Finally broke into the 170s after 6 months of consistent studying! Timing on LR is finally feeling comfortable but still struggling to get through RC unrushed. Looking for tips on improving RC speed and how to avoid mental fatigue by the last section? I got very lucky with this being the experimental and want to improve my stamina. Planning on taking the October LSAT, if anyone has general study tips for the few weeks before?
While I am NOT in the 170s yet, I've seen a major improvement in my RC. I dealt with a lot of mental fatigue with RC, and just staying focused on the passage, for me personally, getting back into reading in general brought up my stamina significantly. Initially I focused on books I knew would break my reading slump (unputdownable as coined my tiktok), such as thrillers, and highly rated entertaining books. I then leaned into reading literary fiction (specifically things I wasn't particularly drawn to initially) which has helped to hone my reading comprehension overall.
Great tip, thank you! I generally am a reader but normally read very entertaining page turners and have been unsuccessfully trying to read some classics. With this as motivation I'll keep trying to push through!
I don't remember which RC section it was on, but I saw a comment from one of the tutors that suggested starting with passage 4 and working backwards through the section. Passages 3 and 4 are typically harder than 1 and 2 so theoretically, this makes the section get easier rather than harder as you go through so when you're dealing with the mental drain, at least it's on an easier passage. I've tried it on a few full sections and it has definitely helped me get through them more easily without feeling as rushed on the harder passages at the end.
The most helpful things for me have been: - starting really really slow with understanding the approach for each Q type - reviewing every wrong answer thoroughly and keeping a wrong answer journal - drilling high priority Q types at the hardest level over and over for more exposure - using the 7sage LSAT games to get better at conditionals and flaw spotting everyday! (RC I still feel like I wing it and need to work at it)
each column is -Q #, -Q type, -Incorrect AC chosen, - Why I Chose this/Why it's incorrect, - Correct AC, - Why is it correct, and -What is my takeaway. it's been nice to notice patterns but I mainly use it to get myself to slow down during my review
I like to play Logic Links, Signal Fires, and Logic Blitz to help with conditionals and then Flaw Hunter helped me a lot in descriptive weakening Qs! I deleted social media for the time being and have just been doing these when I get bored lol
@yougotthis! I also deleted social media in June so that has helped me with my focus. I started playing the games in September so they have been really helpful ! I will definitely look into playing with those more. I am scoring in the low 160s and hoping to get to mid-late 160s
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No tips but just happy for you!!!
Aw thanks so much, wishing you the best on your studying journey!
Finally broke into the 170s after 6 months of consistent studying! Timing on LR is finally feeling comfortable but still struggling to get through RC unrushed. Looking for tips on improving RC speed and how to avoid mental fatigue by the last section? I got very lucky with this being the experimental and want to improve my stamina. Planning on taking the October LSAT, if anyone has general study tips for the few weeks before?
While I am NOT in the 170s yet, I've seen a major improvement in my RC. I dealt with a lot of mental fatigue with RC, and just staying focused on the passage, for me personally, getting back into reading in general brought up my stamina significantly. Initially I focused on books I knew would break my reading slump (unputdownable as coined my tiktok), such as thrillers, and highly rated entertaining books. I then leaned into reading literary fiction (specifically things I wasn't particularly drawn to initially) which has helped to hone my reading comprehension overall.
Great tip, thank you! I generally am a reader but normally read very entertaining page turners and have been unsuccessfully trying to read some classics. With this as motivation I'll keep trying to push through!
I don't remember which RC section it was on, but I saw a comment from one of the tutors that suggested starting with passage 4 and working backwards through the section. Passages 3 and 4 are typically harder than 1 and 2 so theoretically, this makes the section get easier rather than harder as you go through so when you're dealing with the mental drain, at least it's on an easier passage. I've tried it on a few full sections and it has definitely helped me get through them more easily without feeling as rushed on the harder passages at the end.
So good to know! I've thought about doing this but haven't tried it out. I will make sure to on my next section! Thank you!
what's been your learning and testing tips?
The most helpful things for me have been: - starting really really slow with understanding the approach for each Q type - reviewing every wrong answer thoroughly and keeping a wrong answer journal - drilling high priority Q types at the hardest level over and over for more exposure - using the 7sage LSAT games to get better at conditionals and flaw spotting everyday! (RC I still feel like I wing it and need to work at it)
what's your wrong answer journal layout?
each column is -Q #, -Q type, -Incorrect AC chosen, - Why I Chose this/Why it's incorrect, - Correct AC, - Why is it correct, and -What is my takeaway. it's been nice to notice patterns but I mainly use it to get myself to slow down during my review
which specific games do you recommend :)
I like to play Logic Links, Signal Fires, and Logic Blitz to help with conditionals and then Flaw Hunter helped me a lot in descriptive weakening Qs! I deleted social media for the time being and have just been doing these when I get bored lol
@yougotthis! I also deleted social media in June so that has helped me with my focus. I started playing the games in September so they have been really helpful ! I will definitely look into playing with those more. I am scoring in the low 160s and hoping to get to mid-late 160s