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Moving forward :/Okkkayyy. So. I just wrote #72 and received a 160, which is on the lower end of my scoring, as I have found I typically score in the mid-160s. The 4t…
... though I have not taken the test yet. But I do study ... you do not feel confident enough, you might as well choose December. RC is ... also my pain in ass. But I would not ... passage, then you are probably not capable of getting all the ... -
PT Scores Remaining ConstantQuick question, My PT scores overall, and for the last 10 tests especially, have remained constant: 159: 1 160: 1 162: 1 163: 6 164: 1 (…
... 's/BR/initial diagnostic as well. Also started prepping early March ... we have peaked in general, but I feel pretty confident in saying that we ... make sure I'm not getting sloppy in my fundamentals after being ... to get a feel for these newer tests. Good luck to you ... -
Pt-72 more difficult?i did pt-72 recently and got one of my worst RC scores in recent pts at -9. Did anyone who usually does 170+ in modern PTs find that they slipped …
... just not sure what I could have done better in RC. < ... is probably not enough to gauge real performance, but i don ... but i can't believe them as i feel they are skewed. RC in ... is challenging to score well in 35 mins can become ... -72 and i am not sure if that means ... -
Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
... br /> They have obtained other good paying, challenging careers. Each ... said:
I'm not in favor of denigrating an entire ... people in my current field feel as though what we learned in ... full fledged rant, but oh well.
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What changes would you make?I took the LSAT in Oct for the first time. I had been PTing 156-160 and BR in the 172-173 range. However, I don't think the actual test went well. I …
... I missed, but I was -4 in LG and -9 in RC. I am ... shocked I did this well overall, and ... worst I've done in RC I recent PTs, but I knew it ... /> With all this in mind, I feel pretty good about my study plan ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... school are skewed towards how well that particular school helps ... other recent graduates from schools well above your law school' ... than a legal scholar, not just in tone but in a palpable preference for ... Good luck to you and if you ever need anything feel free ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... the test is learnable), but the baseline levels of ... they did well in college but can't score well on the ... LSAT, but if your complaint ... criticize the LSAT for not being a good predictor, and then ... they make you feel better about yourself. -
Trying out something new... thoughts?Hello All: Quick preface: 1. I am taking the Dec. 2015 LSAT. 2. I started at 132 3. average PT score is 152/154 4. Target Score: ANYTHING over…
... not happening. We're not talking odds of monkeys typing Shakespeare here. But ... get you -10 to -15 in RC or worse, and -10 to ... on PT quantity not only because of burnout but because you're ... you. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ... -
Trying out something new... thoughts?Hello All: Quick preface: 1. I am taking the Dec. 2015 LSAT. 2. I started at 132 3. average PT score is 152/154 4. Target Score: ANYTHING over…
... the blanket animosity toward the RC advice. It's important to ... 160, and that's not in question, but that was never the goal ... that was just as good as, if not better than, what he ... to say. But when used properly, the tactic works extremely well. If ... -
Reading Comp HELPI have been studying for the LSAT for a few months now and my score has tremendously improved. I am now scoring on average 165 consistently on prep t…
Hey @shaydamilani, I feel your pain! RC has been a struggle ... well and what the questions are asking of you, but ... the passage plays a role in the author's argument. ... want to get a good enough understanding of the ... that you didn't, but trust yourself! If the ... -
It's timeI know what I will have to face, the fear of stress and boredom. This is a journey of a serial procrastinator planning to study and LSAT, Monday to …
... . Thinking long term is good, but in this case (if you ... something, anything at all, feel good about it. If you do ... 't beat yourself up for not studying "perfectly."
not helpful, I think it ... so you might as well enjoy it as much as ... -
Question about score improvement potentialI got a question regarding my LSAT score improvement potential and would be grateful if you guys could tell me your opinion. My current score is …
... there.
And I feel like LR should be ... long questions by being really good at the short ones. ... RC up a couple of points. That's hard, but not ... impossible by September (I'm not sure about ... both be in the same cycle anyway).
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I might be a foolI know the fool-proof method for logic games is vaunted around here. But I might be the exceptional fool. See, I've done every game from PTs 1-57, mo…
... helps cement not just the inferences, but the process as well. That' ... Another note on "doing everything in your head to save time ... necessary for things like in/out with multiple categories ... games improvement. Feel good about your hard work, but aware that to ... -
Skipping QuestionsWhen you skip questions do you still circle an answer choice and come back to it, or leave it blank untill you come back to it at the end? And ar…
... skipping difficult main point questions in RC. I may do a quick ... main point question, I feel confident in my overall understanding of ... paradoxical; I hope it's not). The questions often subtly ... else as well. But doing this has helped me out in multiple cases ... -
How to Tackle RCI've been stuck in the 166-171 range for 8 months or so now, and do retakes in the 174-176 range. I typically miss 2-4 in LR, and 0-3 in games. …
... get back on track for RC, but given the time it takes ... . Not sure where you are in comprehending and remembering the passage, but it ... could be time to move on as well.
good at retaining already. I think ... -
Retake AdviceHey 7Sagers, My worst nightmare happened. I underperformed on the June LSAT. I knew I royally fudged up RC, so at least I expected the score I got…
... go back and do. But last year when I retook ... did terrible on the RC section as well and knew I wouldn ... you will regret at least not trying . Think about it ... least 7 of them you feel like you rocked it ... taking the test again in September and feel as though if I ... -
Really struggling with RCI have posted about this before, but my struggle is only getting worse. I just hit an all time low on the RC section. -5 below my diagnostic. I am no…
... don't think you should feel discouraged. With slow and ... digging in some very old RC threads to find it... but the ... you color it in. (Be wary not to mark your ...
