October 2013 LSAT Logic Game Explanation

I just made a video explanation for the second LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 70 (October 2013 LSAT). It's the game where employees are selected for a research team. The employees are Myers, Ortega, Paine, Schmidt, Thomson, Wong, Yoder, and Zayre.

I explained all questions in one video that's just 11 1/2 minutes. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!

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October 2013 LSAT Logic Game Solution

I just made a video explanation for the first LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 70 (October 2013 LSAT). It's the game where a concert promoter assigns 6 bands to fill slots for a benefit concert. The bands are Uneasy, Vegemite, Wellspring, Xpert, Yardsign, and Zircon.

I explained all questions in one video that's just under 13 minutes. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!

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10 Real Law School Personal Statements

If you’re reading this, you’re probably applying to law school. I know this process isn’t easy, and it can be incredibly frustrating at times. However, each year, many people overcome the hurdles and get into the law schools of their dreams. You ask yourself, how’d they do it?

When I first started LSAT Blog, there wasn’t any organized place where law school applicants could benefit from the experience of previous applicants. It seemed to me that future applicants should be able to benefit from the lessons others learned along the way. My first attempt to solve the problem was by collecting their LSAT Diaries.

The project was almost too successful. There are now over 100 LSAT Diaries - more than most people will read. Once I organized them, I started thinking about how to make them more accessible. I published short compilations of tips, but you wanted more. So, I published a compilation of the best tips from LSAT Diaries.

This book is the next phase of that project. In it, I’ve compiled 10 actual law school personal statements written by LSAT Blog readers. They generously agreed to share their work to help you get your creative juices flowing.

To that end, I've put together a new book, "10 Real Law School Personal Statements."

Get your copy on Google Drive for free.

Step 1. Click this link. 

Step 2. Click File --> Download As PDF

I hope this book inspires you to write a successful law school personal statement.

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Note: Some of these are longer than I'd recommend. Your law school personal statement should be about 2 pages, double-spaced, unless stated otherwise.

For more free advice on the law school personal statement, check out these articles.

LSAT Diary: Studying While Living in Europe (Part 1)

This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from RC, who took the October 2013 LSAT after completing 59 LSAT practice tests!

Update from RC: 

"I ended up getting a 180 on the LSAT--needless to say, I am thrilled. (Maybe I should try and get sick before the bar, too…)…Thanks again for all your help in preparing for this!"

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Thanks to RC for sharing her experience and advice!

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LSAT Diaries: Test Day Tips (Part 2)

This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from RC, who took the October 2013 LSAT after completing 59 LSAT practice tests!  (Read part 1 of her LSAT diary.)

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Thanks to RC for sharing her experience and advice!

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October 2013 LSAT Discussion

Congratulations, you're now done with the October 2013 LSAT!
This is an open post where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions about the test, now that the hard part is over.

Check out past October LSAT score release dates, and see my prediction about when October 2013 LSAT scores will be released.

If you think the test went well, congrats! Read about admissions.

If you're not so sure it went well, decide whether to cancel your LSAT score.

Please feel free to vent and discuss your general thoughts on the exam in the comments below, but no specifics about particular questions themselves, please. (LSAC doesn't permit such discussion.)

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How'd the big day go for you?

Also see "How to Wait a Long Time for Your LSAT Score".

October 2013 LSAT Score Release Dates

Good luck to everyone taking the October 2013 LSAT!

The October 2013 LSAT scores / results are scheduled to be released via email by Wednesday, October 30, 2013, so you'll have to wait for your LSAT score.

However, the scores usually come out a bit earlier than scheduled.

Let's look at the trend over the past several years (click to enlarge):

Last year, for the first time ever (that I know of, anyway), LSAC released scores after the scheduled release date for a test administration. Why? It may have something to do with the fact that this was in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy (LSAC's office was closed).

Let's assume this won't happen again.

I've also never heard of them coming back on the scheduled release date itself. So, assuming a hurricane doesn't delay score release like it did last year, I'm going for Monday, October 28th, or Tuesday, October 29th as the most likely score release dates based on the above.


"But at what time specifically do scores come on score release days? I need to know when to constantly refresh my email / LSAC account!"

In batches over the course of several hours. Likely starting late in the day (Eastern Time).

No one knows how the batches are organized, if at all.

The batches do not seem to be organized in any of these ways:

alphabetical/regional/high-to-low scores/low-to-high scores/test center #, etc.

Wish everyone all the best!

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See other LSAT score release dates posts and read about admissions.

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Please feel free to vent and discuss your general thoughts on the exam in the comments, but no specifics about particular questions themselves, please. (LSAC doesn't permit such discussion.)

Why I'm Not Wishing You Good Luck on the October 2013 LSAT

I don't like wishing people good luck. Why think of ourselves as slaves to chance? Instead, we should trust in our abilities.

"In bocca al lupo" is an old Italian proverb that literally translates to "in the mouth of the wolf." The customary response is "crepi (il lupo)," which literally translates to "kill (the wolf)."

The idea is that when faced with adversity, you should have the mindset that you will overcome it. Luck is not a factor. You will destroy whatever obstacles get in the way of achieving your goals.

