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If I'm not mistaken somewhere in the core curriculum JY recommends not taking more than 3 Pt's per week. Personally the max I have taken is 3 per week and I think that's about as much as I could handle without getting burned out. I would keep it a…
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I've researched some about sports law and which law schools offer curriculums specifically for sports law (would love to work as an agent but I'm not banking on it at all because of the difficulty breaking into the market). I didn't find anything su…
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@2RARE2CARE I followed a similar route in that I completed 7sage's curriculum and went straight into PT's. 10+ PT's later I plateaued in the 160-164 range. Still working to get out of this plateau as we speak, but about two weeks ago I purchased the…
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@goalis180 When I first started PTing after finishing the 7sage core curriculum I was usually performing around -10 or -11 in RC. I eventually (after 10+ PT's) was able to perform around -4 or -6. As of late (PT's 70 and up) I've seen my RC scores t…
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As most others have already said deep breathing before PT's (and sometimes even during) really helps me calm down when I start to feel myself getting flustered. I also like to do 5-10 min of stretching before PT's (and during the fifteen minute brea…
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Most likely would be trying to land a supply chain management position, and then penny pinching all of my work income so that I could eventually start investing in residential real estate.
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I think pretty much anyone who has put in significant study time with the LSAT has experienced feelings of frustration, anxiety, disappointment, anger, etc, etc. This test can really humble you. I agree with what @DumbHollywoodActor had to say about…
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As you do more PT's you will most likely start to see an improvement in your RC scores. I didn't really do much "prep" for RC but have seen an improvement now that I have done over 15 PT's. As you do more RC sections you should start to have a prett…
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lol at the pee in a bottle question. Much needed humor before I BR today. I don't think whipping out your weiner in the classroom is a good idea on exam day.
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I would say that a BR probably shouldn't be that painful. You might need to go back and work more on fundamentals, and specifically more timed drilling. I'd say there's no harm in doing a couple more PT's with BR though after this first one, just to…
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I can totally relate as I'm in a extremely similar situation as you are. I'm 23, and also recently moved back to my parents house to study for the LSAT. I also have cut out drinking and going out all together until the LSAT is behind me. The past ye…
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@eugene.chong For the test as a whole it's the difficult "curve breaker" type questions. In LR it's parallel reasoning q's, sufficient assumption q's, and in general the difficult flaw, MOR, or strengthening/weakening questions. LG and RC it's espec…
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I would say that you definitely still have a lot of room for improvement as far as fundamentals go, but given that you've had a recent BR at 168 it seems to me like your timing is a big reason for the lack of improvement on your PT scores. My advice…
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You need to register and make an account with lsac.org. After registering you will need to have all of your undergrad transcripts sent to LSAC, and you will need to upload your personal statement, letters of recommendation, and any other admissions …
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@c.janson35 and @Pacifico are both dead on. Before I take a PT I like to do about 15-20 minutes of a yoga routine, focusing especially on deep controlled breaths. After that I usually do a five minute meditation with the calm app, and then finally …
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Ideal scenario would be 168, Texas. Will settle for a 162, SMU or U of Houston.
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It's easy to get discouraged after your diagnostic, but as everyone has already said it really doesn't mean much. Now that you know the monster that you're dealing with here (The LSAT) you just need to focus on the fundamentals. Work through the 7sa…
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If you're really just about to start the first semester of your junior year, you shouldn't be putting a great deal of pressure on yourself to take this October. You could easily delay your LSAT an entire year. If I'm not mistaken you will be graduat…
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As everyone else has already said keep PTing. My first PT after completing the curriculum was a timed 150 / BR 166. Only a 6 point increase from my initial diagnostic. Next PT timed 154. Third PT timed 158. Fourth PT 161..... You get the idea. Just …
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My initial diagnostic was a 144 which was taken totally cold with no prior knowledge of the LSAT. Went through the ENTIRE 7sage curriculum; every problem set, every video. Took no prep tests during this timeframe, which lasted from March 2015 - earl…
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Oh and also what makes a really big difference for me and my concentration/stamina during prep tests is my food intake before hand. I generally experience significantly less mental fatigue if I've eaten a really big breakfast before a pt. Noticed th…
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It's hard to give you a super specific answer on how to help you focus more during exams, because everyone is so different. I can tell you what has helped me though. Before I take a prep test I always take about 10 minutes to just relax and close my…
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While working through the curriculum I would say I probably worked 3 hours a day 4 or 5 days a week. Since finishing the core curriculum I have been PT'ing and BR'ing almost exclusively. I spend one study day doing a timed 5 section PT, and then spe…
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If you have enough free time between now and October to pt consistently then by all means I would say re-take. There's no real risk in re-taking other than time wasted, and given that you scored a 160 with less than two months part-time prep there i…
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Yes it is absolutely worth it. You're a strong candidate at damn near every law school in the country, so even if you're not getting fee waivers I would still apply, especially if you are a minority candidate. Also since there are generally less peo…
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It's really easy to feel overwhelmed by logic games when you first start focusing on them. As others have said start with the simple sequencing games and easier in/out games and then move on to the more difficult ones once these start to become rela…
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Seriously thank you for posting this !! I have been wanting to make flash cards containing info like this for awhile now, but haven't gotten around to it. You sir just made my life a lot easier.
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@alejoroarios Def still watch all the Logic Games videos, but that's also my weakest section. When I was working through the LG videos in the core curriculum I would try the game on my own first. Afterwards I would usually just watch how JY sets up …
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Using chrome also and having the same experience. First noticed it right around the date of the June exam.
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For LR questions, especially when I was first starting the curriculum, I would watch the entire video. Towards the end of the curriculum after I had already gone through all the LG lessons I would just solve the LR questions on my own before I watch…