Hello, I was wondering how some of you film yourself?

The only filming options I have for 35 min of video storage is via my laptop webcam....

Should I just try to angle the camera to capture the paper as best as I can?

If I were to use my phone (once I get more storage)...how should I angle it without a podium?

Would appreciate any tricks!

I have been PT'ing and noticed I have improved my LG and RC sections but have not made any improvement in the LR sections. I am getting on average -9 to -13 wrong on the LR sections. LG I am averaging -2 to -5, while RC -3 to -5. Best sections RC and LG. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

B. The initial space of our universe resembles cold, empty space

C. A hot and dense state is a state of low entropy

Correct answer is C. I chose B. After watching JY's explanation I still have unanswered questions about this problem.

The passage implies that a small, hot, dense universe has low entropy. I see that. But the answer removes two key terms, small and universe. Entropy increases with temperature and decreases with density, so after removing two key terms, small and universe, we are left with one factor that increases entropy and one factor that decreases entropy. Are we to assume that removing these two key terms that the state of entropy does not change? I feel like we are not provided with enough information on entropy to make that assumption. I believe it to be more reasonable to assume that the author has a proper understanding of entropy (is this too much of an assumption?). There could easily be a state that is both hot and dense with a very random distribution of gas molecules that would not necessarily be a state of low entropy.

I also feel like the reason JY dismisses Answer Choice B isn't correct. The initial state of our universe being cold, empty space (a natural state) is C&C’s addition to other physicists's Multiverse Theory. We've already agreed (Q20) that C&C theorize that our universe is a result of an energy fluctuation in a high entropy universe, and C&C's reasoning that the state of our universe would have been a cold, empty state that was not low entropy (and, if I understand entropy correctly, not necessarily a state of high entropy like JY claims, just a natural state.)

It seems to make more sense to me for the author (a sympathetic reporter) to agree with the theory of C&C than to make a slightly misguided statement about the laws of thermodynamics.

I know the LSAT is never wrong, so if someone could please explain to me what I am missing, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

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Hey there friends, I was just wondering if anybody knew anything about the new electronic LSAT, in specific, what type of TABLET or device we'd have to use. if you have any info lets get to discussion! thank you for even reading this haha

I’m unsure if I should cancel the September test. I really want to score in the low 160s. I’m scoring in the low 160s on my PT but I was doing that before the July test and got a 157. I was really hoping to be scoring around 165 on my PTs so I can feel comfortable on the test about getting a low 160 score. (My BR is in the high 160s.) I’ve practiced LR all summer and feel so much better about it but the last 2 PT I took I bombed one LR on both.

I can’t take October because it’s sold out. I wanted to apply early to schools because last year I applied after Jan. I’m at a loss on what to do! Feeling discouraged..

Sometime in the past couple days Columbia decided that if you graduated less than two years ago, you are required to submit two academic letters of recommendation. I graduated in 2018.

Unfortunately, I took a break from school for five years and when I returned as a part time student I took one professor several times for my major and then I took a handful of other professors just once. None of them would have much to say about me assuming they remember me at all, nor would the ones I took in 2009-2012 at this point. Getting another academic LOR is just not an option for me. Do I give up on Columbia or stubbornly submit anyway?

I'm not sure if this is a dumb question or not but do I still need to worry about bringing an analog watch to the September LSAT? The digital test format has a timer similar to the beta digital tester on 7sage, correct?

Hey there,

As a re applicant, I was wondering if it is ethical to email the admission office of my desired law school and inquire about how to improve/ build on my application from the year prior? Would that be frowned upon, or put me at a disadvantage for this year? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have about 9 weeks till the LSAT. I have the Powerscore bible trilogy. Right now that will be the only resource I can afford till 2 weeks. Do you think Powerscore, buying LSAT official tests on Amazon and video explanations on 7sage and youtube are enough resources to make around a 170? Even in the Powerscore bible 2 month study guide, its suggesting I get the workbooks (around $60 each) and a couple of other books. I already spent $110 on the PS and $200 for the LSAT. With all of the suggested resources from PS, that would total up to more than $300.

