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How are questions ranked in difficultyI notice when I'm reviewing there is a difficulty rating both for individual questions as well as overall sections. Is this done by JY or by users? D…
... on the questions, right? And not them self-reporting the ... there are less data for newer tests. There are varying levels of ... have different ways of thinking and naturally make different assumptions ... right (if they truly chose between A and E at random), but ... -
BR score drop after 70sMy average BR score up until 68 was 175+, and as soon as I hit 70, it dropped to 170, and today I got 168 for BR. I’m getting a lot more RC question…
... it dropped to 170, and today I got 168 ... significant difference between 60s and lower RC passages and 70+ passages ... don’t thinks drilling older passages would be helpful ... weeks til the real test and I’m screwed.
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Strange ResultsAs I take more LSATs still under 10 preps tests I am noticing I am getting best sections but can never string together a great whole test. Is there a…
... and keep working at it.
As far as older vs newer ... to practice with newer games too. IMO, the older games are ... game types and sometimes are not as clear as newer tests. I think ... up your game board. The older games are great training material ... -
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... getting over the newer stuff is examining and exploring exactly what ... to TCR. Basically, the newer tests are harder because they force ... don’t see on the older tests, and that lack of misdirection ... Just get exposure to the newer tests, focus on fundamentals. At ... -
Prep tests vs the actual test daySo, I’ll start out by saying I’m signed up to take the LSAT this month (July 15th), but a big appeal to taking the test this month was that due to th…
... take 2 of the newer prep tests before the real thing ... you adjust to the current tests. Newer tests are testing the same ... the newer LR and RC. You can purchase the new prep tests through ... the new tests are not radically different, I think the differences could ... -
Digital LSAT Takers: how was the experience?What did the test look like? Is it displayed like the one on LSAC (somewhat similar to “fixed” rather than “fluid” on the 7 Sage beta), or something …
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There are definitely differences between the 7sage and the actual. Most notably ... something LSAC fixes for upcoming tests (on that note, anyone ... issue for the "real" tests. -
Which Course to takeHello, I am currently registered for the September 2019 LSAT and was wondering which course would be recommended. I took the Sept. 2018 LSAT and scor…
... questions). Again, you can purchase newer tests as add-ons if you ... , consider the cost difference between individual purchases and going with the Ultimate ... plenty of people recommend purchasing and taking tests on the site so ... -
Conversations with a178 LSAT scorer, debunking tipsI had a dinner with a law student who got a 178 on the lsat. He talked to me about how he prepared for it and I’m curious if these points resonate wi…
... of the older PTs and skipped ahead to the more recent tests later ... my first official take, and took mostly newer tests before June/July. Still ... time doing LR timing drills and breaking down RC passages than ... PTs 1-35 over and over again and added in each LG ... -
Recent Test ObservationsI did not take the September test but I did take the July undisclosed test and have done the late 80s tests. I feel like some of the old school eleme…
... 39 Prep Tests prior to June and another 6 between then and September. I ... the new ones and a lot of the older ones.
Nothing ... one section? Ugggg.
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Recent Test ObservationsI did not take the September test but I did take the July undisclosed test and have done the late 80s tests. I feel like some of the old school eleme…
... 39 Prep Tests prior to June and another 6 between then and September. I ... the new ones and a lot of the older ones.
> ... section? Ugggg.
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Reacting to an abnormal test scoreHey all, so I saw my score very early this morning expecting to be somewhere near the median of where I was PTing (which was around the 153-157 range…
... was PTing 164-167, and it was a shock to ... that's my strength, and try to find consistency with ... of people say the newer tests are more difficult but ... using older tests until I ran out of newer ones. The older games ... see. I think RC and LR have gotten harder over ... -
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For me, the newer tests are easier in LR and Games but much much harder in RC. Many times Ive gotten -0 on RC on the older tests. But the LR seems trickier on the older tests. The games are slightly harder too. -
Older test logic game difficulty?So previously I PTed using newer tests in the 60s and 70s, and logic games seemed to be one of my better sections. However, once I tried taking older…
... heard it’s because the older tests were designed differently
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I think the old tests are the BEST practice, do ... and you’ll see how easy the newer tests appear
The older ... , but the older RC and LR is more formulaic and easier to ... -
Older test logic game difficulty?So previously I PTed using newer tests in the 60s and 70s, and logic games seemed to be one of my better sections. However, once I tried taking older…
... on the older tests are substantially harder than on the newer tests and have a ... lot more miscellaneous games. Newer tests typically have ... 3 more standard games and maybe one ... -
70 series and newer tests - not more difficultHey everyone, Whether you are going into September LSAT or have heard about how difficult the newer tests are I want to actually say please do…
... to agree that the tests' difficulty hasn't ... changed overall. Some tests are easier than others ... tests, and my scores are not noticeably worse for later tests. Some older tests ... are more difficult than newer tests and vice versa ... -
Language difficultyI have recently noticed the language difficulty really plays a role in my LSAT score. Under time pressure, I would not have enough time to read the …
... between correct and incorrect answers. RC correct answers are less obvious in newer tests ... (partly because of referential phrasing), and nuanced language ... on one word in the newer tests. Even still, I wouldn't ... -
Weird phenomenon regarding Nov test - exact same score 2 weeks laterI wanted to share a weird phenomenon that happened after the Nov test. I walked out thinking I over-performed and when scores came out I found I scor…
... because apparently my timing and understanding is off. It ... seen a few trends with newer tests; the LG sequencing games ... emphasis on detail words and drawing inferences between paragraphs. On LR ... have gotten a lot longer and weakening / strengthening questions I ... -
Tips and tricks for Necessary Assumption questions?I'm at the NA section of the core curriculum (almost done the problem sets) and so far these are the hardest question type for me. What are some …
... I know that A, B and C are true according to ... the stimulus and that the author believes that ... well for me on the older tests when many of the necessary ... me reasonably well on the newer tests as well. -
Splitting in/out games with biconditionalsHi all. Sorry if this is something JY has directly spoken to in lessons, as I just have a free account here. But I was wondering: would it be safe to…
... to think on your feet and not go into robot mode ... (and also because it's been ... /yellow shirt and one about park rangers in the newer tests (probably 70s ... with games that have biconditionals and examine their similarities and differences! -
How should I delegate the use of PTs before my June/July test? Advice please :'(Hey guys, I'm looking to take the June / July test, and I'm unsure how I should distribute my PTs in the months leading up to the test. I've been ve…
... ("90"+) is key, and only prep from the newer tests can really get ... reliably finishing newer sections.
