Self-study
Hi Guys. June LSAT test taker here. I have been off/on studying for the LSAT for over a year now, but have been pretty seriously studying the last 2-3 months. June will be my second time taking the LSAT (previous 166). My goal score is a 170+, which I have yet to crack on a PT, but I've consistently been getting 168s and 169s for my last 4-5 PTs, as well as -3 to -1 on several RC and LR sections individually. Though it's been frustrating as hell being stuck in the high 160s plateau, I have been feeling like I've been understanding the test more and more every day and have been seeing small improvement.
I just took PT 156 (which seems like is notoriously difficult) and got a 161 on it. Ugh. With the test less than two weeks away I was planning on taking one last test next weekend, but I'm worried after this experience it'll ruin my confidence before test day. I plan on blind reviewing this test and trying to learn the most that I can from it, but does anyone have any advice on what else I should focus on this next week and a half before giving myself 4-5 days off before my test? Should I take another PT next weekend? Do drills? Review my wrong answer journal? Meet once with a tutor? Do nothing and rest? Any advice would be appreciated.
I feel like I have all the pieces I need to do well on an LSAT but it never seems to come together for me.
Thanks :/
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Hey, this sounds incredibly frustrating. I may be able to help - sending you a DM.
Listen! I am in a similar boat. I was consistently getting 168s trying to hit a 170 but haven't yet. PT 151 is also notoriously difficult, and I scored a 162 on it, which I haven't scored since February. A lot of 7sage users gave me some great reassurance. this score doesn't define you; you have to be strong and rebound from it! My confidence was really shaken! But I took PT 156 2 days ago and scored a 167. I'll take it, considering I was not expecting much.
I think you should wait a week, take it a day at a time, and then do another PT. I am sure you'll be right back to where you were. Make sure to compose yourself before reviewing PT 156. I also think you should do another PT so you don't go into the June test with a pessimistic perspective. In the meantime, keep doing what you're doing--clearly it's working! But also don't overwhelm yourself
@ktacklesthelsat thanks so much!! This is very reassuring :)