I took the LSAT in June and got a 168 which was well below not only my best score, but also what I had been averaging. I’m taking it again in August and I’ve been taking roughly 3 prep tests every 2 weeks since getting my score back. The first one I took after taking a break I got a 176 and then after that 175. Then my last two have been 172 and 169. They’ve all been about the same difficulty and none of them are drastically different in age. I noticed a similar pattern before my first LSAT where it seemed like I was just getting worse with each prep test, including getting my worst score since I first started studying in February a few days before the test (166). Should I stop taking prep tests altogether?
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3 comments
Grace > @gracejcall300 said:
I am having the same problem - mine could just be random because the drops haven't been very significant (168, then 167, then 166), but at the very least I don't seem to be improving. It sometimes feels like the more I study the worse my score gets. Any advice?
I would not say you are necessarily doing worse; that is a pretty typical score variation for a small, 3 test sample. As regards to your inability to improve, you might need to better gear your studying to specifically your weaknesses (i.e. RC generally or WSE LR question type). I wouldn't change your general study pattern; just focus it more on your detailed needs based on your PT stats and general feel/time commitment to these question types/sections. Good luck!
Ayrtonhall3: Although you may not be happy with it, your score is still impressive, so great job! If you feel groggy, burned out, or unengaged with the material, a couple day break might be helpful to help you feel refreshed for the next couple of weeks. I definitely would not stop taking PT's overall because the comfort and focus of planned PT's allow you to do better on test day than otherwise. Good luck on August!
I am having the same problem - mine could just be random because the drops haven't been very significant (168, then 167, then 166), but at the very least I don't seem to be improving. It sometimes feels like the more I study the worse my score gets. Any advice?