Self-study
I have been studying and have only been able to reach a score of 142. I would like to achieve a score of 165 by April, as this is my last opportunity for this cycle before I would have to wait a year. I have tried different tutors, but my score has not changed. I also attempted the live classes here, but I found them to be a bit too slow for my pace. While I know some people might suggest that I wait until next year, I consider myself a non-traditional student. I would like to know what steps I can take to make this goal a reality.
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How are you reviewing what you missed? I realized that I wasn't improving when I would just speed through the ones I got wrong without deep diving into the explanation. I've found keeping a physical notebook for my wrong answer journal keeps me accountable. I write down explanations in my own words for each answer choice for why it's right/wrong.
If you're scoring a 142 it's highly likely that you don't have a good understanding of the foundations yet. What is your study routine like?
I am by no means an expert, I have only been studying for this test for a little over a month now myself, so please take my advice with the biggest grain of salt ever, but considering where you describe yourself to be I wonder if "slowing down" is exactly what might be most helpful. Attending the live classes, re-watching the core lessons, focusing on grammar and the basics is probably going to be where you need to focus some attention.