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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…
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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…
... didn't necessarily have the structure exactly memorized so often wasted ... likely several correct methods of reasoning to get to the ... answer wrong, you know your reasoning was fundamentally flawed and can ... not to improve on that reasoning in a thorough blind ... -
About to spend a lot of time (months) on RCSo I'm about to embark on the journey of improving RC. Just for some background, I started studying in June of 2017. The bulk of my studies has gone …
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How to go back to curriculumI recently watched the "Post CC Strategies" webinar and something that he had mentioned as apart of the first phase of taking PTs is that we should b…
... find similarities with other arguments (structure-wise). And for flaw questions ... />
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Personal Statement consultingHey guys, I have been trying to write my personal statement for the past few weeks, but I feel stuck. I know more or less what I want to write abo…
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Necessary Assumption and Method of ReasoningHi everyone, I've been having troubles tackling a few LR questions and I'm noticing that I tend to consistently get them wrong (necessary assumption …
Method of Reasoning is something I've struggled ... describe what the method of reasoning the author employs before tackling ... help me with Method of Reasoning questions but it also deepens ... patterns in terms of the structure that LR questions employ. It ... -
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. …
... me means “reading for structure”: why is each element ... backed by the cohesive structure of the passage...just ... (usually corresponded to paragraph structure but not always). Using ... recreate the structure and identify the authors opinion and tone. This ... -
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. …
... me means “reading for structure”: why is each element ... backed by the cohesive structure of the passage...just ... (usually corresponded to paragraph structure but not always). Using ... recreate the structure and identify the authors opinion and tone. This ... -
PT67.S2.Q13 - Although most builders do not considerI wanted to get the community's concensus on this question. [A] after an intense BR is wrong, i beleive, bc the proponents of papercrete dont eve…
... would be disappointed in the structure of an LR question, but ... ?
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Help with parallel flaw and parallel reasoningHey everyone, Ever since I've been studying, I've had some trouble with parallel flaw/reasoning questions. Not really sure what it is about them t…
... that are extremely similar in structure, and then you can dig ... ones that use obviously flawed reasoning or use the "wrong" words ... -
Help with parallel flaw and parallel reasoningHey everyone, Ever since I've been studying, I've had some trouble with parallel flaw/reasoning questions. Not really sure what it is about them t…
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Stuck in the purgatory of -8 on LRI've been studying for about four months now, at first I started out getting -8 on LR. I did the core curriculem, and I'm still getting -8 on LR. I g…
... can really see where your reasoning was wrong, especially when you ... long run especially since the structure in LR is really repetitve ... correlation, certain types of flawed reasoning, etc.
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Stuck in the purgatory of -8 on LRI've been studying for about four months now, at first I started out getting -8 on LR. I did the core curriculem, and I'm still getting -8 on LR. I g…
... can really see where your reasoning was wrong, especially when you ... long run especially since the structure in LR is really repetitve ... correlation, certain types of flawed reasoning, etc.
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Not sure what is left to attackAfter about 1.5 years of studying and working FT, I've managed to get average of -3/-4 in every section, consistently. (RC :-4, LR: -3/-4, LG: -4). …
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Search for Post-CC DirectionHi all: So I'm currently experience a bit of a loss of a sense of direction, post (completing) the core curriculum. I finished about a month ago a…
... see whether your process and reasoning is solid. For the tests ... get better at understanding the structure of the passage and engaging ... -
To delay or not delay....#help!!! So I desperately want to get a 170+ on my test. I signed up for the June LSAT and the deadline to move it to July is coming up this Tuesd…
... like logic games in logical reasoning there is always a right ... . Finally focus on memorizing the structure of reading comp sections to ... -
What's your recent victory, small or large?I finally broke 170 today after quite a few tests stuck in the high 160s. I'm still aiming to score higher, but it feels really good to pass a notabl…
... 's tone, or make a one-word note/arrow about structure on ... main point and author's tone before moving into the questions ... -
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 ... to identify every question's structure.
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How to do CC?Hi everyone, I just finished MSS question sets, and am constantly missing 2~3 questions. I'm actually amazed at my stupidity. Should I redo MSS …
... to understand and solidfy your reasoning. Also, a lot of the ... get a better understanding of structure and support through strengthen, MBT ... -
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…
... causes you to doubt your reasoning which causes you to get ... and have confidence in your reasoning.
Do you also ... out on justifying my previous reasoning to boost my ego instead ... wrong. Are you reading for structure? Do you always identify the ... -
PT82.S4.Q21 - Restaurant critic: Most people agree thatThis question has me absolutely stumped. It appears that the critic is introducing a paradox (an inferior-rated restaurant is more popular than a sup…
... to do. Setting aside the reasoning, which may or may not ... that supports the premise-conclusion structure provided. This job is made ... the vague/ sort of odd reasoning in the argument, but at ... answer choice helps justify the reasoning.
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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…
Reading for structure instead of details (still improving ... structure. What role does paragraph X play in the authors's reasoning ... -
Odd Section Score Swap & Score PlateauHi Friends, I'm taking the June test and currently at a plateau, scoring avg. 165 and 173 BR. I would really like to close the gap between timed t…
... review, and write out your reasoning for any Qs you struggle ... and really focusing on the structure of the passage. I figured ... make margin notes about the structure/role of each paragraph. I ... -
Invalid/Valid Argument FormsHow important is learning these forms? Is the point that it will help save time on the test by identifying these common forms? I ask because when I…
... ! They help you with parallel reasoning, parallel flaw, flaw, sufficient assumption ... you'll have because the structure is so repetitive. It's ... you'll need the simplified structure of logic to help you ... -
Finding myself BR from right to wrong in RCHas anyone found themselves BR'ing a few questions from right to wrong in RC? Any advice on this? Thanks.
... forest questions (that focus on structure) or for leaves (the ones ... often on, i.e. inference, tone, main point, etc. -
Mostly Strongly SupportedI am still in the process of going through these lessons so I might be ahead of myself but is there a formula for tackling most strongly support ques…
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David's Six Tips WebinarHey Guys! I just watched "David's Six Tips to Doing it Right" webinar and took a note of the "template" he references in it regarding Reading Comp. D…
Questions to ask myself while reading economist articles for reading comp prep?Author POV Purpose of paragraphs Rough structure What else?
... the key ideas- authors view, tone, Main point, point of view ... the author wants to accomplish) / tone/attitude (what is their view ... the passage/included facts) , the structure of the whole passage and ...Sufficient & necessary conditionsI am somewhat struggling with diagramming sufficient and necessary conditions with logical reasoning. Some i can answer and some has me a little conf…
... the following closely parallels the reasoning in the argument or which ... the following has a logical structure most like the argument above ...What to do when STRUGGLING with LRHi all: My current average for an LR section is -8, BR -4. Is there anything in particular you've done/would advise for being stuck here? Specific…
... an adequate understanding of the structure or content but you didn ... . I've found method of reasoning and argument part questions particularly ...
