The Official September 2016 Study Group - WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS Forum

[34iplaw]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I assume he's referring to her getting her MD. IIRC, they do that when you start seeing patients, right?

Mindless TV for an hour -> Sleep -> 50 LR Strengthen -> Remaining 6 Games -> RC {as much as I can do}

Feeling a little bad, as some people PMd me PSs for review, but, then again, I did tell them that I am sort of behind on my own stuff right now so it may be a bit

[tofuspeedstar]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I'll probably upgrade next week. It would be to my benefit I think.

Printed 8 copies of each of the games from 34/35. Gonna do them tomorrow night.

White coat is med school.


My ugpa is bad so UT is a reach, I'd have to do very well on the LSAT (175+) to even get a look. Then factor 4 hours away from girlfriend, etc.

[Alexandros]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I assume he's referring to her getting her MD. IIRC, they do that when you start seeing patients, right?

Mindless TV for an hour -> Sleep -> 50 LR Strengthen -> Remaining 6 Games -> RC {as much as I can do}

Feeling a little bad, as some people PMd me PSs for review, but, then again, I did tell them that I am sort of behind on my own stuff right now so it may be a bit

50 lr strenghen in one go? Respect, bro.

[ngogirl12]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I assume he's referring to her getting her MD. IIRC, they do that when you start seeing patients, right?

Mindless TV for an hour -> Sleep -> 50 LR Strengthen -> Remaining 6 Games -> RC {as much as I can do}

Feeling a little bad, as some people PMd me PSs for review, but, then again, I did tell them that I am sort of behind on my own stuff right now so it may be a bit

Yeah that's what I initially thought, but wasn't sure. If it is, CONGRATS to your gf

Don't feel bad, as long as you take a look when you have time it should be ok. Have you written yours yet?

[ngogirl12]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I'll probably upgrade next week. It would be to my benefit I think.

Printed 8 copies of each of the games from 34/35. Gonna do them tomorrow night.

White coat is med school.


My ugpa is bad so UT is a reach, I'd have to do very well on the LSAT (175+) to even get a look. Then factor 4 hours away from girlfriend, etc.

I definitely recommend it, and am glad I did. Plus everyone who does Ultimate+ gets the starter Admissions package, I haven't emailed Dillon about it because I've been in LSAT mode and attended the two webinars which I found helpful (but I feel like the starter package is what he discussed in the Webinars but in pieces).

Congrats to your GF on the MD, I know it's rigorous process-now it's all about the internship and boards huh (I have a few friends that went through the process lol).

Yeah those are things you do have to factor in and discuss.

[tofuspeedstar]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I'll probably upgrade next week. It would be to my benefit I think.

Printed 8 copies of each of the games from 34/35. Gonna do them tomorrow night.

White coat is med school.


My ugpa is bad so UT is a reach, I'd have to do very well on the LSAT (175+) to even get a look. Then factor 4 hours away from girlfriend, etc.

I definitely recommend it, and am glad I did. Plus everyone who does Ultimate+ gets the starter Admissions package, I haven't emailed Dillon about it because I've been in LSAT mode and attended the two webinars which I found helpful (but I feel like the starter package is what he discussed in the Webinars but in pieces).

Congrats to your GF on the MD, I know it's rigorous process-now it's all about the internship and boards huh (I have a few friends that went through the process lol).



Yeah those are things you do have to factor in and discuss.

I probably will Monday. It's worth the investment IMO.

Lol, she's not getting her MD yet! Her first day of class is Monday. They just get the coats prior to starting. 4 years to go plus residency/specialization (i think that tacks on an additional 2 years)

[proteinshake]

well that sucks http://abovethelaw.com/2016/07/congrats ... l-oh-wait/

[Mikey]

well that sucks http://abovethelaw.com/2016/07/congrats ... l-oh-wait/

DAMN, that's terrible!

[34iplaw]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I assume he's referring to her getting her MD. IIRC, they do that when you start seeing patients, right?

Mindless TV for an hour -> Sleep -> 50 LR Strengthen -> Remaining 6 Games -> RC {as much as I can do}

Feeling a little bad, as some people PMd me PSs for review, but, then again, I did tell them that I am sort of behind on my own stuff right now so it may be a bit

Yeah that's what I initially thought, but wasn't sure. If it is, CONGRATS to your gf

Don't feel bad, as long as you take a look when you have time it should be ok. Have you written yours yet?

Tenuous draft. I'm not sure as to whether I should write a DS or not. I've never considered it, but supposedly non traditional applicants can. Then again, I don't know that 26 qualifies as what people really mean when they say non traditional or not [I don't think that it necessarily does, but wouldn't want to put myself at a disadvantage.]

[Mikey]

Just did an RC passage (yes just 1), that I was going to finish up my prep with last night but didn't feel like it. This passage was so dense imo, it was about like Greek tragedy and different scholars interpreting some crap in certain ways, wotever. Going to review it after I have some breakfast and then watch the vid explanation!

