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How to avoid careless mistakes?Dear 7sagers, After months of prep, I still have a recurring problem: making careless errors - mostly in the form of misreading LR stimulus and an…
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LSAT Study Guide -- PrimerHey guys! I made a study guide on Quizlet with LR question types (like Mike suggested) that I wanted to share/ get feedback on (particularly with res…
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PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
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The Importance of Positive Psychology<i>Background</i>: I used to be super active on 7sage in 2015 as I was gearing up for the June 2015 LSAT. I took a year long hiatus after I dropped 1…
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Using "most" to eliminate in NA questions - reliable rule?So I know the LSAT doesn't really have 'guaranteed' rules that you can use (other than negation, etc), but has anyone come across a correct LR answer…
@eucalyptus, yeap, 'most' worked in that case because the argument core hinged on the fact that there was a majority. Otherwise, I think it's fairly safe to assume that the word "most" is generally unnecessary in NAs. -
Feb Study PlanHello all! I plan on purchasing the 7Sage course soon and am planning out my schedule until Feb. I have been previously studying for the Dec and pos…
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Early PTsFirst off 7sage logic game explanations are a Godsend. Logic games are the only section I really struggled with, but I am finally starting to feel se…
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Only around 70 questions, how can I keep drilling?If you check my posts, most topics are worries about burning questions. It is usually mentioned not to burn PTs from 38+ until you drill previous que…
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Flaw Questions - what works for you?I am having a tough time wrapping my head around flaw questions. They are a total time suck for me and I usually end up getting them wrong. I've revi…
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To Lawgic or not to LawgicThat is the question. I have found that JY will sometimes ignore logical indicator language in a stimulus (always, the only, unless, etc...) for no r…
... out the structure of the argument so you can cross- ... conclusion and the support the argument gives to lead you ... helps them to diagram the argument if the indicators are ... time working through the argument and defining the argument core (main premise + ... -
Subtle assumption?Anyone else having a difficult time figuring out the subtle assumption in weakening questions? Usually I can sort of figure out how to weaken the arg…
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hitting a mental wallHey guys! I'm aiming for the June 2015 LSAT. I've gone through pretty much the entire curriculum (a few unfinished practice sets floating out ther…
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NA question typesI was wondering if anyone has found a way that works best to approach these question types? If so, PLEASE share.
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NA question typesI was wondering if anyone has found a way that works best to approach these question types? If so, PLEASE share.
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Sufficient and Necessary AssumptionsI excel at Necessary questions, but fail miserably at Sufficient assumptions. Are there any techniques that'll help me with these? I mostly have a pr…
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PT74.S1.Q17 - how the pigment known as han purple was synthesizedhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-74-section-1-question-17/ Conclusion: Hans purple was probably created by accident while someone was trying …
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LSAT Study Guide -- PrimerHey guys! I made a study guide on Quizlet with LR question types (like Mike suggested) that I wanted to share/ get feedback on (particularly with res…
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Step 2: Diagram argument core (what is the major premise ... If this is a group argument, weaken by either showing that ... are different (if the argument treats the 2 groups similarly ... are similar (if the argument treats the 2 groups differently ... -
Manhattan LSAT BooksSo, I totally understand why Powerscore books are not recommended and why the LSAT Trainer is. However, has anyone used the Manhattan books...especia…
I actually really like their LR and RC book. They do hold off on formal logic until halfway through, and it pales in comparison to 7Sage, but I found their argument core stuff goes well with 7Sage. Plus, I feel they go over wrong answer types very well. -
Manhattan LSAT BooksSo, I totally understand why Powerscore books are not recommended and why the LSAT Trainer is. However, has anyone used the Manhattan books...especia…
... Logic Games part of the core curriculum yet, but will be ... detail and nicely explains the argument core stuff. 7Sage also does a ... -
PT57.S3.Q12 - editorial: to qualify as an effective lawhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-57-section-3-question-12/ I got confused by A because if you negate it, the argument falls apart. If you neg…
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Questions for those scoring in the 169+ range<b>For those who once were scoring well below the 169+ mark</b>, what were some of the larger breakthroughs in your prep that allowed you to finally …
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Questions for those scoring in the 169+ range<b>For those who once were scoring well below the 169+ mark</b>, what were some of the larger breakthroughs in your prep that allowed you to finally …
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My score went down?Hello 7sagers ! I have been watching the discussions closely, and I first want to say congrats on all of your progress !! Many of you are doing ex…
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What are your best practices for RC/LR/LG?”Thanks!
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Missing hardest problems...Hi all, I've been reviewing my PT performance, and I seem to be missing the hardest problems in LR (across a variety of Q types). Any recommendat…
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My situationI take the LSAT in 10 days and haven't had any serious study. Any advice?
... prepared, and there was an argument to make that a trial ... . Through memorizing the valid/invalid argument forms and recognizing a lot ... share the same argument structure that undergird that same argument core. Simply put ... -
Questions (prepping for December 3rd LSAT)A few thoughts and questions on my LSAT process so far (started studying in July): 1) Reasoning - I've been doing a lot more of this recently and …
... on conditional logic, valid/invalid argument forms. To me, having ... all the valid and invalid argument forms as well. Doing ... the stimulus and identify the argument core with surgical precision, identify ... extends the scope of the argument or something, so play ... -
Powerscore LR BibleIf you have used the Powerscore LR Bible, this question is for you! I have previously used the LSAT Trainer and have just begun the Core Curricul…
... on conditional logic and argument forms does a WAY ... the stimulus and identify the argument core with surgical precision, identify ... extends the scope of the argument or something, so play ... on conditional logic, valid/invalid argument forms. To me, having ... -
Identifying AssumptionsMost LR questions have a missing assumption and I think that is where I am having trouble. Sometimes the assumptions are very fuzzy to me...it's like…
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What makes these questions so difficult? And what can we learn from that?Specifically, what are some of the underlying traits that trip so many of us up? Grammar? Plurarlity of terms? AC order? How do you improve upon t…
... the fluff and find the argument core and the support and find ...
