Self-study
Dear reader! As many of you know (and may fear), the January LSAT date is fast approaching this week. I am feeling unmotivated and anxious about my exam, as I am still averaging a few points from my ideal score (170). I am trying to strike a balance of being realistic with myself, but also wanting to do the very best I can. I know that there is no magic wand that can change my score at this point, but I was hoping someone with similar experience can lend a few tips and tricks for going into this week.
I've been studying every day since September, and I think I am starting to accept that I will not be able to get over the mid-160s hump. I've improved a lot since then, so while I am a little disappointed, I am trying to focus on the positives and appreciate my progress! I do notice the greatest drop in score when I am not feeling confident, and I would ideally just like to score at the higher end of my averages. Does anyone have any advice on how to feel my best going into the test? How to just be stable and perform as usual?
In any case, this can be a space to vent/stress/encourage one another :-) let's all do well for January! Thanks in advance!
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I am right there with you! Lets make sure we are taking care of our minds and bodies and go into this test with confidence! You got this.
It sounds like you already know what the right advice is but I'm also writing this out for myself:
You know you've improved. Acknowledge that and know what the big notes you have for yourself that you need to be carrying into the test.
You aren't going to make big strides in improvement this week. At best, you're just sharpening yourself and trying to help reinforce those things that you need to be extra mindful of come the actual test.
Eat well. Sleep well. Don't overexert yourself - both mind and body. No need to bring extra stress into the test. You do that enough as it is and you don't need to help feed it with silly habits.
The score you're going to get it likely one that many people study much longer and harder for and never achieve. You can get into a great school even if it isn't your dream school.
There's a big ass grind in the future in law school and then beyond. This is just one piece of that journey so no need to get so caught up on this one thing that's only one piece of it.
If you're married to going to T14 then feel free to disregard and get back on the study wheel because I bet you can get there if that's you're true end goal. So, if you want to keep the LSAT grind going, you don't need to stop if you don't want to.
No advice, but I am in the literal exact same position. I also need these tips, but it is nice to know others are feeling this way. We have improved a lot and if we don't hit 170, so be it! You are right to say we should focus on the positives. We have worked hard, and everything will fall into place as it should!