@ktacklesthelsat no secrets, I just answer questions intuitively. It was also like this for me in CS; when writing proofs I was just writing out my thought process.
Oh, actually, I did apply the strategy of skipping past 16-20 for the LRs and then coming back to them, though.
@IsabelleThieme thanks, good luck to you too. And that is also a crazy diagnostic haha.
@danjpeach96 I'm considering law because I want to have a positive impact on the world. Yes, AI will improve productivity to some degree, which might increase supply. But things are always changing, regardless. My solution is to be at the top of the list.
Yes, I'm currently in SWE. In regards to AI tooling... sure, but the models spit out nonsense a lot and need to be checked over a bunch of times. I don't see this changing as long as we're working with the same base technology.
How is any of the worry you're feeling actionable? What is your alternative career path that isn't at all exposed to automation? If you can't change it and will go this route anyway, then why be concerned about it?
@Elena2002$ in that case, I wish you the best of luck. If you want to work on LR first you can always take practice sections for LR.
@Elena2002$ ah okay. I was unable to tell you are not a native English speaker, so I doubt you'll have a huge problem with LR in this regard unless you have been using a translator for this conversation, but I can see how this would make RC difficult. I can't imagine doing an RC section in one of my L2s nearly as effectively as in English.
I just found this, which has a breakdown, but I'm not sure about general vocabulary.
https://www.trainertestprep.com/docs/31-lsat-vocabulary-sample-chapter.pdf
Possibly it would help to just read sort of widely in English—particularly difficult texts like scientific papers, and maybe some literary stuff. Why June? If you took it a bit later you could improve your English reading level first, potentially.
many of the questions involve 'tricks.'
It's true that questions have "traps" (answers meant to seem appealing that are actually false), but this is normal for any test. It's not specific to the LSAT, and seeing through the traps (seeing that they are just wrong answers) is not magic—it's pure logic. No outside knowledge is required.
@Elena2002$ you have unlimited time in Blind Review.
I really need to go through the lessons before starting the practice tests.
That isn't necessarily true, but could be true for some people. I haven't done any lessons (and I'm not planning to). It seems like it would be hard to tell without a diagnostic score.
I’ll likely have trouble with all sections; I don't think I'll be completely fine with any specific one yet.
Why / how do you think this without having done any practice tests or sections? Also there's only two types of sections. Do you have past ACT Reading or ACT English scores making you think this?
How should I use my score to improve?
By drilling (or studying and then drilling) the specific question type you're having problems with. For example, I have trouble with parallel reasoning problems. They take me way too long.
@NatMan oh okay, not sure then. Good luck! I'm sure you'll figure it out. Seems like practicing speed reading might help.
@Elena2002$ 5-6 hours is a lot, I'm sure you can improve your score a lot regardless of what you get as a diagnostic. How are you studying? For me the best way to study is to take a practice test and do an extended blind review. After you take the test you will know your weak spots and can study in those areas in particular.
You won't know where you're starting until you take the test. Have you done any LR practice questions?
As a software engineer, I'm not particularly worried. I would say if this concerns you, just try to be the best you possibly can be. Ultimately, we cannot change it either way—at least, not until we reach the point where we can. ;)
You have improved an astounding amount! Super impressive, and a super impressive score!
@NatMan I am also early in my journey, but I have heard that slowing down on the RC to avoid rereading can help for some people. Have you tried that?
@chlo$ no problem. I think you should take as long as you need for BR and try your best to be completely accurate. I didn't time myself or anything
@chlo$ every question I flagged, got wrong, and a few others were pulled in by 7Sage, and I looked at every single one. That was like 32 questions, as I had flagged a ton of questions. It took me around 45 minutes or so to go through them, and I did it the next day. I also did some exercise earlier in the day and ensured I had gotten enough sleep for the test.
What is your diagnostic score? And how much of your time can you devote to studying?
This is my first full test, but I have a background in CS. I'm on the war path to 180, but proud of this score. My BR was not quite perfect but still considered a 180. Anyway please allow me this shameless brag—I'm especially proud of the 180 BR.
@JuanitaP3r3z one can only hope 😔