This will not be recorded, but I may do this one again soon. And if I do it a second time, I'll do it at a different time/day, so hopefully that resolves schedule conflicts people may have from the this one. I'll announce on this thread if I decide to do another one, so just keep an eye out.
Josh, you deserve all the success you've achieved so far! I've listened to your podcast with J.Y. and it was honestly the dose of reality and inspiration that I needed. I've picked myself up from countless dejected moments with this test, and I'm plodding on. Can't wait to attend one of your tutoring sessions!
@"Glutton for the LSAT" said:
Josh, you deserve all the success you've achieved so far! I've listened to your podcast with J.Y. and it was honestly the dose of reality and inspiration that I needed. I've picked myself up from countless dejected moments with this test, and I'm plodding on. Can't wait to attend one of your tutoring sessions!
Thanks! It’s a hard undertaking we’ve all taken on, and I think the worst parts for me were when I felt isolated and alone. There are few pitfalls I didn’t encounter along the way, so my hope is always that my story shows people they aren’t alone and whatever they’re facing can be overcome. Hope to see you at a session soon!
@nesshakk said:
Hi, I am interested! Is there a way you can send me the zoom link?
Since we’re talking about RC, let me elaborate a bit on why I don’t recommend the Economist for outside reading.
The Economist is a fine publication. The writing is consistent throughout, clear and concise, and at a reading level just high enough for people to feel smart without creating too much risk of losing anyone. And that’s why it’s not a good stand-in to approximate RC passages. The Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT is everything The Economist is not: inconsistent, muddy and rambling, and confusing enough to overwhelm strong readers.
Though RC passages are drawn from real sources, they are not copy/pasted. They are adapted. All too often, what that means is that they are rewritten to transform good writing into bad writing.
You won’t find any outside reading deliberately written poorly, but I think we can do better than The Economist. My recommendation is Lapham’s Quarterly. It is not poorly written, but it is not cultivated for easy, consistent reading either. It’s a passion project by an old, veteran editor from Harpers. Each issue deep dives around a theme and includes writings from the ancient to cutting edge contemporary scholarship. A good starting place is a back issue on a subject which you’re unfamiliar with but that you find interesting. I’m sure there’s even better sources than this, but Lapham’s is at least a big leap forward from Economist.
As always when talking about outside reading, it is never a substitute for LSAT passages or a replacement for studying. But for anyone wanting to read in their off time, it certainly can’t hurt.
@kayonyekwere said:
hello Please post for the next one. I'm just now seeing this for the first time
Will do. and if you'd like to receive notifications from this (or other) posts, you can follow the thread by hitting the little star over to the right of the thread title. That way you'll be notified so you don't have to keep such a close look out for updates.
@acshoes23 said:
This would be wonderful prep for my LSAT on the 14th
Sorry for the somewhat inopportune timing to your test date, lol. You don't want to do a major overhaul in the final couple weeks anyway. Commit to your strategies and to what you've done in practice. Test well!
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Will there be a recording? Unfortunately, I work out of the country right now and it'll be 1am here.
This will not be recorded, but I may do this one again soon. And if I do it a second time, I'll do it at a different time/day, so hopefully that resolves schedule conflicts people may have from the this one. I'll announce on this thread if I decide to do another one, so just keep an eye out.
Happening tonight! Just a reminder, the link to access will be posted 10 or 15 minutes before start time.
Will this be recorded?
Thank you for this! Will definitely be attending!!
following
Updated with link in the main post.
Zoom crashed, but reopening now for anyone who'd like to continue!
Thanks to everyone who came out tonight!
Updated with next session details. Hope to see people this weekend!
Josh, you deserve all the success you've achieved so far! I've listened to your podcast with J.Y. and it was honestly the dose of reality and inspiration that I needed. I've picked myself up from countless dejected moments with this test, and I'm plodding on. Can't wait to attend one of your tutoring sessions!
Hi, I am interested! Is there a way you can send me the zoom link?
Thanks! It’s a hard undertaking we’ve all taken on, and I think the worst parts for me were when I felt isolated and alone. There are few pitfalls I didn’t encounter along the way, so my hope is always that my story shows people they aren’t alone and whatever they’re facing can be overcome. Hope to see you at a session soon!
It will be posted at start time. See you then!
Since we’re talking about RC, let me elaborate a bit on why I don’t recommend the Economist for outside reading.
The Economist is a fine publication. The writing is consistent throughout, clear and concise, and at a reading level just high enough for people to feel smart without creating too much risk of losing anyone. And that’s why it’s not a good stand-in to approximate RC passages. The Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT is everything The Economist is not: inconsistent, muddy and rambling, and confusing enough to overwhelm strong readers.
Though RC passages are drawn from real sources, they are not copy/pasted. They are adapted. All too often, what that means is that they are rewritten to transform good writing into bad writing.
You won’t find any outside reading deliberately written poorly, but I think we can do better than The Economist. My recommendation is Lapham’s Quarterly. It is not poorly written, but it is not cultivated for easy, consistent reading either. It’s a passion project by an old, veteran editor from Harpers. Each issue deep dives around a theme and includes writings from the ancient to cutting edge contemporary scholarship. A good starting place is a back issue on a subject which you’re unfamiliar with but that you find interesting. I’m sure there’s even better sources than this, but Lapham’s is at least a big leap forward from Economist.
As always when talking about outside reading, it is never a substitute for LSAT passages or a replacement for studying. But for anyone wanting to read in their off time, it certainly can’t hurt.
Just registered and this is the first thread I see, fantastic start!
Welcome to 7Sage! Hope to see you tomorrow!
Happening soon!
Link is posted.
hello Please post for the next one. I'm just now seeing this for the first time
Will do. and if you'd like to receive notifications from this (or other) posts, you can follow the thread by hitting the little star over to the right of the thread title. That way you'll be notified so you don't have to keep such a close look out for updates.
@"Cant Get Right" Love that you are doing these. Are you planning on hosting another one in the near future?
Updated with new session time. Hope folks can make it!
Here you are!
Happening tonight! I'll post a Zoom link about 10 minutes prior to start time. See y'all then!
Starts-in-an-hour bump!
Updated with link in the main post.
New session next week!
Hello, could you tell me how can I join this session?
How do I join?
Look forward to attending! Thank you!
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This would be wonderful prep for my LSAT on the 14th
Following, thanks!
will the link be posted here?
Would like to know the link too! Thanks
Hi! Following and would like to know the link! Thank you so much!
The link will be posted about ten minutes ahead of start time. Hope to see y'all there!
See y'all then!
Sorry for the somewhat inopportune timing to your test date, lol. You don't want to do a major overhaul in the final couple weeks anyway. Commit to your strategies and to what you've done in practice. Test well!
Folllowing
Just a reminder that this will be happening tonight! The link will be posted 10 minutes before start time.
Hi, will this session be recorded? I am on PST and won't be able to attend due to work.
Update - disregard, I saw a previous response to this same question.
Will be there! Ty
Starting soon!
Hello, I was wondering if you are going to do sessions like this for LR or RC
Yep!
Following
New session this weekend!
Happening today!
Happening now!
Office hours this Saturday! Come by and talk LSAT with me!
Does one need an appointment for office hours or how does it work?
Nope, it'll be open to everyone. I will post a zoom link at start time, so feel free to come right on in.