Self-study
i started studying earlier this year. I put in 4 hours a day, 7 days a week consistently in anticipation of the April test. Then my mom died unexpectedly the first week of March. Needless to say, the studying flew out the door. I still took the test last weekend, because I had committed - the change in career was discussed with my family and Mom was my biggest cheerleader. We talked about what all we were going to do when "i get rich". I ran out of time on the test, so those last few questions in each section were just a random choice, so who knows if I passed or not. I've registered for June, and had my doctor fill out my request for accomodations, which were approved- but i'm having theeee hardest time getting back into studying. I just stare off into space during a session. How do I on ramp again? We know life can life, but gahdamn, life t-boned me this year.
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Thank you for sharing what you’re going through. I hope you give yourself the time and grace to grieve, and allow your emotions the space they need so you can feel okay again.
I believe you can submit a letter from a therapist explaining that you’re struggling with anxiety, and they may grant you additional time to complete the exam.
I’m sure you’re doing the best you can, and I truly believe your mom would be really proud of you—regardless of the exam results.
It can be easy to center this test -- throughout every hardship in my time studying I've still found myself worrying ab this exam, if I've been doing enough, etc. It sounds silly, but life is so much larger than this exam, and the way it affects our self-worth, the way it makes us perpetually anxious, etc. Life comes first, and your feelings, your loved ones, being present - do not let the test take that from you, friend <3
We may be strangers on the internet, but cheering for you, and hoping the sun shines in your direction increasingly each day. It will all work out!
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss, this happened to me last March too, I lost my dad unexpectedly on st Patrick’s day. I took the lsat anyways that year ran out of time too and got a 149 which was significantly lower than my normal. I’m back to studying again this year but I’m not back to 100% still. There’s days where I’m paralyzed with anxiety and grief and can’t bring myself to study. I’ve accepted that it’s going to take the time it’s going to take but it’s great to have a goal test to work towards. This is a huge loss and I’m sure you’re experiencing a lot of brain fog, at least that was the case for me. I spent so much time while grieving beating myself up for not being able to study/not as much and looking back I truly wish I was kinder to myself 💔💔🥺 if you need more time that’s ok!! As far as getting back into it, some is better than perfect, some days I still can’t do lessons but I’ll review flash cards I made for 20 minutes. Something over perfection (your old normal). If you want an accountability buddy please chat me, I could use one and given we get eachothers experience I’m sure that would be helpful. Rest is peace to your mom 🤍 wishing for you to be surrounded by comfort and love. You got this, you’ll get there!!
I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember taking breaks is completely normal and even helpful because you come back with a fresh mind. You got this!
I'm Immensely sorry for your loss. Just know that you can do anything you put your mind to. Anything! Take breaks during and between sessions. Take days off if needed. Keep going!! Make your mother proud!!!~
Sending big hugs to you and sorry for your loss! I've learned in the past year is that it's ok to take breaks and actually it would be counter-intuitive to force yourself to stop feeling / stop crying / force yourself studying. If you are applying for the next cycle, it's completely ok to take it later this year when you are better mentally 🩵 YOU GOT THIS!
Also - very very important: please please please do a lot of self-care / go outside / exercise / be with friends and family / be gentle with yourself!
I am so immensely sorry for your loss. I am confident you will be able to get back into it and that your mom is very proud of you.
Yeah, I recently lost my college roommate, and it's been really hard. My only motivation is to make it for both of us at this point, and I know that he's in a better place.
I recently lost my father and I am deeply sorry for your loss as I can relate to having a hard time studying. We are all here to get each other back on the wagon as hard as it can be. I am super excited to see how far you will go. I have been praying a lot to God to get me through and it has been a major success in my overall well-being. Needless to say, it is not easy studying for the LSAT and I still struggle. I will keep praying for you and never give up! #FUTURELAW!!
Just think abt the movie that’s gonna be make bro. So sorry for your loss, I also am taking the test in June for my first time and have no idea how to get myself going on studying. You got this!
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss.
Grief completely scrambles our brains. It makes us slower, more forgetful, less able to retain information. It makes us perpetually exhausted. If you are set on applying this fall, maybe consider testing in August or September so you have some room to breathe. Take your time, the test will always be there.
I am extremely sorry for your loss!! I don't really have sound advice on how to get back on the consistent studying schedule but you went through such a hard time so go easy on yourself. Take it slow maybe for a few days, slowly ease back into your old habits. Do an hour today, an hour and a half tomorrow, and just gradually increase it. Think of how much this means to you and also your mom. Wishing you the best of luck, hang in there.