June 2011 Study Group Forum

[geverett]

zanzabar, you will see victory my friend. keep rockin' in the free world.

[Eichörnchen]

Phew just copied and labeled 3 of each Grouping, Linear and Adv Linear games in PTs 1-27. Hopefully this will help. Too bad I can't upload a picture cause the spread of billions of papers here on the living room floor is just lovely.

[mickeyD]

Seriously though, use the most recent ones for your June test, plan to take the LSAT once and kick its ass. If you need to retake, you can use the same tests over again, no big deal.

I am planning to take it just once, but I don't want to be a victim of wishful thinking. Even if I was averaging a 180 heading into the test, shouldn't I at least leave a few untouched in case I completely choke? Or is the difference between 10 new tests and 15 new tests that significant? If anything, saving some would put a little less pressure on me on test day since I won't have to make June the be all end all.

[Yassig]

Phew just copied and labeled 3 of each Grouping, Linear and Adv Linear games in PTs 1-27. Hopefully this will help. Too bad I can't upload a picture cause the spread of billions of papers here on the living room floor is just lovely.

Haha, I did this the other night, and my kids "helped." It was, er...lovely.

[99.9luft]

Seriously though, use the most recent ones for your June test, plan to take the LSAT once and kick its ass. If you need to retake, you can use the same tests over again, no big deal.

I am planning to take it just once, but I don't want to be a victim of wishful thinking. Even if I was averaging a 180 heading into the test, shouldn't I at least leave a few untouched in case I completely choke? Or is the difference between 10 new tests and 15 new tests that significant? If anything, saving some would put a little less pressure on me on test day since I won't have to make June the be all end all.

use them all, esp the newer ones sooner (so in case if you find them harder, you have more time to learn from them).
plus, trust me as a retaker, you forget all of the ones you took within a month or two (let alone 3-4months).

[forps]

Do you guys actually meet in person or online on Thursdays?

[Yassig]

Do you guys actually meet in person or online on Thursdays?

Online - I couldn't afford the trip to the East Coast twice a week.

[Eichörnchen]

Phew just copied and labeled 3 of each Grouping, Linear and Adv Linear games in PTs 1-27. Hopefully this will help. Too bad I can't upload a picture cause the spread of billions of papers here on the living room floor is just lovely.

Haha, I did this the other night, and my kids "helped." It was, er...lovely.

Ooh haha I bet that was great. Nothing like family time

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

Just played a few games of squash, knocked back a 5 hour and ready to take a PT. Debating on 30s or 50s. Probably go with the 56

[geverett]

57

[99.9luft]

57

TITCR

[Eichörnchen]

Just played a few games of squash, knocked back a 5 hour and ready to take a PT. Debating on 30s or 50s. Probably go with the 56

Blech they taste so yucky...And I am so curious about this infamous PT 57.

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

57

I can't afford a shot to my ego right now..maybe tomorrow

It looks like it's gonna be 56. Gonna throw in an extra LG pre-30

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

Just played a few games of squash, knocked back a 5 hour and ready to take a PT. Debating on 30s or 50s. Probably go with the 56

Blech they taste so yucky...And I am so curious about this infamous PT 57.

You don't like? Just think about shooting everclear or something comparable and realize that the 5 hr is way better . Then it tastes like nectar from the LSAT gods

[99.9luft]

Just played a few games of squash, knocked back a 5 hour and ready to take a PT. Debating on 30s or 50s. Probably go with the 56

Blech they taste so yucky...And I am so curious about this infamous PT 57.

You don't like? Just think about shooting everclear or something comparable and realize that the 5 hr is way better . Then it tastes like nectar from the LSAT gods

FC, "5 hour energy may have some side effects, including but not limited to a score in the 75th percentile on an actual LSAT administration"

[crumpetsandtea]

54 days left guys. I'm so nervous. Holy shit. What are y'all planning on doing from now till June?

[Eichörnchen]

Just played a few games of squash, knocked back a 5 hour and ready to take a PT. Debating on 30s or 50s. Probably go with the 56

Blech they taste so yucky...And I am so curious about this infamous PT 57.

You don't like? Just think about shooting everclear or something comparable and realize that the 5 hr is way better . Then it tastes like nectar from the LSAT gods

Haha true. Last week I bought one and I don't think I've had one since finals week last semester. It was like, "hellooo sucralose". However, I just fell asleep on my living room floor for twenty minutes while reviewing a game. Good thing I got a two pack cause I need about 4 more hours in today

(these four hours will be sponsored by a 5 hr [ew ew] and the terror that crumpets just instilled in my soul)

[Hunterrhoid]

OMG.

180 on 46 just now. I'm flying.

RC: -1
LR1: -0
LR2: -0
LG: -0

I've been plateaued in the low 170s (and high 160s, gulp) for a while. Been taking more time between tests to brush up on theory. Developing more sophisticated strategies, and specifically practicing with 30 minute sections instead of 35. This is breaking open my concept of what I can get on this test. Even if I don't keep the gain (or whole gain) for the next PT, now I know I can do it. It's like a handhold on the summit. I'm not all the way up yet, but I can reach it. I can at least see it.

