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Improving on LR flaw questions?Hi everyone, I'm consistently getting hammered on flaw questions and though I've been trying to drill them for the past week, I'm not seeing much imp…
... flaws are of the same type. I believe there is a ... you understand the types of flaws, you will start to recognize ... /> For example, sometimes the argument concludes a conclusion is false because the ... you get a question wrong, look at the flaws and try to ... -
NA vs SAWhat is the primary difference between Necessary Assumption Qs and Sufficient Assumption Qs? Both are required to make the argument valid but I'm not…
... the existing structure brings the argument as a whole **_towards_** the really ... . One of the most common ways that we do this ... in the background of that argument? Sometimes these answer choices ... these answer choices prevent the argument from collapsing in on ... -
Finally hit 180 BRWith a 170 score on PT82. Started with a 154 and feeling great about continued improvement! If I can make it this far, every one of you can!
... you’re done reviewing a question it should feel ... like the equivalent of a complete mechanical tear down ... a difference with a similarity, and you can't explain a similarity with a ... For LR, that includes the argument, flaws, assumptions, condtional logic, etc ... -
Sufficient AssumptionOn some of these exercises, on these I’m improving to 4/5, on the previous set however, SA, it’s a total loss. I’m wondering just how much of the LSA…
... meaning that you are building a bridge from the premises to ... if you were loading a bullet in a gun, what would trigger ... use of valid argument forms frequently. Study valid argument forms, make flash ... you can recall the common forms at a snap of your fingers ... -
improve on logic reasoningHey y'all, I am struggling on Logic reasoning. I have taken the lsat august for the second time and I am scared it's not the score I want. In order t…
... , check out the book 33 Common LSAT Flaws by LSATMax. Even though ... the book is specifically about flaws, what you learn can be ... wrong or right. It is a quick read and highly informative! -
10 pts below PT avg - #help going into OctoberI got my August score back today (161) and it's a full 10 points below my PTs (range 169-174, avg 171). I'm registered for October and now I'm really…
... able to come back with a 11-point score increase ... could focus on RC in a very deep and through ... being -0 or close to -0, so I started a method where ... just be better to put a little more effort on ... , it is very common to have a well-below average performance ... -
Help!!! Low LSAT/High GPA Splitter?So I took the LSAT for the first time last month and got a VERY average score. I'm freaking out because my dream school is HLS, but the score I got i…
... The same numbers yield a 50% chance at Georgetown, ... Cornell, 58% at NYU, and 19% at Harvard.
a 0% chance at Harvard, Yale ... , and Stanford, and only a 4% chance at # 14 ... but improving from a 152 to a 165+ is definitely ... -
Difference Between MSS and SA QuestionsI grasp the concepts behind both -- or at least I think I do. I am having a problem truly explaining to myself the substantive difference between the…
... missing piece that creates a valid argument. In other words they ... so much it created a valid argument hands down every time ... creates a valid argument. This is similar to what a sufficient ... proves the argument. Common argument forms are: A--B or A---B---C ... -
PT16.S2.Q10: What does "eliminate" mean?In the last sentence of the stimulus, does "eliminate" mean completely removing ALL demeaning work, or only reducing the sum total of demeaning work?…
... should assume that it is a "some" statement. That is, ... human labor" possible is needed (a factual claim). Even if the ... is not the main argument. The main argument is a quantitative one: Robots ... just one of several flaws with this argument? Like it could have ... -
RC ImprovementWould anyone recommend the Powerscore bibbles for RC? it is by far my worst section and I am writing in October. I am scoring -2/-1 on LG and -4/-5 o…
... but have PT'd with a -0 more than once. When ... about learning a whole new skill. Take a breath, pretend ... lend themselves to 'an argument'. This should be sufficient ... some/all, often as a result of time pressure, ... are no harder than argument labeling and the easier ... -
RC ImprovementWould anyone recommend the Powerscore bibbles for RC? it is by far my worst section and I am writing in October. I am scoring -2/-1 on LG and -4/-5 o…
... but have PT'd with a -0 more than once. When ... about learning a whole new skill. Take a breath, pretend ... lend themselves to 'an argument'. This should be sufficient ... some/all, often as a result of time pressure, ... are no harder than argument labeling and the easier ... -
Is doing a ton of RC passages the best way to improveHi everyone, Since I started studying for RC my scores have gone up a little, but not significantly because I don't put much practice time into them…
... I will do well on a section -5 (well for ... attention to the author's argument instead of just reading the ... and hope I can get a couple questions right. This ... to the other passages with a better mindset.
... can. You don't need a -0 in RC to do well ... -
PT scores going down?I was at a peak of 165 about 3 weeks ago. I was originally signed up for the October test, but I didn't feel ready. I wish I would have kept it and t…
... and that you went to a funeral very recently (an ... out. I was in a similar boat this past ... />
1- Take a break. A real one. Do something fun ... day. This is a skills test, not a cram and you ... make some flashcards with the argument flaws, or try reading some ... -
PT71.S1.Q12: What do you do if you don't see anything wrong with the argument?As the header states, I didn't see any blatantly wrong with the argument. It was just a causal chain (Global warming causes temperatures to increase …
... the strengthen the argument as a whole. If the argument is A -> B ... argument better, it only makes the premise better. Premise boosters are a common ... />
E. makes a claim but ignores the argument.
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PT71.S1.Q12: What do you do if you don't see anything wrong with the argument?As the header states, I didn't see any blatantly wrong with the argument. It was just a causal chain (Global warming causes temperatures to increase …
... strengthen the argument as a whole. If the argument is A -> ... confirming a premise does not make the argument better, ... it only makes the premise better. Premise boosters are a common ... > E. makes a claim but ignores the argument.
