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LR not improving anymoreI started studying for the LSAT in May with about 7 wrong on per LR section, and 10 wrong on RC, and 7 for LG. My scores became consistent in the low…
... , before reading the ACs. (Flaw, Assumptions..and ESPECIALLY parallel towards the ... the question is asking/not identifying the flaw, or mis-reading ... -
Using PT 36-58 OnlyHi, I was wondering if I'm missing out on a lot by using these (relatively) older PTs as full length tests? I heard that the test has changed over…
... method of diagraming arguments and identifying assumptions, you're in good shape ... require you to quickly ID assumptions to strengthen/weaken, identify the ... no longer as simple as identifying a premise or conclusion, but ... -
Using PT 36-58 OnlyHi, I was wondering if I'm missing out on a lot by using these (relatively) older PTs as full length tests? I heard that the test has changed over…
... method of diagraming arguments and identifying assumptions, you're in good shape ... require you to quickly ID assumptions to strengthen/weaken, identify the ... no longer as simple as identifying a premise or conclusion, but ... -
Help with LRHi guys I have been really overwhelmed with studying for the lsat. I have been studying as much as I can on a day basis. I have been still managi…
... set and spotting the flaws/assumptions implicit within arguments. This is ... your intuition. This deals with identifying patterns and common traps, paying ... -
NA vs. SA question stemI just went thru PT7 S4 Q13 and came across a question stem that’s says *“In order for the conclusion above to be properly drawn, which one of the fo…
... you supply a million sufficient assumptions in response to this question ... you're supposed to be identifying what is necessary for you ... -
NA vs. SA question stemI just went thru PT7 S4 Q13 and came across a question stem that’s says *“In order for the conclusion above to be properly drawn, which one of the fo…
... you supply a million sufficient assumptions in response to this question ... you're supposed to be identifying what is necessary for you ... -
Relationship between Necessary Assumption and Strengthen QuestionsHey everyone! Curious as to what your thoughts on the following question: Do ALL necessary assumptions strengthen an argument? (NA -> Strengthen)…
... /> I do believe all necessary assumptions strengthen the argument, if ever ... argument in even the most subtle and, for lack of a ... -
When should I start PTing?I know it's recommended to complete the Core Curriculum before I start drilling PTs week after week, but it'll take months for me to complete the ful…
... timed pressure, picking apart arguments, identifying assumptions, etc). I agree with you ... -
Preferred TechniqueCurious whether people on here tend to read the stimulus first and then the the question stem or the scan the question stem for type of question, the…
... am strengthening certain parts, or identifying assumptions, or a possible flaw, all ... -
Need Advice | I've been studying 4-6 months and seeing little improvementI am feeling unbelievably low right now and I would appreciate some advice on how to move forward. I've been using the CC since January 2021, but…
... arguments for strengthening, weakening, sufficient assumptions (SA), etc. But it’s ... the question stem, proceeding to identifying the conclusion and support. Then ... weak support based on the assumptions. This means that while I ... -
Getting Destroyed by Inference - Author's Perspective QuestionsSo two of my best LR question types are MSS/MBT and I'm pretty sound with the other RC inference questions but I am getting absolutely demolished by …
... . And as mentioned above, the subtle hint words can really help ... . Be sure you are (1) identifying the key words and (2 ... -
LR pattern of getting 2nd half of section wrong...Please help me understand why?!I've noticed that when I practice questions on LR I consistently get the harder half wrong and the easier half right. Does any one have advice for ho…
... , the difference is usually how subtle the assumption and how abstract ... must have a mastery over identifying the premise and conclusion, how ... -
PT33.S1.Q20 - I thought we weren't allowed to attack the premises for strengthen/weaken questionsSo this particular question has about 8 years worth of comments and about as much time's worth of confusion regarding why D weakens the argument beca…
... ; Even if I am incorrectly identifying the premise, argument, and conclusion ... explicitly. I'm pretty sure assumptions aren't explicitly stated. And ... -
PT33.S1.Q20 - I thought we weren't allowed to attack the premises for strengthen/weaken questionsSo this particular question has about 8 years worth of comments and about as much time's worth of confusion regarding why D weakens the argument beca…
... Even if I am incorrectly identifying the premise, argument, and ... explicitly. I'm pretty sure assumptions aren't explicitly stated. ... That's the series of assumptions as I interpreted them, which ... because of the blurring of assumptions versus premise that I ... -
Urgent: Need studying advice! Not sure what to focus on to increase LSAT Score.I've been studying for 2 months now, but I'm not sure if that studying is helping at all because of my PTs! My raw score seems to be decreasing...wit…
... use that particular phrasing. What assumptions or ideas are they pushing ... boils down to are the subtle shifts in quality (i.e ... -
High 150s trying to break into 160shi there! I just took PT 76 (shoutout to @lsat_sus btw, ill be joining your call with @canihazJD tomorrow!) and I scored a 157 (flex version). My LG …
For LR, I assume you may not be labelling everything or identifying the conclusion in every question. If you identify the conclusion and assumptions, you should be able to easily do most questions, like strengthen, weaken, etc. Good Luck! -
LR Sections: Strenghten & FlawHi everyone, So I have been studying since May of 2020 (yikes), and originally I scored a 132 on my diagnostic and now scoring a 166-167, but I a…
... of bias.
