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I'm currently about to submit my first application, but I'm not sure how to answer this question.

The school in question is pretty middle-of-the-road for me (not a reach or a safety). As of right now, the list of schools I'm applying to is not 100% set in stone. If I end up deciding to apply to a school that I do not include in my answer to this question, is there anyway the school would find out and think I was lying to them?

Furthermore, if this question is on an application for a safety school, should I just leave it blank? I've read some things that say schools might strike you down if you list higher ranked schools than theirs and your numbers are competitive, for yield purposes.

Am I just overthinking this? Should I just list the schools I am applying to as of right now? Should I just leave it blank (it is not a mandatory question)?

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i've been trying to "foolproof" RC and LR basically - maybe after a week of doing a LR and RC section, redoing those sections again timed. And in 2nd time doing it, really focusing on form, and being conscious of breaking the old thinking habits on questions I got wrong before and trying to reinforce good thinking habits.

Anyone else try this or have any suggesions on this? any comments or suggestions appreciated.

foolproofing RC and LR also helps me to gain a deeper insight into that LR/RC section, where I am able to see patterns, cookie cutter wrong AC's, logic structures, etc. in a way that I did not see when I first took it. Thus doing this reinforces a deeper understanding of the patterns of the LSAT.

Foolrpoofing RC and LR is also helpful because if I get a question wrong again, it'll show me that my original BR/review was not sufficient, and will force me to go deeper.

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Hi,

I have one official LSAT score on my account but I'm not applying this cycle as I'm preparing for a retake next year. But a few law schools have been sending me e-mails when I didn't even apply to any of them. All of the e-mails have used one of the following sentences to begin with:

a) Based on your LSAT/academic record, you'll LIKELY receive a scholarship...

b) Based on your LSAT/academic record, IF you are admitted, you'll be eligible for a guaranteed scholarship...

c) An applicant with your academic profile can POTENTIALLY receive a scholarship up to ...

Hypothetically, if I apply, am I more or less guaranteed scholarships? I don't know if this is their way to lure people into applying for whatever reasons(and end up not giving me any money or even admit me) or that it's safe to be convinced that I'll be offered some money at those schools. At most of these schools, my LSAT is above their median but there are some exceptions. For instance, at one of the schools that have sent me such e-mails, my LSAT is right at their 25th. (But my GPA is above their 75th)

What do y'all think?

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I am scheduled to write the January LSAT but am wondering if I should reschedule for March 30th. I wrote the November test and scored 157, my goal would be 160. I have been scoring between 157-162 for the last three months. I took a 3-week break after the test to finish final assignments and have been back at studying for the last two weeks. The problem is now that I leave for vacation for two weeks on Christmas Eve and when I get back will have less time to devote to studying with school and will only have three weeks until the test. Really not sure what to do. If I push it to March the test will be falling right at the end of my semester when things get super hectic.

Thoughts??

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Hello,

My name is Alec. I started studying for the LSAT in early November 2018 on a full time basis. My diagnostic score was a 150. After a month and a half of studying (CC completed and 4 PTs) I have raised my average to ~161. I am debating whether to sit for the January LSAT or wait a cycle and take it this march or this summer. I graduated with a 4.0 gpa with a degree in philosophy. Any advice or input would be appreciated. My gut tells me that it would be in my best interest to slow things down, get the best possible LSAT score when I'm ready, and apply early next fall. However, it's hard to know how much improvement can be expected in another 5-6 weeks.

Yours,

Alec

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The question is linked below:

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-44-section-4-question-22/

I'm looking for advice because upon first read, I thought this was a mistaken reversal flaw, but now I think I misinterpreted the meaning of "protect". When I first read this stimulus, I got hooked on the causal relationship, but to relay my thought process, I figured there is more than one way for a dog to get arthritis outside of neutering. Maybe you feed your dog all the time and it gets extremely obese and his/her brittle bones can't support it's meaty body. That's a weird example, but I just figured that arthritis is just a condition that has more than one cause leading to it and eliminating one cause doesn't mean there isn't another.

