Quick Context: I’ve been working through the core curriculum for about four months and had originally planned to take the August LSAT. However, since I’ve been “stuck” on LG (my weakest section) for about 3-4 weeks and haven’t even really dived into learning about RC, I think I’m going to have to postpone.
Current problem: I’ve been fool-proofing ordering logic games (all those from PT 1-35) for about three weeks straight and am feeling very discouraged as it seems I have not made any real improvement in my ability to tackle “new” ordering games. For instance, when attempting a simple sequencing logic game for the first time, I either take forever (often 3x as long as the target time) in order to get a high rate of questions right OR I rush through and get a lot of questions wrong because I’ve made stupid mistakes (in reading and/or diagramming). And with some, I take too much time and STILL get the majority of questions wrong. Should I take a break from LG and skip to RC? I’m honestly at a loss as to what my next step should be since I really have faithfully completed the fool-proof method—even Pacifico’s famous version of it—for all ordering logic games and a few in/out games from PT 1-35. I’ve heard that most ordering/sequencing games fall on the easier spectrum of logic games, so I’m not sure if it would be wise for me to move ahead with grouping games. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@s8imgrund571 said:
Take your time. I answered 2/23 correct on my first LSAT games section. Reading Comprehension came very quickly to me but I was still not comfortable diagramming 2 months into prep. I had never interacted with formal logic or anything remotely similar to a LG. I attempted to take the exam without fully mastering the section because I just wanted to test and get my application in last cycle. Test day did not go well and I ended up stressing out and mechanistically forcing the games. Didn't finish the section and scored in the mid-160's in November after having aced the other two sections. Felt like a total waste of 2 great sections and 3 months worth of studying. I took a month off of LSAT prep and then casually did some games every other day or so. Read the LG Bible again and watched a lot of these videos. I just tried to let it come naturally and opted to pass on the January LSAT because I wasn't confident. One day, it just inexplicably clicked. I started to see all of the patterns and similarities between games. I realized that they are doable and many of the questions I was missing were silly. LG became fun and when I took the test again it was a more comfortable experience and I did much, much better. So, seriously, take your time and don't test before you're ready. Confidence can be key
Wow, not only does your story make me not feel alone in my struggles, but your advice hits the mark! Thank you, LSAT_Miami!