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... br /> If I decide to use my last take, I will ... out of undergrad is not a bad thing. You will ... br /> -Applied to a bunch of schools without a test score, now ... this cycle you can not use a new LSAT score to be ... If that is the case a Sept or December LSAT might ... -
LG: Get your house in order?I'm wondering how folks actually organize the physical workspace for LG? How and where do you actually write on the paper? I'm kind of old and have d…
... need more space I'll use the paper on the 1st ... I made an error and use a white eraser.
I ... found I often didn't use all the boards and felt ... balance and I'm usually a -0-2 but I still ... I haven't nailed down a great diagraming theory yet that ... -
Using blank scrap paperI'm doing games from preptests that were released before LSAC changed the format of the games to allow for much more space over two pages. Is it ok t…
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Need advice.Hey guys! A 7Sager had a question I thought you could help out with. Here it is: <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTb2blbsnm4/Vm9mkNw8yjI/AAAAAAA…
... , the language barrier will be a smaller factor on games than ... 's something as difficult as a hard science journal or something ... . Just read. And read with a pencil. Notate. Then reread. If you ... -
Stuck (largely) in the low-170s over long period of time - focus on PTs and BR-ing or drills?I've been steadily and consistently studying for about two years for the LSAT, and I've managed to score in the low 170s a total of about ten times (…
@danielznelson said:
I inevitably cling to my original choice more than I should.
You do use a clean copy for your BR though right? It seems like a really minor difference but it has a profound effect. -
Stuck (largely) in the low-170s over long period of time - focus on PTs and BR-ing or drills?I've been steadily and consistently studying for about two years for the LSAT, and I've managed to score in the low 170s a total of about ten times (…
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I actually don't use a clean copy for the newer ... think I'll start finding a place to copy them. Especially ... , using the same copy is a nightmare.
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When to Use a Chart Versus Regular Grouping Game Set Up. PLEASE HELPI have a question about when to use the chart versus the regular grouping game set up. I’ve come up with a few indicators, please clarify the 3rd.…
... , you don't need to use a chart.
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When to Use a Chart Versus Regular Grouping Game Set Up. PLEASE HELPI have a question about when to use the chart versus the regular grouping game set up. I’ve come up with a few indicators, please clarify the 3rd.…
... which set of variables to use as the base v. the ... game pieces is a strong indicator (the two will ... ).
I tend to use a chart when the variables are ... 3 features. Which do you use as the base? It's ... -
The importance of practicing without mechanical pencilsI know lots of us joke about the LSAT turning us into dorks who are obsessed with the minutiae of pencils, but I'd like to stress a seriously importa…
Well I'm glad someone posted this because I have been using mechanical pencils this whole time lol. I will be buying Ticonderogas tonight. I can take a pencil sharpener on test day though, correct? -
The importance of practicing without mechanical pencilsI know lots of us joke about the LSAT turning us into dorks who are obsessed with the minutiae of pencils, but I'd like to stress a seriously importa…
@csix07 said:
I can take a pencil sharpener on test day though, correct?
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When to Use a Chart Versus Regular Grouping Game Set Up. PLEASE HELPI have a question about when to use the chart versus the regular grouping game set up. I’ve come up with a few indicators, please clarify the 3rd.…
... s better to just use the standard grouping game ... it was difficult with a chart to sometimes keep ... better off just using a STANDARD grouping game set ... out when to use a chart versus a standard grouping game ... (a cell of a chart), then you shouldn't use a chart ... -
When to Use a Chart Versus Regular Grouping Game Set Up. PLEASE HELPI have a question about when to use the chart versus the regular grouping game set up. I’ve come up with a few indicators, please clarify the 3rd.…
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This is now a very restrictive chart, where you ... for instance relies on a similar train of number ... of this sort, I'd use a chart.
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The Pencil Thread (7Sage style)My research indicates that the favorite LSAT pencil is between these three contenders: 1) The Black Ticonderogas, ~$6 for 24 (http://www.amazon.co…
... and now I'm having a tough time adjusting to real ... problem for me is having a dull pencil, and I find that ... sharp point. For me, having a thin, sharp point is critical ... to games. Can anyone recommend a pencil that retains its sharpness?
