Well, it seems like that strategy is much better for you! Though, just to make sure, you should do more sections in that style. :)

I've also been focusing on LR and was wondering if there was a good strategy to use. I often find myself taking wayyyyy too long on the first questions (especially if one of the first 5 trips me up, I just cannot seem to make myself leave it alone!) and can never get to the last 8.

I've been wondering if skipping the types I'm not good at and trying to immediately find the types I know I am comfortable with would be beneficial instead of going in order.

I guess it's all a trial and error kind of thing.

Anyways, good luck in your studying!

Hi Jonathan, if someone is interested in getting private lessons from you, how can they reach you?

I started with a similar score and it took me ~6 months of studying to raise it to a 156. However, I am working a full time job and cannot fully devote my time to the LSAT. I think that with drilling PTs you should be able to raise it to that point. Sometimes it can be a bit discouraging. For example after months of studying my score didn't improve and then all of a sudden I had a 5 point jump which put me into the 50s. It won't be easy but if you work hard I think it's doable. You should consider hiring a tutor if your score doesn't increase after the classes.

ALSO I think you should take a couple more tests before freaking out. If you were nervous/anxious that could have hurt your performance by some points.

Good luck!