That's why E looked so attractive. Properly developed bones in an obese dog could still get arthritis. However, I now have to find a reason for why that is wrong, and that reason might lie in the definition of "protect". Just because an owner protects his/her dog from something, doesn't mean that the thing being protected against won't happen. It just means you're lessening the chances of that thing happening. If that's the right way to interpret this stimulus, then I can see the conclusion not being flawed in that way. I just read "protect" to mean to completely eliminate the chances of your dog becoming arthritic.

What do you all think?

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Hi, all! I'm thinking about purchasing the admissions package (the $200 one), so this may be covered in that, but figured I'd ask. I'm an advanced-degree, working university professor, so we have to have our own CVs kept current and updated consistently (which are like really long resumes). This includes my education/degrees, my publications and courses taught (aka, my job), my committees/service (like volunteer work). It does not include personal interests (because it's not meant to be personal, per se). I can see from some other discussion posts that this law school app resume is supposed to be concise and representative of you, yet also personal. So how do I get my life down to a one-page resume and/or should I? Has anyone else experienced this and what have you done, if so? Looking for any insight on this. Thanks!

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Hey guys, I live in Austin and I am looking for someone to study for the January LSAT with me. Please comment or dm if you are from the same area and want to study together!

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_Conclusion: Modern literature can damage individuals who appropriate this attitude, as well as damage society at large.

Necessary Assumption: It is to the advantage of some individuals that they be concerned with contributing to the societal good._

Can someone help with this? If we negate it, we get: It is to the advantage of no one that they be concerned with contributing to the societal good. I don't see how this destroys the conclusion. This answer choice seems to equate damage incurred with the loss of an advantage. It seems to be saying that, when negated, if I get no advantage from X, then I can't be damaged by X (and thus, the conclusion fails).

But I feel like this is kind of a logical stretch. For example, suppose I gain no advantage from taking Route A or Route B to Destination C. The loss of Route B (if a street closed down) could still damage me in the sense that, while I previously had an option, now I have none.

Admin note: edited title

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-46-section-3-question-15/

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@BlindReviewer I think I'm seeing a pattern here.

Hey 7 sage Fam! This is a question I got wrong on my most recent PT. The last one I discussed with the very helpful @BlindReviewer shares some elements with this one (https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/18842/pt60-s1-q13-many-economists-claim-that-financial-rewards). Thing is, I took PT60 months ago, hence the maybe pattern. Help me work through some of the snares?

Similar elements:

  • Some x argue y

  • But they are wrong

  • Bad reason for why they are wrong

  • Referential phrasing

    • Like the pt60 question, I ended up between 2 answer choices (D and E)

    Analysis:

    Conclusion: It is not the case that buying lottery tickets are an unwise investment

    Reasoning: Because they share a characteristic with buying insurance--and that's generally considered a sound investment

    Flaw: Assuming that this similarity is sufficient to guarantee the conclusion. It is not. Overestimating the strength of this characteristic and ignoring the differences between the two scenarios/context.

    My problem: Both answers are discussing ways in which these two scenarios are different. So the task is to choose which difference is most relevant. But I can't figure out a compelling reason to eliminate D (in fact it's the choice I ended up going with. "Well-Being" in E made me nervous). Do you have any brilliant thoughts to share?

    Thanks in advance!

    https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-69-section-4-question-19/

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    I'm currently registered for the January 26th test but don't think I'll be ready. Can schools see if I change my test date? Does that show up as a "cancel"?

    Also, it seems like it'd be slightly cheaper to do the "Change registration date" instead of canceling, getting the partial refund and then re-registering. Does that sound right? Thank you in advance.

