I have been studying diligently since July, and although I see my Blind Review Score where my goal is, my timed score has not moved from my 148 baseline from when I took the June LSAT .I'm supposed to be taking the November LSAT but am feeling unmotivated and discouraged recently. How are people bridging their gaps between timed and untimed, and is this lag in score increase normal?
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Hi! Totally normal to have that gap, most people understand the material before they can actually apply it fast. If your timed score has been stuck at 148 since July, I’d switch up how you’re practicing instead of just grinding out more full tests.
After each timed section, try sorting your questions into three piles: ones you got right under time, ones you fixed during Blind Review, and ones that stayed wrong even after Blind Review. Focus most on that second pile. For each of those, figure out what tripped you up, did you spend too long, forget to skip, misread under pressure, second-guess, or rush at the end? Then, practice those exact issues with smaller, timed drills. You can even give yourself a little extra time at first and slowly cut it down as you get more accurate.
When you’re working timed, practice moving on as soon as you hit a wall. Save the easier questions for later and come back to them, this way, your timed score will start to look more like what you’re already showing in Blind Review.
If you’re feeling burnt out, take a short break. With November coming up, base your decision on your most recent timed PTs, not just your Blind Review. If your scores are still pretty far from your goal, postponing is honestly a smart move.
Same thing here, don’t worry. It’s all consistent day by day practice.