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Is the cold diagnostic test actually easier than most of the PTs?Okay, here’s the thing: I scored 162 (-18) on the June 2007 LSAT two weeks ago (a decent score for cold diag, isn’t it?), and I wasn’t even trying th…
... you usually take notes when reading the passage, and would you ... memorize everything after I finished reading for the first time. However, I ... with my 5 PTs taken) for failing to recall every detail ... of time (2-3 mins for each passage, which is totally ... -
Step 0: Reading the Question Stem First7Sage recommends reading the question stem first. I will start to play with this. However, in the Powerscore books they say DON"T read the question…
... energy on that than just reading the stimulus to find the ... and saving my mental energies for where I need them. Knowing ... to calibrate what I'm reading for in terms of both depth ... let's me get more for less for my time and energy ... -
BRing Reading Comp passages@Sami I am following your BR process for Reading Comp passages. I have a question regarding that BR process for RCs. During BRing, do we read the Rea…
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Books to read before law schoolI’m starting law school in September (in Canada) and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on books to read before starting 1L. If you als…
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What are you reading? (for the sake of reading....and RCAnyone else find that the best way for them to improve RC was to actually just read more? What books are you currently reading and what do you l…
... great for learning new vocab!
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Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... I do low resolution summary for each paragraph and make sure ... on low resolution summaries when reading the passage and not ... right points extracted from your reading and you are focusing ... now have to rush your reading for other passages.
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Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... a single point being argued for there may be multiple ... main points being argued for/against. Either way I ... how. This to me means “reading for structure”: why is each element ... essential main point(s) (multiple for multiple arguments) and bracket broad ... -
Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... I do low resolution summary for each paragraph and make sure ... on low resolution summaries when reading the passage and not skipping ... right points extracted from your reading and you are focusing ... now have to rush your reading for other passages.
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Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... a single point being argued for there may be multiple ... main points being argued for/against. Either way I ... how. This to me means “reading for structure”: why is each element ... essential main point(s) (multiple for multiple arguments) and bracket broad ... -
Speed AdviceHi all, I am having issues with my speed while going through Reading Comprehension with roughly 5 mins remaining typically going into the last pas…
... time up-front, but reading more broadly for structure, can help you ... efficient manner.
With reading for structure, I pause after every ... find it easier to read for a big-picture understanding when ... see which tips/tricks work for you and which don't ... -
IAMA UCI Law student AMAAHey y'all! After meeting my second 7Sager in the wild at ASW this past weekend (forgot to get a screen name) I thought it was high time to pop ba…
... /> 1) What would you recommend for reading for our summer prior to law ... a lot of 1Ls gunning for in the summer? What did ... you do for your 1L summer?
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IAMA UCI Law student AMAAHey y'all! After meeting my second 7Sager in the wild at ASW this past weekend (forgot to get a screen name) I thought it was high time to pop ba…
... 1) What would you recommend for reading for our summer prior to law ... weekends with very rare exceptions for memo/motion writing in ... as possible. I highly recommend reading it to give you a ... I specialize in discharge upgrades for veterans with less than ... -
Improve RC by JuneThe school I'll be attending this fall said I could increase my scholarship by improving my LSAT score (even by 1 point!). So... What do you guys sug…
... are definitely still helpful for drilling RC, in my ... endurance since the comparative reading passages are, at least ... kind of enjoy the comparative reading passages.
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Please help. PlateauGuys, I really need you to help me with advice/strategy/tips on how to move forward. I took September 2016 LSAT and did 154 on official which was ri…
... drilling individual passages. That involves reading the passage straight through, ... summary of the passage while reading. For a while I kept track ... I found a balance between reading quickly while being able ... were coming from. My natural reading pace is 4:30, ... -
Taking the September LSAT?Did decent in June 2017 for my first time and got 138. Took it for the second time in February, and I did worse (135). I believe that I did worse on …
... all of your unfresh material for that too.
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Ebooks vs. PaperbackI am about to begin purchasing books for my 1L classes. I have noticed that many books are available in E-book format. Which format would be better f…
... school matter less for grades, but probably plenty for getting good ... the screen constantly, but when reading on one, you have to ... a paper book for a class and an ebook for reading for fun. I ... t need glasses when reading for fun, but when reading for a class I ... -
Regressing on PTs?Hi! I finished the core curriculum about 2 weeks ago and have taken 2 PT's since (36 and 37). For 36, I took it after a full day of work at the end o…
... should pause on the PTs for now. Have you BRed these ... following the CC.
