hi! like the title suggests, im taking the nov lsat and have about 2 weeks to go. im wondering if anyone has any tips on how they spent their last few weeks leading up to the exam. im in a good range but want to make sure im consistent and (hopefully) dont have a brain fluke or something during the exam. any tried and true tips to squeeze out a few points would be helpful!
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HEAVYYYYY review. any question you aren't 100% sure on when picking the answer gets sat down with and thought through until you can explain it to a five year old. i like printing them out and doing it physically, helps it stick in my brain. good luck!
@isojess1 ty!
Hi! Not a real studying tip and take this with a grain of salt, but I made sure to stop studying at least five days before my test. In my view, there isn't much improvement to be made in five days and I wanted to avoid burnout and confusing myself so I took some time off studying immediately before in order to be well rested for the actual test! You got this!
If you're already scoring well, now's not the time to switch things up or try to cram a bunch of new stuff. The easiest points at this stage usually come from just cutting down on those little mistakes.
Review not only the questions you missed, but also the ones you got right but felt unsure about. Write down your common mistakes, like misreading questions, second-guessing, spending too much time on one problem, or rushing at the end. Practice dealing with these issues in new ways. Try to get better at flagging tough questions and moving on so one problem doesn’t mess up the whole section.
I’d suggest doing one or two full practice tests this week, and then taking your final one about a week before the actual test. After that, focus on lighter practice, like timed sections, reviewing specific topics, and going over material you’re already comfortable with. It’s also a good idea to start matching your sleep schedule and daily routine to what you’ll do on test day.
Also decide in advance how you’ll handle it if your mind goes blank for a moment. I usually pause, take a breath, and reread the question to see what it’s really asking. If I’m still stuck, I skip it and come back later. Remember, one hard question or passage doesn’t ruin the whole test. On test day, focus on the question in front of you and try not to think about your score while you’re working.
@Asma thank you!!!