How are you approaching your WAJ? What information are you including? How often are you revisiting the WAJ? Not to bombard you - just want to offer some helpful feedback! I think if you aren't already, you should make sure you give yourself a note on what to do moving forward to not make the same mistake twice. Happy to follow up if you let me know your current process!

@KrisRivard For RC, it could help to start trying to really limit how much you look back at the passage. Most of the time on RC is wasted by looking back through or re-reading the passage. For LR, building the stamina through consistent studying and more reps will definitely help with the fatigue/ ADHD aspect. I've been there too, but as long as you can limit those mistakes, the score will stay in a great spot. I also agree with Phoebe that taking a day or two to fully rest and not think about the LSAT could be really beneficial for you!

@SpencerY Yes! In LR, the questions tend to get harder as you go. So 1 should theoretically be easier than 27. However, they shuffle some around so if a question is really tripping you up in the first 10, it could also be harder difficulty. It's not an exact science, but generally the questions get harder as you continue.

Not necessarily. It can feel like that sometimes, but the passages are usually randomly assorted. The first passage could be the easiest, but it could also be the hardest. It isn't like LR where there is a clearer pattern of harder questions later on.

@GraceKelly The main things you want to capture are a) why the right answer is right, b) why the wrong answer is wrong, and c) what mistake you made/ how to not make it again. I always try to have an actionable sentence or something short to remember moving forward instead of focusing on what not to do! Creating rules of what not to do may be helpful for you, but I found it more helpful to focus on what you should do the next time. Everyone is different, but something that helps you avoid a mistake is important to include!

More structure would definitely help you recognize what gives you more trouble! Isolating question types can give you more direction for your study and help focus your efforts where you’re losing points.

I agree with Ari! Having some guidance on the question type right before could give you false confidence and lead to not practicing some question types that you should!

Writing down something simple like a sentence or two about what you should look for in the future can help. Focusing on what TO do instead of what NOT to do helped me a lot!

Repetitions and building stamina are super important! Maybe instead of taking full PTs you can work your way up by doing more sections (2-3) until you’re hitting your targets there. Giving yourself time in between sections and making sure to take the 5 and 10 minutes to refresh helps a ton too! I would try to get up and walk around during the 10 minutes so it feels more like two two-section sets instead of four!

Thinking bigger picture when reading an RC passage can be helpful. Looking at the structure, main point, and purpose is extremely helpful. It's easy to get bogged down in the details sometimes, but most of the questions will be about how the argument is structured rather than quizzing you on details. Of course, sometimes you'll need to know the details, but good quality low-res summaries will be there for you to look at and quickly find what you need if it pops up!

One rule that's helpful is to not switch your answer unless you can explain exactly why it's wrong. This prevents answers being changed based off of bad vibes or a lack of confidence and encourages you to trust your gut!

This won't look bad! A gap between tests is typical, especially if you're taking the time in between to study. As long as you take it when you feel ready, your score is more likely to reflect the effort you've put in, which is what really matters in the end!

Are there certain words or indicators you're missing? It could help to pinpoint what it is that makes you gloss over them. In the WAJ, it's easy to let yourself off the hook, but maybe there is something in common with what you're missing!

I would also recommend making sure you get eyes on every word, since they all matter, especially in LR. The LSAT is a nitpicky test, so the little things make a difference. It can be hard to slow down at first, but it can pay dividends!

Wrong answer journaling is super important! With your blind reviews being as high as they are, you clearly understand the concepts and how to approach the questions. It's just a matter of timing and accuracy under pressure. Since you can identify the questions you get wrong, it's important to note what mistakes you make and how to avoid making them again. You can tailor your WAJ to what helps you most, but capturing the mistake and what you can do to avoid it is key!

Days off and wrong answer journaling are so important! Taking days off and not thinking about the test for those days helped me to keep my mind fresh for studying and PTs. Studying for 5-6 hours a day is a lot, so make sure the time you spend is targeted at the areas you need to focus on. Wrong answer journaling helps in this area immensely.

I can't remember seeing RC sections with intentional flaws. There will be questions where you have to strengthen/ weaken/ evaluate like Michael pointed out, but the passages themselves do not include intentional flaws for you to find. You can (and should) take everything the author says at face value to better understand the structure and purpose of the passage.

Definitely do the experimental sections. You will have to take it on the actual test if you don't have certain accommodations, so it's better to get used to it now. It's also extra reps that will be helpful and add to your wrong answer journal. Although experimental sections vary on difficulty, they are all questions that could realistically appear on a test, so it's good to practice them.

Personal preference! Wednesday would probably be less busy. Whichever day/ time matches your current PT and study schedule is usually best. I was thrown off by an earlier test since I would usually take my PTs and study at night. I found it much easier for myself to take the test at 9PM rather than 9AM, but that's just because it fit my routine!

Reviewing wrong answers is a big one! Identifying where you are losing points is the best way to figure out how to improve. You can see if it's RC or LR, more difficult questions, timing, or certain types of questions/ passages. We have helpful tips and lessons here for whatever issues you may find you're facing!

The best thing to counteract GPA is to control what you can. LSAT, essays, rec letters, and work experience are crucial!

You could consider grad school to add a buffer period, but schools will almost always only consider undergrad GPA in admissions decisions.

It’s totally doable as long as you put your best foot forward!

This happened to me a few times over the course of studying. Usually, it was because I was burnt out without realizing it. Other times, I was just overthinking and had convinced myself the test is more complicated than it actually is.

Either way, it can be helpful to do a few things:

First, I would give yourself a few days off without thinking about the test. Don’t feel guilty about not studying since rest can be more helpful than extra reps when you’re feeling burnt out.

Second, when you get back to studying I recommend doing a few easier difficulty questions from the types that you usually struggle with. This can help reorient you and see some success early on.

Lastly, go back through earlier tests in the high 160s and recent tests where you didn’t do as well and see where the differences are. You may notice a difference in RC or LR. Or it could be the harder difficulty questions that started to slip. It could even be that certain question types that you struggle with weren’t popping up in the earlier tests but started to in the recent ones. Identifying the issue will help you address it properly!

Best of luck!

You want to capture (a) why the right answer is right; (b) why the wrong answers are wrong and; (c) explain a pattern or overall takeaway. I found it most helpful to have clear directions and an actionable way to not repeat mistakes. Whatever fits into your flow and helps you is the best way to go! (But still try to hit those main three points)

I'm not an expert on admissions but in my experience, it's better to show an upward trajectory rather than the opposite. It's important to keep in mind that medians are medians, so half the incoming class anywhere is below the median! Schools consider the GPA as a whole since that is what they have to report, but I think 3.79 is high enough where you won't be outright disqualified from any school because of it.

I prefer to get eyes on all answer choices, but it's not the most realistic for every question. Sometimes, a question clicks and you see exactly what you were anticipating. No need to waste time and evaluate all the answer choices if you see exactly what you wanted to early on!

There are a few places where you can get help with negation! Here is the introduction to negations in conditional logic. Here is the start of the "Logic of Intersecting Sets" module. The Logic of Intersecting Sets module addresses negations in different contexts. You can look through these lessons for more clarity!