3-4 tests a week ... the practice. Rotating a newer test and an older test each week might ... be able to stick with newer ones without running out ... -
MSS - MP or StrengthenI thought I understood the direction of argument lesson but I just took a timed section and found myself going back and forth when I saw MSS question…
... information given in the stimulus, and that information alone, to support ... this confusion on the newer tests? or the older ones? I have noticed ... dealing with an MSS question and not a cleverly disguised strengthen ... -
PT34.S3.Q21-- thirty years ago, the percentage of their incomeHi, So I understand most of the reason why C is correct in this question, but how we can assume that if "single persons, _on average_, purchase th…
... make the argument valid (and i'm not convinced ... older tests I think that this framework works, but for the newer tests ... that word in mind and do the question like ... 4 totally irrelevant answers and one NA, then that ... valid. On the newer tests this really has been ... -
Logic GamesHey guys, Does anyone have any advice about when to go through answer choices just using the rules vs when to make different inferences/extra boar…
... clear nodes to split on and most of the questions ... to eliminate incorrect answer choices and/or prove out the correct ... common on the newer tests as they were on the older tests. That being ... just the practice making inferences and building good habits in your ... -
Are the 80+ PTs harder?Hi everyone. For the past ten to fifteen PTs, I've been scoring around low-mid 170s and blind reviewing anywhere from 176-180. I recently started get…
That was the case for me. Do not be discouraged by variation when you jump from older tests to newer tests. The logical foundations are exactly the same. Thoroughly review and I'm sure you will be back to your PT average or even higher! -
New Feature: Simulate LSAT FlexWe know many of you have wanted to try the new Flex format with only three sections without a workaround like making three problem sets or just leavi…
... the two LR sections on tests aren't always equal in ... 'm thinking that if significant differences exist on certain PT's ... students after they score their tests would be really helpful. < ... keeps things simple, and the difference between A and B are small relative ... -
Changes in reading comp over time?I read recently that RC has gotten more difficult over the years. What are your thoughts? For those of you who have completed both old (PT 20-40) and…
... in the older (pre 60s) tests, then ramp up in newer tests such that ... there will be an easy passage or two and ... not something you see with older tests. You'll definitely want to ... get your eyes on them and feel comfortable with those ... -
Changes in reading comp over time?I read recently that RC has gotten more difficult over the years. What are your thoughts? For those of you who have completed both old (PT 20-40) and…
... concentrate on the 60s and higher PTs first rather ... PTs in the 50s and 70s to see how ... build using the old tests translates over to the ... . And I'm glad I practiced timing using the older tests before ... advice above and look at some of the newer tests, but I ... -
Now why in the lawd’s name would the LSAT people do that?PT81.S2.Q22 Older tests actually tested logic. These new tests just rewards your ability to weed through a pile of sh!t and narrow it down to the …
The newer tests are not as logic based as the older tests are ... back at the stimulus and realized that the stimulus mentioned ... choice which expressed this objection and found answer choice D. ... like them ( their twin) and then they self reported increasing ... -
April ScoreAll I gotta say is... yikes. Well bellow my 7sage PT median. I had a troubling proctor experience and this is my first take, although I take full res…
... between 168-170 on PTs before I took the April FLEX and ... situations like these with confidence and grace.
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April ScoreAll I gotta say is... yikes. Well bellow my 7sage PT median. I had a troubling proctor experience and this is my first take, although I take full res…
... between 168-170 on PTs before I took the April FLEX and ... harder than the previous tests for LR and LG? Do you recall ... harder newer tests?
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No, the newer section is tests 36 ... -58. The LR is worded very similarly to that and ...
