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Studying for the LSAT / When reviewing incorrect LRs....
« on: July 31, 2009, 11:24:42 PM »
Ok,

I took the June 09 exam and the score was junk. I did manage to take most of the PTs out there so I decided to take all the PTs out there once more. I finished taking the 10 PTs from the 10 Actual LSAT book. Scores fluctuated from 165 to 173.

I have a batch of incorrect LR questions I photocopied from the book to make it more convenient. When I review the incorrect questions, on a notebook I write the summary of the stimulus, and the question type. Write out why my original answer choice is wrong and write out why the correct answer is right. I also try to write little notes to myself like "read more carefully" "apply the answer choice to the stimulus" or "negate to see if it weakens".

But even with this i feel like i'm missing something. Is there are better way to review LR questions?

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Studying for the LSAT / Help
« on: July 20, 2009, 04:59:12 PM »
could you guys help me understand these two questions..thanks

Over the last 10 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people over the age of 65 living in this region.  This is evident from the fact that during this time the average age of people living in this region has increased from approximately 52 to 57 years.

Which one of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument?

(A) The number of people in the region under the age of 18 has increased over the last 10 years. (this is the answer)

I just don't see how that can logically work. I know they are trying to mess with average and concrete number issue.






Although high cholesterol levels have been associated with the development of heart disease, many people with high cholesterol never develop heart disease, while many without high cholesterol do.  Recently, above average concentrations of blood particle lipoprotein were found in the blood of many people whose heart disease was not attributable to other causes.  Dietary changes that affect cholesterol levels have no effect on lipoprotein levels.  Hence there is no reason for anyone to make dietary changes for the sake of preventing heart disease.   

Which one of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the argument?

(C) It presents but ignores evidence that, for some people, high cholesterol contributes to heart disease.

Thanks.

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Studying for the LSAT / How indicative?
« on: July 10, 2009, 01:53:46 PM »
Hey all,

My June 09 score was horrible so I started studying for the re-take (Sept 09) since July 1st.  I've gone through all the PT's once (all 58-i think).

I looked through the LRB and made brief notes. Also I decided to re-take all the PTs out there again and try to score above 170+ with all the logical process down for LR.

I took about 8 PTs timed 32 minutes per section with no experimental section and the scores were all higher than my June 09 exam.  The range has been 166-170.  I got 170 twice so far. 

Funny thing is I don't really "remember" the questions from the PTs when I'm taking them.  I go through the logical process for every LR question when I'm taking the PT.  Also same for LG and RC. 

I still got about 50 PTs to go and more incorrect LR questions and logic patterns to memorize and study but I was just wondering - if you did take the LSAT second time and improved - are these scores even slightly representative of what I might score on the Sept 09 exam. 

Or is it too early to tell?


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Studying for the LSAT / Retake
« on: June 19, 2009, 06:23:55 PM »
Whats the best way to study for a retake?

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Studying for the LSAT / LSAT registration
« on: June 04, 2009, 12:11:38 PM »
Can you cancel the LSAT registration after you paid for it?  I am thinking of signing up for the Sept exam just in case and if I happen to get a decent score on the June one can I cancel that?

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Studying for the LSAT / PT to real test
« on: June 03, 2009, 03:11:21 AM »
How many points do people tend to drop from their PTs? Do some people improve on the real test?

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LSAC and LSDAS / General question - maybe asking a stupid question.
« on: June 02, 2009, 01:55:56 PM »
Ok, would English being my second language give me any edge in admissions? (Like schools considering my LSAT score)

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Studying for the LSAT / Must be true? Inferred?
« on: May 31, 2009, 12:56:35 AM »
I seem to get must be true, inferred, main point questions wrong the most.  Are there any efficient ways to go about this?

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Studying for the LSAT / Desperate advice.
« on: May 27, 2009, 07:58:08 PM »
Ok. this is getting a little bit ridiculous. after doing tons of RC practice timed sections and getting at the max 7 wrong on a section (I STILL NEED TO IMPROVE). took a PT today from 6/06 and got destroyed on the RC section.

LG:-0
RC:-11
LR:6
LR:7

I know I need to improve more on LR but when i was taking this i was so out of it. But RC i thought i crushed it but wtf?

that 11 wrong is preventing my score from jumping.. please help..

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Personal Statement / Addendums
« on: May 26, 2009, 07:01:23 PM »
My LSAC gpa according to my calculations based off of numbers from LSAC is 3.35 (I know it's pathetic). 

I just want to know if writing an addendum for my low gpa would help in admissions at all.  I transferred from a small school to a large school after my freshmen year and had a difficult time adjusting my first semester.  On top of that during that period my mom was diagnosed with a possibility of ovarian cancer and had to get surgeries (thank god shes ok now) - but that disrupted my focus ALOT.

Would that information be any of help in admissions?

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