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I went to a college with a Pass/Fail system (ie no GPA) so I assumed that my "GPA" is just gonna be something like "NA" or simply left blank.
But a 0.00???
Does that mean if a school accepts me, I'd be bringing their entering class average GPA down with my "0.00 GPA"? This is ridiculous! Not a single school would be willing to accept me in this case.
Guess I'll have to call or email LSAC asap.
When I took the October Digital LSAT, my prelaw advisor told me that one of the perks of taking the pilot was that you would get reimbursed for a future real LSAT test. I already took the real December LSAT and was wondering how to get reimbursed for this? Does anyone have experience with this?
Thanks!
Can "F is hired for a position in a different department from G" translate to F->/G? or Does it have to be F(-)/G?
Northwestern offers an interview to all applicants, and they "strongly recommend" scheduling one. I'm considering opting out, wonder of anybody has input/knowledge whether this is monumentally stupid, or no big deal.
I'm above their 75th for lsat, and just below median for gpa. It's not in my top 3 dream schools, but probably 5th or 6th. I suck at phone/Skype interviews, so if definitely have to travel there (3 hours each way from w michigan)
Originally i was planning to interview on a Monday and then take that day and maybe a Tuesday to tour Northwestern and UChicago. But im hesitant to burn my precious vacation days...
Any thoughts welcome :)
Linear games click in my mind whereas grouping games put me in the middle of no where. I always feel like I finally understand the basics of grouping games after completing the blind review of the drills, but my hopes are destructed when I face another new grouping game. Any tips other than "PRACTICE MORE!"?
Thank you!
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I've been caping out at around 4 times to go over a single game because I feel like I begin to actually memorize all inferences, I know that this is the point but sometimes I feel like I'm not really thinking too hard to come to my answer choices even though they end up being correct most of the time. Is this the goal with fool proofing? I don't know whether I'm finally breaking through that threshold of understanding where things just "click" or if my memory skills are just carrying me through because I've seen certain games before. Any advice from others who may feel/felt this way towards fool proofing ?
This is hard for me to write about or even think about, but I thought turning to other 7sagers is the safest I'll feel. I'm trying real hard to think of what "sets me apart". People say to write your personal statement on something you've experienced that made you who you are or that has given you reason to go to law school. I have had several experiences in my life that do so, but only one that would certainly make heads turn. BUT the thing is, it could give the admissions counsel grounds to throw my application in the trash immediately....
About 2 years ago I was arrested for petty theft. I was in a bad place at the time and it was by far the HARDEST thing that I've had to deal with. I've torn myself down, almost given up on getting anywhere in life, built myself back up, and tried my hardest to prove that what is on my rap sheet truly is NOT who I am at all. I've even gotten an internship at my county's District Attorney's office a year after the incident. So the question is.... should I write about that whole experience and explain why it's taken me on the path I'm on now, or pick something else? Risk it for the biscuit or naw? Thanks guys :)
Hey all,
So I went through my LinkedIn notifications this week and one notification I got was,
"Your profile has been viewed by people who work at the following companies:
Duke University Law School
Duke University
Stanford University"
Now I'm not saying these law schools are snooping my/our social media presence, but I'm also not saying they aren't.
There is some evidence that this is a regular practice:
http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/law-schools-facebook-google-find-dirt.html
Just be careful!
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Hello. I am on the free trial portion of the 7Sage course. I am on "Introduction to Sequencing Games 1." I have a few questions.
First, here are the rules:
O is after N but before P.
S is after O.
K is before M and N.
Z is before M.
J is before K.
I was wondering if for sequencing games if we should write out ALL possible sequences on the test and when practicing. Should we also write out all the relationships in the sequence game? Here are the sequences that I have so far:
JZKMNOPS
JZKNMOSP
JKZMNOSP
JKZNMOSP
JKZNMOPS
KZJMNOPS
KZJMNOSP
ZJKMNOSP
ZJKMNOPS
How many more sequences are there??
Also, do Z and K have a relationship? If Z and K do not have a relationship, then why do J and P have a relationship?
Why do P and S not have a relationship? I am not fully understanding this based on the explanation in the lesson. (I am not fully understanding the backwards rule.)
Sorry if I am posting this in the wrong place; I just need some help.
Did everyone get asked to fill out a questionnaire via email? I got sent one today and went back to check if I got one for September but I didn't... Just thought it was weird.
many schools request that applicants write an LSAT addendum when they have two or more scores that are "significantly different" but they do not define what this means in terms of points! The only school I have seen define it is University of Michigan, which considers a difference of 6 or more significant. Should this be the standard to apply to all schools that ask this questions? Any thoughts appreciated!
What type of Question is this?
I chose (B) as an answer but the correct answer is (C).
I anticipated correctly but chose the wrong answer. Why is (B) Basis wrong? Their basis of intention is both different.
