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13-15 point increase in a month?!Hello Everyone, I wanted some insight, feedback or ideas that have helped you or someone you may know improve in their LSAT journey. I began study…
... sets. A month is not a lot of time. ... the CC with good understanding of the concepts, you ... scoring bands, so its not as unlikely as trying ... scoring call your timeline and not theater way around. Good ... that be the overall understanding the language of the test? -
Re: advice neededHello, I also posted on the reading lesson part, but I am doing it again here in the discussion section. I would like to know if anyone could be …
... 's not about speed _as much_ as it's about understanding what ... little contentious, but it's not a replacement for practicing RC ... less quantifiable since you'll not be tested on materials you ... in RC: look for tonal language, know the various viewpoints, find ... -
RC strategy?Do you physically jot down notes as you read under timed conditions? Notes as in a few words for each paragraph that capture important content or str…
... better served when I'm not fretting over a sentence talking ... has a lot of convoluted language or jargon. I think worrying ... in the way of actually understanding it, and tools are tools ... -
Scores Dipping in the 80sHi everyone, I'm planning to take the LSAT in two weeks and have been studying consistently since February. I've taken about 20 PTs so far. In the…
You're definitely not alone! I second daliaglomeli's ... I think spending more time understanding what the stimulus and answer ... that have similar qualities in language. -
Broke into 170s... Still missing the easiest LR Questions thoSo... past two weeks got into the _high 160s_, Last PT hit a high of _172_. LR was once my strongest section, I’ve honed LR and RC to be more reli…
... that you have a thorough understanding of these concepts?
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PT39.3.19 - "Which can be inferred..." (Passage 3 - Blackbody objects)Link to video expl/quick view: https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-39-section-3-passage-3-questions/ My question is about the correct A/C, (A…
... observing "thermal radiation and not simply reflected radiation[.]" Thermal ... answer choice (A) is not too general, but rather directly ... Speaking without any prior understanding of radiation and based ... I'm not sure, but there is other language that suggests ... -
Ellen Cassidy's The Loophole in Logical Reasoning Book, Have you guys read it? Thoughts?If anybody has read this book, would you recommend it for someone who is really struggling with LR even after going through the entire CC here on 7sa…
... not yet finished the book, it helps a lot with understanding the language ... improvements with this book because understanding the language was the biggest reason ... -
Should I study CC as presented or jump around?Hello Everyone! I am aiming to take the LSAT in June of 2022 and I am struggling to figure out a study schedule. My goal right now is to take it easy…
... be like learning a new language. Everything will be new anyways ... , it helps solidify your understanding of something the more you ... be a nemesis in your understanding. The LSAT is hard, ... you do not understand and you are delaying your understanding.
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Looking for a RC study partner...or tutorThis post is two-fold: I am looking for both a RC study partner and a tutor. The reason I am looking for both is ideally, I'd like a good study partn…
... actually a section requires understanding, it's an ability ... based on their mastery understanding of the whole passage, ... tutor, it will not improve our understanding ability. I know ... many test takers do not even understand what ... /> English is my second language. -
Is doing a ton of RC passages the best way to improveHi everyone, Since I started studying for RC my scores have gone up a little, but not significantly because I don't put much practice time into them…
... and attention and often the language and subject matter is super ... the passage efficiently. Efficiently does not mean quickly. It is far ... invariably make the questions seem not merely easy but often pretty ... up for by the added understanding. -
Should you map stimulus on Logical reasoning?For tougher questions, do you recommend mapping the stimulus and answer choices so the answers are more clear like J.Y does in review? I'm just wonde…
... of high understanding of the conditional logic, relata, or language in the ... , if you are not at a mastered understanding of mapping conditionals, then ... -
PT91.S2.Q18: What is the conclusion?Is the first sentence the conclusion? And what is the "contrast'' mentioned in the answer choices? Is it between modern and ancient languages? …
... first sentence, saying that our understanding of Greek and Latin is ... travelling back in time is not the conclusion
B. ... _some_ connection.
D. The language is too strong. Just because ... , that time travel comment does not guarantee it.
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PT91.S2.Q18: What is the conclusion?Is the first sentence the conclusion? And what is the "contrast'' mentioned in the answer choices? Is it between modern and ancient languages? …
... first sentence, saying that our understanding of Greek and Latin is ... travelling back in time is not the conclusion
> ... connection.
> D. The language is too strong. Just because ... , that time travel comment does not guarantee it.
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Help Comprehending StimulusHello everyone, I've noticed that one of my main problems (other than timing, which I hope will come with time - pun intended) is not understandin…
... resources because you might not understand the language when they get to ... comprehension. I also still lacked understanding of the aforementioned concepts, and ... vs unimportant in a stimulus, understanding sufficient/necessary and contrapositives, and ... -
Reviewing Questions Seems overwhelmingI'm the sort of person who did pretty well in school. I usually only get a few questions wrong on most tests, and I'll review those and improve. Howe…
... it with the basic understanding that something doesn’t ... understanding. Break things apart until you can pinpoint the specific language ... Again, answer that question specifically, not generally.
