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Strengthen/Weaken Q-typeI have a question regarding strengthen and weaken questions: If I am stuck between two AC's, could I simply try to put both of them into the argument…
... have to have a very good command of what the premises are ... telling you and what the conclusion is.
A very common trap ... not strengthening the link between A and B, but rather supporting ... and same values". That's what makes B irrelevant to the argument ... -
How to decide?Hello all, I am really stuck on how to decide which school to attend. My top choice school is not giving me a lot of money but is in the top 50. M…
This is kind of a rock and a hard place situation. On one ... . For example someone with a strong background in electrical engineering ... trouble. Unique skills and a high demand niche would work ... decisions work out better than what the averages would suggest. < ... -
not seeing much improvement in PTsSo I started doing my PTs after finishing the core curriculum and while I initially saw some improvement (started with my diagnostic at 152, then sta…
... minute mark, then I have a hard time refocusing because I realize ... have to do in such a little amount of time. I ... done it exactly right on a few of the tests because ... need to keep in mind what you and others have pointed ... -
advice about following curriculum from an impatient studentI just wanted to put this out there for anyone who might have done/is doing what I just did in my study process. Just to give a small preface, I'm ge…
... to recognize patterns of (especially) what makes wrong answers wrong. If you ... correct answer and moved on (a perfectly valid strategy for taking ... a timed PT) you would ... in the curriculum stage it makes absolute sense.
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[Webinar] RC Mini Course in Three SessionsHey 7Sagers, I'm teaching a live RC webinar mini course! Seriously, it's going to be me but live. <b>What is it? </b> We'll start with RC th…
Yeah that’s what I got @"The 180 Bro_OVO" . ... basically says:
No A are B
Some X ... logic, but it’s such a grammatical mess it’s really ... translate; and that’s exactly what makes it so challenging. -
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.…
... apply to each corsage separately (what I called "one group rules ... that made the grouping board a more logical choice. The zoning game ... right of the chart). Sometimes what you know about the number ... . I mean if a rule only affects what happens in one group ... -
Skipping QuestionsWhen you skip questions do you still circle an answer choice and come back to it, or leave it blank untill you come back to it at the end? And ar…
@"Cant Get Right" makes a good point, which should ... I'm skipping a question in a particular LG game ...
Occasionally, I have a difficult time parsing out language ... is essentially akin to what I do with blank ... bubbling in no matter what, but I've found ... -
Skipping QuestionsWhen you skip questions do you still circle an answer choice and come back to it, or leave it blank untill you come back to it at the end? And ar…
... RC. I may do a quick skim over the ... though I'm having a hard time figuring out which answer ... in my overall understanding of what the passage was about, ... questions often subtly suggest a particular main point to the ... forget the passage as a whole in favor of ... -
It's timeI know what I will have to face, the fear of stress and boredom. This is a journey of a serial procrastinator planning to study and LSAT, Monday to …
... Superman is giving me a hard time. The ratings dropped for ... our new movie. On a serious note, thanks for ... this overwhelming feeling of what I can only describe ... give up because as a human, you are powerful ... talks about how easy a question was during the ... -
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…
... time intervals, time with a stopwatch and record time for ... that I hardly ever retire a section - only if I ... by looking at the words what the answers are. But ... course of a weekend. I get into a rhythm that ... /> But yes, it's a hard, long process for some of ... -
PT60.S1.Q13 - many economists claim that financial rewardsWhy is B incorrect? How does C weaken the argument? Thanks! https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-60-section-1-question-13
... weakening questions, there is admittedly a particular need to respect this ... prove anything. Running with a mere possibility such as this ... of what is called financial rewards. With this in mind, "C" makes a ... lot of sense. Even if most people don't see a ... -
Tips on reaching a 180 BRWhat are some of the strategies and techniques you all use to reach a perfect 180 on BR? What is a typical range for questions circled for further re…
... the best way to reach a near-perfect, if not ... choices are wrong, and what makes the correct one correct. ... understanding of the LSAT why a correct AC is correct, ... If they say it's a wrong AC, then it' ... We're not talking a little chihuahua-type bite...think ... -
The "Should" Principle"Finding the conclusion" is as easy as riding a bicycle... and as hard, for struggling students. I have noticed that the word "should" is as help…
... to develop critical thinking and logical reasoning skills that they ... these simultaneously set a very low plateau on what score a student can ... they would need to develop a sophisticated understanding of this ... .
This is what I love so much about ... -
What to do with an LR question stem that has a lot of contextual information?JY is recommending reading the LR question stem first and figure out what question type it is before moving on the the stimulus, which I fully agree …
Oh wow, that is a crazy ass question.
a little here, because they’re ... in such an odd way. What makes this so awkward is they ... be flexible here and take a second to sort things ... it throw too much of a wrench into your normal ... -
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'…
... wrong with you, a word or a phrase that you ... curriculum, unless you miss a certain question type over ... 't yet mastered recognizing what makes an attractive trap answer ... subtle clues that make a wrong answer wrong, and ... able to get to a 175 (a little luck on ... -
Logical Reasoning "information/stimulus retention"..? HELPHello all, I need some advice on how to improve on "retaining" information; specifically for LR. What I'm finding is that with all LR questions…
... to locking in knowledge of a stimulus. In the earlier stages ... you don't have a full understanding of what it talking about ... back to the stimulus is a very common requirement to ensure ... possible answers.