So, rather than wishing you all good luck, I'm going to remind you that when you encounter the LSAT on Saturday, kill it.

LSAT Diary: Taking the LSAT on Saturday (Part 1)

This is Part 1 of Travis' LSAT Diary. In it, he shares his LSAT preparation methods leading up to the October LSAT on Saturday.

(Here's Part 2.)

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Leave Travis some encouragement, and share your thoughts as the October LSAT approaches below in the comments!

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LSAT Diary: Last-Minute LSAT Tips (Part 2)

This LSAT Diary is from Travis, who shares some last-minute LSAT tips before he takes the October LSAT on Saturday. (Read part 1 of his LSAT diary.)

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Leave Travis some encouragement, and share your thoughts as the October LSAT approaches below in the comments!

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Online Law School Personal Statement Video Course

The Law School Personal Statement video course is now part of the full LSAT Unplugged courses. They include exclusive access to attend my Live Online LSAT Master Classes + Q&As, and on-demand video lessons you can watch anytime. Plus, LSAT study plans to keep you on track. You can save hundreds of dollars with an LSAT course package.

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I've been hard at work over the past several months, putting together the curriculum for a new course.

I've already released the first two installments: comprehensive online LSAT Logic Games and Logical Reasoning video courses.

Since many of you are working on your law school applications, I've just released the next installment: a comprehensive online law school personal statement video course.

As with my other courses:

-You'll be able to go at your own pace. Freed from having to meet with others when you're tired after work or school, you'll be able to watch (and re-watch) all the course videos at any hour, day or night.

-You'll save a ton of money. By putting the course online, I can eliminate overhead expenses like rent. To keep costs low, I'm not wasting any money on advertising, and I've recorded all the videos myself, without hiring graphic designers to create special effects. I'm passing the savings on to you.


What does the course include?

I'm glad you asked. Through several high-definition videos, I provide you with the fundamentals you need in order to put together a compelling law school personal statement, from generating ideas for personal statement topics to creating a polished final draft that you can proudly submit.

Upon completing this course, you will be ready to take on the law school personal statement.



Join now to improve your law school personal statement today.

Still not convinced? Keep in mind that I'm offering all LSAT courses with a 100% money-back guarantee.

Try the LSAT course package of your choice without risking a thing. If you don't love it, just email me within 30 days, and show me you're doing the exercises and not getting results. I'll give you a full and complete refund, and you can even keep all the books — at my expense.

I've made these literally risk-free to try.

Why would I offer a guarantee when I don't have to? I can offer this because I've rigorously tested my materials with thousands of students. I know they work, and I want this to be a no-brainer for you.

(By the way, I ask you to show me you've done the exercises because I know how effective they can be. I don't plan to keep your money if you're dissatisfied, but the only way to get results is to take action. I know you’re busy, but if you can’t commit to at least trying the exercises, then you shouldn’t join.)

Here's just some of the feedback I've gotten about my online courses:

"I did end up just going ahead and buying your online Logic Games course. I figured that it would be good value and clear instruction - everything I've seen on your blog has been. I went through the first 12 videos last night and it is very good. In the end it came down to yours and [another course], and your explanations just make more sense to me. Thanks!" - Joanne M.


"Just wanted to say thank you. I've made breakthrough after breakthrough thanks to your Logic Games course, and all the material you have available. It was all worth its weight in gold, and I truly admire you and appreciate what you are doing! I could not afford a Kaplan course, but even if I could have, I would have been crazy to choose it over your study plans/guides/posts etc.  I will be recommending you to anyone and everyone I know that is taking the LSAT. Thank you again!!!" - Miranda C.


"The Logic Games course is going great! Logic Games so far was my biggest weakness but I recently took a PrepTest and received only -6 on Logic Games after going through only a very tiny bit of your course. I want to hit a 165 and I feel your course is the last bit necessary…The course is a great review and also an extreme bargain." - C. T.


"I love the day-by-day study plan, your blog, and your online course. I've dabbled with Kaplan before and this works so much better for me." - Cheryl H.


"I've been working through your Logic Games course, and I really really like it. It's helped me improve so much on my games." - Sammy Z.


"I've taken your entire Logic Games course. First of all, thanks for a great learning experience. I feel much better prepared than I did before I started." - Nathan Y.


"I'm in the Logic Games course and I love it!" - John D.


"I'm a fan of your blog. Your online Logic Games course helped bring a clarity no other resources could provide...Thanks for your help Steve! Keep all the great work you do." - Jon H.


"The course has been extremely beneficial thus far!" - Kadeem R.


"I just wanted to thank-you for your great LSAT logical reasoning course. I got a 166 in October, up from a 159 in June and the difference was the logical reasoning sections, as  I went from 16 wrong to 6 wrong in the 2 sections combined." - Alex W.

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Questions? Shoot me an email at lsatunplugged@gmail.com

Remember, the course is 100% risk-free. That means you can try it, then decide if it's right for you. If you don't love it, just show me you did the work, and I'll refund 100% of your money. But I'm confident this will help you improve your LSAT score and get into the law school of your dreams.

Get started now.