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Is there a method to gauge how much scholarship money a school may give based on your LSAT score?These may be questions that can only be answered after applying to schools. Will a 165 get me a full ride to a school with average LSAT scores of 1…
... school with average LSAT scores of 155 in the 75th percentile ... it get me ~50% of tuition? Or perhaps even less? How much ... -
School's Full name or Abbreviation in Personal StatementWhich sounds better? I'm applying to schools such as UVA, NYU, and Penn. Would I write NYU School of Law or New York University School of Law? I'm me…
Which sounds better? I'm applying to schools such as UVA, NYU, and Penn. Would I write NYU School of Law or New York University School of Law? I'm mentioning the school's name only once in my PS and I don't know which sounds better. -
How to overcome plateau with the March exam coming upHello all! I really could use some advice. I've registered/canceled 3 LSAT exams (basically the day before each of em) because I was not ready an…
... basically the day before each of em) because I was not ... not hitting my goal of 160 or higher. I'm trying ... I've taken breaks (periods of couple days, to a month ... what I should do or a method that works for them ... week? I was thinking of doing an LR section prior ... -
Anyone else get headaches while studying?This is my fourth time studying for this test and every time I have studied, I have gotten a massive headache. It's usually when I am trying to wrap …
... am studying with Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible, which is a Godsend ... from studying for long periods of time or even during the switch ... -
Either Or applied to In/OutHey all, Can someone point me in the direction of the lesson that explains the process by which he came to the conclusion he found at around 8:40…
... point me in the direction of the lesson that explains the ... found at around 8:40 of this instruction video?
or rules in relation to in ... it that at least one of L or M must be assigned ... -
Professional and Academic Letters of RecHello! I graduated from college in May of 2017 and will be applying to law school this coming fall. Right now I have one academic and one profess…
... graduated from college in May of 2017 and will be applying ... "for some time" or a "significant amount of time" or "several years". I ... -
That Was Unexpected: Should I Retake in September?This community has been so helpful to me so I'm hoping you all can advise me (sorry for the lengthy post) I just got my score for July back and i…
... law, labor law, or some sort of progressive policy council. No ... EVER want any kind of corporate or non public interest law ... .
My list of schools (with the 75th percentile ... shored up some of my weaknesses in logical reasoning. I'm assuming ... -
Cookie Cutter Argument Form: Cost Benefit 🍪🍪🍪 I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may find useful. I call the form "**Cost Benefit**”, below I will discus…
... , introduce another benefit, or emphasize the importance/relevance of the benefit.
or “The benefit is not unimportant ... cutter arguments matter because patterns of reasoning are finite and LSAC re ... -
I've taken 5 preptests and not seen any improvementI began studying over a year ago using Khan Academy and then Powerscore with a diagnostic of 148. After getting a 151 and 152 on the March 2018 and t…
... then Powerscore with a diagnostic of 148. After getting a 151 ... and have a deeper understanding of logic and its principals. But ... think I'm following JYs method of flagging any questions I'm ... he ones I still miss or wasn't entirely sure why ... -
Fool Proofing GamesHey everyone, just have a general quesiton regarding the fool proof method of logic games. Should I be also answering the quesitons when i fool proof…
... quesiton regarding the fool proof method of logic games. Should I be ... when i fool proof games or just stick with set-up ... that by repeated game 5 or above the answers just seem ... -
How to properly analyze the relationship between the Premises and Conclusions w. Conditionals?!LR Question Referring To: PT#J07 S#3 Q#17 (Exercising muscles in one back...) Hey all! Hope all is well, I just have a question about how to prop…
... could perhaps correct my reasoning or approach that would be ... after considering the Negation of it being Maintaining a ... Proper Alignment, would 1% of a Improper Alignment be prevent ... being thrown into the category of Proper Alignment?! Anyways,
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Bare minimum to maintain/not get worse,or improve slightly?Holidays are coming up, testing a while from now, was going to take a short break perhaps a few days during Christmas so was wondering what was the b…
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PT 89 LR Explanations + Cookie Cutter AnalysisI created explanations for the first LR section of PT 89. I also included cookie cutter take aways for each question. Hopefully this is helpful to so…
... for the first LR section of PT 89. I also included ... if you have questions or alternative ways of reasoning; I would love to ... -
Can't break 17 on LRI am struggling to get more than 17 right on LR consistently. I reviewed all the LR curriculum but I'm still unable to break the 17 right during tim…
... minutes. I usually run out of time and don't get ... I blind guess on these. Of the 3-4 it's ... unlikely that I get one of them right by chance. During ... 1-20 right now out of paranoia. I do not want ... recent exams. Is this legit reasoning or is it smart to "save ... -
A little help with conditional logicHey all, need some help on some conditional logic. 31.3.18. It is a match the pattern of reasoning argument. The stimulus: It is impossible…
... is a match the pattern of reasoning argument.
