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Should I do it?Confession: I am a free user, mooching off of this discussion forum. I am going through the The LSAT Trainer and once I finish, I'll take 3 diagn…
... break down and reorganize old LSATs (I believe 1-38, though ... />
3. Nobody talks about RC because there's frankly not ... that much theory behind it. RC is, in my opinion, by ... as the section hardest to improve on, and why the commercial ... -
PTs for DecemberWhich PTs should I use to study for December? I've only done 12, and December is a rewrite for me, so I've pretty much finished studying, and I want …
... since you have room to improve, I wouldn't bother ... doing so. BRing for RC is perhaps more important ... by keeping up with RC, BRing each passage you ... take, brush up on newer material, and boost your ... if only for borrowing RC passages and exposing yourself to ... -
Practice PrepTest 1-20?Currently studying for the September 2017, it is useful to practice the logical Reasoning, Logic Games and Reading Comp. questions from PrepTest 1-20…
... not sure how useful the RC from those tests are (just ... ;
> The past few LSATs have all had curveball LGs ... started encountering some of the newer odd ball games.
RC as well. You're completely ... -
Practice PrepTest 1-20?Currently studying for the September 2017, it is useful to practice the logical Reasoning, Logic Games and Reading Comp. questions from PrepTest 1-20…
... sure how useful the RC from those tests are ... > > The past few LSATs have all had curveball LGs ... started encountering some of the newer odd ball games.
... PTs are great for RC as well. You're ... the skills needed to solve RC effectively. This is where ... -
I need helpSo I took the practice LSAT test from 2008 and scored a whopping 134. I have a 3.76 cumulative GPA from my undergraduate so I know I'm not dumb. I'm …
... and your score won't improve otherwise. It is the slower ... a variety of games. For RC (reading comprehension), learn how to ... and move up to the newer ones since there are a ... -
Does the year differences in the LSAT matter?Let's say I'm taking the newer LSAT questions 2011-2014 and I've been scoring well and for the 2010 LSATS I'm not doing as hot.. does it matter that …
... the same across all modern LSATs (1-80). There are just ... test those skills. Comparative passages (RC), rule substitution questions (LG), and ... of the slight differences in newer tests. However, as you master ... be very consistent across all LSATs. -
RC - only downfall / fills me with rageHey all, So I just took PT 53 and scored a 169. Hoooray, right? Not quite. I scored a -1 in LG, -2 between both LR sections and a -9 in RC. Yes, a…
... to -6/-7 on the newer, so I have felt the ... ! I essentially began treating RC like a memory competition against ... definitely feel more uncertain with RC but I feel like ... truly prove some of the RC answers.
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Better to spend more time on later tests?Hey all, So I'm starting to feel convinced that at a certain point in prep, it's better to focus on later tests. That is, if you aren't going to pre…
... recently took one of the newer PTs and, at least to ... have ~5-10 points to improve in order to reach your ... , then I think focusing on newer tests seems like the better ... and the difficulty of the newer RC makes it almost unquestionable the ... -
The best LR and reading comp tutorsHey guys, Just wanted to get some opinions on who is a really good tutor to help me with my Reading comp and LR. I am having a lot of trouble…
I recommend @danielznelson for RC. He's truly an RC master and he ... newer tests, improve my general pacing and timing strategy, and go about RC ... -
Anyone else re-taking and used up newer PT's?Hi 7sagers, I'm planning on retaking in Sept, already used up the newer tests in preparation for the June 2017 lsat. I found PT's 70-80 to have subt…
... Sept, already used up the newer tests in preparation for the ... 'm wondering how to improve on LR and RC now, when I ... 'm so familiar with the newer test ... of your time on the newer tests even if you have ... -
RC TroublesHi friends, Wondering if anyone else is having a similar problem: I was scoring -0 or -1 in RC on the older tests, but in the 60s and 70s, I'm tre…
... -0 or -1 in RC on the older tests, but ... of depending on ace-ing RC to keep my score ... to look for in the newer RC sections, or else how ... the LSAT/newer tests, if you practice you will improve.
... me specifically with the newer passages is spending less ... -
When will the "old" tests not be *AS* worth doing?I've often contemplated and discussed this with many on this forum and others like it. We now are going to have over 85 PTs available to prep fro…
... a very efficient way to improve. I think we often ... are constantly missing -8 on RC, well, I think you' ... way better off focusing on RC before you begin PT' ... you need to work on RC...
So, my ... 85-90% similar to the newer tests. The difference isn' ... -
When will the "old" tests not be *AS* worth doing?I've often contemplated and discussed this with many on this forum and others like it. We now are going to have over 85 PTs available to prep fro…
... a very efficient way to improve. I think we often ... are constantly missing -8 on RC, well, I think you' ... better off focusing on RC before you begin PT' ... you need to work on RC...
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Advice for the final push?Joining in the chorus of people who are gearing up for December 2nd! Here's where I'm at right now: PT scores 165-167 BR scores 177-180 Averag…
... a general strategy going into RC sections? Are the questions you ... 've been missing in RC consistently in a single ... with time to spare!). To improve, I focused on developing a ... recommend that you drill individual RC sections (newer ones, at least within ... -
Advice for the final push?Joining in the chorus of people who are gearing up for December 2nd! Here's where I'm at right now: PT scores 165-167 BR scores 177-180 Averag…
... a general strategy going into RC sections? Are the questions ... with time to spare!). To improve, I focused on developing a ... recommend that you drill individual RC sections (newer ones, at least within ...
