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

[Alexandros]

Got through another LG set, and a LR set. Hopefully this means I'm back in business. (*knock on wood* Worried that the LSAT deity is going to strike me down for my hubris as I type this...)

This week - Lots of sleep, eating healthy, takin' it easy, stayin sharp.

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

[34iplaw]

Did June 2015 today as per my untimed type deal. I noticed that, even though not timing myself, I really wasn't spending any longer on any particular question. Score kind of coincided with my standard BR range.

Sec 1 Exp RC -3 (Oct 08)
Sec 2 LR 1 -0
Sec 3 RC -1
Sec 4 LR 2 -3
Sec 5 LG -0
96/101 // 177

Either way, definitely helps with the confidence that I know the material. Whoops. Entered one wrong so 96/101. 177 I'm guessing. To lazy to see if that was the skipped score or the double question score in that range.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Got through another LG set, and a LR set. Hopefully this means I'm back in business. (*knock on wood* Worried that the LSAT deity is going to strike me down for my hubris as I type this...)

This week - Lots of sleep, eating healthy, takin' it easy, stayin sharp.

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

I just bought a new pack of black ticons today. Im going to bring an arsenal and bring like 12 lol. Probably not necessary but i like writing with freshly sharpened pencils

[Shemp]

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

I use one per section on LR and RC and two on LG, so if I get an experimental games section that's seven. Figure two more for the essay and a few spare and they come in boxes of a dozen anyway, so twelve. Last time I took an extra box of pencils and a sharpener and left them on a table outside the testing rooms with a sign that said "help yourself." They were gone when I got out, so I don't know if a janitor took them or some poor unprepared soul needed them.

I'm switching from Triconderogas to regular black Ticonderogas this time.

[34iplaw]

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

I use one per section on LR and RC and two on LG, so if I get an experimental games section that's seven. Figure two more for the essay and a few spare and they come in boxes of a dozen anyway, so twelve. Last time I took an extra box of pencils and a sharpener and left them on a table outside the testing rooms with a sign that said "help yourself." They were gone when I got out, so I don't know if a janitor took them or some poor unprepared soul needed them.

I'm switching from Triconderogas to regular black Ticonderogas this time.

I don't like my pencil too sharp, especially for games, so I typically have two pencils that are like my preferred sharpness for that in case LG is first. Otherwise, I'll probably just use the same one from the preceding section. If not, I'll just tap the tip off.

[Alexandros]

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

I use one per section on LR and RC and two on LG, so if I get an experimental games section that's seven. Figure two more for the essay and a few spare and they come in boxes of a dozen anyway, so twelve. Last time I took an extra box of pencils and a sharpener and left them on a table outside the testing rooms with a sign that said "help yourself." They were gone when I got out, so I don't know if a janitor took them or some poor unprepared soul needed them.

I'm switching from Triconderogas to regular black Ticonderogas this time.

I just bought a new pack of black ticons today. Im going to bring an arsenal and bring like 12 lol. Probably not necessary but i like writing with freshly sharpened pencils

That sounds like a solid plan. Think I'm gonna shoot for like 12 too - maybe a few more to be safe. I've been using Staedtler noricas and my only complaint is that some of them tend to break a hell of a lot, so I wanna be prepared for that.
I should probably determine how many pencils I want/need per set - I think I've switched during RC a few times before because my underlines had gotten too thick.

[Mikey]

I'm taking 5 pencils

And I'm gonna suck up the embarrassment of having a John Marshall law school sharpener because it's the only one I have and they sent me a goody bag so fuck it

[20170322]

I'm taking 24 sharpened black Ticonderoga pencils.

[speedwagon]

I am at the point where I am not sure what to do to wring the last few points out of this thing. Curious how you all are applying the final touches. I would really appreciate some feedback:

My options:
- slow sections of LRs although right now I go -1 or -0 with no time restrictions (and ~-6 with time pressure on)
- more LG sections to hopefully get a little faster and -0 on the qs I do get to (I usually have to skip 1 or 2 to get to everything + miss 1 or 2 - when I'm lucky I get it and do well but the LSAT casino is not in my favor here)
- fast LRs to try and triumph per above
- PT although I am guessing that is the wrong choice v. timed sections.

