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Details IssueThe questions i'm getting wrong on LR aren't because I don't know what I'm doing. They're because I keep missing minor details in the stimulus. Any t…
... during the BR. It is definitely more time consuming and ... I would wright out fully what it means and its implication ... make sure to fully understand what is happening in the timed sections too ... patience during the test and in general for studying. Sometimes I ... -
Stuck at 169 trying to get to 173+ before OctoberHi everyone, I am retaking the test in October. I am currently stuck at 169-170 on my PTs. I am really hoping to get that up to 173+ by the Octob…
... as to what you are doing wrong in getting -4 ... gt; Each question type is nuanced in what you are expected to ... in the stimulus argument. Find out what is rare, what is common, what is easier in ... emphasis on contextual relevance in strengthening questions and ... -
#HELP Weakening vs. StrengtheningI am writing this to make sure I have it right, if not please correct me. When it comes to weakening questions, you are supposed to attack the premis…
@canihazJD I have not seen before anyone say that a weaken or strengthen question has a comparative selection or stem? What is comparative in that? Thanks -
PT91.S2.Q12: could I get a fresh perspective?So I’ve posted once before and would like to get a new perspective on this question. I thought the second sentence was supported by the first and so …
... solely at what we have so far, there is little to no ... ) a necessary assumption is that air pollution is not in fact one of ... second sentence is an example that highlights what is said in the first—people ... -
PT91.S2.Q12: could I get a fresh perspective?So I’ve posted once before and would like to get a new perspective on this question. I thought the second sentence was supported by the first and so …
... solely at what we have so far, there is little to no ... ) a necessary assumption is that air pollution is not in fact one of ... second sentence is an example that highlights what is said in the first—people ... -
Can’t seem to improve RCThe last 3 PTs I’ve done I’ve scored exactly -9 on all three tests. I don’t ever seem to do worse as in -10+ but at most I’ll come down to -7 but usu…
... the passage and my confidence in right answers leaves me ... with your current approach vs what is described in that thread. I was ... suffering from wide variability in my RC performance (sometimes - ... as I implemented the technique in that thread, I started ... -
SA/PSA Questions versus Principle QuestionsHow do you differentiate between SA/PSA questions that bring up principles versus Principle questions?
... principle that fills in the gap. This is, of course, ... to stay local with what is happening in the question type. < ... br />
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PT2.S2.Q17 - The advanced technology of ski bootsCan anyone help me on this question? I tried looking it up, but can't find it anywhere. The advanced technology of ski boots and bindings has bro…
... the slopes in the 1950s than the 1980s. B is the ... question is that they throw a lot of unnecessary information in ... the stimulus. So key in on what exactly each AC is ... saying and compare it to what is stated in ... -
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…
... the questions until I understand what is happening in the passage. After a ... has really help me engage in the passages.
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New Format (Aug 2024) Study SyllabusHi all, apologies if this question has been asked already (I've looked to no avail), I'm planning on taking the August 2024 exam (without LG), but…
I am in the same boat with taking ... would also love to know what is best in regards to studying. I ... direct comparison, the v2 syllabus is different. I think blending the ... -
New Format (Aug 2024) Study SyllabusHi all, apologies if this question has been asked already (I've looked to no avail), I'm planning on taking the August 2024 exam (without LG), but…
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> I am in the same boat with taking ... would also love to know what is best in regards to studying. I ... direct comparison, the v2 syllabus is different. I think blending the ... -
New Format (Aug 2024) Study SyllabusHi all, apologies if this question has been asked already (I've looked to no avail), I'm planning on taking the August 2024 exam (without LG), but…
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> I am in the same boat with taking ... would also love to know what is best in regards to studying. I ... direct comparison, the v2 syllabus is different. I think blending the ... -
Advice on multiple LSAT attemptsHi Everyone I need some advice. Last year I had decided that I wanted to take the LSAT and go to law school. So I had taken the January 2024 and F…
... score, as it is ultimately what is reported in their class data. ... are never considered, there is substantial evidence that whatever consideration ... they give them is slim to none. Many ... Ultimately, your best score is all that will tend to ... -
What to do when you get stuck in a score range?I've been studying for the LSAT for about 2 months now. I started off at 146 and now I am around 157/158. Occasionally I drop down to a 155. In the r…
... drop down to a 155. In the recent PTs I've ... been stuck in this same score range (156-159). My reading section ... get -9. My goal is to get a 165. I ... 5pm. What is your advice on moving up when stuck in the same ... my score to 165 is feasible. Thank you in advance! -
What to do in between Prep TestsHi!!! I have written my history before, but I'll do a general recap. Studied (mostly with Cambridge) before the December 2014 LSAT. Finally purchased…
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My question is..... what do you guys do for ... prep tests?
What I did last week was ... I got wrong and what question type they were. ... the week....
