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Tuesday, Sep 23

😣 FREAKING OUT

How do I get above a 160 score?

This is my second post regarding this issue, because I really need some help here. I am studying between 4 and 8 hours everyday, and I can't seem to get above a 160. This is odd for me, as in July I was scoring up to 169s. Every practice section I do, I get between 4 and 5 questions wrong, without fail. I don't know what else to do beyond drilling and reviewing my incorrect answers. Please send help and specific tips! I take the LSAT again in less than two weeks and I cannot afford to get below a 165, and I feel like incredibly lost as to what more I can do.

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  • Wednesday, Sep 24

    One of my main issues I'm finding is that I trip myself up and move away from the correct answer often even when my gut is telling me that it was the correct answer. Something I am trying to do is trust my instincts more and remember that the LSAT isn't about trick questions. The answers are always obvious and so we should trust our process more.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 23

    You totally got it! take some time off and let your brain relax :)

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  • Tuesday, Sep 23

    I was listening to a 7Sage podcast about this issue, and it seems like it's a mindset issue. I'm taking this October test coming up, and I'm sort of going through the same thing. I think we need to remember that we know how to do this, that overwhelming ourselves with stress is only making us perform worse, and that it's ok to take a break. 4-8 hours every day, right before the test, can so easily make you burn out. Take a break, go easy on yourself, and remind yourself that you have already done all you can. The information's already in your brain. Good luck!!! 🧘‍♀️ ✨

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  • Tuesday, Sep 23

    I think maybe you need to take a step back first and foremost. You aren't going to perform well when you are overwhelming yourself and your brain so much. Take a day and then come back to it with fresh eyes. Worst case scenario you take the test again at a later date. When you feel refreshed again go back to the basics, review the core curriculum, and remind yourself it will all work out the way it's meant to.

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