Is there a way to do full LR or RC sections on their own, then blind review just that section without having to start a full preptest and complete the whole thing before being able to blind review? I just want to work on timing in individual sections without doing a whole PT
I'm taking the LSAT for the first time in June and wondering how I should prepare in the week leading up to the test and the morning of? All tips are appreciated!
I've been having the same experience! Pretty much every LR question I get wrong is a causal reasoning question. I too have been going to Nicole's classes and it helps, but I'm still struggling with this question type.
I've been studying for the LSAT since the summer and am taking it in June. I'm also currently in my third year of univeristy with a full course load, sports team volunteer work, etc. so I'm feeling a lot of stress. I know that's not uncommon when studying for the LSAT and that many test-takers embark on their LSAT journey while having really full plates. But I think the stress of it has gotten to me more than I expected. It's added a lot to my daily life and weighs heavy on my mind, it's something I'm constantly thinking about. Every grade I get back feels like the end of the world, like if it's not nearly-perfect there's no chance I'll get into law school and I'll be a failure. Every PT I do feels super important, like I need to show myself that I'm improving. I know I'm putting a lot of pressure on myself, but the LSAT and the law school application process just feels so all encompassing. I feel such anxiety about my GPA and my PT scores, it's impacting every other area of my life. Part of it is that I don't have any friends who are also taking this test, so I feel a little isolated from my friends, who are constantly asking me: "Why are you taking so long to study for that test?" and "Don't most people only need like three months?"
Any tips on not feeling like your life revoloves around academics and the LSAT?
I totally understand your frustration. I've been studying since the summer and was planning on taking the test this month, but I've had to push it back until June because my PT scores have been lower than I'd like. It's really hard to not be discouraged. I've had many moments of feeling just like you -- wondering if it's worth it or if I'm smart enough. Some advice I received recently which has helped is that it's all a process. It's long and definately not linear, but you can get there. If law school is what you want to do, you can make it happen, it just takes time. Try to be kind to yourself, look how far you've come, how hard you're working and celebrate the small wins. I've also found that going to live classes and listening to the 7Sage podcast has been helpful, it's nice to hear from people who have gotten through it and feel like you're not alone.
I’m in the same boat. I just took the June test and when I walked out I felt good overall, but now I’m stressed about how the RC sections went. Usually when I finish a PT I have a hard time telling how it went so I’m pretty unsure if I hit my goal score. Is it possible to know how it went based on a vibe? And should I keep studying?
What are your best tips/advice for the writing portion of the LSAT? How have you been/did you prepare for this?
I've been studying for a while but I still really struggle with conditional logic. I've re-done all the core ciriculium, done the conditional logic drills, and found the Loophole to be helpful as well, but I'm looking for some other conditional logic practice drills. Let me know if you have any suggestions!
Currently, I'm scoring around 156-158, with the goal score of 163. When taking practice tests and blind reviewing, I'm pretty confident in my answer choices and feel like I have a good understanding. I've been going to tons of classes and working on my weaker areas (RC science passages, LR causal reasoning and weakening questions) but the same scores keep staring back at me. It feels like no matter what I do my goal score will always be out of reach. Does anyone have any tips/advice? I'm writing in January and I know I'll end up taking it again in June, so any words of wisdom or commiseration are appreciated.
One thing that helped me with my timing is a tip Henry gave in class. He said that for the first 10 questions pick the answer choice you think is correct and immediately move on. Typically, the first 10 questions are easier and you can move on quickly if you don't overthink your choice. Just pick the answer choice that looks correct and go on to the next question. This saves time for the more difficult questions later on in the LR section, which are typically the most challenging.