It sounds like we are pretty similar in a lot of ways. I'm definitely a creature of habit. And yes, exercise really pus me in the zone. Thanks for the advise, I need to apply some of the same stuff you do.
On the same note of me working out before my PTs... I tend to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and find it hard to make it through 5 sections without going to the bathroom. At the real test during the 15 minute break are you allowed to leave to use the restroom? I've always assumed so but haven't been able to find anything that specifically says yes or no
Thanks for the responses! It was surprising and a little discouraging to see such a low score. But I am confident i can improve that. Now thinking back I did wake up like 45 minutes before I took the test (seems obvious and dumb now). And I also usually exercise right before I take my PTs later in the day. I'm going to try getting up early enough to hit the gym and let my brain wake up. I'm just glad I didn't assume I would be fine and show up to take my first early test on the actual LSAT date!
I recently adjusted my schedule to be able to take my PTs at 9 am. I had been taking them in the afternoon before this and was getting mid-high 160s. I took one this morning for the first time and got a 156 which is the lowest I've gotten since my first ever PT. Is a ten point drop normal when changing to morning testing times? And what suggestions does anyone have to get your mind on point in the morning?
Sounds good! 4 sections is pretty exhausting as it is but better get used to the real deal.
Im sure I have heard the answer to this question in the lessons but I cant find it now. What is the best way to practice tests of 5 sections instead of just 4? I have only done 4 practice tests so far. Do the later practice tests have a fifth in the pdfs or do I just need to add a section?
I figured you could but everything seems to be super strict so I thought I would make sure. Thanks.