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I saw one theory that seemed interesting: https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/2021-2022-predictions-podcast/ PowerScore had something, too, but I can't find it. From what I've heard, no one really knows what to expect for this cycle. Yes, there w…
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MS Teams lets you do 60 minute meetings on their free service, not exactly a solution, but could be helpful?
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Would love to join, will you be sending/posting the meeting link? Thanks!
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Short answer: the newer tests are more similar to the current LSAT. The language in LR becomes a bit more subtle as of 84-ish on. The games are also a bit different, with more focus on grouping and multi-layer sequencing. It is useful to learn the …
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If you are starting cold with no previous logic experience, then probably no. Indeed, it does depend tremendously on your diagnostic score, available study time, and of course goal score. I have seen folks who score in the 160s out of the gate and h…
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I wouldn't worry too much about the writing sample. Do they read it? Probably. Is it a major consideration for your admission? No. Yes the schools can see everything you have ever done with LSAC, so I don't think that it would be worth the hassle. T…
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Agreed, the length is far too long. I have heard AdComms say one page max, but even that is pushing it. An addendum should be a clarification, not an essay, so be sure it is an addendum you mean to write. And yes, as @"andrew.rsn" (hi, Andrew!) said…
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Thought this thread might be helpful! https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/30075/help-should-i-write-why-x-school
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Agreed with other commenters, don't write it for the sake of writing it, but if they ask for one, do your research and have a good "why" to write about. The resounding advice I have gotten from AdComms is that you should never waste an opportunity t…
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Agreed with @JuniebeeJones Get the best LSAT score you can to maximize your merit-based aid, then do your research about schools that also offer the most need-based aid (separate from federal grants and loans), as not all are equal. This gives you …
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I would try untimed sections, take that stressor out of it. Can you get to 85-100% correct? At that point, give yourself some time limits and slowly reduce your time as you gain accuracy. The reason I suggest this is that it will make you more effi…
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They most likely have a security flag and they just need to check the recording of your test to make sure everything was copacetic. I wouldn't worry about it, especially if everything went smoothly.
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@whatsmyname wishing there was a instead of a like button. Well said! I believe we only have 3 tries per cycle, 5 tries per 5 year period, 7 tries lifetime max. I would agree to max out if you know you haven't hit close to your potential, but ove…
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I tried a bunch of annotation techniques and found highlighting to be the best for me. I typically highlight important info, unique words, etc in one color, other people's opinions in another, and author's opinion/tone in a third. It keeps me engage…
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^ that
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Congrats! I would take the 171 and run. If you get a lower score, that will look really bad to the AdComms, it's just not worth the risk, IMHO. I'd apply with the score you have, I doubt you'll have trouble getting good offers. IF you were consiste…
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I would write one, but be brief and stick to just the facts. Think of addenda as pre-answering anything the adcomms might ask themselves when reading your app.
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Is the inference is that the blind students are snowflakes? I hope that's not where that was going... I never thought about it before, but imagine trying to do LG without diagramming. I don't believe the content of the test can be adapted for stude…
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You should have set up a ProcturU account when you signed up for your test day/time. I would recommend logging in and doing their systems check to make sure everything is in order. You will receive something from them, I believe, or you can just go …
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Neither school is in the top 100, so as long as you do well, you will be fine. I would say, never sign up for debt you don't know you can pay off. Agreed with @agc438 , you need to make the smartest decision for your life and future. Do be cautiou…
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Agreed with @emmorens , @"Jahn.Snow" and @WickedLost , you just cannot rush this test, and yes, cramming is almost always counter-productive. You can put it in terms of building muscle: the progress is slow, actually seeing differences takes time an…
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Absolutely fine, ctrl-f away, my friend!
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@JMPlaw19 , I believe the timed section starts with the instruction page, so you actually cannot see the instructions on your screen until the 35 minute clock is running. This pause was between sections and just has the option of clicking straight t…
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I scoured the LSAC site and couldn't find any info. I also took last October and felt the "reset" minute was very helpful. Since August is the first administration of this test format, that might be something LSAC needs to answer?
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Have you tried slowly reducing your time constraints? If 165 is about where you need to be, and you can get there untimed, perhaps try giving yourself +50% time to start. Once you are making progress there, try just an extra 10 minutes, then 5, etc.…
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Take it from someone who approached LR in much the same way as you are now describing: pick one method and learn it fully. For me, it wasn't until I did the 7Sage CC all the way through that Loophole was remotely useful. It can be very helpful, but …
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For polishing your performance, and keeping on a budget, talk to @canihazJD
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You lose nothing by pushing to a later test date (October is still very early in the cycle), and could lose a lot from testing before you're ready. If this test has taught me one thing in the past year it is that you cannot push or brute force your …
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Just a suggestion, but I find teaching to be one of the best ways to learn, especially given the level where you are PTing. I have worked with folks both at my level and below, and I actually saw a bigger score jump working with folks scoring in the…
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Pick a test number, say 50, and drill anything below that, saving newer ones for PTs. But as others have said, I would lay off timed PTs for the time being. If you can't do it slow, you won't be able to do it fast. Take your time, really understand …