Chef Gordon Ramsay does NOT approve of your LSAT shortcuts!

Sprinkles

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For real. Don't do it. Every so often I come across people who've made the conscious decision to take on the LSAT and are failing miserably at understanding fundamental concepts because they're too focused on searching for a shortcut to hone down the material. Cut it out. The LSAT will challenge every ounce of knowledge you possess. It will humble you and make you feel defeated. Get back up and really try to understand and learn what you're playing with. You have to develop an appreciation for the beast. The skills learned to get good at the LSAT aren't useless. Realize what you are implementing to achieve a high score will give you an astronomical advantage in Law School whether it's discipline in sticking through reading dense material (love you too, RC), scoping out a main argument or discrepancy in a piece of writing,(you are NOT the real MVP, LR) or reading a list of facts to give determination of what is true and what must be false. ( I see what you did there, LG). Bottom line is the LSAT is not something that should be viewed as redundant or extraneous. Seeking short cuts or silver bullets will result in a standstill in your prep and you'll be left to wonder what could have been done if you just went through this the honest way. As Chef said, do it properly or don't do it at all!

Sami

I love this @montaha.rizeq .<3

Thanks for making this post. I definitely remember wanting shortcuts when I was relatively new in my prep and looking for these tricks. I wish you had made this post then :-* But now I am reading a book on logic to understand this material better. There are no shortcuts in LSAT. Well not for people who want to score high.

Love you

Sami

Also, Did I tell you I love you?

Sprinkles

@Sami said:
Also, Did I tell you I love you?

http://www.thedatereport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/i_love_you_too.gif

jknauf

So much Jonathan in this post. =]

jknauf

=] I posted a comment earlier which I really think the whole 'not taking shortcuts thesis' here really hits at. I'm re posting the comment here because I think it will be beneficial to others who may not have seen it.

It's not ok to just scratch the surface, or take shortcuts especially during BR. You must focus your studies at really understanding the underlying logic.

For example lets say we have a weaken question and the stimulus is;

The only way to get into Harvard is with a high LSAT score and high GPA. Therefore, since Peter got into Harvard, he must have a high LSAT score and high GPA.

Which of the following most strongly undermines the arguments conclusion?

A) Christopher does not have a strong GPA or Strong LSAT score, but he was accepted into Harvard because he has a Nobel prize. - Correct answer choice

Why does this weaken our conclusion?
(Scratching the surface explanation) 'there must be other ways to get into Harvard, since our friend Christopher was accepted without a strong LSAT and GPA

(Next level explanation) 'We are weakening a conditional conclusion by attacking the necessary condition. We are showing that the necessary condition doesn't need to occur in order for the sufficient condition to occur'.

Really strive for that 'Next Level Understanding' which comes from the underlying components of logic.

Sprinkles

@jknauf said:
=] I posted a comment earlier which I really think the whole 'not taking shortcuts thesis' here really hits at. I'm re posting the comment here because I think it will be beneficial to others who may not have seen it.

It's not ok to just scratch the surface, or take shortcuts especially during BR. You must focus your studies at really understanding the underlying logic.

For example lets say we have a weaken question and the stimulus is;

The only way to get into Harvard is with a high LSAT score and high GPA. Therefore, since Peter got into Harvard, he must have a high LSAT score and high GPA.

Which of the following most strongly undermines the arguments conclusion?

A) Christopher does not have a strong GPA or Strong LSAT score, but he was accepted into Harvard because he has a Nobel prize. - Correct answer choice

Why does this weaken our conclusion?
(Scratching the surface explanation) 'there must be other ways to get into Harvard, since our friend Christopher was accepted without a strong LSAT and GPA

(Next level explanation) 'We are weakening a conditional conclusion by attacking the necessary condition. We are showing that the necessary condition doesn't need to occur in order for the sufficient condition to occur'.

Really strive for that 'Next Level Understanding' which comes from the underlying components of logic.

Love this! Next level understanding is practically imperative to excel on the LSAT but it can also apply to other circumstances. Thanks for sharing,my brain was like YAAAS

Sprinkles

@Jlap1991 said:
Thanks I really needed this motivation today!

Lol thanks for the AMA link

Mo Zubair

Cool and useful stuff!!!

nessa.k13.0

Truth

I love how Gordon Ramsey tells people the cold hard truth. No excuses. Also yeah, this is so much like Jonathan's chats.

Sprinkles

@"nessa.k13.0" said:

Truth

I love how Gordon Ramsey tells people the cold hard truth. No excuses. Also yeah, this is so much like Jonathan's chats.

Yes, it's tough love...lots of "tough" though lol.

Jessica_Kuba

I love this so much Montaha, very insightful!!

twssmith

Tough Love!!
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twssmith

But if you try to find silver bullets - expect this,,,
https://media.giphy.com/media/O7Mk6FV4kCTQY/giphy.gif

Sprinkles

@twssmith said:
But if you try to find silver bullets - expect this,,,
https://media.giphy.com/media/O7Mk6FV4kCTQY/giphy.gif

LOL Ty! your GIF skills are certainly up to par

Sprinkles

@Jessica_Kuba said:
I love this so much Montaha, very insightful!!

Thank you, Jess!

DinnerAtSix

OMG thank you so much for this, @montaha.rizeq. Starring this for all those days (and nights) when I cannot recall why I must drill thoroughly to actually understand a concept!

Sprinkles

@DinnerAtSix said:
OMG thank you so much for this, @montaha.rizeq. Starring this for all those days (and nights) when I cannot recall why I must drill thoroughly to actually understand a concept!

You're welcome. Keep on grinding!