Self-study
I started studying about 3 months ago and began with a 153 diagnostic (post-core curriculum). After two weeks of drilling, I worked my score up to 160. Then, I scored a 159. After that plateau, I read Ellen Caddiy's the Loophole and went over the fundamentals of LR while also going through the fundamentals of RC again. After 1 month of that, I scored a 157. I think it might be because I was largely practicing untimed drills during that time of re-learning the fundamentals. Now, I have been consistently doing timed sections for over a week and still I am testing at 159, unable to improve. Not sure what to do at this point. Is it worth paying for a tutor? I am scheduled to take the test in April.
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This is where I am at too, does anyone have tips on breaking into 170s? Im feeling pretty discouraged and have been at this plateau for a while. I'm taking the June LSAT.
Honestly, I wouldn't stress their are outlier PT performances. You could of been tired or maybe you were doing the PT in a slightly different environment. I personally try to start my PT's at the same time of day to remove other variables. To even see real improvement in ur score, it can take 1-2 or even 3 weeks bc u have to understand the material, then be able to apply it consistently under a timed LSAT Section, which can take a while to show meaningful improvement.
What is your study time? How many times a week do you do practice test?
@Newlife average 1.5-2 hours a day. I have done 6 tests total: (153, 158, 160, 159,157, 159). Was doing one every 2 weeks paused for a month, then start doing 1 a week at the (157). Starting my third week now.
Do you feel the Loophole book was beneficial? The book was hard for me to digest but it takes a while to grasp.
@Newlife I feel like the Loophole was very beneficial. I feel like I have significantly reduced gaps in understanding LR. My issue now is reading comprehension (not misreading stimuli or misinterpreting stimuli or answers). Occasionally there are hard LR questions that I struggle to understand even after BR, but understanding has improved.
@Simon I was told to use the Reading comprehension section in the LSAT Trainer by Mike.. Try it.. hope that helps!
This is pretty common, I think. You’re internalizing new ways of thinking and they’re not fitting well yet, slowing you down and causing second-guessing. It’s like breaking in a new pair of shoes: it hurts at first, and the benefit is only apparent once they’re fully natural for you.
If it’s any encouragement at all, looking at your graph it actually appears like you have an upward trend in LR. Your grade changes seem to be driven largely by fluctuations in the RC score more than you actually getting worse at anything. To me, it looks like you’re improving.
Reflect on what ur internal thought process is when you answer questions.
Im going through the same thing, the way I have approached is timed sections and prep test. Using what 7sage says is your weak point I do 10 questions untimed and all questions needs to be correct. This has helped me stay in the 160 range, and hopefully I improve further! I am taking the april LSAT as-well and I hope the best for both of us!
@AiyannaMitchell what do you do on a daily basis. what is your study time and how often are you doing prep tests
are u planning to apply this year
@tanzimahekmatya yes