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Confusion about : "The {person}'s argument proceeds by...."I am a little confused about questions in which a scientist/critic/psychologist/whatever will state their opinion on something, often giving context …
... to look for. I took "proceeds by" to mean what comes before the actual argument ... , so the context, and I ... think they are super common. When I do encounter these questions ... -
Understanding the StimulusWhen you guys read an argument, are you guys breaking it down as you read (e.g. the sentence I just read is a premise, this next one is the conclusio…
When you guys read an argument, are you guys breaking ... you read (e.g. the sentence I just read is ... the conclusion), or are you reading the stimulus intuitively to understand what ... it says, and then evaluating the ... -
Help with Flaw Type ExamplesHey everyone, I am having a hard time with Flaw Questions. I know we are supposed to memorize the common argument flaws but that is where my struggle…
... that, when consumed, tend to prevent colon ... "confuses a sufficient condition with a required condition"
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November LSAT 2018 BR Study GroupHello all, I have been leading the September 2018 study group since June (!) and as d-day is getting closer, I'm happy (?) to announce that I will…
... or set up an alternate private ... sure to take breaks when you need to to combat ... down the structure of the stimulus, what the question requires ... to know the answer, keep it to yourself, and win the argument ... understanding, the bulk of your learning happens in ... -
Tell Me What To Do With My Life!Hey all! JK on the title, there are just going to be some difficult decisions to make in the coming months. This post is mainly me just decompress…
... if you are classified as an out of state student (which ... ,000, they are still figuring what the final number will be). I ... am just trying to make the decision whether to apply with my current ... too hard on myself when it comes to things like this. Thanks ... -
PT73.S2.Q20 - The advent ofchemical fertilizers ledI know it's a bad idea to argue with LSAT answers, but I find it's the best way to improve - I want to really understand exactly why my thinking is w…
... . I can't seem to find out an adiqute explination for why ... sounds like what E is saying.
But when you consider ... litterally nothing in the argument that says the only way to improve soil is ... -
#help How to eliminate answer choices that are not mentioned in the passage..Hi 7Sagers, The questions that eat up much of my time (and eventually I choose an incorrect answer) are those that have answer choices not mention…
... time (and eventually I choose an incorrect answer) are those that ... choices not mentioned in the passage. This happens a lot especially in ... it takes so long to check them in the passage (and finally ... problem but already solved it, what's your secret?
An introduction, and are the pencil threads a joke?Salutations! So when I first saw the pencil threads here and at TLS my impression was that they were jokes entirely. But as a result of them I did…
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So when I first saw the pencil threads here and ... the T14 one can go and still not be indebted to an ... the United States government, regardless of who is in charge. As to what ... language is not generally equivalent to the inclusive disjunction A ∨ B ...Regarding the Sufficient, Necessary groups for logical indicatorsSo I've been memorizing all the logical indicators that were taught during the logic lessons and had a question. In the Sufficient & Necessary Con…
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In the Sufficient & Necessary Condition Cheatsheet it lists out ... any, all, every, if, the only, when, where, anyone, whenever.
... ' also be an indicator for a sufficient condition seeing how ' ... list, I but wanted to make sure words like ...Road to 170+ LG Bootcamp Session ( April 14, 2019, 3PM ESTUPDATE 2: Zoom Meeting Info: MICHAEL CINCO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BR GROUP REVIEW Time: Apr 14, 2019 3:00 PM E…
... a ZOOM meeting invite here when I get myself setup, ... aren't) an immaculate performance in the LG section is absolutely necessary. I ... ZOOM MEETING
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I am open to suggestions as to which Sequencing games we ...Tips & Tricks for Adapting to DigitalHi everyone! I was browsing through the "How to study for the digital" discussion and saw it was mostly format related questions... I haven't seen…
... used the red highlighter to highlight the conclusion of the argument and ... the end. I freaked out when the clock turned red at the ... an awareness of what it feels like watching the countdown at the ...
When I learned the digital tester would include ...I don't know what to do :(I've written the LSAT twice before (2017 and 2018) - I scored in the 140s both times. I've been studying on/off for 2-3 years but for the past couple…
... really dedicated all my time to the LSAT. However, I' ... to face when I've been trying to get better at the ...
I have an excellent GPA but my very ... the past.
