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Quick question, any input would be appreciated.So as we all know, the LSAT can only be taken 3 times in 2 years. I was wondering.. If, hypothetically speaking, I were to take the exam and c…
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"You may not take the LSAT more than ... even if you cancel your score or if your score is not otherwise ... explanation—along with verification, if possible—addressing the circumstances that ... eligible to retake the LSAT and specify the date that ... -
Sufficiency Necessity confusionok I know this is dumb, but is there sufficiency necessity confusion with mind on the money and money on the mind? or is it the same relationship?
Haha. Good one. I believe that would be construed as a bi-conditional statement if you entered the indicators: "If and only if" or "If but only if". -
Sufficiency Necessity confusionok I know this is dumb, but is there sufficiency necessity confusion with mind on the money and money on the mind? or is it the same relationship?
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"If I do not have the money on ... be a biconditional if you insert the phrase "if and only if":
"I have my mind on the money, 'if and only if ... on the money, if and only if, I do not have the money ... -
LG Rule with 'otherwise'Hello! Simple question + looking for confirmation. If a rule says: If Sarah is cool, she will go to the party with her sister; otherwise, she w…
YesManJr, that's a fantastic explanation.
If you guys have access to the course, the lesson on this is here:
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PT60.S3.Q18 - activities that pose risks to lifehttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-60-section-3-question-18/ I had a lot of trouble with this question picking between A/C (reasons outlined …
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PT19.S4.Q20 - the cause of migraineshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-4-question-20/ I am all sorts of confused by this reconcile/resolve question! In general, I'm not…
... than if your migraine was not as intolerable? In other words, if you ... go to the doctor? Likely not. And so, since your migraine is ... pissed and grumpy, but not anxious because the pain is mind-numbingly awful. But if ... -
LR Mumble JumbleHey Fellow 7Sagers, Just wanted to ask you a question about something that I've been seeing throughout Logical Reasoning questions and oftentimes,…
Right—the only way "raining" and "won't go to the ... to the beach if and only if it's raining." So if I didn't ... raining since that's the only reason that would preclude my ... to the beach.
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Why a JD?Does anyone want to get a JD but not actually practice law/ be a lawyer? This isn't my story (I want to be a lawyer) but I am curious to learn about …
... a good degree to have if and only if you have a calling to ... rest of your life) or if you have no financial restraints ... I heard anyone come out and say "I want a JD ... I can go and do X" where X is not the practice ... -
complex "or" rules drill lsat trainerhi everyone, for those of you using the trainer and 7sage together, i was wondering what you thought of learning/using the "complex or rules dril…
The "either, or, but not both" rules?
... bi-conditionals in the curriculum and the in/out lessons. < ... /lesson/or-but-not-both/
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Study HabitsHey everyone! I am trying to find the best way to study and I was wondering if it is best to study one section (LG, LR, RC) at a time or is it okay…
... on your ability per section and goals. Assuming you are ... for a week at least, but still drill other stuff. ... same thing about LR, if and only if there are specific question types ... difference between a sufficient and necessary assumption and could you quickly ... -
Need help with a decision ... pretty majorSo took yesterdays Feb 6 LSAT...... (Few quick details so you better understand where I'm standing) So I did not at all take myself seriously mon…
... , acting negatively towards others will not make your chances any better ... of attending a t20 is if and only if i get a substantially higher ... in with my 152 and a 3.3......and if you think during ... UG your sadly mistaken.....the only thing your accurate about is ... -
Bi-conditional questionWhen a problem says: Grace helps move the sofa if but only if Heather helps move the recliner, do I diagram it as: Gs<------>Hr or Hr<---->Gs, or doe…
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How Important is Early Application to Law SchoolOkay, here is my conundrum: I will be taking the LSAT for the 3rd and final time in September. However, I don't feel absolutely confident that I wil…
From what I've heard and seen, turning in your application ... to do if and only if you've reached your desired score. If not, you're ... better off postponing if that means boosting ... -
PT26.S3.Q22 - whenever she considers votingSo I work on this question. It takes "otherwise" as indicator for bicondition. I wonder which course JY mention about "otherwise" https://7sage.com/…
@dennisgerrard, JY talks about "but not otherwise" under the advanced biconditional section ... usually think of the word "otherwise" as an "or else" condition ... IF she disagrees with the other candidates on even more issues. Otherwise ... -
Take time off-will I forget "LSAT"?Hey--- I'm thinking to take some time off and concentrate on working... I'm worried, if I leave from studying LSAT, will I forget about what I've…
... still have to practice LR and RC... if I will take time ... all questions from PT 1 and up but...not sure it's helpful ... . But thinking to review throughoutly...I did not ... review well and I ... -
Is this rule bi-conditional?Hi So on LG I meet this kind of rule sometimes A---B→C---D "If A is before B, then C is before D" Is this actually bi-conditional in sinmple seq…
... written, the rule is not biconditional. If C is before D ... This would not be a valid arrangement if this was ... above the black line would not be valid.