Note that these are not the exact words Nicole used ... been useful.
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How much study material do you get through on an average day?Today I completed over 8 LR problem sets and 8 logic games. Each problem set takes me ~30-60 minutes with blind review and all :P Quantity wise, I fe…
... as well. It may not feel like you're getting a lot done, but ... hour ones. So it is good you are doing that.
in hours, but rather material to get through ... concerned.
For me, in an average day, I usually ... -
How to Study for RC?I'm just wondering how I should study for RC? Obviously Blind Review, but how much time should I spend going back and trying to figure out why my …
... at RC, but this was helpful to me. I feel like ... disagree I'm sure, but I have definitely become ... in order to achieve grades. Why not do the same for RC ... helps to track important information, but more importantly (IMO), forces ... Hope this helps, and good luck!! -
Breaking 165+Hey guys just want to say I appreciate this community of 7sagers. It's encouraging to know we are all in this battle together. That being said to tho…
... a strategy. Also implementing good skipping strategies seem to be ... I think those who do well in RC are better able to prioritize ... and not details. Also, blocking inferences seems important as well. I ... /> I'm not scoring in the 170s yet, so feel free to take ... -
5mins left on RC and 1 passage left -- Tips?I was just doing an RC section (Particularly PT 68) and got to the last passage with a little more than 5minutes left on the clock. At this moment I …
I'm in the quick read camp as well. Of course ideally you ... make sure you're not in this situation, but let's assume you ... . Not something I expected, I don't generally have trouble finishing RC, but ... of time, so chances are good passage 4 will be much ... -
Core Curriculum OR Prep Tests?I am signed up to take the September and December LSATs and only about half way through the core curriculum. I'm pretty comfortable with understandi…
... through the curriculum, thus not getting any benefit from ... Sept. LSAT you're not going to have gotten ... before December. It's not a good use of your time. ... years. Maybe you feel you did well in December, but you realize you ... PT when you're not ready to take it. ... -
I'm blind reviewing too many questionsHi guys, Whenever I'm conducting a blind review on logical reasoning I always find that at the end of the test I've circled anywhere from 12-17 qu…
... am usually scoring in the high 160s but I feel like this ... is too many questions to not ... me up my confidence as well. So if I saw ... Worth it? Absolutely. Especially for RC. I think that is where ... the most substantial improvements in RC. -
Which tests to save for December?Hi guys, I only have 7 raw tests left. I'm taking the September administration but would like to keep approx. 3-4 raw tests on hand in the event t…
... something never before seen as well as plenty of lessons from ... in September.
If I were you (which I almost feel ... and either 70 or 76, but not both. BR and review thoroughly ... keep up to speed on RC by doing random sections from ... -
What's wrong with me?I'm at the point that I just don't know what's wrong with me and why I can't break into the high 160's/170's. Somebody please tell me, because I'm lo…
... test day fresh and do well. Otherwise I'll reassess and ... you have recommended.
But going down the line...
in and analyze it more in depth. And i'm not totally ... Dec if I don't feel good after taking Step. Is that ... -
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 …
... become intuitive, at least in my experience. But knowing those important concepts ... out why the premises do not completely substantiate the conclusion (there ... tend to do well on timed section, I never feel confident and ... will be doing...
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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…
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I suppose that does not necessarily mean that PS didn ...
But quantity isn't everything, so what about quality. Well, that ... at all representative, I feel safe in predicting that a vast ... think David Killoran is very good for the most part; ... -
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…
... quite helpful too, but if you've already ... better job. I feel like Powerscore tries to ... why the premises do not completely substantiate the conclusion ... is imperative to doing well on this test, ...
In short, get good at finding the conclusions ... -
Is PT 40s and 50s harder?I got PT 60s raw score around 165, but when I review PT 40s and 50s, I still got 159 and around. Really upset about that it. What will happen on PT 7…
... test in the 70s. Not because they are "harder" per se but ... you have a really good understanding of the basics ...
RC is similar to LR in the sense that ... don't think the RC section differs as much ... tough in that sense. Once you get a feel for ... -
Why do people say Asian students are good at LG?Is it because of math? How is math related to LG? :(
... so many games to do well.
To your original ... , but rather the idea that Asians, in virtue of being Asian, are good ... ). My diagnostic was -0 in RC and -8 in LG, lol.
not just here-are-some-fallacies ...