How do you review this test? I guess I need to look at all the questions that could have gone the other way, the uncertain ones. I'm noticing strategies that are becoming more ingrained, fully absorbed. Like 15 LR questions in 15 minutes, and then a natural slow down in response to expected higher difficulty. (Pretty sure that's plagiarized from LRB)

Anyway, thanks for listening. I always read the posts and help when I can. It's nice to have a community to practice with. I have to tell you about this, because no one else in my life understands this obsession.

[99.9luft]

OMG.

180 on 46 just now. I'm flying.

RC: -1
LR1: -0
LR2: -0
LG: -0

I've been plateaued in the low 170s (and high 160s, gulp) for a while. Been taking more time between tests to brush up on theory. Developing more sophisticated strategies, and specifically practicing with 30 minute sections instead of 35. This is breaking open my concept of what I can get on this test. Even if I don't keep the gain (or whole gain) for the next PT, now I know I can do it. It's like a handhold on the summit. I'm not all the way up yet, but I can reach it. I can at least see it.

How do you review this test? I guess I need to look at all the questions that could have gone the other way, the uncertain ones. I'm noticing strategies that are becoming more ingrained, fully absorbed. Like 15 LR questions in 15 minutes, and then a natural slow down in response to expected higher difficulty. (Pretty sure that's plagiarized from LRB)

Anyway, thanks for listening. I always read the posts and help when I can. It's nice to have a community to practice with. I have to tell you about this, because no one else in my life understands this obsession.

this thread's rockstar

[Eichörnchen]

OMG.

180 on 46 just now. I'm flying.

RC: -1
LR1: -0
LR2: -0
LG: -0

I've been plateaued in the low 170s (and high 160s, gulp) for a while. Been taking more time between tests to brush up on theory. Developing more sophisticated strategies, and specifically practicing with 30 minute sections instead of 35. This is breaking open my concept of what I can get on this test. Even if I don't keep the gain (or whole gain) for the next PT, now I know I can do it. It's like a handhold on the summit. I'm not all the way up yet, but I can reach it. I can at least see it.

How do you review this test? I guess I need to look at all the questions that could have gone the other way, the uncertain ones. I'm noticing strategies that are becoming more ingrained, fully absorbed. Like 15 LR questions in 15 minutes, and then a natural slow down in response to expected higher difficulty. (Pretty sure that's plagiarized from LRB)

Anyway, thanks for listening. I always read the posts and help when I can. It's nice to have a community to practice with. I have to tell you about this, because no one else in my life understands this obsession.

wow!

I don't even know what you say beyond that haha. What was your diagnostic?

[zanzbar]

Congrats man! If I scored a 180 I would take a week off and just not even think about the test.

[soj]

That's amazing, Hunter! It must feel so good.

I'm doing LR repair exclusively before going back to PTs, probably on Thursday. I hope to get out of the slight slump I'm currently in.

[mickeyD]

OMG.

180 on 46 just now. I'm flying.

RC: -1
LR1: -0
LR2: -0
LG: -0

I've been plateaued in the low 170s (and high 160s, gulp) for a while. Been taking more time between tests to brush up on theory. Developing more sophisticated strategies, and specifically practicing with 30 minute sections instead of 35. This is breaking open my concept of what I can get on this test. Even if I don't keep the gain (or whole gain) for the next PT, now I know I can do it. It's like a handhold on the summit. I'm not all the way up yet, but I can reach it. I can at least see it.

How do you review this test? I guess I need to look at all the questions that could have gone the other way, the uncertain ones. I'm noticing strategies that are becoming more ingrained, fully absorbed. Like 15 LR questions in 15 minutes, and then a natural slow down in response to expected higher difficulty. (Pretty sure that's plagiarized from LRB)

Anyway, thanks for listening. I always read the posts and help when I can. It's nice to have a community to practice with. I have to tell you about this, because no one else in my life understands this obsession.

Congrats! Awesome to see all your hard work and review is paying off. And your success definitely motivates the rest of us to keep at it, hopefully I can post something similar on this thread, preferably about 3 weeks after June.

[crumpetsandtea]

OMG.
180 on 46 just now. I'm flying.
I've been plateaued in the low 170s (and high 160s, gulp) for a while. Been taking more time between tests to brush up on theory. Developing more sophisticated strategies, and specifically practicing with 30 minute sections instead of 35. This is breaking open my concept of what I can get on this test. Even if I don't keep the gain (or whole gain) for the next PT, now I know I can do it. It's like a handhold on the summit. I'm not all the way up yet, but I can reach it. I can at least see it.

How do you review this test? I guess I need to look at all the questions that could have gone the other way, the uncertain ones. I'm noticing strategies that are becoming more ingrained, fully absorbed. Like 15 LR questions in 15 minutes, and then a natural slow down in response to expected higher difficulty. (Pretty sure that's plagiarized from LRB)

Anyway, thanks for listening. I always read the posts and help when I can. It's nice to have a community to practice with. I have to tell you about this, because no one else in my life understands this obsession.

Oh my GOD CONGRATULATIONS, that is seriously so. Fucking. Awesome.

Do you mind if I ask what you did as you took more time between tests? I'm in the 170s range right now (with a few dips into the high 160s) and I would loooove to replicate your breakthrough. Seriously, this is very impressive, you should be SUPER proud!!!

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

56 sucked.

LG exp 22/23
LG 20/23
LR1 18/25 wtf
LR2 23/25
RC 20/27 wtf

3 sweet sections, 2 nightmares = 81 raw and 164. Arghhh