7 Habits of Highly Effective LSAT Logic Games Masters (sounds like clickbait)

But it’s true! There really are certain things you can to do to set yourself up for success. At least I didn’t say something like “#3 Will SHOCK You!”

So let’s get right to it, shall we?
1. See letters as variables, not people/things.
Avoid thinking of the game's "topic" and focus on relationships between letters instead.

2. Easily categorize.
Quickly place logic games into main categories: linear/sequencing, grouping (in-and-out/matching), and combinations of the two main types.

3. Focus on key words in set-up and rules.
Learn obsessive attention to detail.

4. Diagram efficiently.
Symbolize the game's variables and rules with minimal writing.

5. Create minimum # of diagrams.
Combine rules early in the game to eliminate some possible scenarios. Use previous diagrams to avoid making new ones.

6. Budget time well.
Determine whether it's worth spending more time on main diagram or on questions.

7. Learn to stop worrying and love the LSAT Logic Games.
Do enough Logic Games that you actually start to enjoy them.

Boom. Short, sweet and to the point.

If you liked this, it’s the first section of a three-part series I wrote. Why not jump over and check out LSAT Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension next?

Happy Studying!

-Steve, The LSAT-Machine



P.S. See something I missed? Let me know! There’s no rule that says this list has to stop at 7.

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2. Logical Reasoning Explanations
The explanations that should have come with the LSAT. These don't just fall back on "out of scope," but actually tell you why the wrong answers are wrong, why the right answers are right, and the easiest way to get the correct answer.

3. Logical Reasoning Cheat Sheet
Based on what I'd typically do in college: read what the professor emphasized and condense it all onto a single piece of paper. It gave me a quick reference, making things a lot less threatening and a lot more manageable.






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