OKAY. So.

I'm taking in June; I've been studying for about a year and a half. I don't want to do so much over the next few weeks as to burnout, but also I want to feel like I'm not letting myself get rusty (this increases my anxiety which is bad for lots of reasons too). I still have about 8 PTs left, which I'm not sure I'll be able to get to. I obviously know not to expect any major score increases; that's not what I'm going for. I just want to stay consistent and steady.

Anyone have a magic formula as to how much time I should be spending each day/week? Anyone who has taken and burnt out, what would you suggest I definitely avoid doing? (I've already stopped drinking alcohol - btw)

Is doing 1 drill 3 times a week (3 drills total with BR) + 1 PT on weekends & BR too much? Am I going to burn out on this schedule? Help my nerves are bad. <3 yall

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    At this point, you want to avoid psyching yourself out while simultaneously not dropping the ball. In other words, if you take a PT and score 2 or 3 points below your average, you'll probably freak out.

    I think it would be best to keep drilling for the next week or two. You can even take a PT each weak, up until 2 weeks before the test. Don't go nuts though. By now you've learned all that you're going to learn before June. Your goal now should be not to drop the ball.

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    Thanks @mjpina451 ! same to you <3

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    @allisongillsanford643 On the one hand, you're like 'ok yeah cool i'm ready' and on the other hand, you're like 'omg i have invested so much into this i need to do everything perfectly *has panic attack - dies*"

    My life exactly. Sending good vibes your way @allisongillsanford643!

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    Ha! Yeah, I think this is something every serious LSAT student can relate to @allisongillsanford643 ! You got this!

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    Cool. Thanks y'all. It's a strange catch-22 when you spend a long time prepping for this test huh? On the one hand, you're like 'ok yeah cool i'm ready' and on the other hand, you're like 'omg i have invested so much into this i need to do everything perfectly *has panic attack - dies*"

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    Yeah, sounds like you're doing everything just right! I think your break was perfectly timed.

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    You did not mess up!! At this point, you've done all of the consequential work. You are going to get this!!!

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    I think drills that are closer to warm-ups will be helpful - I would suggest taking a half section of each type every day, even if you use old repeats.

    I would stay in the 1-2 PTs/wk range (1 or 0 the week before you test), with quality BR. Take care of your body, exercise, sleep, eat good fats and proteins, and do positive self-talk (cheesy but important).

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    I just took 2 weeks off; I only started back on Monday. Did I mess up?

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  • Wednesday, Apr 20 2016

    I would try to strategically schedule a break some time soon. Walk away for a week. Allow yourself to break your rules. Have a beer. Recharge and go into the home stretch refreshed and revitalized. Once you're back, I think your proposed plan sounds perfect. Also, start syncing your daily routine. Get to bed by 10, wake up at 6, whatever you plan to do the day of/night before the test, start doing it so that you're in rhythm on test day.

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