My ... like that, it’s not necessarily bad. If you’ ... -
PT25.S1.Q22 (P4) - Summarizing the PassageI hovered between (C) and (D) but ultimately chose (C) because I felt that (D)'s use of the word "misrepresent" was incorrect - it seems that the org…
... choose the answer that not only summarizes the information ... would've used more direct language: "organicists intentionally misrepresent ... are working with a flawed understanding of the analytic method. ... 's conclusion; organicism is not only flawed, but offers ... -
Shooting for 170My diagnostic was a 139 back in May of 2021. Currently scoring in the high 150s with a goal of 170 on the June LSAT. Currently -8ish on LR, -6ish on …
... issues arising from issues in language.
The second phase ... doing and question whether or not it is going to continue ... learning it and trust our understanding of the relationship in question ... a catastrophe and it does not matter at all whether you ... -
Use of NegativesIs there a difference in meaning between the following two statements? 1. You will not have to worry about having something to say. 2. You wi…
... gets at the complexity of language. The answer to your ... , lol.
Language is not obligated to be clear and ... clarification and precision to your understanding, fine. But is that ... conform to our structures for understanding it. When that happens, ... -
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 …
... > A necessary assumption is not every assumption an argument makes ... is that, if I'm understanding your use of "assumption" ... assumption" that are actually not assumptions of the argument.
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Blind Review feels like an inefficient way to study (50% extra time, scoring ~170 right now)I'm 6 months into studying full-time, and I've been using 7Sage. My first LSAT sitting will be in September. My goal score is 175+. I've hit 170 a…
... more difficult questions (extremely dense language in stim and/or ACs ... , very subtle language shifts, answer choices that use ... wrong/not credited. It sounds like you are chasing that understanding but ... -
How to translate an "All...and"statement?So here is the sentence: All men and women are merely players. I know it should translate as: men and women➡️ merely players. And the contrapo…
... point out that the English language is complicated, and you shouldn ... is that logical indicators are not law, and to do well ... your intuition and your regular understanding of the sentence to help ... -
Running thread of how to conquer RC: 1 tip per post/Bold your tip at the very topCurious to see the best RC tips out there! Bold your tip at the very top. Also, let’s shoot for short explanations! **Stick to one tip per …
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Do not assume that you have a fundamental understanding of grammar ... parse out convoluted language came from a lack of understanding of some ... -
PT23.S3.Q25 - The end of an action is the intended outcome of the actionSo, for questions that the answer choices have 'one' in them>>> **_Example_** "The end of an action is the intended outcome of the action and n…
The key is understanding the main idea of the ... of them mirror this strong language and concept except AC C ... that any strong language is mirrored-- this is not a MSS, it ... -
Best way to prioritize timeHello, I am needing advise from the group. Any input is greatly appreciated, especially those of you who had been in my shoes. I plan to take…
... would spend the most time not doing tests or even watching ... actually develop the understanding and framework of the English language, as used ... -
LR not improvingI've been studying now for 10months and do not see much of the improvement. Comparing to what it felt like 10 months ago when I first started to stu…
... , Loophole, Inference, Resolution) might not always be what is in ... reasoning that you likely have not noticed. I totally get ... it was very helpful with understanding the fundamentals and gave ... Since English is my secondary language, it was also difficult for ... -
Navigating Reading Comp PassagesI find the way 7sage goes through the reading comp passages soooo useful. Although I have one problem and do not really know how to navigate it. If I…
... started using 7Sage to honestly not sweat it. It took me ... exposure to the type of language used is helpful. Might take ... answers and you're still not doing well then maybe ... down logical reasoning questions and understanding those structures and reasoning really ... -
I have a 100% failure rate on weakening and strenthening questionsIt seems like I am incapable at doing the strengthening and weakening questions. I read the answer choices and just think that none of them make sens…
... skeptical of any changes in language (for example say the ... The test makers not only write in complicated language, but they ... a general understanding of why the argument is not airtight. That ... is wrong. Compare your understanding/explanations to explanations on ... -
LSAT Preptest PDFs not printingHi! I was wondering if anyone else has had an issue with not being able to print some of the LSAT Preptests. I was able to print 47 and 48, but for s…
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PT41.S1.Q22 - rules unpunished moral guidanceHey guys, I was going over my old PT's and I still cannot get a full understanding of this question. The stim basically says: "if violation of e…
... still cannot get a full understanding of this question.
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BiconditionalsPerhaps I missed something as I do not remember a lesson on biconditionals (double arrows). My understanding is that each term is both sufficient…
... not remember a lesson on biconditionals (double arrows).
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A or B, but not both
A if ... /> If A, then B, otherwise not
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