Conditional Logic = Rules (Part 2)

Causation Conditional statements often express causal relationships. For instance, “If you expose iron to oxygen and water, it will rust.” Here, the antecedent identifies the cause, and the consequent specifies the effect.  It can also be reversed, “If there’s rust on the piece of iron then it must have been exposed to oxygen and water.”  […]

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Speed Strategies

The LSAT is not a test you can take your time with. Each question practically comes with its own mini deadline. For example, in the Logical Reasoning section, test-takers often have slightly less than 1.5 minutes to read, analyze, and answer each question. In Reading Comprehension, you have around 8 to 9 minutes to read

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Read the Passage First

The Problems with Skimming and Question-First Approaches There are two somewhat popular approaches to dealing with the complexity of the RC section: skimming the passage and jumping straight to the questions. These are appealing because most students believe that they will be able to save time by not having to read the whole passage. The

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Make Sure to Meditate

What is Meditation? In its essence, meditation is a technique designed to train your mind. At its core, the practice revolves around a few basic principles: Here are some commonly practiced forms: The Relevance of Meditation to the LSAT Mental sharpness, focus, and emotional balance—qualities developed through meditation—are the ones that you need to have

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