Also I know a lot of people suggest taking a cold timed diagnostic test, but I have heard some of companies saying that its best to study a bit before taking an initial test and don't time it till you get closer to the test dates. What do you guys think? http://s3.amazonaws.com/studentcenter/self-study/2-Month-LSAT-Study-Plan.pdf this is the PS 2 month study guide

While I am in the progress of attempting all the PrepTests and i'm nearing completion, I swear that I have seen the same questions in other tests or similar reiterations of such. Am I delusional at this point, or is there some type of validity in what I'm seeing?

I was talking to a friend of mine who took the last LSAT; apparently LSAC has done away with the experimental section and instead incorporated experimental questions into the five sections of the test. That way students have no ability to cross reference with other students to find out which exact section is experimental. Does anyone know about this?

Thanks

I'm filling out Harvard's application and it has a section in which you have to describe a "significant piece of writing under the direct supervision of a faculty member or employer". I'm a PhD student, so I have a ton of these, but I'm only allowed 300 characters. Is it appropriate to attach an addendum, or do I just say "see résumé"?

My test center has these large overhead lights throughout the large room (seats 70 ppl). There are like many rows of these big bright lights. It was helpful with the paper test as the area was very lighted.

But with the digital, No matter what angle I tilt the tablet, it just reflects a different set of lights. So when I look at the screen, I see 2-3 big bright lights reflecting in the screen. The glare is Kinda annoying/distracting and doesn’t feel great on my eyes. Any advice on how to fix or reduce this glare? Thanks.

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Can anyone explain to me what CLIR is and how I can apply the technique on my own when I drill/review LR?

I've been looking for the Loophole, but it's still not available to buy/ship to my area.

I would highly appreciate any tips!

I wonder if I am being overparanoid about this, and from what I've read across many law-related forums may sense is that these are irrelevant issues, but to set my mind at ease, I've decided to post this question. I want an honest opinion from everyone here as to whether I should write addendi for either or both of these items:

I have a couple incidences from my teenage years that I am uncertain whether I should disclose on C & F, as they neither involve any contact with the law or with any post-secondary educational institution:

A. One is that I was suspended a few times in middle school for either fighting other students (I was bullied a lot) or on one occasion because I had apparently made comments threatening violence to the school (this one I remember essentially nothing about, other than I got suspended for this reason, I don't even recall the action itself)

B. The second is that the first time I took the SAT, my score got cancelled for an irregularity. During one section, the proctor called out for everyone to stop, I kept working for a few seconds after like a nervous idiot, the proctor spotted me, and my score was later cancelled for this.

Hi all,

Looking for a little reassurance because I'm kinda stressed after taking my LSAT Writing. I feel I made a really strong argument but it took me to the last second to finish. When I looked it over I realized with horror that I had made a couple of grammatical errors and big one repetition error ("This person should choose this should choose option this because blah blah blah..") in the very first sentence T_T

How much will that hurt me? Do they care about computer/editing errors more then content or am I okay since I made a solid argument?

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I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may find useful. I call the form "Cost Benefit”, below I will discuss how it functions and why it matters.

The argument structure offers one benefit as a premise and concludes from this that the benefit is compelling to make a statement about the original “thing” being good overall.

Let me give an example:

The Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner has the most efficient suction system out of any vacuum on the market, moreover, the Dirt Devil is the most cost effective option on the market. Therefore if you are in the market for a vacuum, look no further than the Dirt Devil.

Here our premise holds 2 benefits (most efficient suction system, most cost effective) out to conclude that the Dirt Devil is the best to buy.

The assumption here and with every “Cost Benefit” argument is that there is not a cost being overlooked that outweighs these benefits.

