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Southwestern (hoping for $$, not going to lie)JustinDC wrote:Where are you applying?d0rklord wrote:I think I'm the only Feb taker applying this cycle...??
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That's why I'm here!!! lold0rklord wrote:I just want the least amount of debt possible... :X
No-- I'm applying too. Took December test, waiting on results....prepping for Feb.d0rklord wrote:I think I'm the only Feb taker applying this cycle...??
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arkgawilson wrote:No-- I'm applying too. Took December test, waiting on results....prepping for Feb.d0rklord wrote:I think I'm the only Feb taker applying this cycle...??
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How late was the second LR? If it was last, you need to work on endurance. Try taking 6 sections instead of 4 sections.loomstate wrote:PT 47 today - 84 raw - 165
LR: -1/-8
RC: -6 (45 minutes)
LR: -2
I'm not entirely sure how I -1 and then -8 on LR, but it seemed like all the tough questions were in the second section. Anyone have a PT where they felt the same? Also, it seems a bit ridiculous that I went -0 on RC on my last PT and -6 here. My scores are extremely volatile. Almost every question I missed on LR and RC was I had narrowed down to the two answers. I will review this PT tonight and day off tomorrow - then PT 48 Wed.
The price of Law School is intimidating to most, glad you aren't scared of debt and are still pursuing what Im guessing is a dream/goal of yours?d0rklord wrote:Southwestern (hoping for $$, not going to lie)JustinDC wrote:Where are you applying?d0rklord wrote:I think I'm the only Feb taker applying this cycle...??
*cricket... cricket...*
Loyola, debating on PT
Pepperdine
I just want the least amount of debt possible... :X
It was the third section. I think you may be right.. my game plan is to take three PTs every week from here on out, but in January I'm going to split one test per week into two, and take them with the other PTs, so 3 PTs but only sitting down twice a week. Great minds think alike!JustinDC wrote: How late was the second LR? If it was last, you need to work on endurance. Try taking 6 sections instead of 4 sections.
For example - if you were in a competitive race of 6 miles, would you practice by only running 6 miles? Like a batter on deck, he uses a weight on his bat so that its heavier, but by the time we walks up to the plate and the weight is off, it seems much lighter and easier to swing.
I had a similar experience myself. Sometimes one LR section could be way harder than the other.loomstate wrote:PT 47 today - 84 raw - 165
LR: -1/-8
RC: -6 (45 minutes)
LR: -2
I'm not entirely sure how I -1 and then -8 on LR, but it seemed like all the tough questions were in the second section. Anyone have a PT where they felt the same? Also, it seems a bit ridiculous that I went -0 on RC on my last PT and -6 here. My scores are extremely volatile. Almost every question I missed on LR and RC was I had narrowed down to the two answers. I will review this PT tonight and day off tomorrow - then PT 48 Wed.
I have a solid job offer, for when I get out of law school...JustinDC wrote:The price of Law School is intimidating to most, glad you aren't scared of debt and are still pursuing what Im guessing is a dream/goal of yours?d0rklord wrote:Southwestern (hoping for $$, not going to lie)JustinDC wrote:Where are you applying?d0rklord wrote:I think I'm the only Feb taker applying this cycle...??
*cricket... cricket...*
Loyola, debating on PT
Pepperdine
I just want the least amount of debt possible... :X
That...is actually a really awesome idea...I will steal that schedule!loomstate wrote:It was the third section. I think you may be right.. my game plan is to take three PTs every week from here on out, but in January I'm going to split one test per week into two, and take them with the other PTs, so 3 PTs but only sitting down twice a week. Great minds think alike!JustinDC wrote: How late was the second LR? If it was last, you need to work on endurance. Try taking 6 sections instead of 4 sections.
For example - if you were in a competitive race of 6 miles, would you practice by only running 6 miles? Like a batter on deck, he uses a weight on his bat so that its heavier, but by the time we walks up to the plate and the weight is off, it seems much lighter and easier to swing.
I have a solid job offer, for when I get out of law school...JustinDC wrote:The price of Law School is intimidating to most, glad you aren't scared of debt and are still pursuing what Im guessing is a dream/goal of yours?d0rklord wrote:Southwestern (hoping for $$, not going to lie)JustinDC wrote:Where are you applying?d0rklord wrote:I think I'm the only Feb taker applying this cycle...??
*cricket... cricket...*
Loyola, debating on PT
Pepperdine
I just want the least amount of debt possible... :X
[/quote]Southwestern's GPA/LSAT are: 3.04-3.48 & 152-157JustinDC wrote:
What specifically is HIGH in your situation? I think GPA is important but personally (PERSONALLY!!!!!!) I think its Lsat>Interview>GPA>Softs (Extra-circulars)
People with killer GPAs and SOLID Lsat scores are still rejected...There could be other reasons than the one I offered, but I know personality means a lot to admissions....Its getting the interview that can be the problem haha!
