C_J_2020 even though we are in a completely different realm of LSAT goals (mine extremely much lower than yours lol) I had the same experience when I took November's LSAT- scoring around 7 points less than average PTs. And like you there were some variables in play that I can ensure won't happen during January's test. However, I remember distinctly telling myself this actual test is much more difficult than PTs...as it should be... its a test.The only PT I feel that has come close to what I saw in November is PT 157 and maybe 156, I'm saving 158 for final PT before Jan test. The wordiness the contextual/ referential jargon of Nov test was out of this world. It boils down JY's CC and basic structure and grammar and the ability to get to the foundation of the argument. The other thought I can recall having during Nov test was, I should've spent more time simply studying RC as some of the stimuli in LR we're super long and could be considered mini passages... who knows. You should be super proud of yourself , that's an amazing score and I'm sure with a tutor will get you to your goal, best of luck !

I'm glad I'm not alone, it was extremely hard. Harder than any PT I've ever taken....

It was my first time and unfortunately probably not the last....

We shall see on 11/27 ...

Best of luck !