I just don't know what to ... do. I really don't want to give ...Thank you! It's been a hell of a ride!Dear 7Sage community, As my account for the past 1.5 years is about to expire in an hour, I just want to say thank you for all the tips, enc…
... about to expire in an hour, I just want to ... JY says. Obviously test what he says out. ... to do everything under the sun to prepare, but when it comes to ... 3 and then the real pressure happens. Wow, I ... and there (in addition to the necessary big chunks of time) ...Need some serious help on my study habits to get the score I wantOkay I plan to take the test on September 21 and want to get at least 167. I'm using Khan Acadmey guide to the LSAT. I took the diagnostic test and g…
... Khan Acadmey guide to the LSAT. I took the diagnostic test and ... reasoning with regards to strengthening/weakening the argument each with 6 ... to get the score that I want. I try to practice an ... with regards to reading comprehension. What can I do to improve my ...What underlying principles are applied to the LSAT?Hello everyone, I just read an interesting explanation to a question that in part used "The Principle of Charity" to help wade through the answer …
... read an interesting explanation to a question that in part used "The Principle ... the LSAT as part of the foundation of the test. I was wondering what ... other, if any, principles underlie the LSAT? It seems to me ...18 things I learned while BRing LRIn case this helps anyone: 1. When down to 2 ACs that weaken an argument to 2 different degrees, pick the one that matches the degree of the concl…
... . When down to 2 ACs that weaken an argument to 2 different degrees, pick the one ... link (SA), pick the one that clearly **triggers** or **fails** something. If ... matches the stimulus in terms of what is sufficient versus what is necessary. Don ...PT88.S2.Q24 - Until recently, experts have been unable to identify the artistI listened to JY's BR call on this question ( https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/21699 ). I don't get why he was so dismissive of answer ch…
... say it weakens the argument. An alternative explanation as to why the artist's face ... the argument that painter of the painting has been determined. And that's what ... weakens, but disagree with (what seemed to be) JY's position that ...Necessary Assumption ConfusionHello, Im just a little confused about necessary assumptions when using the negation test. We've been taught that if the answer choice, negated, w…
... a little confused about necessary assumptions when using the negation test. We've ... . My confusion is to me the argument is the premise and the conclusion. So am ... for an assumption that would not support the relationship between the conclusion and the ...Do the digital PT's have to be timed?Hello! I haven't taken any of the PT's in the digital format yet because I'm not sure if they MUST be timed (BR excluded). The reason I ask is becaus…
... per section, and the digital tests seem to mandate taking each ... section in the standard 35 minutes. What happens ... if I don't stop when it ... starting one of the PT's only to be interrupted and ...What to do if LSAC cancels LSAT administration? Rolling admissions impacted?Westin South Coast Plaza cancelled their LSAT after a 1 hour and 30 minute delay. What happens when LSAC decides to do this? No emails yet from LSAC…
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What happens when LSAC decides to do this? No emails ... was canceled? For what reason?
Has LSAC given an explanation?
A Note on "Most Helps to Justify"Many of us dive into PSA mode as soon as our eyes scan the words "Most Helps to Justify". That is, hunting for the answer choice stating: If premise…
... . We are going to be given an argument: Premise + Conclusion. The answer choices will ... close to creating a valid argument is great, but, it is **not** necessary! An ... /> Interestingly enough, when LSAC uses the "Most Helps to Justify" stem, the credited answer ..."Some" Answer Choices for Strengthening, Weakening, and SA QuestionsSo I just finished reading the Loophole in LR by Ellen Cassidy (great book for anyone no matter where you are currently in your prep) and I thought i…
... thought it was necessary to share this topic covered in the book with ... trying to parse out what it means, how it is connected to the ... very wary when you have a "powerful" question and an AC has ... it probably does very little to the argument if anything at all. I ...Is going to an expensive prestigious school worth it when you want to work for the government?What it says in the title. Specifically I want to work as a prosecutor, and I'm wondering if it is worth it to shell out the extra cash to go to a T1…
What it says in the title. Specifically I want to work as a prosecutor ... is worth it to shell out the extra cash to go to a T14 ... it would make more sense to go to a less prestigious school ... less.
Just wanted to hear some opinions on the matter!Giving Back to the 7sage Community - Free TutoringHey 7sagers, Been on this community for sometime – reading peoples posts, getting help, etc. 7sage is by far one of the best LSAT content out the…
... by that I barely get an hour in because of my ... understand what the LSAT was. I am not going to even start to say what ... what the LSAT world is about. I remember the first time when I thought to ... there is levels to it (the 170s people know what I mean). Just ...Take forever to reopen the problem set questionsHey, I am working on RC, under problem set. Basically, I pick some RC questions and practice. But this morning, when I try to reopen the old self-cre…
... . But this morning, when I try to reopen the old self-created problem ... set (specifically for RC and LG), when ... me forever to load. Does anyone know what happens here or have the similar ...Relationship between Necessary Assumption and Strengthen QuestionsHey everyone! Curious as to what your thoughts on the following question: Do ALL necessary assumptions strengthen an argument? (NA -> Strengthen)…
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Do ALL necessary ... assumptions strengthen an argument? (NA ...What!? I actually have to understand what I'm reading to do well?!?You're taking a timed test. The clock is ticking. You glance at the clock. "crap, I don't have enough time". You begin to rush reading the stimulus. …
... begin to rush reading the stimulus. You don't know exactly what' ... s going on, but you have an idea. "It probably has to ... are critical to getting the question correct.
I know what you ... don't have the luxury to read fast.** When you read too ...Everything I know...As I begin law school at Cornell next week, I have felt increasingly compelled to reflect on my LSAT journey. I spent 2 years tirelessly grinding, pu…
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... the new section with the intention to implement what you learned. You will begin to ... it happens to you. ... intuition fails you ... to break down abstract, difficult language when the ... to the LSAT and supposed necessary conditions to ...Phenomenon hypothesis & Correlation causation intensiveHi all the purpose of this post is twofold: to teach everything I know about phenomenon hypothesis (PH) and correlation causation (CC) argument types…
... something that happens in the real world, then we offer an explanation of ... the argument.
For example - "When the sun shines, -> trees grow." To strengthen this argument ... show "no relation."
Likewise, what if I said "Bob studied ...Understanding SUFFICIENT/NECESSARY conditions and their relationshipHi everyone, hope your studies are going well. I just wanted to share an explanation of SUFFICIENT and NECESSARY conditions. This explanation is some…
... to share an explanation of SUFFICIENT and NECESSARY ... the Sufficient/Necessary condition:
I want you to ... When you do ring the buzzer, the ... the building etc. the same can be the case if the security guard fails to open the ... failed to open what else ...