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    Hey Everyone,

    I have depended on this community for nearly a year now, and I need some advice/good mojo. After hitting my target score consistently, I retook the November LSAT and scored six points below my PT average again (162 September, 162 November). I was floored. Honestly expected to reach my average when I opened up my LSAT email, or at the very least done better than September. It is hard not to give in to feelings of inadequacy, but I'm trying my best to stay positive and focus on January. I do not have to attend law school this coming cycle, but I have already dedicated so much time on this test, moved back home/turned down a job to study, and have submitted applications (and paid fees) to apply for this cycle.

    How should I approach January? I have 40-50 hours a week available to study for this test, but want to be very cognizant of burn-out. My apps are all submitted, however, so luckily I do not have to juggle admissions essays, addendums, etc.

    Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions/advice y'all provide. I'm so lucky to have found this community a year ago.

    -jmpm

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    Hi everyone!

    I was wondering how long admissions offices will be reviewing applications for the remainder of 2018 and I realized I have no idea how long decisions generally take to come back. I listened to the 7Sage podcast with Selene, so I know it varies, but I'd love to get an idea of different timelines that people have experienced.

    What school did you apply to, when did you apply, and how long did it take to hear back?

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    Hey Colleges,

    I've been preparing for few month already and many times I ask myself a question: should I even care about Khan academy LSAT Prep Course developed in cooperation with LSAC ? First, it seemed like it's an official tool developed by LSAC, but as I reed into it, it seems like it's a waste of time.

    Does anyone here thinks that it's useful?

    Andrii

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    Hi, I want to take some time off and make some money before heading off to law school. I'll graduate in 2020 but I don't want to attend until 2022 can I apply for future terms or do I have to wait until October 2021 to apply?

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    I am 60% through my studying and took a practice test to see if i would feel comfortable registering for the January test. Only scored 4 points higher than my already under 145 score. First Lsat i scored 141. Super bummed decided not to test in Jan. and wait until march. What do i do now? Do i go back and start over from the beginning of the CC or keep pushing through? just completely lost 3 1/2 months later only a 3 point increase? #Help

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    Hey guys,

    Going on a 7 hour car ride in 2 days and it feels like a good time to study for the LSAT

    Does anyone know if theres a way to download any practice material from 7Sage/ practice LSATs from the syllabus since I won't have any phone reception or wifi (i'm crossing the border)?

    Thanks!

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    Hi, everyone,

    I just discovered 7Sage and am so disappointed that I didn't hear of this sooner. I'm a full-time working mother, as well, so that's made things tricky -- but I devote about 3-4 hours a day of studying (not all of it intense, as I can get distracted if I'm honest). Anyway, I took the test without studying (ridiculous rookie error) way back last February and got a 150. In November, after Kaplan 2x (thinking this was not a wise move on my part), I got 155. I want at least a 160+, ideally. My dream would be a 165. I'm not looking for top tier schools or anything like that, just more that I want (need) a higher score to ensure that I can get some help in the financial department.... don't we all?

    Currently, I do the best in LG (~9 to ~5), semi-OK in RC (about ~8 to ~5). In LR, I can get anywhere from ~14 to ~7; it honestly depends on if I get distracted or slow myself down (I used to be great at skipping and going back and having some time left over...).

    So, what do you all think -- can I get enough out of this course even by starting now, to make a difference of 160+ by January 26th? Do I do the starter course option or the ultimate? I'm not necessarily looking for your assurance that "definitely yes you can do this" (because I know there's human error, etc., and it really depends on how well I manage my time/study) but I am looking for if you think the content in here is do-able in the time I have in terms of the area I need to focus on (LR). Also, if you think the Starter is what I can use or if I should go Ultimate+. Thanks! #help

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    So I got my acceptance with scholarship at Stetson today. Problem is, I applied part time and my acceptance email states full time all over it. I am a non traditional student, nearing my 30s, full time mom and work full time. I absolutely cannot go to law school full time. Does anyone have experience with this happening to you? Do you think this just a typo on their part? Of course they sent the email at 4:45pm and gave me no time to get in touch with anyone until the morning.... thanks for any input.

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