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Free LR Tutoring [coming soon] (Update with a polling question)
Sami
Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 7Sage Tutor
Hey everyone,
I want to get feedback and see if there is an interest out their in studying LR but with a focus on strategies that increase your understanding beyond just that PT and question.
Instead of the traditional method where we are just just blind reviewing and trying to understand the question in front of us, we will be focusing on identifying patterns behind each argument so we can carry what we learned over to other LR stimulus in future PT's.
A lot of speed in LR comes from our ability to quickly spot these patterns that are constantly repeating. These patterns are not about learning question types - the core curriculum does a phenomenal job of that - but more about argument types.
So yeah, let me know what you guys think and if you are interested. : )
Update:
I am going to let all of you decide what PT series you would like to use to study these patterns.
PT 30-39:
Pros: These are basically drill materials PT's and are considered ideal for burning in order to study. Even the very beginners can join this.
Con: These are older PT's and hence a little less relevant than 40 series. We have also seen a lot of these questions as part of our core curriculum.
PT 40-49
Pros: They are a bit more relevant though I think there is not that much difference as the logic has not changed much from PT 1. I think it's fine to burn these for drills as well since we still have 46 plus fresh PT's left after these.
Cons: Some people still like to use them as fresh PT's.
PT 50-59:
I had a private request for this but since I cannot edit the poll if this series is your preference you can just write this down as a comment below and I would count it in the poll.
- What PT series would you be comfortable using for this?132 votes
- PT 30-3944.70%
- PT 40-4955.30%
Comments
I'm interested!!
I am interested! Identifying patterns in the LSAT arguments is an issue I have been having since I started studying LR.
Also interested!
Um YES! Definitely interested. I try to do this but it doesn't come easy to me.
yay Sami! great idea.
Also interested!
This is huge and often overlooked!
@Sami - Yes, great idea!! Count me in!
Great idea, I'd be interested!
This sounds amazing!
interested! I've been noticing patterns too, esp in RC, but haven't discussed them or really been able to verbalize what they are. this would be super helpful!
very interested!
Interested!
Interested
Yes! This allows us to go on hunt mode and hunt mode can save us so much time! I'm definitely interested as well!
Interested
Interested !!!
Count me in
Very Interested !
Interested!
Count me in!
sure. Which PTs or type of LR will you focus on?
Interested!
Interested!!
Interested!!
Interested!
interested!
I am very interested! I think it is great that you are focusing in on argument types. @jknauf is totally right, that is too often overlooked.
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of certain argument types not only increases your speed but also accuracy.
I have noticed some argument types showing up frequently. For example, super strong deductive arguments (with little support) and conditional arguments. If someone claims all A are B, that is a bold statement that has an incredible weakness. A single counterexample tears it to pieces. As for conditional arguments like "If global warming continues, Tuvalu will disappear," You have to strengthen or weaken the argument in very specific ways. An answer like "Global warming will not continue" does not actually hurt or help this argument at all. You need to target the conditional relationship not just the individual pieces.
I really look forward to this. Thanks, @Sami.
And that's why you are amazing
. Can't wait to have you there. 
It's in progress. I'll let you know soon. This post was just to see if I should even try to put an event like this together.
I'm interested!
I am interested!!
I like your approach especially because I'm starting to see a pattern of my mistakes which the LSAT Analytics doesn't show. By watching my recordings, I found out that it really takes time for me to comprehend certain argument types.
I am interested. If the session will being before June 12, 2017
Count me in Please
A thousand times yes!
Interested! This is an awesome plan sami!
Yes definitely!
Update: with a polling question.
This is a great idea!
Yes I will be there!
Amazing idea, totally interested !!
Definitely interested! Probably the one section that gives me the most trouble!
I'd be interested in using the 50s!!!
Great!!
umm I basically have a 50/50 tie going on. lol
This would be great. I think its important to understand theory over specific question types. At the end of the day, question stems are just superficial. Analyzing arguments is key
Also interested in using the 50's!
When would we be thinking of meeting for these sessions?
I am still figuring out the details but I will announce it soon. I am probably going to start this after two weeks since I will be full time LSAT student then and I will have more time.
Got it
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I will probably be starting this after June 12 since I am leaving my job in two weeks and I will have more time then. But I am sure either way you will do great. If anything I wouldn't change my strategy of doing LR so close to the test date. Good luck for June!
I'd be interested in the 50s! Thanks for this.