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What's the better strategy for SA/PSA?_Generally_, (1) If a Q opens itself up to being diagrammed (the indicators are all there, conclusion has them too), diagram it immediately, or …
... of an impending test date or the pressure to perform on a test of ... negative of the conditional indicator 'unless' paired with the negative phrase ... figure that I got the idea, and I would either ... other considerations come in, no problem. In September of 2006, I ... -
Getting either/or from LG and two options from LR confusedIf an individual only has two choices available, for example green and purple, that could be diagrammed as /G—-> P but is that the same as the “eithe…
... or rule” from logic games? The idea that at least one of these ... being presented. It's heavily context-dependent, unless reasonable, common-sense ... .
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June LSAT Urgent RC SOSMy last couple of practice tests have been REALLY rough for RC. I can read and understand the passage pretty well in around 4 minutes, but spend way …
... _not_ present in the text or _misrepresent_ ideas in the text. ... a new idea, e.g., A --> B, B --> C, so A --C. A ... make some sort of assumption or jump in reasoning. Always eliminate ... each word/phrase of the remaining AC's for inaccuracies or vagueness. ... -
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…
... like if (A) were true, I feel it gives purpose and meaning ... with a "yeah, and how are we supposed to have any idea ... about that?" or "Just b/c "X ... or not something like a bag of Chipotle in a dark room (by your definition, a ... -
How Can I Improve Reading Comprehension?! #helpHello fellow students, I apologize for the vague nature of my question, but I am issuing this post in search of any possible tips, advice, etc. …
... with, understanding the passage or attacking the questions? If ... that explains each paragraph of a passage in detail, listen carefully and ... make sure you have a clear idea of where the author stands ... people, what the purpose of the passage is as a whole, and ... -
Meaning Of Phrase in Context?I keep getting these wrong and it's up and very dark red in my Analytics. Any help/anyone who knows where in the syllabus I can go to to cover it aga…
... grammar lessons in the curriculum or as @Cynthia-2 says definitions of a word ... on reading the word in the context of the sentence, phrase or even paragraph. Also ... least sort of determine if the word means a good thing or a bad ... -
InferenceHey guys - Does anyone have any general tips for Inference (author's perspective) or any inference on RC? It seems to be my weakest point and really …
... inference questions in RC you want to understand point of view ... paraphrase the author's purpose & main idea in my roadmap like ... lawyers and doctors are guilty of misunderstanding the other, and ... choices that are extreme, a 180 or outside the scope...Hope ... -
Emailing a Prof for a Rec Letter after a Few Years?It's been a few years since I graduated and I want to reach out to my professors for recommendation letters and I was wondering if anyone has any goo…
... I took (ENG 219) and in what year, and expressed the ...
--your statement of purpose/application letter
--a short and casual paragraph ... have a zoom or a phone call to give them the context so they ... -
146 —> 180 (Thank you 7sage!) Very tired Mom editionIf I can master this exam (while 7 months pregnant, working full-time, & parenting a toddler), you can too. Scored a 146 on a diagnostic back in …
... found myself doing a process of "selection" I was in the wrong mindset ... and can be eliminated in your process of elimination.
... will always be a key work, sentence, or phrase that will support the ... had to let go of the idea that RC was less ... -
PT65.S1.Q3 - Low-Energy Lighting - Why Answer Choice B?The video explanation was pretty terrible for this one. He really brushes over why answer choice B is correct. Can someone elaborate? Surely the prof…
... mentions profits, even in the context. This a hard 0, but ... try to confuse you in the context portion of the stimulus, and ... that many times it's a good idea ... to ignore context completely. Or at least ... -
Help approaching Main Purpose for RCBased on some recent RC translation drills, I've been struggling with "main purpose" questions. It seems I don't have a super crisp understanding of …
... Sounds like I had a fundamental misunderstanding of what "purpose" is asking for ... had one thought on a topic, or no idea about a topic. After reading ... it convince you of, what were you persuaded in?>
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Share your RC improvement journeyHi fellow sagers, I have been struggling with RC for almost a year and still can't find a way to stably improve my RC scores. I've tried connec…
... the idea. RC passages serve the unique purpose of testing a particular skill set. In ... my opinion, getting used to reading dense materials outside of that context ... cannot replace actual RC practices accompanied by a plan ... -
Weaken QuestionsI am struggling so hard in these. Does anyone have any pointers?? I feel like I'm so close sometimes, then during BR I change my right answer to the …
... correct answer choice) introduces a new idea that addresses an assumption the ... , calling into question the power of the relationship between the original ... words in the stimulus that can change the meaning or provide greater context ... -
135 to 162!Hey Team, I just wanted to share that after receiving and opening the February LSAT Score today morning, the relief and joy of seeing the hard wo…
... or Strongly Implied (SI). This distinction definitely helped saved a lot of time in ... supported ACs that made sense in context to the passage) i'd ... ) 🙊 AAANDD I had no idea what the heck structure meant ... me to understand because of my interest in them but when ... -
7Sage Webinar: Law Admissions 101Greetings, 7Sagers! On Wednesday, June 22 at 8 p.m. ET, I'll be joined by fellow admissions consultants, Jacob Baska, Elizabeth Cavallari, and Tra…
... . It never hurts to provide context, and so I typically advice ... to err on the side of candor--sometimes there's more ... to the story than just a change in major. Sometimes there's ... major in the first place, or some experience caused us to find purpose ... -
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 …
... really just a stand-in for the idea of "statement". It's a statement that ... using the word "assumption" in that context is liable to confuse given ... appropriate effect on the argument or situation? In the same way that ... -
Mistake by LSAC? Pizzerias LR Sufficient Assumption Question.Explanation (2 mins): https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-40-section-1-question-21/ Question 21 on PrepTest 40 Section 1: Pizzerias are the …
... speaking, it's not the phrase "the only" that's creating ... on a different aspect of the statement, depending on context.