Looking back on my RC sections, it looks like my ... -
Not scoring consistentlyHi guys, I need some advice before the exam on Saturday. My scores are very inconsistent :( On LR, one section i can do -4 and on another it can…
... I'll review some past RC to reinforce the format ... also drill some of the newer LG games, since I ... to make sure that you improve all of your weaknesses ( ... weaknesses). Don't worry about RC. Just make sure you ... the point on working on RC.
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How to Approach RC For Feb testSo I did write the December test but I have already registered to write the Feb one. RC has been my weakest section and I honestly thought I had i…
... the oldest one. Retake the RC section timed, then do the ... . I would focus on the newer PTs (60s+) that include the ... save a few. Honestly, RC is RC, any passage from past exams ... /> Any tips on how to improve memorize the passage? I tried ... -
Pacing PreptestsI am currently studying for the February LSAT and feeling fairly confident about it, but I am planning to retake in June if I don't get a score I am …
... reserve some of the newer PTs in case I ... should reserve some of the newer tests! Putting "everything" into ... some changes. I think RC is different and more LR ... s no doubt that the newer PTs are more valuable. ... on where we need to improve. They are not however, ... -
Hi GuysI am new to 7sage and I have not completed the cc yet and am wondering if I should finish the cc before I start drilling the topics that I recently f…
... I should foolproof LG. RC is my worst section and ... LR and try to improve some for RC.
What' ... as much LG from the newer tests 62+ as possible. ... to get good at the newer style of games as they ... still have a bunch to improve on, why take the test ... -
FoolProof Method StrategyI was wondering what the most effective method would be to foolproof logic games 1 - 35. For those of you who have done all the games from 1 - 35, wo…
... always the best way to improve. Yes, I think FP'ing ... make too much of "saving" newer tests when It's far ... not the case of LR/RC. But for LG, if I ... I still was weak on newer PTs, missing 3-5 per ... 't start off and burn newer tests. On the other hand ... -
Rc practiceHey everyone for rc did you use older passages for drilling ? (Under pt 50 ). I’ve seen discussions saying they are too different to be useable . Tha…
... (other than lack of the newer comparative reading passages). The main ... questions are testing for. Current LSATs tend to test a high ... still plenty of on modern RC) with high confidence will give ... no better practice for RC that using old RC passages. They are ... -
Rc practiceHey everyone for rc did you use older passages for drilling ? (Under pt 50 ). I’ve seen discussions saying they are too different to be useable . Tha…
... (other than lack of the newer comparative reading passages). The main ... questions are testing for. Current LSATs tend to test a high ... still plenty of on modern RC) with high confidence will give ... no better practice for RC that using old RC passages. They are ... -
What makes RC so inconsistent?I see these posts a lot on 7sage about students who are unable to reign in their inconsistencies with RC. In my recent prep, I've noticed the same ph…
... Strongly Supported and LR-type RC questions were more frequent ... definitely improve your ability to answer MP questions or MBT RC questions ... less helpful for training MSS RC questions.
Good ... a quick glance looks like newer 70s 80s have this ... ... -
Are the older LR sections easier?I’ve noticed a significant increase in difficulty while drilling LR sections from PT 42-51 compared to those from PT 29-38. Do the LR sections get m…
> @LSAT_Wrecker said:
> > @mgzero2 said:
> > Yes, but I don't think in those tests. Think more like 62+ being far harder than anything 1-60.
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> > They have shifted from basically wanting simple " ... -
Just upgraded to ultimate plus.Hey guys, I just upgraded to 7sage ultimate+. It unlocked a bunch of questions for the LR and I just began doing logic games more specificall…
... pace and see my pace improve.
As for ... ways when compared to the newer PTs. Personally, I think ... that the newer tests are much harder than ... older ones. My diagnostic RC was -4 and then ... after 3 weeks of studying RC for hours a day, ... -
Study tips for retakers?I scored ~6 points below my PT average so I will retake in November for sure, but right now I have no idea how to get prepared. I got 156 in Sept. (…
... , I literally did a timed RC section (test, BR, then ... "the best way to improve at something is to do ... fresh RC sections (30's and 40's) with newer sections that ... starting to feel better about RC.
I'm ... practicing on real LSAT RC sections. YMMV. -
What to do from now until March 29th?Hello, Background: I started studying with 7Sage the first week of November. I started at a 151 diagnostic. I have been studying full time since …
... questions were different and the RC significantly harder. At this point ... average after starting on the newer tests? Thanks!
Personally ... be comfortable with the modern LSATs, not scrambling to figure them ... -
Ellen Cassidy's The LoopholeHas anyone used Ellen Cassidy's new LR book -- The Loophole. There seem to be rave reviews on Reddit. If you have used it, is there anything revoluti…
... been having trouble with the newer RC still, and though I really ... . Of course, RC is so much harder to improve than LR/LG ... -
Do untimed RC following CC or by section?I’m going back to untimed RC drill, and am wondering if I should follow CC or just do sections. Either way I’ll do four passages, but I haven’t don…
... are just passages from previous LSATs, I think it's fine ... want to have exposure to newer RC by the time you take ... -
Help NeededHello all: I just want to thank all of you in advance for your support. I have read a lot of the postings and am very impressed with how supportiv…
... is generally the "easiest" to improve. If you are someone who ... state is so critical to LSATs!!)
However, the fact ... you are getting -5 on RC (which is incredible!) makes me ... LR is double the sections. RC relies a lot of LR ...