Just finished PT75 and it was totally consistent:
-7 LR
-0 RC
-4 LG with 2 qs skipped

7sage says I am worst in the LR department at weakening qs, point out the flaw qs, and must be trues/required assumptions - which I have been over again and again in the PS review and the Trainer and feeling stalled out on. I continue to get it down to 2 and pick the wrong one, even when I change my strategy to "pick one, and then do the other one" to try and circumvent it. This is not just on the hardest qs which is really extra frustrating.

Right now I'm at a reliable 169 and really hope to squeeze out a few more points. Unsure where it makes the most sense to invest. Your feedback/experience is v much appreciated.

(PS: Ticonderoga 4ever but maybe my problem is I don't switch pencils enough? I am so impressed with y'all here.)

[Rupert Pupkin]

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

I use one per section on LR and RC and two on LG, so if I get an experimental games section that's seven. Figure two more for the essay and a few spare and they come in boxes of a dozen anyway, so twelve. Last time I took an extra box of pencils and a sharpener and left them on a table outside the testing rooms with a sign that said "help yourself." They were gone when I got out, so I don't know if a janitor took them or some poor unprepared soul needed them.

I'm switching from Triconderogas to regular black Ticonderogas this time.

I just bought a new pack of black ticons today. Im going to bring an arsenal and bring like 12 lol. Probably not necessary but i like writing with freshly sharpened pencils

That sounds like a solid plan. Think I'm gonna shoot for like 12 too - maybe a few more to be safe. I've been using Staedtler noricas and my only complaint is that some of them tend to break a hell of a lot, so I wanna be prepared for that.
I should probably determine how many pencils I want/need per set - I think I've switched during RC a few times before because my underlines had gotten too thick.

Black Ticons are the move! Much nicer than regular ones. Yeah I use 2-3 per section... I forgot about the essay so Ill prob just bring the box because I can. Rather have plenty than not enough

[Rupert Pupkin]

Important question: How many pencils are y'all planning on bringing?

I use one per section on LR and RC and two on LG, so if I get an experimental games section that's seven. Figure two more for the essay and a few spare and they come in boxes of a dozen anyway, so twelve. Last time I took an extra box of pencils and a sharpener and left them on a table outside the testing rooms with a sign that said "help yourself." They were gone when I got out, so I don't know if a janitor took them or some poor unprepared soul needed them.

I'm switching from Triconderogas to regular black Ticonderogas this time.

I just bought a new pack of black ticons today. Im going to bring an arsenal and bring like 12 lol. Probably not necessary but i like writing with freshly sharpened pencils

That sounds like a solid plan. Think I'm gonna shoot for like 12 too - maybe a few more to be safe. I've been using Staedtler noricas and my only complaint is that some of them tend to break a hell of a lot, so I wanna be prepared for that.
I should probably determine how many pencils I want/need per set - I think I've switched during RC a few times before because my underlines had gotten too thick.

Black Ticons are the move! Much nicer than regular ones. Yeah I use 2-3 per section... I forgot about the essay so Ill prob just bring the whole brand new box I just bought because I can. Rather have plenty than not enough

[tskela]

sometimes i feel one with TLS and then i read a discussion about people planning on bringing anywhere from 5-24 pencils to the LSAT and having a precise LG pencil sharpness standard

[Rupert Pupkin]

I am at the point where I am not sure what to do to wring the last few points out of this thing. Curious how you all are applying the final touches. I would really appreciate some feedback:

My options:
- slow sections of LRs although right now I go -1 or -0 with no time restrictions (and ~-6 with time pressure on)
- more LG sections to hopefully get a little faster and -0 on the qs I do get to (I usually have to skip 1 or 2 to get to everything + miss 1 or 2 - when I'm lucky I get it and do well but the LSAT casino is not in my favor here)
- fast LRs to try and triumph per above
- PT although I am guessing that is the wrong choice v. timed sections.