[Alexandros]

Just did an RC passage (yes just 1), that I was going to finish up my prep with last night but didn't feel like it. This passage was so dense imo, it was about like Greek tragedy and different scholars interpreting some crap in certain ways, wotever. Going to review it after I have some breakfast and then watch the vid explanation!

did that one yesterday. Yeeeah not the funnest passage.

[Mikey]

Just did an RC passage (yes just 1), that I was going to finish up my prep with last night but didn't feel like it. This passage was so dense imo, it was about like Greek tragedy and different scholars interpreting some crap in certain ways, wotever. Going to review it after I have some breakfast and then watch the vid explanation!

did that one yesterday. Yeeeah not the funnest passage.

It sucked lol, but fortunately I actually did understand it for the most part. I think it was just slightly difficult because there were 4 different viewpoints, even though they kind of overlapped each other.

[PhiladelphiaCollins]

Hopefully a big day today and then I'll take tomorrow off. Gonna put in 5 hours, B.R. PT 63 first and then will probably drill some LG and RC

[Alexandros]

New plan of attack for next week - alternate heavy RC drilling with light (~half hour) LR review one day and heavy LR with light RC review one day. LG every day. I really need to work on all three sections, and there's simply not enough time to heavily drill all three in one weekday; if I try to focus on on one I end up abandoning one of the others.

I think I am going to start doing old PTs. I figure it can't hurt.

[proteinshake]

gonna do an RC section today and drill some LR. but first, a leg workout.

[20170322]

I've decided to spend the next 4 days doing lots of RC drilling. Then, I'll take my 10th PT of the summer on Tuesday and finally have my 10 PT average score.

[34iplaw]

I have some concern with 7sage in using much older exams as PTs. Should I be concerned? It recs PT 38 onwards starting next week according to my schedule as those are all the ones w/ full video explanations available.

Should I ignore that and use tests in the 50+ range?

Also, lately I've been feeling slightly discouraged with recent prep (mostly the sequencing games w/ a twist have been murking me the last day) and debating sitting in December. This is going to be my 3rd take and I want to be a 3 time LSAT champion. I've been on this grind since getting laid off back in March (I'm basically getting paid by my previous employer to study for this exam).

I think I'm the only one in here not aiming to go anywhere in the T14 (SMU is my top choice, I'm a Texas resident and plan on staying here after LS)

I'm planning on doing some 50s, and all the 60s and 70s with the 40s as my experimental sections to ensure my eyes get a fresh look at all the prep material lol. That said, I'm using Cambridge 1-38 for drilling for LR/RC/LG. I think even if you don't have the material from the 30s on, it's important to see the newer material since that is what our LSAT looks like.

Re: sequencing games, have you thought about just drilling that game type to help improve your accuracy?

I would like to do 50+ to PT ( I have all the exams, I've taken 62/70 IRL (June '12/Oct '13) however, my 7sage account access is limited from PT 38-59 atm..I could upgrade...but it's a few extra hundred bucks.. I have the cambridge packets as well.

I plan on doing that this weekend while my girlfriend is getting her white coat. Standard sequencing games I can blur through no problem. But when they add some conditional like PT 35, game 4 I just look at it like wtf mate.

Edit: Did just BR/check PT 34, Game 1. Went 6/7 but took 2 1/2 minutes over the 7sage target time of 8 min. Missed one due to a careless reading mistake.

If you can afford it, I highly recommend upgrading. I upgraded to Ultimate + and you get all the explanations from PT 17 onwards. To be honest though, I don't like all of JY's explanations for LR (I feel like sometimes he glosses over answer choices). For the lessons he is definitely more thorough and there are many more questions for the upgraded versions. I mainly upgraded for the LR explanations and the increased amount of quizzes and LR questions in the lesson sets.

I think the Cambridge sets are an invaluable prep resource. I just use those for drilling. I think you should make copies of the games you struggled with such as 34 and 35 and use JY's Fool Proof method, I did that for the dogs game (I think PT 1?) and yesterday I got it in 6 minutes!

White coat? Sorry, I don't follow..

One thing Allison said in her webinar for LG is to understand/constantly question why you are doing what you are doing and that helps you stay engaged and not take any game for granted. She said that is very helpful in the weirder games, I haven't done them but if anything I think mastering every game especially the earlier ones is key.

Also, even if your not aiming for T14, isn't UT in the T14? It's a win-win!

I assume he's referring to her getting her MD. IIRC, they do that when you start seeing patients, right?

Mindless TV for an hour -> Sleep -> 50 LR Strengthen -> Remaining 6 Games -> RC {as much as I can do}

Feeling a little bad, as some people PMd me PSs for review, but, then again, I did tell them that I am sort of behind on my own stuff right now so it may be a bit

50 lr strenghen in one go? Respect, bro.

It's homework, so it's 10 then check and review x5. Jeeze. That was a *super* obnoxious question...

