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General · day before/ test day

jimkhayata73

Saturday, Aug 15 2020

Do nothing. Literally. Chill, prepare your mind for the exam, relax, get a good night sleep, don't stress, and don't over-study. You're just doing yourself a disservice by studying your butt off right before the exam.

Note: This doesn't mean you should stop your study routine. Do your routine till the second to last day, then stop and take a break. Let your mind rest! I posted a very similar thread in February and someone who commented compared the last few days to an MMA fight. Fighters take a week off before fight day in order to let their mind and body rest before the big fight. This helps get them into the "zone" and put 100% of their effort into the fight when the big day comes!

If you want to do a couple drills or questions, go right ahead. Just keep it to a minimum so you don't overwhelm yourself. I'm sure you won't forget anything you learned a day before the exam, and anything you do or study a day before won't really have an effect on your score.

Hope this helps!

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General · August Exam

jimkhayata73

Tuesday, Jul 28 2020

@jimkhayata73 said:

For anyone taking the August exam, what are you guys doing one month before to prep?? I am scoring just little lower then I want on PT but I'm not trying to get caught up in the numbers and just focusing on drilling my weaknesses (RC, some LR).. I just want to see if anyone has any tips or can share what there doing one month before test.

Thank you and best of luck to August test takers!!

Hey Brandon,

I'm just doing PT's 2-3 times a week and drilling some individual sections on days off - specifically sections i want to see improvement in. Sometimes i focus on one section if i see a dip in my score due to that section, and sometimes i repeat the same section on my next day off to make sure I don't forget what i learned.

I hope this helps, and good luck to you too!

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General · Just finished CC, which PTs to choose? (August LSAT)

jimkhayata73

Monday, Jul 20 2020

Focus on foolproofing LGs using Pacifico's method until you feel very comfortable doing LGs, then drill using sections from old PTs, and complete newer PTs in full!

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PrepTests ·

PT123.S2.Q20

jimkhayata73

Sunday, Apr 19 2020

I focused more on the fact that the Association tried to pass the statistical data as citywide opposition when in fact it was not even close. Even though the word "manipulated" seemed wrong, AC (C) seemed more right than all the other choices. I guess the fact that they lied wasn't an issue.

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PrepTests ·

PT123.S2.Q19

jimkhayata73

Sunday, Apr 19 2020

That's what made me choose E, too.

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PrepTests ·

PT123.S2.Q14

jimkhayata73

Sunday, Apr 19 2020

Okay... So AC (E) is basically wrecking the hypothesis (in the conclusion) by stating that it is not microwaves that cause the loss of lysozyme, but the small "zones" of heat that reach a much higher temperature than 50 degrees that the overall liquid will reach.

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General · Feb 22nd 2020 LSAT - How should I study before the big day?

jimkhayata73

Thursday, Feb 20 2020

@lexxx74569 said:

Lol honestly i would just do like 50 games over 2 days. It seems you can improve a lot there.

Unfortunatley for RC and LG youll prolly need more time

Haha sounds like a breeze, huh? I'm doing great on the LG section, though. Might do a couple to review game types, but i'm much more concerned with the RC section. The LR section is something i keep getting better at, slowly but surely. Just going to review and relax, so i can have a clear mind come exam day.

Thanks for the advice :)

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General · Feb 22nd 2020 LSAT - How should I study before the big day?

jimkhayata73

Thursday, Feb 20 2020

@danielevansmarino211 said:

To be honest with you, I wouldn't stress about studying too much, especially RC. I am of the belief that RC is already the most difficult section to improve on, even in the long term. That is because RC is a culmination of your ability to break down very dense material over the course of your lifetime really, which is something that can't be changed overnight. I'm sure throughout your high school and collegiate career (depending on your major), you were not exposed to such material on a regular basis, if at all. So, my belief is that improving in the RC section of the LSAT is more of a long-term goal. Much more than say, LG, which can be improved upon relatively quickly if you are able to 1. Recognize the game type, and; 2. Set up your game board properly.

I don't say this to discourage you, so I apologize if that's how it comes across. Sounds like you put in a lot of work over the last 3 months preparing for this test, so I hope it pays off. I would just recommend as someone who has taken the digital test already and tried cramming that you don't follow suit. Relax, maybe do some LG, or brush up on some of the basic Lawgic from the CC, and go into the test with a clear and focused mind. I think that is a prerequisite to success on such a demanding test. Also, do NOT break routine (if you have one)! Carry on like any other day.

Best of luck to you and let us know how you do!

No, you didn't come across as discouraging. You're completely right, and i know that the RC section is considered that hardest to improve on. I guess i should have been a little clearer.. My issue is not with the material per se, but more with the strategy for getting the most out of it (active reading) through underlining, boxing, etc. etc.

My LG performance has been great. Only getting a -2 or -3 MAX because of stupid mistakes. Overall though i've been killing the LG section.

Will definitely take your advice about not cramming or stressing. At this point there's nothing more i can do to improve but review the material.

Thanks for the advice, and i'll let you know how it goes! (if i can remember to do that, that is) lol.

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General · Feb 22nd 2020 LSAT - How should I study before the big day?

jimkhayata73

Wednesday, Feb 19 2020

Thanks for being straight! I needed it.

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Wednesday, Feb 19 2020

jimkhayata73

Feb 22nd 2020 LSAT - How should I study before the big day?

Hey folks,

I'll be taking the Feb 22nd LSAT which is just in a few days and I've been wondering how i should be preparing for it. I've been doing PT's for the past two months (3 a week) and despite seeing some improvement, there is still room to grow. Obviously, i'm not asking for a 'miracle' study guide. I'm more concerned with whether I should do one more PT before the exam or work on areas that need improvement through drilling.

After doing many PTs, i can tell my biggest obstacle is the RC section. Hands down, if it's possible to get better in the next couple of days through intensive RC drilling, that would boost my score by a couple of points minimum.

My question is: Do you recommend I doing one last PT, or drill questions/sections that need improvement? If you think the latter is the best option, what advice can you give me for getting better at the RC section in particular within a few days?

Thanks in advance!

James

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PrepTests ·

PT130.S3.Q16

jimkhayata73

Thursday, Feb 06 2020

The word "comparable" got me...

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