"In order ... -> Required for entering Taiwan" (or, in plain english, COVID vaccination is ... -
PT93.S3.Q12 - Columnist: Vagrancy laws are supposed to reduce criminal activity, but they don’t.Why is the correct answer E and not C? How is the answer not attributing vacancy laws to that increase when they say "...increase crime while purport…
... as a more "cookie cutter" flaw: shift in meaning of a key term, phrase, or concept ... an increase in criminal activity (idea 1) and the reclassification of certain occurrences ... as crimes (idea 2)."
Is it important to approach the different types of reading passages differently?I'm wondering if it is important to have a different approach for example science passages as opposed to a humanities passage...
... to differentiate where in the passage the different parties or speakers are ... the passage flows from one idea to the next.
purpose of application, paragraph two gives a an overview of a prior way of looking ...Reading Comprehension Plateau - Personal account of issues, requesting insightLots of words below outlining my issues with the section. If you're also struggling with RC and/or have come up with novel solutions, please consider…
... the passage flows from one idea to the next.
purpose of application, paragraph two gives a an overview of a prior way of looking ... an example or a sentence makes me think of something else in the real ...Explain Reasoning StructureReasoning structure currently seems like an abstract idea when it comes to reading comprehension. My goal is to make it more of a practical understan…
... everything in a reading comprehension passage is meant to **support the purpose** of the ... broad questions that ask about purpose or organization and the inference questions ... coming back around to this idea, and now it is starting ...Help: Time IssuesI know mine is not a unique problem, but I am wondering if anyone has advice. When I have the time to slowly go through each question, I have great a…
... add that just having a for-sure idea of what you're looking ... is required of you within a necessary assumption question, versus a strengthen or weaken ... search for within a stimulus and sharpen your pre-phrase in general. That ...PTB.S4.Q24 - If an external force intervenesPrepTest B - Section 4 - Question 24 Hi! I wasn't sure why E was the answer over C. #help please! **Admin Note: Edited title. Please use the fo…
... this pre-phrase in mind, C matches closest to this idea because its ... an external should or should not impose freedom of a community doesn't ... phenomena can/cannot arise, instead of a normative judgement on what is ...What are your best tips for improving RC?I have been trying out various strategies and all seem to come with pros and cons. Initially I was speed reading (as I usually do), which gave me som…
... by this word or words, FOCUS ON THE CONTEXT surrounding the words ... — nothing else. Do not apply your idea of ... their use of romantic was in the sense of ‘hopeless romantic’ or of a ‘fool in love ...Frustrated with PlateauIn August, I hit 159 in one of my preptests. I took the LSAT and unfortunately bombed it, scoring a 153 or so. My goal has been a 170+. After a break…
Context: I got a 166 two years ago (screwed ... br />
First, consider postponing or even canceling your test date ... own quick summary of the main idea before diving in. Same with questions ... not, identify the flaw or shortcoming in it. I recommend doing ...Goals for Timed SectionsHello, I was listening to a 7sage podcast and the hosts mention having clear set goals that you establish before taking a drill, timed practice test,…
... weaknesses, but that's a major part of it - identify your weaknesses ... understand the purpose of each sentence in the argument/stimulus (context, premises, conclusion). Or, if ... so that there is a clear understanding of the purpose of each paragraph before ...Point of Issue - Y/N list or honing in on difference?Hello there. Question on point of issue questions - which is better? doing the list method or reading through and determining the disagreement/agree…
Hello there. Question on point of issue questions - which is better? ... doing the list method or reading through and determining the ... to see and lose time or try reading and have to ...Do you have any advice for a re-taker?Hello! I would love to hear any advice or recommendations you have for someone that has already sat for the LSAT. I took the LSAT in February after s…
... LSAT in February after studying with Kaplan for a number of months ... . I was scoring in the upper ... mental health absolutely suffered in February from the pressure ... or any pointers in how to approach the LSAT with a renewed sense of ...Psychology behind answer choice AHey guys, I am posting this to share my experience on answer choice A. After doing about 20 PTs or so, I have reached a level where I can sort of s…
... PTs or so, I have reached a level where I can sort of ... words from that part of the stimulus in the answer choice.
of the stimulus is that the writer can throw in even ... and virtually pull you apart in all directions, ultimately leaving you ...Identifying In/Out games under time pressureTaking in October. Doing great on games, and really love In/Out games. But one of my biggest concerns for test day is that I won't recognize an I/O G…
... really love In/Out games. But one of my biggest ... because there are a number of past games that ... it's in a bundle or part of a quiz. But once or twice ... on prep tests, I've hit a ... of asking if there is a lesson that I missed, or ...