The ... arbitrary, is a necessary condition or not. The language “selecting ... that given language like always or everytime (usually a sufficient ... say that all of science is arbitrary? Or just that when ... -
Why exactly is A wrong?I cannot find fault with A or E. Both seem to fit the pattern of reasoning. E seems to be more applicable, but that doesn't make A wrong. Any help ap…
I cannot find fault with A or E. Both seem to fit the pattern of reasoning. E seems to be more applicable, but that doesn't make A wrong. Any help appreciated!! -
A useful extra curricular resourceI wanted to share a resource which has helped me and a few others gain a better understanding of logical reasoning. The Wireless Philosophy Youtube c…
... a better understanding of logical reasoning. The Wireless Philosophy ... arguments are, fundamental principles of reasoning, and common fallacies. I ... flaws that we think of but nonetheless are heavily ... of these fallacies slap a label or term on reasoning patterns ... -
LR Drill Sessions (different goal from current study groups)Hi Everyone! I'm looking to create a group of motivated individuals who would be interesting in drilling LR sections together (hopefully 2 or 3 times…
... looking to create a group of motivated individuals who would be ... not yet at the point of doing full length PT's ... says-either shatter that reasoning or reinforce that reasoning.
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How do you attack comparative passages in RC?In JY's videos on comparative passages he usually reads passage A and then answers all of the questions for the first passage before going back to pa…
... A and then answers all of the questions for the first ... . I can see the benefit of keeping the two passages separate ... do worse when using this method of attack.
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Help with Main Point QuestionsOf all the questions in RC, I ironically have the most difficulty with the first one - the main point/author's purpose question. I almost always can …
... focus on slightly different points of the passage. For example, in ... to identify and keep track of the main point when reading ... passage? I find JY's method of reflecting after every paragraph very ... paragraph introduces a new idea, or a counterexample, and I'm ... -
Strengthening / Weakening Questions - "Some...." tricky TRAP ACsHas anyone noticed the "Some...." as a cookie-cutter trap answer choice for tougher strengthening/weakening questions? (Disclaimer - I don't think…
... this would work all of the time; and would ... a some statement - kind of like going into battle ... be 1 out of 100 or 4 out of 2 trillion and ... develop skin cancer". Well of course! There are always ... Can anyone else validate this reasoning or rip it apart with an ... -
Anyone used LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim?I loved that book as an overall guide and as a resource for RC and LR (my strengths) but I have not found its method (skill > memorization) to work f…
... I have not found its method (skill > memorization) to work ... . I'm consistently running out of time by the third game ... 'fool proof' method of just repeating the same games or game sections over ... -
Everything I know...As I begin law school at Cornell next week, I have felt increasingly compelled to reflect on my LSAT journey. I spent 2 years tirelessly grinding, pu…
... lazy about your reasoning for eliminating or picking an answer ... is like without thoughts or typical programs of consciousness running. Knowing ... it avoids the corny feeling of Headspace or Calm.
... not take care of other facets of your life at ... -
Score fluctuating like crazy!!! What do I make of this?!Hey guys! My score on recent PTs has been swinging up and down like crazy! Like in a matter of one or two weeks I've been at a 171, then a 159, then …
... ! Like in a matter of one or two weeks I've been ... /> If it were only 4 or 5 points I wouldnt care ... ? Any tips to combat this or at least understand what it ... -
Your Method of Choosing between two answersHi 7sagers, I had a quick question regarding RC. Something I've noticed when I'm doing RC is that on trickier problems, I almost always am able t…
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Here is an example of a situation I'm talking ... it was just a matter of choosing the answer choice that ... the trap answer about 80% of the time.
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Improvement Tips from my 7 Month LSAT JourneyHi everyone! I recently got back a 174 on the October LSAT and some people reached out with questions about study tips, so I thought I would type up …
... suit, and anything quantitative or puzzle-oriented was not. ... a day. Doing this method with tests 1-35 ... just doing all of them (or as many as ... without checking your work or second-guessing. The objective ... and everyone makes mistakes or has weaker days - ... -
Would anyone like my issues of the Economist? Also have some Scientific American issues in digital.As this is a popular source of reading material for working RC practice into leisure reading, I thought someone here might want my issues. I usually…
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Please post below, or I can update with who ... just designate a chain of custody in here or something... anyway first ... few people before getting rid of them.
**Edit:** ... /> If anyone has any copies of Science or Nature, I'd love ... -
How many 4/5 stars comprise a standard LR section?Hey guys, I've comprised a method of studying in which I take a PT, tally up the different question types that I miss, and then create a problem set …
... I've comprised a method of studying in which I take ... set with specifically only 4 or 5 star difficulty questions, ... in these areas, sort of like using a donut ... set. Realistically, how many of these 4/5 stars ... on any given administration of the LSAT? Your answer ... -
Stupid mistakes in LRSo right now I'm averaging around 17 (-8/-9) per LR section. I always BR at -2/-3 and when I look back a majority of my errors are STUPID. For exampl…
... I look back a majority of my errors are STUPID. For ... the argument, rarely for lack of reasoning), AND TIMING!!
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Thank you 7Sage and JY and Goodbye Forever LSATWhat a freaking journey!!!! I just wanted to say thank you so much to 7Sage. I received my January score, I got a 164!!!! I could not be happier. Lit…
... 're doing. A few pieces of unsolicited advice to anyone currently ... . I would do a game of varying difficulty every morning for ... games before.
Logical Reasoning:
This was second best ... , I would make note of that or if I saw an obvious ...