Jun 03, LR 2, #15... I took some time thinking about it...figured out what I wanted it to say. Two answers said exactly what I wanted to, but "only" and "the only"... I got it right, but, if I'm absolutely clueless to a question and wasting too much time, I think I have a guessing strategy. Pick the latter of the two answer choices that are incorrect reversals or almost duplicates of each other.

Late start today... getting into checking first 10.

[Mikey]

I've decided to spend the next 4 days doing lots of RC drilling. Then, I'll take my 10th PT of the summer on Tuesday and finally have my 10 PT average score.

PT average: 179, i'm calling it

[ngogirl12]

I probably will Monday. It's worth the investment IMO.

Lol, she's not getting her MD yet! Her first day of class is Monday. They just get the coats prior to starting. 4 years to go plus residency/specialization (i think that tacks on an additional 2 years)

Yeah, I'm glad I did.

Oh haha I knew that!

[20170322]

I've decided to spend the next 4 days doing lots of RC drilling. Then, I'll take my 10th PT of the summer on Tuesday and finally have my 10 PT average score.

PT average: 179, i'm calling it

Eh, I think my PT average after this last one was 177 or something. But hell, I'll take it. This time two months ago I was praying for the chance of a 172.


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Remember that.

[20170322]

Just did an RC passage (yes just 1), that I was going to finish up my prep with last night but didn't feel like it. This passage was so dense imo, it was about like Greek tragedy and different scholars interpreting some crap in certain ways, wotever. Going to review it after I have some breakfast and then watch the vid explanation!

did that one yesterday. Yeeeah not the funnest passage.

OMG I remember I COMPLETELY misunderstood this passage.

[+] Spoiler

I read the passage as V1= Gods control everything, V2= People control everything, V3= mix of each. In reality, each of the views is far more nuanced, and you need to understand the nuance to answer the questions.

[proteinshake]

Just did an RC passage (yes just 1), that I was going to finish up my prep with last night but didn't feel like it. This passage was so dense imo, it was about like Greek tragedy and different scholars interpreting some crap in certain ways, wotever. Going to review it after I have some breakfast and then watch the vid explanation!

did that one yesterday. Yeeeah not the funnest passage.

OMG I remember I COMPLETELY misunderstood this passage.

[+] Spoiler

I read the passage as V1= Gods control everything, V2= People control everything, V3= mix of each. In reality, each of the views is far more nuanced, and you need to understand the nuance to answer the questions.

studying Latin for 6 years really helped me on this passage

[Mikey]

Just did an RC passage (yes just 1), that I was going to finish up my prep with last night but didn't feel like it. This passage was so dense imo, it was about like Greek tragedy and different scholars interpreting some crap in certain ways, wotever. Going to review it after I have some breakfast and then watch the vid explanation!

did that one yesterday. Yeeeah not the funnest passage.

OMG I remember I COMPLETELY misunderstood this passage.

[+] Spoiler

I read the passage as V1= Gods control everything, V2= People control everything, V3= mix of each. In reality, each of the views is far more nuanced, and you need to understand the nuance to answer the questions.

studying Latin for 6 years really helped me on this passage

Hehe, I understood the passage for the most part except

[+] Spoiler

For the guy that believed that ONLY supernatural forces/deities are the ones to choose paths, not the free individual or whatever it was, I misunderstood one little detail. Which I understood to be something along the lines of "the illusion of choice" but it was something slightly different but hey it is what it is

[ngogirl12]

Tenuous draft. I'm not sure as to whether I should write a DS or not. I've never considered it, but supposedly non traditional applicants can. Then again, I don't know that 26 qualifies as what people really mean when they say non traditional or not [I don't think that it necessarily does, but wouldn't want to put myself at a disadvantage.]

I have a draft of a DS I wrote awhile back, I'm going to look for it and work with that..

I think you should definitely write a DS if you can make a compelling case. In his webinar, David Busis talked about different ways people can write a DS and the avenues they can go with, tbh I don't really remember the topics he discussed because I didn't take notes on that part since I already know what I'm writing about. If you have traveled, have a different culture, live in a cultural part of the country i.e. midwest-south-north-coasts they all have a specific culture, have an interesting family dynamic etc.

[ngogirl12]

New plan of attack for next week - alternate heavy RC drilling with light (~half hour) LR review one day and heavy LR with light RC review one day. LG every day. I really need to work on all three sections, and there's simply not enough time to heavily drill all three in one weekday; if I try to focus on on one I end up abandoning one of the others.

I think I am going to start doing old PTs. I figure it can't hurt.

That sounds like a good plan. I'm having trouble getting in all 3 in one day, I think two a day is more feasible and alternating them so you get 3 in within 2 days seems like a great way to go.

Yesterday I focused mainly on RC and during a powow with a friend I went over an earlier game with her so I diagrammed the game and wrote out each answer choice why the wrong ones were wrong and the correct one was right. I'm hoping that counts as including LG yesterday lol.