My LSAT score is way below my PT average - any tips for studying?

maymemedlock

This is my first time posting here, so if I violated some rules/norms, so sorry!
I got my second LSAT score back in November, and for a second time, it was much under my PT range. The first time, it was only 4 points under, which was reasonable enough that I thought it was nerves. The second time, I knew I made a critical mistake on a LG, but I thought I pulled out with roughly a 168-170, which was around my PT average. Instead, I got a 162 for the second time.
I have no idea what went wrong, other than the LG and missing some time because of it, but that wouldn't account for that large of a discrepancy. I did study content right before for my peace of mind, so maybe that played a role in confusing me or something.
I'm taking it again in January as a last-hope effort, but I am unsure how to proceed because I don't know what I need to correct.
For reference, LR is usually my best with LG being a struggle with time, and RC can be its own devil sometimes. I don't have averages on hand, but if that's needed, I figure those out.

Veganpizza91

Same thing happened to me. I'm making 2 changes this time round:
1) taking PT's noisy/ higher stress situations to simulate the nerves I've experienced during the test
2) incorporating a beta blocker to help with test day anxiety

It's the nerves that killed my score so I'm hoping this works.

noonawoon

I'm not sure about general advice because it's hard to say without knowing more, but if you don't do a warmup/study content right before in your PTs, I don't think you should do that for the real test. I could definitely see how that could end up confusing you (or even very very moderately contributing to test fatigue because you didn't go in with a fresh mind). Definitely try to keep whatever you do on PTs consistent with the real test! I never did a test warmup for either PTs or real test and that worked best for me.