I can get around -5 on average on LR sections (best was -2), which I’m still not super satisfied with, but I’m registered for the September LSAT and idk how I’m supposed to get the same results under timed conditions. It usually takes me around 50–60 min to get those scores.
I know the main advice is to keep doing sections untimed and focus on accuracy until the timing naturally gets better, but with my test only a few weeks away, I don’t really have that much time to wait for that to happen. Any tips on what I should do? #help #lsatdrainsthelifeoutofme
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Hello,
If you are getting -5 on average on untimed sections, it indicates that there is still room to revise your foundational logic tools. Revisiting the core lessons on 7Sage will definitely help!
It also helps tremendously to identify your true weaknesses. Even though it is natural to feel like 'I get different kinds of questions wrong all the time,' careful analysis usually reveals a pattern. For instance, do you usually miss Part-to-Whole or False Dichotomy flaws? Build a mental 'checklist' of your most common blind spots. Next time you have a hard time locating a flaw in a stimulus, run through that checklist.
Because your test is approaching soon, I would recommend shifting away from untimed practice to timed practice. You can start with 40–45 minutes per section (giving yourself some extra time) and then decrease the time limit throughout this week or so.
When you start your timed sections, I highly recommend focusing on seeing all the questions within the time limit rather than spending 2+ minutes on a single tricky one. If you cannot figure out the answer on the first read and the clock is ticking, make your best guess, flag it, and move on. You do not want to waste time on one difficult question only to miss several easier questions at the end because you ran out of time. You might be surprised by how much clearer a flagged question looks when you return to it using your leftover minutes at the end of the section.
I hope this helps, and best of luck!
@SerinJ Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. I’ve been drilling more untimed, and today I decided to completely forget about the clock and take as much time as I needed. My accuracy went up to -2 ~ -1 consistently, which showed me that my accuracy can improve, and I’m really happy about that. I’ll definitely try implementing a 40–45 minute time limit into my practice to gradually get myself used to the time pressure for the upcoming test and I’m still going to prioritize accuracy and hopefully my timing will naturally improve along with it. I’m also happy to say I already registered for October, so I’m not nearly as stressed about the September test anymore! Thank you again :)