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What is different? PT's 70-75Hello all, I have been consistently scoring well on PT's in the 60's, but I've experienced a drop off on PT's 70-75 on reading comprehension and log…
... scoring well on PT's in the 60's, but I ... on reading comprehension and logic games. On those two sections, what exactly is ... -
What is the most common answer choice on the LSAT?<b>Admin Note: These stats were updated on 2022-01-08.</b> That question came up in a <a href="https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/7417/less…
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Reading to understand: is it beneficial to let my voice guide me?I know this discussion comes from nowhere but I'm curious to understand how some of you think. While prepping for the LSAT, I've looked into various …
... aloud in your head because it slows down your reading."
reading. With the LSAT, ... during the process of reading a stimulus or RC ... : when you are reading LSAT material, is there a "right" ... don't know about? What is the balance I should be ... -
How to stop careless reading mistakes in LR + reading stimuli in the same way as in RC?One of the biggest issues I have is not reading the sentences in the stimuli carefully... Do you have any suggestions to prevent such mistakes besid…
... biggest issues I have is not reading the sentences in the stimuli carefully ... found paraphrasing/re-wording what I just read in my own words ... do you think such step is unnecessary in LR?
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Defensive vs. Receptive Reading in RCAfter a bombed reading comprehension section on my last practice test, I'm doing some reading comprehension drills and trying to evaluate myself and …
... I'm doing some reading comprehension drills and trying ... courses and personal reading, comparing what I was reading to knowledge ... eureka moment: in general, I've been reading very **defensively** ... mindset is where you need to be, but in reading comprehension ... -
What is your LR strategy?Hi everybody. I scored a 143 cold (done in June 2017) but I don't really consider it valid because I was sleeping through Reading Comp and barely ta…
... I was sleeping through Reading Comp and barely taking ... LR and LG. LR is somewhat understandable for me. ... looking at the questions in terms of category + strategy ... shoot and ask you what are your strategies for ... latest practice test (back in like October) was 158 ... -
[Locked] Disturbance in testing room - what happens?I took the test this morning in Irvine, California. An incident occurred that I suspect many test takers will file formal complaints regarding. I'm w…
... the proctor had already started reading the instructions but the test ... this to say, that there is no possible way the test ... taker. I'm wondering what has LSAC typically done during ... similar experience or knows what typically happens in cases like this, sharing ... -
Opinion time: What do you think is the most soul crushing reading comprehension passage?Just for fun, I'd like to know what you guys think is the worst reading comp passage. My vote is the Navajo blanket passage from PT3. What's yours?
Just for fun, I'd like to know what you guys think is the worst reading comp passage. My vote is the Navajo blanket passage from PT3. What's yours? -
Types of Bases in Logic GamesWhen I do logic games, I usually follow these steps: 1. Read the game. I try to understand the game and subconsciously connect it to the previous ga…
... the setup. This is me thinking of what solid gameboard I can ... supervising rules. An inference is that the employees in the Technician group do ... /corrections and thank you for reading! -
LR Insights: What do you guys think is meant by "prevention"?Hey guys, This is a burning question that's been bothering me since the beginning of my LR prep. If you have seen PT64 S1 Q13 (joggers question…
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In PT64 S1 Q13, ... case includes jogging. But what if E had specifically mentioned ... effective in that case.
All in all, what is meant ... Thank you so much for reading my painful thought process. Please ... -
Approach to New Vocab in Reading CompWondering what tools/tactics everyone is using to learn any new vocabulary encountered through reading comp? Flashcard apps? Or just good old w…
Wondering what tools/tactics everyone is using to learn any new ... vocabulary encountered through reading comp ... good old writing them down in a notebook/word doc and ... -
What are my chances to get in to a T14?Hey everyone, could use your advice about what my chances for a T14 school look like. I have a BA in Psychology from a meh school w/ a 2.7 GPA (g…
... use your advice about what my chances for a ... GPA (graduated 2014). GPA is low because of personal ... where I graduated in the 1st division. In 2019, I graduated ... I am also fluent in reading and writing Urdu and ... accepted to a fellowship in Germany and Poland to ... -
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. …
... internalizing what is actually happening in the text that you're reading. ... myself) get caught up in reading too fast on the ... with yourself and what you're reading. Stop skimming through ... Truly understanding what you're reading is a key factor in improving on ... -
RC- How to handle relationships in passages, and how to anticipate up-front?I usually got -4 to -6 on RC, and -4 on the rest of other sections on PTs. I have significant improvement on the other two sections following blind r…
... review method, but Reading Comprehension is the section that I ... found it insufficient to answer inference questions.
... different subjects and opinions in a passage. The relationships ... But one question asks what is the difference between the ... -
RC - reasoning structure w/o knowing what the hell is going onI know JY and I think Mike Kim from The LSAT Trainer advocates focusing on the reasoning structure of the passage and letting it guide you through th…
... questions, even though the content is completely foreign / hard to ... this harder for Comparative reading passages in which you cannot fathom ... because you don't understand what is written at all (especially ... on: 1. not drowning in confusion; 2. using reasoning ...
