After taking prep tests, I have come to the conclusion that one of my biggest problems is focusing on the questions/answers. We all know that it's easy to get lost in the minutia of the LSAT--whether it be choosing the most "popular" answer rather than the correct answer because you didn't pay attention to the difference between one word in the answer choice you chose and one word in the answer choice that is correct. It is important to note here that in my international studies major in undergrad, my tests mostly consisted of writing timed essays, and as such, my brain works much better in that arena--focusing on creating a thesis and going from there, rather than reading multiple answer choices and getting lost in them. When trying to answer multiple choice questions that is the majority of the LSAT, I notice that it's hard for my brain to focus on these things. Does anyone have any tips for training the brain (please don't respond with saying study / use the course more because that is what I have been doing :) ), aside from medication one can receive from a diagnosis? This can also include the changes they've made to their routines, workouts, eating habits/recipes, etc. Thank you so much !
Hey! I've been working 4 days a week 8:30 to 4 or 5 and I would definitely recommend getting a job. Studying more than 4 hours a day has been proven to not be very beneficial because your brain needs time to process the things you're learning. I'm lucky that, at the law firm I work at, I can usually carve out about an hour each day at work to study, and when I'm bored, playing sudoku is great to get your mind in the logic game mode. What your mind needs is consistency, so study every day if you can--even if that's just 30 minutes at the minimum in a day. I usually can't study when I get home from work because all I do all day is read and analyze, but that's why I don't work Fridays (where I usually get in 2-4 hours of studying) and if I feel inspired I'll take a PT over the weekend! You got this, don't burn yourself out by just studying and not working. It's always nice to have a healthy balance :)