If you're feeling rushed on your LR sections, you could try is guessing on the last 5 or so ( I would guess the same letter for each). This would allow you more time to focus on the others, and hopefully you'll get 1-2 of the ones you guessed on correctly. I'd only do this after you've tried everything else (drilling, diagramming etc...)jlx wrote:howdy everyone.
starting in mid-november, i decided to prep for and take the feb LSAT. i went through the powerscore LRB and LGB so far, reading the material and doing the practice problems, and have done two PTs during each weekend.
i have a demanding full-time job, and responsibilities at home, so the time i spend studying is limited, and needs to be very focused.
with that said, my highest PT was 155, and i have been hovering around 149-155, without them even being timed yet! (i am planning on taking timed PTs starting in January.)
i know i haven't drilled down on the LR question types yet, which i am planning on doing once i finish the powerscore RCB, but does anyone have any suggestions? i'm pretty comfortable with the logic games, but always seem to get around 10 wrong on each LR section, and RC section. this is pretty discouraging, but i figure i just need to put in some time to really understand all the LR question types, and i am shooting for a 165. the higher, the better, of course, but i feel like this is realistic goal for me given the amount of time left.
thanks!
thanks for the advice, and encouragement.griffin.811 wrote:If you're feeling rushed on your LR sections, you could try is guessing on the last 5 or so ( I would guess the same letter for each). This would allow you more time to focus on the others, and hopefully you'll get 1-2 of the ones you guessed on correctly. I'd only do this after you've tried everything else (drilling, diagramming etc...)jlx wrote:howdy everyone.
starting in mid-november, i decided to prep for and take the feb LSAT. i went through the powerscore LRB and LGB so far, reading the material and doing the practice problems, and have done two PTs during each weekend.
i have a demanding full-time job, and responsibilities at home, so the time i spend studying is limited, and needs to be very focused.
with that said, my highest PT was 155, and i have been hovering around 149-155, without them even being timed yet! (i am planning on taking timed PTs starting in January.)
i know i haven't drilled down on the LR question types yet, which i am planning on doing once i finish the powerscore RCB, but does anyone have any suggestions? i'm pretty comfortable with the logic games, but always seem to get around 10 wrong on each LR section, and RC section. this is pretty discouraging, but i figure i just need to put in some time to really understand all the LR question types, and i am shooting for a 165. the higher, the better, of course, but i feel like this is realistic goal for me given the amount of time left.
thanks!
Try it on some PTs before test day. If it helps, use it!
Keep practicing though, I have a feeling you'll see much improvement before Feb.
Thats revealing. If your thought process for answering LR questions is similar to: 1. Identify question type 2. Apply rules of that question type to the current question, you may be having difficulty recognizing the type of question you are facing at the time. In that case you could add an additional piece to your drilling. Instead of just answering the questions, write which type of question is being asked first, then answer. If you want to go to the extreme, write out the q-type, then the major rules, then the correct answer. Eventually you should get to a point where your recognition is so good you start to get bored with this. At that point I would start answering the questions regularly.jlx wrote:thanks for the advice, and encouragement.griffin.811 wrote:If you're feeling rushed on your LR sections, you could try is guessing on the last 5 or so ( I would guess the same letter for each). This would allow you more time to focus on the others, and hopefully you'll get 1-2 of the ones you guessed on correctly. I'd only do this after you've tried everything else (drilling, diagramming etc...)jlx wrote:howdy everyone.
starting in mid-november, i decided to prep for and take the feb LSAT. i went through the powerscore LRB and LGB so far, reading the material and doing the practice problems, and have done two PTs during each weekend.
i have a demanding full-time job, and responsibilities at home, so the time i spend studying is limited, and needs to be very focused.
with that said, my highest PT was 155, and i have been hovering around 149-155, without them even being timed yet! (i am planning on taking timed PTs starting in January.)
i know i haven't drilled down on the LR question types yet, which i am planning on doing once i finish the powerscore RCB, but does anyone have any suggestions? i'm pretty comfortable with the logic games, but always seem to get around 10 wrong on each LR section, and RC section. this is pretty discouraging, but i figure i just need to put in some time to really understand all the LR question types, and i am shooting for a 165. the higher, the better, of course, but i feel like this is realistic goal for me given the amount of time left.
thanks!
Try it on some PTs before test day. If it helps, use it!
Keep practicing though, I have a feeling you'll see much improvement before Feb.
i always seem to do well when i take specific types of questions repeatedly (for example, five weaken questions, five justify, five assumption, etc.), rather than the practice tests where they're all over the place.
