A week left... What should I be doing?

guitarnara

I have been PTing around 163 (last 5 tests).
Two days ago I took PT 73 and my score dropped to 156 (wtf)- I have no idea what happened, I zoned out during LG got -11 and did horrible on the second LR (-11).
I am aiming for 160+ and will probably retake in Dec to aim for 165+.

Anyhow, I realized that I should probably stop taking fresh PTs. PT 73 killed my confidence.
Would it benefit me to be do timed PTs of tests that I've taken instead?

If not, what should I be doing?

Thanks!

eastring

I'm in exactly the same position as you! My PT average is 163 and I took PT 73 today and dropped a few points. I'm also aiming for 165+ on Dec exam and worried that I will get sth below 160 on the Oct exam for some crazy reason. I think at this point, we shouldn't really be doing any more PT as it can just kill our confidence on the game day. We might be burning out and dropping a few points. My plan is to review PT73/72 (my worst two) thoroughly and do a few game sections for fun. Don't worry too much and good luck!!

Pacifico

If you're fairly certain you're taking December (and you likely should for scholarship money regardless of admission prospects), then I would say save the fresh PTs for December. Either retake one from the 70s or just do some light drilling to keep yourself sharp. I think stress/hydration/nutrition/sleep management are more important at this late stage in the game than any PT work.

leonsmoney

I wouldn't base anything off one bad PT. I know 72 has a bad reputation but I breezed through 72 and 73 killed me. 166 on 72 160 on 73 and 167 on 74. The part that was scary was I felt like I did very well on 73, but I bombed one of the LR sections hard. Anyway, don't let one bad PT discourage you. To me 73 was the hardest of the 70s. I know many will disagree but depends on the person. Good luck to you!