For LR, I suggest drilling the ... your progress; repeat that process. For RC, join JYs RC workshops ... a result) and begin practicing reading for structure on your own with ... -
ABA accreditation committee drops standardized testingI just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will …
... on a good LSAT score for a chance at T14, ... a high LSAT score disappear for future applicants. Not everyone ... as tests (cost to prepare for, opportunities to take exams), ... deal by studying for it (hard work, perseverance, reading for structure, valid/invalid ... -
RC content you're familiar withHey all, I've been going through lots of RC passages lately and I'm noticing that I do _significantly_ worse on passages that discuss my field of …
@keets993 yeah I definitely wouldn't be surprised if they did that intentionally. Definitely will focus on reading for structure next time I come across one like this -
Discouraging & need advice after a -10 LR sectionI just finished PT 47 and got -10 in section 3, LR. -3 on the other LR section. Having study for LSAT for a year. It is simply so discouraging th…
> As for your issue with argument ... am not familiar with reading for structure. And for those curve-breaker ... question's structure. But for those easy question, I ... -20 and 21- 40 for drill. I have also ... untimed.
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Discouraging & need advice after a -10 LR sectionI just finished PT 47 and got -10 in section 3, LR. -3 on the other LR section. Having study for LSAT for a year. It is simply so discouraging th…
... not familiar with reading for structure. And for those curve-breaker ... .
Yeah reading for structure is really important and ... realized how helpful they are for almost every question type. ... intellect or your end-point for the LSAT.
Discouraged Frustrated Need HELP any adviceI've been studying for the LSAT for what I feels like is two long years. I took the June 2017 and got 144. Prior to that I did self studying using Po…
... write out a foolproof argument for why the right answer choice ... on. That thinking doesnt work for the lsat.
... analyzing the questions. Your BR for every stage of prep should ... you get wrong. Are you reading for structure? Do you always identify ...What was your biggest hurdle in studying RC, and any advice?So I’m about to finish LG CC and have put time in doing FP and what not, about to transition into studying RC. I spent a good amount of time in LR an…
... focusing on the big-picture (reading for structure like @akeegs92 said). Doing ...how long take you -1/-2 in RC consistently? Wide fluctuations - how to build consistency in RC?hey all, i've been drilling RC for a few weeks, and I've been facing lots of fluctuations in RC. My timed score can range from like -4 to -7. My B…
... LSAT studies, also known as reading for fun. I like to read ... Fiction/Nonfiction. Currently I am reading The New Jim Crow. I ... think extracurricular reading has everything to do with ... had no interest. Now, after reading books I actually enjoy outside ...where is everyone in terms of studying?hi there! I'm curious to know where everyone scheduled to take the 9/8/18 test is in terms of studying - are you PTing? still working on the CC? dril…
... held off on PT for two weeks to drill RC ... m going on vacation for two weeks but I ... feel doubtful I might push for the November exam.
reading for structure. I also noticed ... issue with the exam; proper reading of the material.
...For RC, does "spending time upfront" mean read for details as well as structure?hey all so i just spent 5 minutes on a RC passage on a recent RC section. i found myself once rereading the 1st paragraph like 4 times... I kn…
Reading for structure is #1. ... after every paragraph just for practice. If your understanding ... on your particular reading issues. For many passages it ... middle or towards the end, for example.
... JY's advice of reading for structure and doing low ...Thinking LSAT - NYC classHi all - the folks at the Thinking LSAT are having a two-day NYC class at the end of the month. I'm debating if I should register for it. I would l…
... them be negative about BR, reading for structure in RC, and saving ... later PTs for close to test date. I ...Anxiety messing with my sleep scheduleI've noticed the past few days it's impossible for me to sleep early. I can shower and throw myself into bed at 9pm but I just can't fall asleep. It'…
... xan". I need a break for sure to unwind or just ... gotten really bad with including reading into my life these days ... a kid and I was reading for fun and for AR pointsRecommendations for books about law school and the Legal ProfessionHi 7sagers! Can anyone recommend good books about law school and the legal profession? I would love some references to read more about what a lega…
> @Tom_Tango said:
> Don't Go to Law School (Unless) - Paul Campos
I second this one! IMO this book should be required reading for all law school applicants.
