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155 -> 171 thanks to 7Sage, strategies/adviceI know there’s a lot of similar posts on here, but I was able to increase my score from a 155 on my initial diagnostic to a 171 on my first LSAT with…
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PT94.S2.Q16 - Heart Disease and Rat SizesBased on an examination of three types of rates (small, average size, and large), a recent study found that in rats, SIZE↑ correlates with HEART PROB…
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PT84.S1.Q9 - Police interviewsCan someone help me understand how we can infer [A]? It says that officers deviating from cognitive interview techniques is problematic because it mi…
... says that officers deviating from cognitive interview techniques is problematic because ... it might make the cognitive interview less effective. I eliminated ... that officers deviating from the cognitive interview techniques is problematic, they ... -
First-time applicant - adviceHey everyone, Would love any advice about how to strategically approach this application cycle. It's my first time so I'm a bit nervous. The goal is…
... with a STEM degree in cognitive science.
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What should be the "freebies" in the LR section for 170+ scorers?I remember the Inference, sufficient assumption question should be the freebies for 170.
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I seriously want to give up... I can't improve LR at all... In fact, I've gotten worse at itJust took PT 65. -0 LG. -1 RC. -14 LR. What The Hell I went from getting like 6-8 LR wrong to 14 wrong. I really need a strategy beca…
... detrimental! This test does challenge cognitive processes that absolutely can and ... -
The realness of BURNOUTHey guys, I just wanted to share my thoughts and also receive feedback on the issue of LSAT burnout. I am currently preparing for the October exam…
@jamesdean: Sleep is pivotal for cognitive functioning! Depriving yourself of this ... -
concentration problemWhen I take PTs, I tend to lose concentration after first 2 sections, or sometimes just right after few questions on the 1st section. I found myself …
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February LSAT outcomes, thoughts, etc.Many of us took the test today. I have no idea how I did, I'm simply incapable of judging myself the way I usually can after doing a PT. So, ho…
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Averages, Percentages, and Math!!(no offense to math majors)Non-math major here. So I found out that one of my biggest weaknesses in LR questions is the question type which deals with percentages and averages.…
... are right on: built-in bias, how an average is chosen ... -
Strategies for 20 points Improvement from 150s to 170s?Hi. Is there anyone who made such a drastic improvement? Would really appreciate if they can share their experience and strategies. Thanks a lot.
Some knowledge of cognitive biases, how to make a ... -
about prephrasing an answer before looking through the ACI know a lot of people who advocate prephrasing an answer in your head for certain type of questions (assumptions, flaw, etc) before you go through t…
... two general responses: 1 - confirmation bias is at work here, because ... -
Struggling With Getting In the GrooveI took a Testmasters in class course last year and really did like it because of the structure. I scored a 160 on the June 2013 LSAT, 4-5 points bel…
... with these kind of intense cognitive thought processes, however I am ... -
PT71.S3.Q18 - videoconferencing equipmenthttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-3-question-18/ I thought the answer might be D for a very different reason.... the circumstance…
... for the possibility of sample bias; namely, that these businesses were ... -
Feeling hopeless about logic gamesHello All, I just wanted to know if there is anyone else out there who is really struggling with even the simplest of logic games? I just started…
... just didn't have the cognitive horsepower to be good at ... -
Fee waivers from Top Law SchoolsSo I heard from a few people that Top Schools were sending them fee waivers to apply even though their LSAT scores were below (some even 5 points les…
... the question. Remember your sample bias questions from the LSAT. That ... -
Music While Studying?Hi all-- I wanted to ask about people's take on listening to music while studying. I study more efficiently while listening to Tchaikovsky or Mo…
I haven't started studying for LSAT yet but from past experience of studying for university classes I have found Western Classical Music to be a great cognitive enhancer. -
Music While Studying?Hi all-- I wanted to ask about people's take on listening to music while studying. I study more efficiently while listening to Tchaikovsky or Mo…
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Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... the effects of racial/gender bias and poverty is because we ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... very useful indicator. Besides the cognitive reasons for why it is ... -
Accepted into my desired Law School!First off, I want to give a HUGE thanks to 7sage and the community members. JY's methods have helped me drastically. The community members have help…
... why hydration and exercise improve cognitive function, but we're just ... -
2nd Time Around and Anxiety..Any Advice!?So I'm signed up for the June 2015 test and this is my second time taking the test. I took the Oct 2013 and scored in the low 150s which was heartbre…
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Need Advice - Falling Behind Right Before June Test DateHello! I thought I would ask the 7sage community for some advice regarding my recent PT performance. I had previously been PTing consistently in …
... likely to succeed in strenuous cognitive settings (like the LSAT).
Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
Well said David, definitely some selection bias on my part :)LR questionFor LR questions in which there are two authors with opposite views and the question stem only refers to one, do you recommend immediately reading th…
... the question stem first would bias the way I read the ...LR questionFor LR questions in which there are two authors with opposite views and the question stem only refers to one, do you recommend immediately reading th…
... the question stem first would bias the way I read the ...LR questionFor LR questions in which there are two authors with opposite views and the question stem only refers to one, do you recommend immediately reading th…
... . I agree that it does bias the way that you read ... question stem first. However, the bias is appropriate since you are ...Pros/Cons of Part-time enrollment versus Full-timeHi All, While I'm trying to get pumped (in the mood?) for the October LSAT, I keep ruminating about part-time versus full-time enrollment. I'd lov…
... there's still likely a bias against PT among more elite ...Chewing gum while taking the LSAT?This might seem dumb, but is it allowed to chew gum while taking the LSAT? There is some pretty interesting research out there that says chewing gum …
... processing (a general index of cognitive functioning.) The performance benefits, however ...Effective use of study time between PTsQuestion: How much time do you give yourself to drill/BR between PTs? I am taking two PTs a week. I try to give myself a few days between each te…
... using a variety of cues. Cognitive psychologists generally regard elaborative rehearsal ...
