Please leave your questions for me (and for each other) in the comments, I'll do my best to answer as many of your questions as possible.
Also, if you're looking for general advice on improving in Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension, please note that I've already written plenty of blog posts on these topics and have integrated them into my LSAT study schedules.
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If it would be your third try taking the test (169 in June) is it far too late to start studying for October?
ReplyDeleteNot necessarily.
DeleteAre the games going to be on two pages rather than one like in the June '12 test?
ReplyDeleteYes: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/lsat-logic-games-layout-pages.html
DeleteDo they curve the LSAT according to each test?
ReplyDeleteIt's equated, not curved. http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/lsat-curve-test-equating-at-lsac.html
DeleteI say no more logic game video explanations, until after the october Lsat is over. Imagine the videos are helpful to some but I find it more helpful to hear tips from the LSAT diaries and so forth.
ReplyDeleteI second that.
DeleteWe have lots of exps for current LGs and now we need ones for the latest LR and RC sections.
When solving logic games, could you explain your thought process as to when you decide to create templates and when you decide not to?
ReplyDeleteThe videos are awesome!
Glad you enjoy the videos! Knowing when to create templates comes with time and experience. Keep watching the videos to see what allows me to create templates in different games.
DeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteThe biggest problem I have now is that while I improved my LR, I found at the same time, I significantly set back on RC. Seems I can't shift my mind properly. And even if I tried to focus on big picture, I feel RC still demands pretty close reading since it asks quite several detail-oriented questions (without indicating lines and are of very subtle difference). If I just skip, seems it's pretty hard to answer these questions correctly. But on the other hand, time is a big issue. Do you have any advise on this?
In addition, I feel June 2012's test is getting harder on LG. Do you think it might be the trend?
People always say different sections are getting harder. I don't think so. I've got lots of RC tips here:
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Keep in mind that you can always go back to the passage - you don't need to digest every detail on your initial read of the passage.
In addition, may I ask a very specific question - does "either...or" mean A or B but not both (even if it doesn't say "either...or...but not both"?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
"Either...or..." means at least one - they'd specify "but not both" if that's what they meant.
DeleteOctober 12 will be my retake LSAT (previously took Oct 11). I am currently taking 5 section PT. Some of the exams I am taking I have taken before but I havent seen them since last year and even if I find the question familiar, i don't remember the answers or the correct answer. 2 questions:
ReplyDeleteI am worried about running out of newer test and was going to start altenating between new (57-65) and old (1-19) tests so I have some do to closer to october.
Could we get more tips on Diagraming the RC section. The blog you previously wrote is good for the standard RC passages but for the comparitive ones, not so much.
1. I would do the older tests first, then the newer ones, rather than alternating.
Delete2. These are pretty much all my general diagramming tips for RC - I don't recommend writing too much:
http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-reading-comprehension-tips.html
I agree that there's less to mark for comparative reading passages.
Tracy, "either A...or B" means A, B or A and B, unless otherwise specified "not both".
ReplyDeleteIn like manner, Steve can you please explain if there is a difference between "A or B" and "A or else B" ?
Thanks!
No difference.
DeleteIn the logic games I always get stuck on the question that asks "how many possible orders can there be?" Is there a way to do these questions faster?
ReplyDeleteIt varies from question to question - check out my videos to see tips in context:
Deletehttp://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-video-lessons-explanations.html
Steve,
ReplyDeletecan we get a post about how to decide which passage to start with on the RC?
I know many people are good at art/law/minority passages,
while not so much on the science ones.
I usually hear people say:"Start with the first passage, because it's the easiest and move from there in order".
However, I feel that is not the best approach. I could be saving time by not starting with the first one, but with the less difficult one or the not science/tech/internet.
How do I know which passage is harder and more time consuming?
Thanks for all your help :)
Difficulty is relative - it's different for different people.
DeleteIs it a bad idea to take the December LSAT instead of the October exam (not as a retake)? I feel like I'd rather be really prepared for the December LSAT then kind of prepared for the October exam. I'm just worried in terms of applying to schools.
ReplyDeleteCheck out this post:
Deletehttp://lsatblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/october-vs-december-lsat-pros-cons.html
Since the games are going to have more blank space to diagram on, do you recommend practicing with half a sheet of scratch paper? Otherwise I'm often cramming diagrams into impossibly small spaces when it looks like we'll not have to deal with that problem on the real test.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the likelihood of old LG types coming back into use on the October LSAT (like diagram and process games from the first 20 PTs)? I've heard that you can never discount them, but I haven't been preparing for them. Are they worth our time? I notice they're not discussed in your study guides (which are awesome by the way, thank you!!!).
ReplyDeleteCan you do a blog on how to approach assumption questions please? I have been constantly having trouble with those on the LR section. Also, thanks for all your logic games videos. :) They have helped me significantly reduce the time I spend on a particular game.
ReplyDeleteAbout the games-
ReplyDeleteHow do you deal with mixed type ones?
Like when they mix grouping and ordering?
If they put a secondary ordering among the elements?
or lots of rules and variables?
Just received my score from October 2012 exam does anyone know where to find the correct answer sheet?
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