Self-study
i feel like a chud. i for the life of me cannot understand why i am so awful at taking this test timed. my scored pt will be in the low 160s (and i mean low) then i get to br and suddenly im scoring in the 170s. i feel like i am going insane. i need more time, any advice on how to close this absurd gap?
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On top of great advice from others, I would highly recommend finding out the reason why you miss questions on your first pass. Are you simply running out of time? If so, doing timed drills with 10-ish questions might help you build your pace. If you aren't sure about if timing is the problem, try a timed PT with a few extra minutes (like 40-45 minutes per section) to see if that relieves the pressure.
If timing is not the issue and you actually have some time left over the end of the section, make sure you're using those final minutes to go back and double-check your flagged questions. Since you're scoring high on BR, I assume simply allowing yourself to see a question a second time will help you spot any mistakes you made at the first instance.
Lastly, try to pinpoint what you do differently during BR. Which question types do you consistently fix? Which specific flaws? For instance, do you usually miss a Part-to-Whole or False Dichotomy flaw initially, but easily spot it during BR? Build a 'checklist' of your most common blind spots. Next time you are having a hard time locating a flaw in a stimulus, run through that checklist.
I hope this helps, and best of luck!
I can guarantee you the best solution initially is to prioritize PRECISION over NUMBER OF QUESTIONS ANSWERED. In the beginning, it is okay if you end up guessing some of the last questions. I recommend you to make sure you are getting the questions right even though the time is running out and you might end up getting some questions wrong. I am not saying you should be slow, but you should make sure you got the question right. Try this in one timed section (not a whole PT) and let me know if you did any better!
The below is pretty accurate, and what you're experiencing is very, very common! Look at the question types you're getting wrong the first go around, as well as the questions that you may get right but took you a little longer. Drill those, focusing on one type at a time. As you build fluency and comfort, the OG score will slowly move up!
I have the same issue. Apparently, it’s a core issue. Under timed conditions, your brain repeats bad habits to answer questions faster, while during BR, your brain is calm and has more time. You have the LSAT comprehension, but it isn’t automated yet.
I’m currently trying untimed practice, substituting BR with deep review. This is new, but I can’t spend more than five minutes on any question. I can’t say this is the solution, but I’ve studied my study patterns and determined this is the way for me. I have to slow down, do deep review, and build an automated understanding so my timed performance matches my BR.