Also Interested! Love to join!

Hi Joshua, I'm also based in China and preparing for the May LSATs. I got a 169 on the January test and is aiming for a 175+. Currently PT stabilizes at 173-175, working on improving my RC. Would be nice to work together.

I agree that you should try to reduce the amount of caffine you ingest; Without coffee...yeah it feels hard to focus, so one way I would suggest is you go one or two days completely without coffee and then slowly increase the amount you drink. Anyway, sleeping pills are always an option, don't rule them out if you absolutely need rest(after a day of coffee-induced focus)

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Huge congrats! I just took the October test for the first time, and scored lower than my average PT score because of anxiety. Do you mind sharing any tips on dealing with test day anxiety? What did you do to simulate pressure during PT's?

To be honest, I didn't overcome my anxiety(I was awake half the night before the LSAT), but I tried my best to work with it. For me simulating the pressure was just trying to fit PT time in between classes...but it varies.

A friend of mine sent me a podcast by Spivey talking about test day pressure. It also did me a world of good.

One thing you might also try is to set harsher time limits during PTs. During PTs I can usually finish sections about 4-5 minutes ahead of time, and during the test I find I spend too much time because the words are not registering or whatnot, I don't freak out because I can get it done. Also, trust yourself and your abilities: during the test I had two minutes left with three LG questions to go, but I knew I could get this done, and I finished on time. Don't freak out, trust yourself.

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Was wondering about how you feel about being stuck at a score or taking the test before you feel ready? Is it better to prolong studying and wait?

I didn't feel ready enough, to be honest. I would have loved another one or two months to study. But honestly, when you've acquired enough skill and is PTing at an acceptable score, I think you're in good shape. Stuck at a certain score was also frustrating for me. I think what helped me increase my score eventually was identifying my weaknesses and focusing on the question types that I kept getting wrong.

That being said, don't prolong studying and wait. I suspect my May test suffered from the burnout a lot. Take your test when you objectively feel ready enough. Best of luck!