Hi everyone,

I am looking for some advice to overcome the self-doubt I feel about the test that is impacting my ability to study and feel prepared.

I took the October 2025 LSAT and scored a 160. I was and still am very frustrated with my score, not because it is a bad score but because I was consistently scoring ≥162, and I was often in the 163-165 range. I took the test remotely and it distracted me. I am not trying to be any sort of LSAT wizard and pull off a 175 or higher. I just want a solid score that puts me in scholarship range of my target schools, which I think a 165 will do for me combined with my 3.95 GPA in a STEM major.

I started studying again for the test in March/April, planning to take the June test (tomorrow). Last week I was so panicked by my lack of improvement and growth during PTs that I rescheduled the test for August, hoping that I can improve my RC score more than anything. I almost never take full tests because I struggle more on RC vs. LR and I don't feel the need to practice LR much more, but part of the reason for that is because I have a mental barrier up telling me that my chances at improving on RC are slim. Because of this, it tanks my score, and I just wasn't ready for June. I'm happy with my decision, but I don't know where to go from here.

I am wondering if there is anyone else experiencing this, or anyone who could speak to how to get better on this front. I am in the process of starting tutoring to help me through this as well.