Logic Games: Before, After, But Not Both | Part 2
This post will explain the “before, after, but not both” rules of the 2nd game in PrepTest 53 (December 2007). PrepTest 53, Game 2 The game starts off, “A competition is being held to select a design for Yancy College’s new student union building…” The rules I’m about to describe are exactly like the rule I described in the […]
Logic Games: Before, After, But Not Both
This post will explain a more difficult rule of this type in the 4th game of PrepTest 52 (September 2007). PrepTest 52, Game 4 Let’s look at the 4th rule of the 4th game in PrepTest 52. The game starts, “A bread truck makes exactly one delivery…” 4th rule of the game: “Either Malpighi’s delivery is earlier […]
Conditional Sequencing in Logic Games
Starting with PrepTest 51 (December 2006), LSAC threw a twist into sequencing games (a basic type of Logic Game). It added “conditional sequencing” rules. Conditional means “If…then.” This post will explain what I consider the easiest rule of this type. Preptest 51, Game 2 Let’s look at the 4th rule of the 2nd game in PrepTest 51. […]
5 Steps to Solving Weaken Logical Reasoning Questions
What do you do when you see a Weaken Logical Reasoning question, aside from hiding under your bed? Weaken questions don’t have to be tough, although they can seem that way at first. Unless you frequently engage in structured debates, you’re probably used to fixing things and making them better – not breaking them and […]
5 Steps to Solving Strengthen Logical Reasoning Questions
What do you do when you see a Strengthen Logical Reasoning question? Remember that Logical Reasoning makes up half the exam, and Strengthen Logical Reasoning questions are common. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you solve them. 1. Recognize that it’s a Strengthen question. Some strengthen question stems: “Which one of the following, if true, […]
Necessary Assumption Question: The Rattlesnake Folktale
Let’s look at one of my favorite Logical Reasoning questions: the Rattlesnake Folktale question. It’s PrepTest 30 – December 1999 LSAT, Section 2, Question 22 – page 60 in Next 10. We know this is a necessary assumption question because it says “which one of the following is an assumption the argument requires?” I can’t […]
Preparing for the LSAT Experimental Section
In my LSAT study schedules, I recommend that you include extra sections in your practice exams. Why would I recommend such a cruel and difficult task? Because LSAC uses test-takers as lab rats (like many organizations that administer standardized exams – think back to the SAT). LSAC includes an unscored experimental section on the LSAT and […]
LSAT Test-Taker Survey
I asked the following questions to some subscribers and website visitors who recently took the LSAT: What do you know now that you wish you’d known before starting your LSAT prep? What would you have done differently? Here are their responses: – I wish I hadn’t focused exclusively on the LSAT. My one track mind […]
7 Games To Practice Before Test Day
Pretend you were taken hostage while studying in the library and could only do 7 Logic Games before Test Day. You can squeeze in one each day while your captors watch their daytime soap operas. Which 7 Logic Games would you pick? Which are the most important? This list includes what I consider to be […]
How to Ace Reading Comprehension | 7 Habits
1. Recognize the passage’s main point / opinion.Find the overarching theme of the passage. 2. Keep track of various opinions presented by individuals or groups.Understand the role that each paragraph plays in advancing each point of view. 3. Have a consistent and effective note-taking strategy.Read my LSAT Reading Comp note-taking advice so that you won’t have to re-read […]
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