152 --> 164-167

Would love one as well and am willing to help out or contribute in anyway possible. Let me know!

@ thank you for the input! I am actually quite aware of this and strive to do it as often as possible. Sometimes I am able to anticipate what the answer choice is and that helps me answer it rather quickly, other times I anticipate the possible correct answer choice(s) and yet the right answer is none of them for it is totally something different that I did not assume (this is with regards to necessary question types). I am doing the same for a flaw question. If there is one thing I am not, it is a passive test taker. The biggest transition I had was going from one to an active one. What I am seeking is those tiny strokes of genius that people had in their studies that can maybe be applied to the question types mentioned above.

Also, in terms of writing anything down on LR i do not bother wasting my time unless there is some serious LAWGIC that my brain can't process. I know everyone works differently but each minute for me is like the holy grail so wasting time writing stuff down is just out of the question, unfortunately. If I had more time I would most definitely be writing everything possible down and I am sure my score would improve on these question types.

You need both 100%. I'm not quite at 170 right now, still 8/9 points away, but my score has progressively gone up as I have gotten better at identifying different question types and knowing how to attack them, as well as simply understanding the logical reasoning that underlies most of the LSAT. Plus, question types that characterize the LR sections of the LSAT are what make up all of the questions in reading comp/games. I struggled for a while with reading comp, and still do, but ever since I began attacking the reading comp questions the way I would attack LR questions, my score has improved dramatically.

My best advice is to master the 10-16 question types that are prevalent in LR (I say 10-16 because different courses will identify a different number as some like to group similar question types under a broader category). By master I mean know how to identify the question through the question stem/prompt with seconds of reading it, and then know what you have to do before even reading the stimulus. For example, if its a strengthening question with a cause and effect relationship in the stimulus, you are looking to prove that the cause produces the same effect elsewhere or that the effect cannot occur without the cause, etc. Similarly, if you have a necessary question, you have to be able to visualize the gap that is missing in the argument and that needs to be filled in. Once you do that, then its time to exercise your understanding of logic and choose the answer that is best suited for whatever it is you are trying to do.

Well usually I do not respond to these things but seeing as to how closely your scores and situation relate to mine, I feel compelled to do so. I hope that what I say may actually help you and show you that there is in fact light at the end of the tunnel. My diagnostic score was a 152 and I made it all the way up to a 162, only to then go back to scoring consistently at 157-159. This was last summer and I was preparing for the October LSAT. I decided a few days before to just withdraw from the test and wait until December. I had just finished Blueprint Prep and decided self study is what I needed. Anyways, long story short, my score improved into the low 160s on a consistent basis with a few 159's here and there. I was studying hard too, but I have to be honest, a piece of me knew I could go even harder and give more of myself to my studies. December test day came around and needless to say, I burned my hand the night before which threw me off, I didn't get adequate sleep, and overall the test just did not go the way I wanted it to go. So I waited a few days and cancelled. Then I restarted studying with about a month in a half to go till February LSAT. I studied harder than I had previously, but more important than that, I became consistent in my routine. I figured out what is the most efficient breakfast for me to have. I figured out how much sleep I needed and at what time I would need to wake up on test day to be there early, focused, and ready to go. Everything that went wrong on the 1st official test went right on the 2nd one. I got good sleep, woke up focused, ate a great breakfast, had my father drop me off instead of driving like a maniac looking for parking, and needless to say scored a 164.

If there is one piece of advice I can give for you: ROUTINE. If you already scored in the 160s, I have to assume that you have achieved some solid theoretical understanding of the exam. I assume you have drilled countless times, etc etc etc. These may be fallacious assumptions but I am going to assume them eitherway. Anyways, the most important thing is a) routine and b) simulating real life test taking conditions. Get your diet down. Lots of anti-oxidants (salmon, walnuts, berries, etc). Lots of carbohydrates and protein for breakfast on exam days. Adequate sleep. Exercise. Wake up at the same time everyday for a month prior to the exam, no exceptions, weekends too. Oh, and go to bed at around the same time as well. Your life belongs to the LSAT. Fuck friends, other obligations (if possible), and all other stuff. You want to do well and score with all the other big boys and girls, work hard(er). Oh and most importantly, take this test regardless if you are ready, and feel free to cancel it and take the LSAT again. You will be much more familiar with how the actual test day goes by doing this and it will easily help you improve your score. Direct message me if you need further advice.

I'm in the same boat as you. As of now, the only thing I found that works is just going for the specific questions. I can't say this is the best method, but its far easier to answer a question that is asking you about a few specific lines than about a question that is asking you what the author's argument is when you have not read the passage in its entirety. Granted, you do have to understand the author's position (even if it is neutral) to answer specific questions with accuracy, but that doesn't mean you can't get 1 or 2 here and there. And 1 or 2 here and there CAN go a long way when it comes to your scaled LSAT score. If you come up with any better methods or figure out a way to improve timing, please share. I get shat on by RC daily and it is not fun.

Hey, I'm down for a study buddy. I'm taking the December test as well. I've already completed a full LSAT course and am currently scoring in the scaled score range of 157-162. 162 being my highest, and 159 being my average. Im aiming for 170 though and think I will be there when I get the timing down. If you are serious about this and are aiming for a really high score, lets study together and keep each other on track.

Just curious, does anyone have any recommendations for what kind of schedule I should begin implementing into my daily routine to prepare for the June LSAT? I know this is partially subjective and relative to each individual, but in general the time difference in test administration does pose some changes in how your mind will be working during the test. This will be my third time taking the LSAT. For the February LSAT (on which I got a 164), I gave my body ample time to adjust into a 7AM wake up routine and it definitely helped come test day. Everyone else looked dead and I was awake and ready to go, but with the June LSAT, I feel like the bigger problem would be when I eat breakfast/lunch and what I do in the time leading up to the exam. Any input/openings for discussions would be greatly appreciated!