Reading Comp best practices for improvementHi all, I'm really interested in crowd sourcing some best practices for improving reading comp, especially from those of you who have seen significa…
... something most of us do a lot of anymore. Reading ... helpful. I hate to use a metaphor here, but it’ ... Wonders’ is something of a white whale. If y’ ... all really want a challenging read, look it ... traumatizing. It’s got a 5th grade layer but there ...Mac vs PCHi everyone, This is for current law students if there any still lurking around. Are you using a PC or Mac laptop for law school? What are some…
... ;>Mac. I hated using a Mac, but that was due ... (which I needed to use a lot for work/undergrad). I' ...How to get rid of huge LG inconsistency before JuneBeen trying for several months to tie down logic games. Hasn't happened yet. I'm averaging about -3 on my last several preptests, but that belies big…
@"Cant Get Right" Yes I use a timer and re-do games ... JY's target time with a little room to spare, and ... return to the game in a day or two and repeat ... , but if I'm doing a game and something goes wrong ...Is outside Knowledge helpful for LR?Recently I took some LR sections from PT 18-35 and notice I could predict the answer for some type of questions specially resolve the paradox questio…
... or isn't correct. I use a few other forums if I ... another perspective or explanation of a question. Manhattan is good but ... what certain words mean quite a few times. Whatever you do ...How do i improve timing?I'm having the hardest time improving my timing on games. I can get the questions right but I can't do them fast enough to finish all four games-- o…
... go back to games after a while, like @"Cant Get Right ... " or "rushing" panic. After doing a couple hundred sections (including repeats ... give up the panic.
Use a stopwatch to time your practice ... and of course a timer to time your PT ...Solving for as many boards as possible?When doing games, I like to attempt to solve as many probabilities as possible before going on to the questions. In short, spend time upfront in orde…
... than anything else. If you use a rule to split, you ... to the board. Sometimes a rule just screams to split ... other times you couldn’t use a rule to split if you ... . And then there’s a lot of grey. Start ... the webinar, it’s a great resource to begin developing ...From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... no one needs to get a score that high.
... Columbia and Chicago, to use a couple top-tier examples, ... a little higher (176+) to have a good shot at a ... get into HYS/get a Hamilton scholarship from Columbia? ... of GPA) to get a 178 than a 173? Quantifiably yes.From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... do need to be in a certain echelon (174+) to ... from Columbia and Chicago, to use a couple top-tier examples, and ... usually a little higher (176+) to have a good shot at a full ... puts on one to "need" a 175+ is, well, good ... anyone unless they had a 165+ diagnostic.Solving for as many boards as possible?When doing games, I like to attempt to solve as many probabilities as possible before going on to the questions. In short, spend time upfront in orde…
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If you use a rule to split, you can ..."The only" as a sufficient conditional indicatorCan anyone give me a good example of "the only" as a sufficient conditional indicator? Possibly differentiating it from the 5 "only" (only, only if, …
... needed are wood, a saw, nails, and a hammer. I have ... I learnt, "the only" introduces a sufficient condition. So this becomes ... per the Trainer, this is a flawed statement because it fails ... requirements to build a desk (like knowing how to use a hammer). Going ...Size Matters?I confirmed today what I had feared for the past couple of months - the test center I am registered for in June typically administers the exam in an …
... access to a commercial printer that staples, you can use three staples ... that folds like a normal one . I use a regular stapler with normal ... first question. Good luck finding a better center - that would be ...Venting my Mind - This is a RantThis isn't how I imagined making an impression to the 7Sage community haha. I decided back in January of this year (2016) that I was going to take…
... consists of going over a type of question, and ... They don't teach a general strategy for the ... get good. They also use a method for diagramming and ... second most important test a lawyer ever take because ... that the LSAT is a gauge of determination. That ...The Pencil Thread (7Sage style)My research indicates that the favorite LSAT pencil is between these three contenders: 1) The Black Ticonderogas, ~$6 for 24 (http://www.amazon.co…
... sharpen the tri's to a good point:)
@BruiserWoods ... the one I have is a complete pain to keep resealing ... Jurist" so glad you found a pencil that works! That sharpener is ... make my fingers cramp during a full 6 section test so ...How does 7Sage compare to Blueprint, Testmasters, and PowerScore?I stopped studying for the LSAT back in January after a year of 8hr study days and little progress. I went through the Blueprint curriculum and read …
... use a particular strategy for a particular question type. I think a ... stuff is skipped in a lot of the other ... 've never thought about a grammar lesson to prepare ... remember! Once you have a solid foundation you're ... , especially if you're a newbie! For me "well ...Not seeing much improvement in Logic Games, after spending many hours on them.Is there something I am perhaps missing in my studying? To just go over the lessons regarding logic games in the core curriculum takes a few days, …
... "foolproofed")?
Sometimes it takes a long time (>3 months ... of progress, but use a stopwatch rather than a timer and take as ... and circle them.
Take a minute to think how rules ... /> Keep practicing the games in a rotation, even the ones you ...Just can't seem to get Reading CompHello all, I am taking the June LSAT and I was looking for any advice on reading comp? It's the only section that I can't get consistently good at. U…
... type, and write out, with a pencil, why you missed each question ... missing a question will be a little more abstract and take a ... little more reflection. A ... can remember your reasoning on. A pattern should emerge, and ...Testing Center ChaosOkay, I’ve taken my previous LSATs at my alma mater. It was great. Huge desks in a room I’ve had classes in on a campus I know intimately in a city…
The Sarasota test center is also great! They have spare pencils and a pencil sharpener (for those that are unprepared) and they even let someone move spots when they couldn't focus due to noise from the exam. The beaches in the area are nice as well :)
