I don’t know if it’s entirely in my head or the new tests I’ve sat for (Sept & Oct) genuinely do feel way different, but if it’s the latter, what’s the best advice you can give to be prepared for the CURRENT version of both LR and RC? There’s only so much material via PT150-159 and I’m kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.
if it’s the former then let me know also. I’ve heard some people speak of a so-called “shift” around PT 151 and didn’t know how much merit there is to that. At whatever rate, any advice is greatly appreciated!
EDIT: Also, if it is in fact different, can you elaborate on what makes it different, and how to know and prepare for that difference?
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Hi there! From what I've observed, there's not a specific point in the PTs where things dramatically change. The LSAT has remained roughly the same over time, and certainly the reasoning strategies apply pretty universally across tests. That said, I've definitely heard from clients that the test feels like it's changing a little bit over time (which is natural, especially since Logic Games were removed only a few years ago). I've heard rumor that there may be more conditional logic in LR now, since Logic Games used to be almost entirely conditional reasoning--but take that with a grain of salt.
I do recommend saving the later PTs for closer to test day, so if you have material left in those, use it strategically! Work on targeted drilling with specific goals in mind, and review every question (especially wrong answers) to make sure you fully understand each one. Overall, though, I wouldn't put too much pressure on using the most recent practice material. The logic you're practicing will apply to every LSAT, and the question formats haven't changed super noticeably in recent-ish tests (though some of the pre-PT100 tests are quite different).
If you've got a solid logical foundation and are practicing with fresh material, you're on the right track! The newer PTs may be slightly closer to test day, but practicing/PTing/drilling with non-150s PTs is still absolutely a great way to improve, so don't put too much pressure on that. Hopefully that helps!