Hi 7Sagers,
I have been studying part time for almost 6 months now, have completed CC, FPM of all games from PT 1-40 and only recently began to PT. I began with PT 34, and am presently reviewing 41. I will be honest when I say studying for such an extended time for the LSAT my stamina in consistently studying plummeted tremendously with other life distractions. I do not know how to regain keeping up a good PT routine, though it is especially necessary in the next few weeks. I do not feel that I can complete up to PT 82~ by February, perhaps it is not wise to attempt that, but I am wondering what is a reasonable amount of PT's to aim to do and BR in full, by the February test. I wrote last February, 2017, with little preparation (Powerscore) and scored very low. I am BR'ing in the 160s, am awful with timing, and scoring in the high 150's otherwise. I delayed my admissions for a year in hopes of preparing, but I feel that all this time has passed and my progress is nominal and am a bit dejected, but would really just like to put my best efforts forth come February.
I immensely appreciate any advice, insight, words of encouragement you have to offer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read, and respond if you so choose to. You are appreciated.
June'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 38 | Tuesday, Dec 12rd | 7:30 pm EST
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Note: For the purposes of the call, we like to check our group blind review score together at the very end of the call :) So at least don't say ... "No guys, really, it's D, I checked it.” KEEP THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOURSELF. Win the argument with your reasoning.
These groups work best when folks from ALL stages of prep and with all different goals join in! Not just for "super-preppers" and definitely not just for the casual LSATer (does such a person exist?).
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I am having a hard time understanding what the questions in the LR section is asking. But once I understand what the question is asking I can answer with no problem. I spend so much time going back to the CC to figure out what the question is asking so I wanted to see if anyone has flash cards about question type of a method to understanding what is being asked.
I am good with MBT, MP,WEAKENING STRENGTH, PARALLEL and MSS. Everything else I spend hours trying to figure out what test makers are asking.
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I am entirely uncertain on how I did for Dec test. This is my first time taking the test. I studied intensely for months.
LR (25) - RC - LR (25) - LR (26) - LG
1st LR - took longer than normal to get through. Guessed on about 4 answers. Panicked a bit which did not help.
RC - weakest section. Guesses on Chinese prompt. Thought Social Darwinism prompt was confusing
2nd LR - blew through that section. No problem
3rd LR - did not think it was too tough. Took a bit longer than 2nd LR.
LG - what the actual eff was that last game? The second game took me 15 minutes. I answered the first game in 5 minutes - moved really quickly, didn't check. I am so uncertain. Normally I max at -2 on games. I have NO idea on this section.
I feel manic about this LSAT. On one hand, everything could have been fine. Yeah, I guessed on about 8 questions, but those are the areas I tested weakly on in PT. On the other hand, everything went horrible. I messed up every section and hope for a 154 in my wildest dreams.
HELP! Does anyone else feel like this?
I graduated undergrad in 1997. There is 1 professor who I'm still in touch with, and he would write me a fine LOR. But I doubt he really remembers my academic performance from 20 years ago. My other LORs are from judges and other prominent legal types who know me much better. Would the absence of an academic LOR seem suspect, or is it understood that older students don't generally have them? Many thanks.
I’m going to study full time for 2 months up until feb. which plan should I get? Is the basic sufficient? Thanks!
Hey everyone!
Has anyone had success speeding up their time on inference questions (MSS/MBT) questions? While I don't miss too many of them, I notice that they tend to be time sinks for me, especially the harder ones (I do have a strong grasp of conditional logic).
I'm specifically drilling these types now, which I'm sure will help, but was curious if anyone else had insights on getting through these in a more efficient manner.
Duke admitted me through Priority Track yesterday!
Does anyone else here have a Priority Track invite? It's such a great program. It takes a bit of the stress off those admitted, and allows them the opportunity to negotiate financial aid early. I wish more schools did this.
With that said, does anyone here have any experience negotiating financial aid with Duke (or any other school)? What do I do? lol
Any help you guys could provide would be much appreciated. Thanks.
https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-4-question-11/
(B) None of the films released in country Z in 1992 were based on books other than novels.
My hunch tells me the answer is B, and I am pretty sure it is the answer, but I need some clarity. Because it didn't really match my prephrase that "if 1992 films, then no more than 25% based on books from 1991. I see how B could be a missing premise, but I don't see it as a sufficient assumption, as it able to make the argument valid.
I'm curious if you're going the extra mile for schools that you don't really want to go to and with your stats you should be able to get in to.
My issue is specifically about Pepperdine. The optionals are write about either a goal you pursued, your passion, a mistake you made, or who you'd want to road trip with. My personal statement is 3 pages and it definitely covers what i'm passionate about, a goal i pursued, and is sort of about a "mistake" I made and the postives that came out of it in that I wrote about my attitude changing from negative to positive when I overcame adversity. My GPA is well over the 75th percentile and my LSAT score is right under the 50th percentile. I don't mind writing the optional essay but I'd rather not if I don't have to. I worked really hard on my PS over a year and it took me a couple weeks to clean up my final draft. I can't imagine being able to write just as well about wanting to go on a road trip with Beyonce or something.