2. Make identifying flaws like second nature.
assumptions.
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80s LRMy logical reasoning accuracy has dropped off since entering the 80s PTs. I was averaging around -3 to -5 and now am sitting -5 to -7. I have read LR…
... pieces of an argument? Drill identifying assumptions and how they relate into ... -
When you begin a question, do you first identify what type of question it is?By type I mean MBT, Sufficient Assumption, etc. Just curious if you guys first identify it, then solve the question in a way that is unique to each t…
... on, approaches like diagramming and identifying assumptions can be good exercises to ... -
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…
... inferences, which are necessary assumptions. These assumptions are the "bottom line ... on to the sufficient assumptions. These assumptions complete arguments, whereas necessary ... questions require proficiency in identifying argument parts and reasoning ... -
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…
... inferences, which are necessary assumptions. These assumptions are the "bottom line ... on to the sufficient assumptions. These assumptions complete arguments, whereas necessary ... questions require proficiency in identifying argument parts and reasoning ... -
LR Studying TipsHey everyone! I've been studying logical reasoning for about 3-4 months now and been putting all my energy into it, I noticed that I am repeated…
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b) Work on identifying assumptions and attacking assumptions - that's how you ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... think of as "necessary assumptions". This means that there ... assumption" that are actually not assumptions of the argument.
... . Just like with necessary assumptions, the argument need not ... not one we are identifying the argument to have actually ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... traditionally think of as "necessary assumptions". This means that there are ... referring to when you mention "identifying [assumptions] the argument [] actually made". And ... are evaluating the impact of "assumptions ... that we ourselves are extending ... -
Wayyyy over time on RC. Help!Hi everyone! I just did PT 43's RC section and I got -3, but it took me 49 minutes. RC is not my strong suit and I am curious to know any tips you ma…
... should be fully capable of identifying when to skim vs. when ... that you don't make assumptions to justify the answer; let ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... referring to when you mention "identifying [assumptions] the argument [] actually made". And ... are evaluating the impact of "assumptions ... that we ourselves are extending ... /> Yeah, these are all necessary assumptions given the sufficient assumption that ... -
PT Score DropHello everyone, I am preparing to take the LSAT in a month and while I got a score that was close to the target score on the last PT (one in the 6…
... fully recovered.
Assumptions are a lot more subtle and they definitely ... -
Weakening Questions Tips Needed! :(I am seeking any tips or strategies to help improve my thought process on Weakening Questions. No matter how many times I rewatch the lessons or do p…
... step i take now is identifying the conclusion and then repeating ... making a whole buch of assumptions to make the answer work ... not making a bunch of assumptions to make an answer fit ... I would find myself making assumptions and forcing answers to work ... -
Recent LR - Focus on certain question types over othersI’ve noticed that in the more recent PTs (80+) the following question types show up more than others: flaw, weaken, NA, RRE, PSA, strengthen. Almost …
... me what the premise + conclusion + assumptions are. Once I feel comfortable ... subject material or making the assumptions more subtle or have the right ... -
Always choose wrong AC pf 2 ACs in LR...Please Help!I have noticed a pattern for a while where I often am down to two answer choices in LR and whenever this happens I typically choose the wrong answer …
... /omitted/changed subject/requires assumption/subtle wordings.
(5) wrong answer ... use it to keep my 'identifying argument' skill sharp. I would ...
