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Life-Changing RC Tips? Help me friends.Hello! So RC is consistently my worst section. Do y'all have any life-changing RC tips that really helped you raise your score or changed the way yo…
... think i have a strong understanding of the passage, there are ... potential answers based on the language being too strong/inaccurate.
not to re-read a paragraph ... you alluded to, time is not your friend on RC, so ... -
American with international educationI'm an American citizen but also French and I've lived for 6 years in China- studied there a year and a half and got my bachelor's in France. Also wa…
... an odd situation. From my understanding, law schools are typically cautious ... . First, when English is not their first language, American law schools will ... -
Need advice, feeling hopelessI don't know where to turn to and am really struggling with this test. I started studying with a different prep company and started using 7sage a few…
... learning a new language. In approaching a new language, it may take ... day. You may have trouble understanding the question, the stimulus, or ... a lot of us are not accustomed to this style of ... -
Possible Substitution Equivalency StrategyHi. Im studying for the June LSAT and (like most people) am having trouble with SE questions. While watching on of JY's game explanation videos for P…
... extremely beneficial. I am not suggesting a rigid following of ... split along nodes that are not mentioned in SE questions. ... often structured towards building an understanding of the inferences created by ... do with their complexity in language in that the rules ... -
Am I the only one who is scared they are not good enough for law school?I'm gonna be as candid and honest as possible for time purposes as well as for authenticity. I am and have been really struggling with the LSAT. I kn…
You are definitely not alone! Especially ... but why am I not improving?" or "If I ... not knowing how to move forward. Because the test plays on language ... but surely, your subconscious understanding of logic will change ( ... I think it's just not true -- though, it ... -
examples of confusing SC + NC errorsHi everyone, I tried searching in the discussions and the CC but wasn't able to find what I'm looking for... feel free to redirect me if there's a…
... with you that this crucial understanding is much easier to understand ... conform their arguments (or purposefully not conform them) to basic logic ... the context of confusing language. But we will not let them get ... -
Did LR change in 40s or am I just getting dumber?I don't know if I'm just getting worse at the LR timed sections or if the LR sections have changed, so this is normal. I was scoring -1 to -4 in the …
... you that you are lacking understanding on 2 or 3 questions ... the stimuli in less convoluted language during review, and label the ... head up! Once again, try not to be results oriented. Every ... anything.
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Did LR change in 40s or am I just getting dumber?I don't know if I'm just getting worse at the LR timed sections or if the LR sections have changed, so this is normal. I was scoring -1 to -4 in the …
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Flaw - Descriptive Flaws vs Actual Flaws in the Argument - How to determine??I often make the mistake in flaw questions of -choosing an answer choice that's descriptively accurate and COULD describe a flaw, but doesn't describ…
... quickly read through the tough language of the ACs to get ... a harder/higher level-of-understanding type of question in the ... each AC is right or not right in a fallacious respect ... LSAC writers tough-to-parse language of the ACs into common ... -
To diagram or not to diagram in LRHi, How do you decide whether or not to diagram a particular LR question? I often over-diagraming. There were several questions in recent PTs …
... when a question has conditional language that is very quick to ... I need extra help understanding. If I choose not to diagram, I ... /> Don't assume mapping out language is a waste of time ... -
What's your diagramming strategy?How specifically do you approach diagramming in order to minimize the writing necessary while maximizing clarity and organization? Especially when sp…
... lost in the conditionals and not spending so much time ... and really efficient with conditional language. This for me meant ...
So, the strategy is not perfect. Short of being able ... **_increase_** my confidence in my understanding of the problem to such ... -
Older vs. Newer PT Strategy and DifferencesHi all, I hope that everyone who took the June LSAT got the score they desired, and that those taking the July LSAT are beginning to feel confiden…
... one with less extreme/absolute language would be very often correct ... more time developing a complete understanding of the stimulus and answer ... are able to relax and not freak out when faced with ... -
Conversations with a178 LSAT scorer, debunking tipsI had a dinner with a law student who got a 178 on the lsat. He talked to me about how he prepared for it and I’m curious if these points resonate wi…
... s. Use the CC not as your way to learn ... that if you’re not deriving your answers from ... you fail to find the understanding yourself—and be really ... hard because of dense referential language? Then classify it by ... do read books, just not as an LSAT study strategy ... -
Worst Section, No ImprovementI have been PT'ing and noticed I have improved my LG and RC sections but have not made any improvement in the LR sections. I am getting on average -…
... on understanding the stimulus in my own words (make the language a ... exactly what I wasn't understanding, but I think it was ... a few days later. Try not to rely on other people ... -
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…
... simplest, most mechanical part of understanding LR deals with question stem ... closer attention to detail in language, etc.
