have a low socioeconomic background. I recently got accepted into UCLA, Notre Dame, BC, Duke and UC Berkeley. I'm still waiting for scholarship offers but right now, I'm seriously second-guessing my decision to go to law school in the US given the bleak uncertain future surrounding immigration post graduation. I don't want to work my butt off for 3 years, invest a whole lot of money and time into law school only to be kicked out of the country in the end.

I'd really appreciate any insights/advice you guys have on the matter!! Thank you in advance.

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Good Evening,

I am currently looking for an online study partner or someone who lives in Minnesota. I am currently signed up to take the March LSAT this year.

I have gone through the Core Curriculum and I'm currently PTing.

I would be interested in taking PTs and BRing together and focusing intensely on LR and RC. I work fulltime but im willing to make adjustments for anyone willing to meet consistently especially on weekends you can message me or comment below!

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Hi all, does anyone else also find it incredibly difficult to study at home? I don't know what it is, but I always feel a lot more productive when I vary my study venues between coffee shops and libraries. Maybe it's because my brain just doesn't perceive my home as a study location, but instead views it as a relaxing place where I can just hang out in my P.J.s. I'm always paranoid that studying in libraries/coffee shops will be super distracting without me even realizing it, but honestly, I just put my airpods in and listen to lyric-less music and it works really well for me (except when I'm PT-ing, I usually go to a super dead and quiet library and no music). What are your experiences with study venues?

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Hi there!

I am planning on taking the Jan LSAT and hoping to apply in Feb. I took the LSAT back in 2018 and did awful. I obviously don't plan on applying with that score but my question is--would i still have to write an addendum for that score? Can the law school admissions see it?

Thank you for anyone who can help me with this!!

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I can't wrap around my head on the idea that the first rule implies that Guettierez MUST be on the aisle seat

It only say that Hoffman is behind guttierez aisle seat, and it would have been too risky to make an assumption that G is in the aisle only.

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