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  • theo1106, We differentiate between SA and PSA because there does seem to be some difference between the question types, but I think its a marginal one at best. Here is how I go about differentiating: SA requires you to bridge some gap. Always. Yo…
  • Hey Catherine.helle! My best recommendation is to drill throughout the week as often as possible with your time schedule, and then PT on the weekends. When you drill, you want to focus on a specific section and/or concept that you want to target. F…
  • Hi candacestubblefield, I think your best bet at this time is to utilize the Foolproof method from the Core Curriculum to greatly increase your LG score. At the same time, I would recommend taking one PT to add to your Analytics page, and then focu…
  • Hey SmokyMountainBear, I don't think there is a wrong way to go through the CC, per se. Going in the order that we present it in works for most folks, but if you're catching onto a concept quickly and feel like going through some sections feels ted…
  • SmokyMountainBear, You're definitely picking up on the 'old' way LR is done. As you can probably tell, the newer PTs--usually the 40s and beyond--become much more standardized in regard to the question stem and methods of solving questions than the…
  • theo1106, I really like what @matt sorr said about being the 'total jerk' person--approach the question with a skeptical mindset. Look for places to poke holes in the argument, be pedantic, etc. Further, I like to approach weakening questions like …
  • Lots of fantastic advice in this thread overall, but I think I also want to add that just having a for-sure idea of what you're looking for going into a specific question will really help! For example, learning what exactly is required of you within…
  • PirateParty, Like others in the comment section of that lesson indicate, you can complete this question the way you've done it here--utilizing Lawgic. I think JY uses the subscript here because its much simpler than drawing the conditional arrows, …
  • B_Maximum, I think the most pertinent piece of advice I'd recommend is definitely to space your PTs out more effectively. Right now, you're just taking tests back to back without reflecting on what is going wrong, what concepts you're still weak on…
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  • gahe1999, I think your strategy for marking up a passage should be directly tailored to whatever keeps you the most engaged, i.e., actively reading, with the passage. I think one essential thing to highlight is always the main point of the paragrap…
  • paige.k.anderson, I think its a good idea to use the Core Curriculum to learn some of the fundamentals (which you test your knowledge of by completing the easy sets!). Once you get the easier version of all problems down, I think you're good to mov…
  • caitlinmattar, I'd definitely avoid going through each and every problem set, especially before your first real exam. First, an effective use of each problem set will mean that it should take you a long time to go through all of them. Second, imagi…
  • Hi Catherine-12, 7sage's admissions team would love to talk through this question further with you! If you'd like to schedule a free consultation to talk with an admissions specialist about your question, here is the link: https://7sage.com/admiss…
  • To further the other commentator, insert different logical relations into the translation word and I think eventually it'll click. For example: Where there is rain, things are wet (R-->W). The presence of one thing (rain) implies the presence o…
  • ClaudioD21, It's hard to know exactly how to prescribe a solution without sufficient insight into how you're taking Reading Comp sections, what you're missing, etc. I think what BWMurphy said (and the thread they shared) is really great advice in g…
  • LSATRando, To me, it sounds like you're doing everything correctly! This process takes a lot of time, and so plateau's like this one are unfortunately pretty common. Best thing to do is to continue forward with how you're operating. Like another co…
  • Victhegreat, Like other commentators have said, just having someone to guide you along in this process helps a ton; report your progress to someone you have that can support you and encourage you! Also, it seems like you're relatively new to study…
  • jomartin1, As JShepherd said, I'd continue to utilize the foolproof method for LG. Personally, I'd hold off on PT'ing until you feel really comfortable with LG. Depending on your goals, I'd wait until you can get close to, if not, perfect on any gi…
  • ninaaaa15, As a lot of other commentators have said, I think everyone deals with this anxiety on their first PT. What helped me push through it all is knowing that everything that I get wrong on a PT translates to more right answers later. It's a …
  • selah403, I find the best way to study for MSS questions is to get really good at both Lawgic and Must be True questions. While MSS aren't as clear cut as MBTs, they benefit from the same skill you use in MBT questions. A lot of the time they utili…
  • Hello Gerald__, As a tutor, I've both taught students at this stage of their studying and been in this stage of studying myself! For me (and for most of my students), the key at this point is no longer about fundamental work. To get low 170s on BR…
  • @shootingfor170 , It sounds like you'd make a great candidate for 7sage's own tutoring program! Our tutors can work directly with you to improve that games section you're talking about and help accelerate your own studies, should you choose to reta…
  • ClaudioD21 Depends on a lot of factors! If you’ve been studying for a while, definitely continue to do practice timed. I’d create a timed drill with only 4-5 star difficulty questions. You also might be getting into your own head—your brain will re…
  • Hi dzxu, The equal sign, as someone pointed out earlier, acts as a biconditional. If Most Realistic —> Most Truthful And If Most Trustful —-> Most Realistic If Superman is Clark Kent, then we’ve got: If Superman —-> Clark Kent If Cla…
  • ScottsTotts, First, I just want to note that this is a really unusual miscellaneous problem. Do it for the practice of generalized logical thinking, and don't worry about it in the long-run--modern LSATs don't use such unusual question stems anymor…
  • LSAT Dingus, I think "determines" here functions more as an if and only if than you're believing it does. Consider this analogy: the speed limit determines the speed of my car on the highway. Therefore, if I am going 70 MPH on the highway, the spe…