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Writing SampleAnyone know where I can find a tutorial on 7sage re: the writing sample?
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Do a Pros and Cons list of both sides ... 's the better side and Pick a reason from ... there are good reasons not to pick your side ... summarizing your arguments both for and against.
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Diagramming QuestionsQ. When to and not to use formal logic and/or contrapositives How do you diagram this 1. J is selected unless W is selected 2. J is sele…
... Q. When to and not to use formal logic and/or contrapositives
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Stuck in the mid 160's... again. RC help needed!So I've been studying for the LSAT for a year and some change now. Finally decided to sign-up for 7Sage in December. I was averaging around 165…
... theme/person/scholar etc, and last but not least draw arrows connecting concepts ... opinion.
Last but not least, use the main point ... certain aspects of the passage. If you are 100% of the ... doing and I do see improvements even if I'm not **there ... -
How do you get excited for LG?What are some of your strategies to get excited for this section? I enjoy the process of studying for LR and RC, but not LG. I think I naturally e…
... process of studying for LR and RC, but not LG.
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The only thing I have found is ... more comfortable I feel and consequently, I am able ... others have to say and what tips they might ... -
What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
... series of posts. I did not know it made a difference ... WUSTL. If lower (~166) I am considering Emory, UGA, Boulder, and a ... lot of posts regarding splitters and t14s, but not many for t30 schools. -
Question on contrapositive for some and iffHi all! So I need some clarifications...! Please help! Contrapositive for "some" doesn't exist because it's reversible. A <-s-> /B (Some A …
... contrapose the some statement is NOT because it is reversible, ... because doing so would not create a logical sentence ... we can contrapose the if and only if is because it is ... contrapose when existential quantifiers (some and most) are present
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Question on contrapositive for some and iffHi all! So I need some clarifications...! Please help! Contrapositive for "some" doesn't exist because it's reversible. A <-s-> /B (Some A …
... the some statement is NOT because it is reversible ... because doing so would not create a logical ... we can contrapose the if and only if is because it ... when existential quantifiers (some and most) are present
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Question on DeMorgan’s Law TheoryAccording to DeMorgan's Law Theory, And becomes Or when contrapositive. Correct? Then, I wonder why A if and only if A (AB = A->B AND B->A) bec…
"If and only if" is a biconditional statement
< ... /> BA (All "not Bs" are "not As" **and**All "not As" are "not Bs")
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Question on validity of arguementsIf the conclusion does not HAVE to be true, then the argument is invalid?
... an argument could be valid if and only if the conclusion follows logically, i ... argument is logically perfect and the conclusion cannot not follow. An invalid ... as truth goes, validity does not imply a truth value. That ... -
X can be warranted only by YHi guys, I was working through PT25/S3/Q7 when I read this phrase and wondered, "is it a biconditional?" "warranted" means "sufficient", so to re…
... would mean X -> Y, not the other way around.
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X can be warranted only by YHi guys, I was working through PT25/S3/Q7 when I read this phrase and wondered, "is it a biconditional?" "warranted" means "sufficient", so to re…
... mean X -> Y, not the other way around.
If the sentence was a biconditional ... would use a phrase like "but not otherwise."
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Conditionals: Only A is B and the likeSo far, I have treated Only A is B as B-->A. So far so good. Recently, I have come across this question: Does the statement "only A is B" deny oth…
... I am not 100% certain. "Only" introduces a necessary condition, and so would ... happy if, and only if, one is successful
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BR score 10 points greater than timed PT score-How to close the gap?I am scoring in the 165-170 range and my BR score shot up by +10 points. Granted, I did my BR across 2 days, 2 sections each. I was plateauing fo…
... on section strategies -if you have not already started doing ... seeing if I was following good section strategy and ... passage 1,2, and 3. But not being able to get ... Games are usually fine, but if I picked up speed-I ... circling the current one if something doesn't ... -
BR score 10 points greater than timed PT score-How to close the gap?I am scoring in the 165-170 range and my BR score shot up by +10 points. Granted, I did my BR across 2 days, 2 sections each. I was plateauing fo…
... on section strategies -if you have not already started doing ... seeing if I was following good section strategy and what ... passage 1,2, and 3. But not being able to get ... 4. In general, if you take 4 minutes ... circling the current one if something doesn't see ...
