The Official June 2016 Study Group Forum

ColonizeMars · Post by **ColonizeMars** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:01 am

chicharon wrote:First time I've done an RC section since October. -6. Clearly a long way to go

RC is my Bane. I'm getting -1/-2 on LG, but damm, have a long way to go on RC.

Do you guys know of any books that has similar convoluted language, if not harder, as the LAST content? Preferably ones that I can download.

ngogirl12 · Post by **ngogirl12** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:29 am

ColonizeMars wrote:
chicharon wrote:First time I've done an RC section since October. -6. Clearly a long way to go
RC is my Bane. I'm getting -1/-2 on LG, but damm, have a long way to go on RC.

Do you guys know of any books that has similar convoluted language, if not harder, as the LAST content? Preferably ones that I can download.

Nope, but I'm thinking of getting monthly Scientific American magazines since it's tons of scientific research condensed into a few pages. I'm hoping this will acclimate me to science-y readings.

somethingElse · Post by **somethingElse** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:52 am

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Binghamton1018 · Post by **Binghamton1018** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:15 am

somethingelse55 wrote:
ColonizeMars wrote:
chicharon wrote:First time I've done an RC section since October. -6. Clearly a long way to go
RC is my Bane. I'm getting -1/-2 on LG, but damm, have a long way to go on RC.

Do you guys know of any books that has similar convoluted language, if not harder, as the LAST content? Preferably ones that I can download.
I recommend Infinite Jest! Its a great book on top of being sufficiently way more dense than the LSAT

+1 for DFW
As long as we are on the topic, I have found Brothers Karamazov dense and is what-at the end of a long day I have been reading 10-15 pages of.

d39524s · Post by **d39524s** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:26 am

Hi everyone!! Took the LSAT in September 2014 and scored a 169 - shooting for a 173+ this time around. Missed 6 questions on LG -- anyone have any recommended courses, books, tips, tricks to target this area specifically?

Any help is much appreciated

chicharon · Post by **chicharon** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:27 am

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ponderingmeerkat · Post by **ponderingmeerkat** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:38 am

Binghamton1018 · Post by **Binghamton1018** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:55 am

ponderingmeerkat wrote:Joining the study group...great to meet you all.

Took my first practice test cold last night and, as could be expected, I was hot garbage (155, with logic games crushing my soul). Targeting 173+ so, a lot of grind ahead and since I'm working with the UN in Haiti for the next year, it'll all be done while dealing with 3rd world conditions. Wish me luck. Au revior.

Welcome aboard! and the best of luck on your LSAT journey!

chicharon · Post by **chicharon** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:06 pm

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MAPP · Post by **MAPP** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:49 pm

YupSports wrote:Cracked open the trainer today - after 5 Chapters, I really like it so far.

I'm trying to decide if I want to use the trainer or manhattan for LR :/

chicharon · Post by **chicharon** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:02 pm

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Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:25 pm

MAPP wrote:
YupSports wrote:Cracked open the trainer today - after 5 Chapters, I really like it so far.
I'm trying to decide if I want to use the trainer or manhattan for LR :/

Trainer is probably the better one to start with.

pta · Post by **pta** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:28 pm

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Pozzo · Post by **Pozzo** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:48 pm

chicharon · Post by **chicharon** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:50 pm

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biggestlawman · Post by **biggestlawman** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:33 pm

Rigo wrote:
MAPP wrote:
YupSports wrote:Cracked open the trainer today - after 5 Chapters, I really like it so far.
I'm trying to decide if I want to use the trainer or manhattan for LR :/
Trainer is probably the better one to start with.

How much utility do the Manhattan books have post the Trainer?

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:38 pm

biggestlawman wrote: How much utility do the Manhattan books have post the Trainer?

I think Manhattan LR is pretty useful post-Trainer. Same info, really, but pretty succinct and straightforward.
I had a several month gap between Trainer and Manhattan LR though so maybe I was more in need of a refresher than someone who just finished the Trainer. ymmv

biggestlawman · Post by **biggestlawman** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:08 pm

Rigo wrote:
biggestlawman wrote: How much utility do the Manhattan books have post the Trainer?
I think Manhattan LR is pretty useful post-Trainer. Same info, really, but pretty succinct and straightforward.
I had a several month gap between Trainer and Manhattan LR though so maybe I was more in need of a refresher than someone who just finished the Trainer. ymmv

I see. Thanks. Well, couldn't hurt, so why not?

contrabergin · Post by **contrabergin** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:59 am

Retakers, how long do you recommend waiting before starting up prep again? I just took a week off since the Dec lsat which I know I did horribly on (a LOT worse than my average for sure). Would getting back into prep right now be good or should I wait a little longer? Some PT's are still pretty fresh in my mind I would think.

chicharon · Post by **chicharon** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:18 am

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longpig · Post by **longpig** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:32 am

Hi everyone, first time posting. Just started a Manhattan online course after using Powerscore books for a couple of months. I'm a little worried about having all this different vocabulary in my head while prepping. I know they are all essentially the same thing but I wish all the companies could just standardize them lol.

edit - Also I took my first PT and got 166, aiming for 172-176. Anyone else at similar benchmarks?

pta · Post by **pta** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 12:16 pm

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unodostres · Post by **unodostres** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:47 pm

Took a year off. Going to get back into it around Jan. hello everyone.

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:48 pm

unodostres wrote:Took a year off. Going to get back into it around Jan. hello everyone.

Same here. Welcome back!