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PT1.S4.Q12 - A recent study found that snoringI found this one very tricky. As for AC A, I think I understand that AC A meets the target by introducing a third party, stress, that could be re…
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Answer choice A points us toward possibility 3 ... to absolutely REFUTE the argument. As you note, ... a fact given in the stimulus, "...snoring, though not common ... common among smokers..." A fact given in the argument stimulus cannot weaken the argument ... -
Differences between Strenghten Q & Sufficient Assumption Q.For me, both are to support the argument. But, it’s to hard to distinguish how to approach to each. Is there anyone who can explain how to approa…
... your argument into a valid argument(100%). As in there should be 0 ... A strengthening question will not always ask you to validate the argument ... core of a strengthening question is to make the argument stronger ... you're given a stimulus that is 0% correct, as ... -
General Strategy to score in the Mid 150s consitently?So I have been studying off and on for almost 3 years now, taking breaks during difficult personal situations and tough academic periods during under…
... you to answer a method of argument question... for argument based passages ... anyway. Long form translation - where you type out a ... the other sections... a point is a point. Doesn't ... , you can literally get a 0 on an entire section if ... -
Need Tips on how to ProceedI started studying for the LSAT in early April of this year, scored a 145 diagnostic. I have gone through the curriculum and now my Practice Test hig…
... questions require proficiency in identifying argument parts and reasoning methods, so ... arguments. This requires putting your argument structure skills and your inference ... parallel reasoning and parallel flaws.
A final note: mastering these ... -
Need Tips on how to ProceedI started studying for the LSAT in early April of this year, scored a 145 diagnostic. I have gone through the curriculum and now my Practice Test hig…
... questions require proficiency in identifying argument parts and reasoning methods, so ... arguments. This requires putting your argument structure skills and your inference ... reasoning and parallel flaws.
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Just scored a 148 and plan on taking the October LSATHow much can I realistically improve by then? I’m aiming for high 150s to low 160s.. LG was my best section. I struggled with LR and RC
... first, foolproof LG - aim for a -0. That way you can give ... and the valid and invalid argument types. Id recommend drilling these ... absolutely possible! It's just a matter of diligent studying, ... and making sure you have a strong understanding of the fundamentals ... -
Assumptions Are Not ClickingHi everyone! I need some advice/hacks on identifying necessary assumptions for weakening and strengthening questions. I have been stuck on these two …
... common argument structures on the LSAT is “A therefore B.” It’s just a ... ’s say we have the argument:
The Great ... question. This argument— and others using this very common structure—is built ... would this shift be? A 1/15th a degree shift could have ... -
How To Prep for TomorrowIf I’m taking the august LSAT tomorrow, what is the best way to prep on this final day?
I would strongly recommend reading 7sage's 21 argument flaws just before the test too, in order to get a nice refresher. -
How is the LSAT without LG affecting the admission cycle?I am looking to take the LSAT sometime in the future. I know how to do the LG. I just need more practice with it to do it more efficiently. My unders…
... take for example a super common variant of a 175 scorer who ... , -3 on RC, and -0 on LG on normal difficulty ... br />
In sum, getting -0 on LG will always be ... infinitely easier than -0 on LR and RC, despite ... do the same on LG (-0 to -1) and worse ... -
Struggling to make the connection between the premises and the conclusion. Please help!So, I can identify the conclusion and the support for the argument, but I'm having a hard time understanding the relationship between them. For some …
... understand each sentence of the argument.
When ... /> Okay, so the argument described a phenomenon (sunlight reflection and cooling ... They could be incredibly common or uncommon. I don ... This does not help the argument. Again, because our conclusion ... -
Averaging 158, is 163-165 doable within the next 5 weeks for Sept sitting?Hi all, I have been studying for the LSAT since March. I started with a 143 diagnostic, and there was a slow and steady improvement since then. F…
... stem, or is it a general concept you're misunderstanding ... br /> Memorize the '33 Common LSAT Flaws' as published by Powerscore, and ... when questions are giving you a phenomenon and an explanation, ... test day. I also recommend a magnesium supplement. While this ... -
New Practice StyleDear 7sagers, Okay... so, I have been studying the LSAT for exactly one year and one week! Anyway, I have done much study. I have a 10 pound binde…
... much study. I have a 10 pound binder with ... of conditional logic and argument flaws. I have also bought ... a 148 to a 162 and a baseline BR score from a 168 to a ... LSATs one question at a time! I first do ... /> *I also recommend taking a full-timed LSAT then checking ... -
PT52.S3.Q19 - one theory to explain the suddenDamn, PT52 has some pretty tough LR sections, and even after a retake, I missed many of the same question again (like this one). I don't see how ans…
... 't see how answer A weakens the argument nor how B doesn ... /lsat-52-section-3-question-19
One theory that ... much wrong with this argument.
Answer A: I just don ... group of mammals to the argument weakens anything.
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PT32.S1.Q17 - A possible explanation for answer choice CSee here: https://7sage.com/lesson/the-embezzler-weaken-question The Embezzler (weaken EXCEPT question) This question gave a lot of people trou…
... answer choice (C) weakened the argument. After reflection, I believe I ... contradict the conclusion of the argument, which we are not ... the two is a major assumption of the argument and a major reason ... a probability that has no relation to the rest of the argument ... -
How to tell the difference between just argument and causation weakening questionsCould someone clarify the best way to tell the difference between weakening questions where the argument is a simple argument and where the argument …
... questions where the argument is a simple argument and where the argument involves causation ... ? Is it that the causation argument ... involves a change in a phenomenon? Does this ...
