In somewhat of the same boat as you are. Looking to score in the same range, and my PTs are consistently in the low 160s (though I have given those a rest since the beginning of February/start of this course - so, hopefully, I may have improved).

What I have learned, and probably see as the most valuable skill, is time management. You really need to take the time to ingrain in your MEMORY the most basic skills, they HAVE TO be second nature. On my first time taking the LSAT I understood the "lawgic" language, all the indicators, what was a premise/conclusion, etc. But, where the LSAT owned me was the amount of time it took in recognizing and identifying these elements. I would understand the concepts, but it took me farrrr too long to get to that point. For example, I use the flashcards for the 4 translation groups and the folding cheat sheet, at least 2x a day. Even though I can identify these words and groups 100% correctly every time, I want it to be the point where I'm not even thinking it's just coming to me as quickly as possible.

Another thing that has really cut my time spent on LR questions, although it seems minute, is (in Step 0 of JY's method) skimming the QStem and just identifying a word or words that tip you off to what type of question it is. Before, when I was taking far too long with each question, I would read the entire question stem, rather than identify a single word such as strengthen or undermine. This may seem like a difference of only a second or two, but they add up in a hurry. I figured using this method, wasting time doing so, I was probably losing a minute - a minute and a half for each section.

Finally, Logic Games are my strongest section and I consistently usually miss only 1 or 2, with a bit of time to spare. But, wanting to miss zero on the LG section, I found the "How to get a perfect LG section" on here to be extremely useful.

In terms of when to study, how to study, skipping problems, etc. - it all depends on what you're most comfortable with. I have found that having breakfast, working out, then coming home and studying is what has been most effective for me - that seems to be when I have the most energy. But, everybody is different. Try different routines and see what works best for you. Same goes for strategic skipping, some people find for the LR section doing 1-10 then starting at the end and working backwards to be most effective, give different methods a try and see which works best for you.

I'm sure this is all very basic advice, but it is what I have attributed my elevated level of comfortability to. Hope it helps!

I'd love to be included in the Google Hangout, but I am only about 50% through my course here on 7sage. Is it too early to be taking PTs 2x/week? I have been studying since about December, where I scored 152 on a diagnostic, went through the PS Bibles and PT every few weeks and slowly have been improving (now my PTs are most low and some mid 160s). I know it may be a bit off topic, but would you recommend me finishing out my syllabus here first, or do you think I could join in with you guys now without any setbacks?

Going into this course I kind of told myself I'd not take another PT until I finished it, as I didn't want to burn myself out, and/or get discouraged by lower scores on PTs. Anyway, shoot me an email at your convenience bfischetti9@.com . Thanks!