So,

To Weaken such an argument: Introduce a cost that may outweigh the benefit

To Strengthen: Block out the possibility of potential costs, introduce another benefit, or emphasize the importance/relevance of the benefit.

Additionally, this argument structure is often used for Necessary Assumption questions. The NA simply stating something to the effect of: “The benefit is not outweighed by certain costs” or “The benefit is not unimportant to making a judgement about the original thing”.

The “Cost Benefit” argument also has another cookie cutter form. It uses a cost as a premise and then concludes that something is not good or we should not do something. This argument structure works the same way as the above one, except the assumption is that there is not an overriding benefit.

Cookie cutter arguments matter because patterns of reasoning are finite and LSAC re uses many of the same forms, just dressed up with confusing subject matter. For example to make a “Cost Benefit” argument more difficult, they may make the subject matter abstract or create an argument that makes perfect sense intuitively.

Boiling questions down to empirical structure is like distilling their blue prints and from there you can think about how new questions may spawn from them. Hopefully this is helpful, if so I will make some similar posts in the future!

The model of other websites (manhattanprep, lsathacks, powerscore) all organize PTs and discussion the same way. You have a list of all the PTs, then inside the PT a choice of LR/LG/RC, then a list of the questions. This organization is very conducive to both finding the discussion (a necessary condition to learn from/engage in discussion) on a question and providing helpful insights or questions of our own.

Even if access to PT questions, the videos and their explanations are for paying members only the organization can really use an overhaul. I see a lot of people posting individually, using no uniform nomenclature for easy searching, and a lot of those questions get 0 responses.

Thanks! Love 7Sage, argued with a buddy that he should stop his course and switch to 7S just yesterday.

I'm taking the LSAT a week from today in Chicago (Loyola). My ticket's now available, and it just lists the address of the building - no room number or anything. Those who have taken it before, are there usually just signs / instructions at the security desk? Or do other locations list the room number?

I'm planning to call LSAC when their offices reopen on Monday, but I'm feeling nervous and wondered if anyone here had any experience they could share.

Since my first year of law school started last week, I've been thinking about starting a journal to help me process things and reflect. I think that maybe by working through how to articulate things, I feel like I exert some control and agency. In any case, this is one of those times where it seems like it could be of value. I also thought that a candid and contemporaneous account from someone going through it could potentially provide some value to future students. So instead of opening up a word document, I figured I'd make a thread.

Throughout the life of this thread, I'll make updates through the comments rather than amending the main body. That way, any comments will track with the content.

So the digital test clock counts backwards from 35 minutes to 0. This threw me off when I took my first digital test because Im so used to using an analog watch. For those who have taken the digital test do you know if we are allowed to use an analog watch during the test?

Decided that I should get a tablet to start practicing and PTing since paper exams are long gone.

My SO and I agreed to go half/half on a tablet since she will start doing more digital art stuff. I've read the Fire Tablet is as close as it gets without spending Microsoft Surface money. She has been using Wacom here and there and wants to get one, I don't care as long as I can practice, she can do her thing once I'm done and we don't spend hundreds of dollars. Y'all have experience with tablets that can do all those things?

Hey! Does anyone know where I can find a copy of The Loophole in LSAT Logical Reasoning? I ordered a copy on amazon, but it won't ship until the end of September/ beginning of October. Please let me know, If you guys know of any book stores in NYC or online that sells it. Thanks in advance!

I have been pting around a 155/156 for the last few weeks. My goal is a 157+ and I am taking it in October and November.

My breakdown from yesterday:

LR: 14/25

LR: 19/26

LG: 21/23

RC: 14/26

So at this point I am trying to close the gap on my LR sections and bring up RC. I typically struggle with SA questions and flaw. If I could get that RC score up and close the gap in LR I would be golden. Any tips on how to get those scores up and stay consistent? I have gone through the CC and I typically drill weak spots, do timed sections, and about one 5 section PT a week. I would love to be PTing at a 160 so I can have some wiggle room come test day.

Thanks so much!