Gearing up for the June LSAT and have been consistently gettin 170+ for the past 3-4 tests, highest being 175. It felt really good seeing that score and I felt pretty confident as I was taking it. This past test I took, there definitely were some harder RC passages and what I thought were 4-5 star LR questions in the first 10 questions of each section (which I know can happen but still threw me off) and to get to the top of Mt. Whatsthepoint, I ended up getting a 162, which I knew taking it, it was going to be not as good as the others, but its so demoralizing seeing that sink so far down, and checking the questions, seeing that I choked on some layups really gets to me. Just when I thought I was done making the same stupid mistakes I go and do it all over again and again. I thought I was really starting to improve until this happened and completely altered by perception of how well I think I'll be able to do on the June test (aiming for a 166-171). Would really appreciate any advice/words of encouragement on how to get over this.

I'm gearing up to take the June LSAT in a few weeks, and I'm aiming in the range of 166-171. I've been consistently scoring within this range the past two months or so, and have on occasion scored above, the highest being a 175. As I mentioned, my plan is to score within my range for June (which I am fully confident I will be able to do come test day) and then really hone in my weaknesses during the summer in anticipation of taking the test again come the fall right before the application cycle. My goal score for this test would be 172+ to have a better shot at the more competitive schools on my list. If you have ever been in my position and have any advice for developing the ability to score consistently in the 172+ range, please let me know!