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Regarding the study schedule, if you've already done the core curriculum, I wouldn't do any more than one PT a week. Do that PT one day and then BR it that day and maybe into the next day and then spend the rest of the week working on things the ana…
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Depends on how you've been studying. If you've mostly done the curriculum and drills to get the material down (which clearly you have if you're scoring in the high 160s), then doing PTs more frequently to build stamina might be the move. If you have…
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Unfortunately because this wasn't a disclosed test, we won't be able to see the questions. In terms of how to study moving forward, if you're averaging between 165-170, you know this test. You tested lower than your true average, and you should hav…
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Looks like writing's availabe Aug 27th and then projected score release is Sept 25th. https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines/september-2024-lsat I don't know of a hard and fast deadline other than the day scores are released, so I'd do it…
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I'd say PF/PR questions are one of the highest level questions that build as you study them on their own and as you improve in other areas of the test: as you get better at identifying Flaws, Conclusions, Assumptions, etc., your PF/PR will simultane…
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There's this post from a while back that kinda collectively compiled what you're looking for: https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/259/cheat-sheet-lr-question-types Here's my master list of Flaws: One. Use of Evidence Error a. General Lack …
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100% this. Eventually too you'll find yourself thinking back on old RC passages and think to yourself "man that was a cool passage" or it'll come up in convo w friends and you'll realize you're actually genuinely finding the stuff interesting. Ther…
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If by "in this", you mean 7sage and studying for the LSAT more generally, then yeah. I don't have a background in formal logic, but based on a quick Google search, it seems you're right about that other symbol. My guess is that from a pedagogical p…
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Yeah for most of us it just takes time. If you've done all of the curriculum, you have a solid foundation, now it's just time to convert that abstract knowledge of question types and approaches into instinct, and that only comes through practice, pr…
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Couple of suggestions: 1) Join a study group if you're not already in one, preferably with people in a similar score range. A lot of the improvements on the LSAT come from recognizing (often for the first time in your life) your idiosyncracies in t…
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Depends on how much time you're taking for the curriculum drills: is it shorter or longer than the standard 1 minute and ~20 seconds per question? Also (not a super concrete response) changing your mindset could help. I found when I was working thr…
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If you're talking about Flaw Questions specifically, I think in the vast majority of instances, that abstract AC language you're struggling with is ususally present in the ONLY conditional-related AC of the 5 options. If you read the Stim and can im…
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Depends on how much time has passed between your diagnostic and your most recent PT. 1 week? Yeah probably just down to typical variation and still learning the mechanics of the LSAT. Several months after having completed the curriculum? Then there …
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I'd say what you're experiencing is totally normal! PTs vary in terms of difficulty, especially given which types of questions you're best at. Three PTs certainly represents a lot of effort, but by the time you're done studying, you'll have ideally …
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2 pieces of adivce: (1) PTs vary in difficulty - even if 7sage says "oh this LR section was 3* and this one was 2*", it's all relative to your given ability on certain question types. (2) It's OK to rest! I am a big believer that more and more stu…
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A few of my own thoughts: -There's this really helpful study method I found on a forum post that's a few years old (scroll to the top to find what I'm talking abt - I think the hyperlink takes you to a random comment): https://7sage.com/discussion/…
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It's OK! It's a really difficult test and I think we've all felt really helpless and defeated and that we're only smart enough for Thomas Cooley Law School at some point in our study journeys. I wouldn't recommend waiting to master each question typ…
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If you're scoring in the 170s on BR, you clearly know the material. But being able to recall it in a minute and twenty seconds is another thing. Getting mid 160s / 170s BR is super impressive, especially considering you've only been studying for les…
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Regarding your stress about competing with people on a 4.33 scale: your LSAC GPA might not reflect this, but adcomms will look at your GPA and your school and be able to say "oh this school doesn't give A+s" - they aren't going to penalize you based…
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Are you attempting the drills in strict LSAT-esque time increments? Eg 1 min 10 sec per question? If so, you might want to dial it back and give yourself some more time while you're still getting a hang of the mechanics of the LSAT. If you don't thi…
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@hanwu8611 I'd assume they're just applying to schools that start rolling admissions in October, so the odds of getting in are slightly better the earlier you apply. If your schools don't even look at your app until December, I wouldn't sweat taking…
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Took it last week (taking actual thing on Saturday). Like other people have said - don't stress it. LSAC's trying to make it out like it's going to be a huge part of adcomms' decision-making process, but I'm calling cap on that. It's pretty chill.
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I'm not really sure how to think about this either - it's certainly sending my mind through a loop - but thankfully, I've never seen a Most/Some question reach this level of difficulty on the LSAT.
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First off, the "Stim" is the set of facts, i.e., what the social critic is saying; the "Stem" is the "Which of the following" that tells us this question is Main Conclusion. Second, the first and second sentences of PT116.S3.Q14 aren't opposing eac…
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Depends on the question. If it's one of those easier "what did the author mean in using this word?" questions, then yeah I usually go in knowing exactly what I'm looking for and skim the other ACs more for peace of mind than anything else. Those 1*…
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Narrowing yes. I wouldn't accept the numbers the 7sage predictor (or any predictor) spits out as authoritative bc they're just estimates (and I agree they can overestimate), but it can definitely be helpful in ruling places out. If I have a 1% chanc…
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Possible, but don't overdo it. Burnout is a real thing in LSAT prep. Idk your financial situation or anything, but if you need more than 2-3 months, take more than 2-3 months, because 143-->165 is totally doable. I started at 150 and have PTed as…
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@natalierib17 I'm not OP but I've been in a similar place. Best thing I ever did was take a week off. If you're planning on testing in August, a week off is still feasible, or pushing the test back. If you're testing later, a week off can be super h…
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PTs 101-158 unfortunately aren't made up of completely new LR stimuli and RC passages. They're drawn from older PTs, just reorganized so you can get the experience of a 4 section test in one sitting w an experimental section. Here's a 7sage-created…
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@letslearntogether yeah I have the same question when people say that. I really don't think we know one way or another what it's going to look like. I've heard -it's going to contain more formal logic to make up for the lack of logic games -it's …