I've been feeling the exact same way since I wrote it. I messed up on the LG section, which I usually don't, because I let the rules confuse me and break my concentration. I really feel like I underperformed, because I also felt like I was in auto mode just trying to get to the end of each section, which is not like how I felt during my practice.

I'm from Canada so all of the schools I applied to accept the February LSAT result, but I feel heartbroken. I've signed up for the February exam and want to gradually start studying again by mid-December. But it's hard getting over this feeling of disappointment.

@samanthaashley92715 said:

Second, try breaking down the 35 minutes into smaller timed sections. At least for me, fewer questions at a time feels less overwhelming. The timing actually works out so that every 5 questions is 7 minutes. Try that first. From there, do 10 questions in 14 minutes, 15 questions in 21 minutes, and 20 questions in 28 minutes. The idea here is that it will build up your confidence in the ability to stay within time constraints. Good luck!

This is a really good idea. Thank you!

@nicolassaw861 said:

So if youre in a good mental state (you feel good about your future and feel confident in your abilities regardless of your score), you will feel less anxiety.

I've started thinking this way and it is helping, thank you. :)

@gregoryalexanderdevine723 said:

Definitely just try to keep it all in perspective. This test isn't life or death, and moreover, a PT doesn't count for anything. So don't let it freak you out too much.

This is definitely my biggest issue and what I think is causing the anxiety. I think I'm overthinking its importance, leading me to sabotage myself.

@samanthaashley92715 said:

The other strategy you can try which I have started incorporating is breathing between each game, RC passage, and between each LR page turns. You want to put your pencil down and take a deep breath and exhale. You want your exhale to be longer than inhale. The point of this exercise is to get out of the flight and fight mode your body is thinking its in and a deep exhale counteracts this process.

This sounds like a really good idea. Thank you!

@tristandesinor505 said:

No from what I've heard not at all. In fact, on a call with Admissions Extraordinaire ;-) David Busis, I was told that I should highlight my desire to do HR and Employment law since it is not a 'popular' field for most students. This might give me a leg up and make my application stand out for being unique.

Thank you so much!

@pcainti665 said:

I don't think so. I'm talking about how I want to pursue some kind of government/public policy work. I don't think it's ever bad to indicate if you have a specific reason for going to law school.

Thank you, that definitely makes me feel better!

@tallentrandall119 said:

Def. not if your essay ties into a real world experience (like being a law clerk) that has inspired you to pursue x,y,z law.

Thank you!

@jhaldy10325 Excellent! Make the most of your leave from work.

Will do, thank you! :)

@jhaldy10325 BR more intensively than what you've been doing, then analyze each PT/BR and use that to determine exactly where in the curriculum you need to return

Thank you! That's pretty much what I've decided on. I don't have any major commitments over the next two months (as I've taken a leave until my exam from my full time job, which was my biggest obstacle towards finding time to study intensely) so I'll definitely have more time to be able to review and practice than previously.

@bebek10792 Fully utilizing Analytics does the guesswork for us.

Thank you for the reminder as well. :)

@gregoryalexanderdevine723 What is your BR average?

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly!

When I BR it's about 161. I've noticed my weaknesses are definitely:

1. Getting past the anxious feeling when I know I'm being timed.

2. SA/Flaw questions. I tend to get a lot of these questions wrong, even though I've drilled questions sets and watched JY's video explanations. I'm just not sure what it is that I'm not understanding.

But I think you're right, that I should probably revisit the curriculum for the certain sections that I'm still not understanding instead of doing it all over again.