Same situation here; early 30s career pivot from behavioral health/operations. Non-trad, testing mid 160s, looking to add some community support/accountability in addition to what I have! Let me know if you guys are still open to newcomers.

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According to LSAC statistics, applicant LSAT scores are way up this year, so I’m guessing that the shorter test is preferable to most people.

This might also be because people had more time to study (no social life due to covid and internships, study abroads, etc being cancelled). It might also be that people don't necessarily perform better because the test is shorter but because it is taken from the comfort of home, rather than at a test center where other people in the room are coughing and sniffling.> @ said:

Wow, I had never thought about the adrenaline part but that's a great point. I have no doubt that for so many people, the LSAT-Flex taking place in the controlled, familiar environment of one's home really helps to reduce test anxiety and improve performance. But OP, I think I'm in the same boat as you; I love the adrenaline rush and the acute pressure brought on when the high stakes are palpable. I really think that it makes me read faster, think sharper, and perform better. Too bad that I can't replicate that feeling while taking the LSAT at my desk.

I'm not sure if you have taken the LSAT yet or have just taken practice tests, but it's definitely possible to feel the adrenaline/sharpened focus at your desk when it's a real test! I felt pretty relaxed while taking all of my PTs but felt heightened adrenaline and shakiness on the test day on the Flex, which I think helped out my score

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