Self-study
Hi everyone,
I need a bit of study advice. I just recently finished up the core, LR, and RC portions of my study plan and I'm now on my first practice block. However, I'm currently about 1.5 weeks behind where I should be. I'm planning on taking the test in August and I'm wondering if I should try to do 2 days on my study plan per day in order to catch up.
My only concern is that I might be sacrificing quality for quantity by doing this. However, I can't shake the feeling that I'm just not getting enough practice to achieve my goal score in August and that time is running out.
Please give your thoughts.
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Hey there!
When it comes to studying, all the tutors I know (including myself) would definitely say quality > quantity. If you're flying through questions and confidently getting them right, then by all means, dip into the next day's workload! But if you're struggling with a concept, or not hitting 100% accuracy on a drill, then it's time to slow down and be methodical. A 5-question drill with full blind-review and good wrong answer-journaling is much more productive and beneficial than a haphazard 10 or 15 question drill. Studying for the LSAT is about training yourself to think certain ways. Cramming isn't the ideal way to do that. I know it feels anxiety-inducing, especially when there's a ticking clock. But you have plenty of time to be methodical.
I would honestly just prioritize quality over quantity so that you retain information as best as possible. I do this especially to avoid burnout