It is ... these tasks in order to not repeat mistakes so that you ... to correct your thinking and not just nod your head at ... -
Language difficultyI have recently noticed the language difficulty really plays a role in my LSAT score. Under time pressure, I would not have enough time to read the …
Understanding the complicated language is necessary, but not sufficient, for achieving a high ... to practice translating the complex language into a synthesized version of ... -
Valid Argument FormsI am currently struggling to move past the CC lessons on valid argument forms. With the use of flashcards, I have been able to memorize what the abst…
... them. I came to the understanding that eventually being able to ... a argument is invalid is not good enough when someone else ... ). By exapanding my application I not only got exposure to the ... and more comfortable with LSAT language and being able to recognize ... -
RC HELPHi everyone, I was wondering how some of you were able to improve your Reading Comp skills? I’ve been studying for months and have improved in both…
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> ... and distill the LSAT's language as you read. However, if ... not have issues with big-picture questions that rely on your understanding ... -
English as a Second Language and Reading CompHi, I moved to the US 10 years ago when I was 18, and I started speaking English only then. Unsurprisingly, Reading Comp is my weakest section. Anyo…
English is my second language and RC was my worst ... resolution summary in my dominant language. I still frequently get author ... I have a hard time understanding the tone/attitude in English ... the day it helps to not rely on an overall "feeling ... -
English as a Second Language and Reading CompHi, I moved to the US 10 years ago when I was 18, and I started speaking English only then. Unsurprisingly, Reading Comp is my weakest section. Anyo…
... my reading comprehension in that language can help.
I ... and solidify not only your existing vocabulary but your understanding of grammatical ... my existing knowledge of the language.
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Please help: LR not improvingI have been consistently writing down explanations of LR questions I got incorrect (and many I got correct) in an attempt to improve my speed and und…
... the obtuse and confusing LSAT language into something that is easier ... to say and whether or not it actually succeeds at ... and soundness, but it does not help you improve the (process ... section: reading the stimulus and understanding what each question type asks ... -
PTC2-S3-Q18 Education critics' contention thatHi, I have trouble understanding answer choice B. What is it like to be ambiguous in an LR stimulus? When I was doing this question under timed, I…
... calculational procedures. Perhaps that does not deter you though.
understanding or merely a memorization ... correlation. What would written language's affect on rhetoric ... computation today? This is not changed no matter how ... -
Trying to make the -7 to -4 LR JumpHi! I'm seeking any and all advice people may have for LR. I usually get -7 to -9 on sections and want to get that down to consistently -4 or -5.…
... (I wanted to Foolproof to not waste LGs in the PTs ... CC to have that basic understanding.
In doing this ... wonders: seeing categorical v. qualified language more often - especially between two ... -
Necessary Assumption HelpOther than the negate and weaken technique, does anyone have any advice or tricks for solving necessary assumption questions? #help
... can make your assumption by understanding those specific parts. Remember you ... premise(s) to bridge or not bridge the gap of the ... ) and conclusion. The NA does not have to be one hundred ... true. Usually weaker modality of language, but also, depends on the ... -
low 1st LSAT, studying for Jan 2021, Should I apply for this cycle or next one?Hi all, Canadian LSAT taker here. So my first LSAT score wasn't really ideal (154) and I'm hoping that with the help of 7Sage this time I can get a…
... have a solid fundamental understanding of what this test ... logic games teaching if not the absolute best. You ... test? I certainly did not. Colloquially, I always think ... opposite of "all" is not "none". That's the ... because English is not my first language, but I'm ... -
How I scored a 180I scored a 180 on the July 2020 LSAT (it was my first time taking it) and I’m writing to share what I did. I was very encouraged by the 180 experienc…
... maybe they're not as used to dealing with language as English ... things up, your GPA should not be counted against you since ... right there with you in understanding 20% of their writing. I ... -
The Loophole - Highly RecommendThis book has changed my perspective on LR. I highly recommend. This book, coupled with the core curriculum, is gold. I finally found myself getti…
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It may not work for everyone but it ... learning a new language. I know this is not the same ... lot. Their written out - not videos. I find JY , ... work towards a target score not a target test date. ... me to speed up my understanding, and in turn, speed ... -
The Loophole - Highly RecommendThis book has changed my perspective on LR. I highly recommend. This book, coupled with the core curriculum, is gold. I finally found myself getti…
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> It may not work for everyone but it ... a new language. I know this is not the same ... lot. Their written out - not videos. I find JY , ... work towards a target score not a target test date. ... me to speed up my understanding, and in turn, speed ... -
[Help] RRE - Weakening QuestionsJY mentioned that a good way to approach RRE Questions would be to view them as weakening questions by negating the last premise / including a new co…
... also helpful to encourage people not to look at an LR ... see how powerful a solid understanding of the stimulus is.
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BR on Reading Comprehension?Hey everyone! I wondered if anyone had any tips on improving RC when my timed score is -13 but untimed is -5. Once it's untimed, I can start to parse…
... you can get most, if not all of questions right untimed ... mean that it will have language that makes it easily supported ... . This speed is controlled by understanding and the importance of what ...