@runiggyrun makes a good point that I would ... -
Advice/Tips for people with ADHDi was hoping if there are any 7sagers with ADHD (or ADD) or even without that could maybe give some tips or pointers for writing the actual lsat/stud…
... /> I did what you are describing for almost a year before I ... just giving my attention span a hard time, i skip it and ... put a little marker by the stimulus to remind me what i ... back down and remind myself what kind of question it is ... -
LR in the 70s- Are they different?So I was averaging -5 total in LR on the 50s and 60s but when I started taking some of the 70s (70,71,72) it went up to -9 total. And usually one of …
... my score. I think thats what a lot of us are going ... 's just fine-tuning to what works best/doesn't work ... date, and I"m having a hard time not letting that anxiety ... -
Am I on the right track?My target score for June is simply a 160-162, which I am fairly confident I can attain. I've taken nearly 10 PTs now and my scores are hovering betwe…
... for me to figure out what I did wrong when I ... weaknesses, for LG I have a hard time with certain grouping games ... -
How to Tackle RCI've been stuck in the 166-171 range for 8 months or so now, and do retakes in the 174-176 range. I typically miss 2-4 in LR, and 0-3 in games. …
... . Since I'm finishing with a decent amount of extra time ... increasingly worse.
And what makes this especially difficult to improve ... -
Took my 2nd practice test and went down 5 points from the first one (both after curriculum)!!!My logical reasoning was terrible, and I ran out of time for games. Has this happened to anyone else?
... for the LSAT for a year and a half and I just ... took a test Saturday that was 5 ... was a 171, so it's safe to say I know what ... day; sometimes you run into a hard test; sometimes both. But for ... , you probably just ran into a test that was heavy on ... -
Question: Cambridge PT 5th Section (PT-A)?I just found a copy of PT74 I bought from CambridgeLSAT awhile ago. It looks like it's got 5 sections, with the 3rd section labeled as (PT-A) on the …
@runiggyrun
Thanks! I was wondering what PT-A meant...Was more expecting a number, but this makes sense. -
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 …
... of preptests or drill a certain question type or ... whole "you can get a good score with in 3 ... this is going to be a hard, and if you want ... it. 7sage gave me a stronger understanding of the fundamentals ... instead of just teaching you what each question type is. ... -
Tips on moving from 175-177 range to 178-180 range?I've been stuck in the 175-177 range for the past 15ish practice tests. Any advice on moving up to a 180? I've been getting anywhere from 0-3 wrong…
... tolerate mistakes. Isn't that a given?
@ ... snarky, that wasn't what I intended. Unfortunately I ... test? Obviously you have a strong logical foundation. The difference between ... imagine someone with your logical foundation could eliminate all ... -
Nontraditional student study prep?I am taking my diagnostic test tonight and I am suspecting it will be a little rough, as I have not taken a test like this in a decade. I am conside…
... I hadn't actually taken a lunch in years) reading ... helpful. Plus I had a 45 min commute and listened ... but I enjoyed it as a break. You slowly have ... to studies. It can be a hard transition, and use your ... Try out a few different methods to see what works best ... -
Untimed vs. TimedSo I hear a lot of people say "only do timed!" "Timed! Timed! Timed!" But, I've been wondering if doing all timed tests from the get-go help one buil…
Oh great! I understand what you mean now! Thank you ... started seriously studying, I have a hard time completing the LR questions ... -
PT7.S3.Q07 - the labor force is oftenI'm so lost on this question. It asks which statement would most appropriately continue the discussion at the end of the passage. I ruled out A, beca…
... plight of working mothers. E makes a shift to "institutions" that doesn ... "widen the gap" phrase was a red flag for me. Looking ... A but it was the lone survivor. During review, I concluded what ... clear that the content of A: "most men," meaning those working ... -
after I got rejected: should I email/call the school to find out where my application was weak?Last year, I applied to a law school and got rejected. (Because of personal reasons, I could only apply to one school. But this year, I will be apply…
... you got rejected. Instead, ask what makes an applicant more competitive relative ... applicants. Ask them what they look for, if a relatively low LSAT ... can be compensated for by a high GPA, etc. Most school ... -
169; worth retaking?Context - I spent a year studying for the LSAT; never made it past the 167-171 range on a fresh test, but got as high as a 178 on a retake. I took th…
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Second, to echo what others have said, take some ... time to decide what your plan from here ... your wheels for MAYBE a 1 point bump...definitely ... However, if you decide on a retake, get your apps ... again for a one or two point bump. What makes me ... -
Forum Awards - Chattels for ChatterboxesHey 7Sagers, you all have built a caring and all-round awesome community here on the discussion forums. As a small thank you to just a few of the ma…
Nice! Thanks 7Sage! And yeah @montahar , somewhere at Amazon there’s an algorithm that thinks I’m a spoiled grandchild. Let’s just hope that’s not what makes the algorithms learn to feel love. Because when they do, god help us.