Just finished PT75 and it was totally consistent:
-7 LR
-0 RC
-4 LG with 2 qs skipped

7sage says I am worst in the LR department at weakening qs, point out the flaw qs, and must be trues/required assumptions - which I have been over again and again in the PS review and the Trainer and feeling stalled out on. I continue to get it down to 2 and pick the wrong one, even when I change my strategy to "pick one, and then do the other one" to try and circumvent it. This is not just on the hardest qs which is really extra frustrating.

Right now I'm at a reliable 169 and really hope to squeeze out a few more points. Unsure where it makes the most sense to invest. Your feedback/experience is v much appreciated.

(PS: Ticonderoga 4ever but maybe my problem is I don't switch pencils enough? I am so impressed with y'all here.)

I would make sure to consistently work on LR and LG, but more LR because there is more questions there that you are getting wrong. I would start drilling MBT and Assumption questions because I think those have a very systematic way about going about them and are pretty much the foundation of all LR. When you can confidently crush those question types you will prob experience gains in other question types as well.

[Rupert Pupkin]

All these articles I have to read in grad school constantly are keeping my RC skills in check...Is a pain, but nice when you think of it that way.

[meeseeks]

Well after struggle bus-ing through PT 70 yesterday. I managed to get back on track with 71.

LG -0
LR -5 (both sections combined)
RC -5

Scaled 173

LR/LG are on track for my target, just need to work out the kinks in RC and get back to -2/-3 per section.

RC sank my boat on the June test so I'm really not trying to repeat that performance on Saturday

[galeatus]

Finished PT76 just now

RC: -5
LR: -4
LG: -0
LR2: -1
-10 -> 172
BR -8 -> 174

Hand marked this one rather than using 7sage and absolutely shat myself after going -9 in the first two sections. Some of the RC questions were really weirdly phrased - dunno if it's a trend or not but will look into it this afternoon.

172 ain't bad honestly, but really not where I want myself to be at this point in time.

[proteinshake]

good way to wake yourself up in the morning: finish your last 30 seconds in the shower on the coldest setting (not the best feeling at 6:30AM).

[ashrice13]

I was supposed to do 78 yesterday and I just wasn't feeling it at all. Not sure what's going on but ever since being sick I have had way less motivation to sit down and drill/PT

That being said...78 in the plan for today! Wish me luck...the posts here are not giving me much hope haha

[galeatus]

good way to wake yourself up in the morning: finish your last 30 seconds in the shower on the coldest setting (not the best feeling at 6:30AM).

As much as I think that it's a good method and will definitely work consistently, I almost certainly don't have the balls to do it...especially considering that it will make by balls shrink pretty much into non-existence.

That being said...78 in the plan for today! Wish me luck...the posts here are not giving me much hope haha

Good luck!!

[thatlawlkid]

Just went -0 in 32 minutes on PT 76 LG. And I did it while some church service was going on next to me and this guy was preaching, so I think I deserve bonus points.

or maybe it's a sign you need are Jesus

FTFY.

SHAK! always good to hear from you again.

How are you!? Surprised to see you on here - retaking it after a 2 year hiatus like the best of us?

I think its just one year for me, but I'm going for the good old-fashion "4th time is the charm" take. Really hoping to break 170 and fulfill my destiny as a splitter.

[20170322]

I've decided to pretend that this weekend is PT 79 and that I'm just paying for a proctored PT.

[Mikey]

mornin' folks!

going to study for my exam on wednesday and try to get an RC section in some time today

I've decided to pretend that this weekend is PT 79 and that I'm just paying for a proctored PT.

that's the spirit!!

[YupSports]

This is shaping up to be the easiest week of prep throughout this whole process:

Eat right, work out, sleep, and leisurely review.

I wish the whole process was as un-stressful as this week .

[34iplaw]

Last Testmasters class tonight. Just chilling otherwise. I'll prob do another preptest untimed before the test, but mostly just taking it easy.

[20170322]

This is shaping up to be the easiest week of prep throughout this whole process:

Eat right, work out, sleep, and leisurely review.

I wish the whole process was as un-stressful as this week .

Tbh, this is the way to do it. Like, you wouldn't lift the night before the Super Bowl, ya know?