I am curious about this as well. I am wondering if I decide to make 1-2 of my classes pass fail if that will impact my chances of getting into a top t14 law school.
It is hard to know exactly what to do without knowing your abilities personally. However, I believe the most important thing to do is attack your weaknesses. So, if you notice that you struggle with a particular question type more than others work on that.
Does anyone know if you can update your application with a new LSAT score after you have submitted it? I took the August LSAT and got a 168, but was averaging around 173-175. I plan on taking the November test. Should I apply now or wait?
I went through the same problem last year. I was hitting scores in the low 170s and then I got mentally drained and started scoring in the low to mid 160s. I took the July test last year and did very poorly. However, I think it was a blessing. I took some time off and am now scoring in the mid 170s. That is so much better than I would have done even at my best last year. Sometimes it helps to get away.
I would say that it makes sense to take a week off. It can be challenging to continue to study for so long. Take some time off and don't think about the LSAT at all. Then, when you come back set a strict study schedule. Make sure you put in breaks.
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Thank you for the advice. This will be very helpful moving forward.
My first few practice tests I have gotten two 161s. Although I do well on the LR and am sure I will do well on the LG when it comes time to take the test, I am having great difficult with RC. I cannot get through all of the passages in time. I usually only have 4 minutes left by the time I start the last passage. As a result I miss around 10-11 on the RC. Does anyone have any advice on how to improve speed without sacrificing accuracy?
Here is what I figured out from a few months of studying. At first I was missing around 10-12 on RC every time. I just didn't have the time to read the last passage. One time I decided I was going to get through reading all of the passages no matter what. So I rushed as fast as I can. I decided I wouldn't even care if I had no clue what the article said. I was going to finish and answer every question with at least a minute to spare. This really made a difference. The first test I did this, I only missed four. I went from missing 10-12 to missing 2-5 every time with that strategy. Eventually, you just read faster and comprehend more. But, you have to force yourself to read as fast as possible.
Hey, I PT in the mid 170s (sometimes low 170s) and was looking for someone to BR with once or twice a month. If you are looking for someone to BR with and are scoring in the mid 170s comment here. I would love to have someone to bounce ideas off of.
Hey, I have also struggled with this problem. I go from low 170s to low 160s. I think it just takes time to be more consistent. Sometimes I think it is best to take some time off if you have a few poor scores in a row. I feel a lot of times that bad scores come from being mentally tired from constant focus on the LSAT. A little break can help you recharge.
Does anyone have a strategy for the LSAT flex? I was just going to skip one of the LR sections when taking the test. Then go back and do it after I finish the test. Does anyone know if 7Sage is working on a flex option?
Does anyone testing around 172-177 want to go over a test or two with me? I average around 173-176. PM me if you are interested. I have taken most of the tests available so we would have to do one of a few tests.
It takes a while to get used to taking full tests. I would just keep taking tests. The endurance will come as you practice.
I generally listened to music when I was Blind Reviewing. However, I would suggest that you listen to something you know very well and something that is relaxing/easy to listen to.