Hi guys,
I only have 7 raw tests left. I'm taking the September administration but would like to keep approx. 3-4 raw tests on hand in the event that all does not go as planned and I end up taking December as well. I can't decide if it's best to go ahead and take all the 70 series I have left or save one or two just in case. I'd appreciate any advice on which PTs to take between now and September 24.
Here's my list of available PTs:
PT59
PT60
PT67
PT70
PT72
PT76
Superprep II Undisclosed PT
Comments
I'd say at this point, with where you are scoring, I would do 70, 72, 76. And save the rest for a retake. The 70s are going to be what you want to focus energy on since those will be most similar to the test you'll sit for. So I'm going to agree with Montaha and say take 3 more.
In short, though, I think you are going to do great if your recent PT scores are any indication!
Congrats on killing it! Good luck
Having taken all but PT 76 and C2 (my last two untouched PTs), I would definitely recommend taking PT 72, which features something never before seen as well as plenty of lessons from which to learn. I've taken that test three times, and while I actually did all right the first take, I'm still learning a lot each take.
Since we only have about 2.5 weeks left before the test, I wouldn't take any more than 2-3 untouched PTs. With that in mind, I would recommend sticking with the newer ones right before the September take to give yourself a heightened familiarity with what the newest tests are doing. By the newest, I mean 65+.
I can't speak on PT 76, since I haven't taken it, though I've never heard anything unusual about it. Still, the most important thing is to attack the most recent tests, especially since some of the weird logic games in recent PTs are more than likely not going to be reincarnated in similar games so soon and thus in September.
If I were you (which I almost feel like I am given our mirrored circumstances), I would take 72 and one other in the 70s, be it 76 or 70. I would probably lean towards 76, however, though that would be with the attitude that I am taking in September to kill it in September, and I imagine it would offer a lot. Should you take another on top of those two, I'd take 67.
Admittedly, you're taking a bit of a risk, given that you may take in December with only one recent test. You'd still have, however, two in the lows 60s (PT 60 and the C2 test), along with 59, all of which I believe have comparative passages.
Again though, I wouldn't take more than three, and honestly, I'd advise only taking two. With only 2.5 weeks left, you probably shouldn't take a new test right before test day. In my opinion, it would be best to take 72 and either 70 or 76, but not both. BR and review thoroughly and consider doing some rough form of retaking them if need be. I would then keep up to speed on RC by doing random sections from tests you've already used, maintain consistency on LG and revisit tough games/sections, and master the circle games found in PT A or B, 1, and 41. There's a chance a circle game will be featured on an upcoming LSAT.
I believe the Superprep tests have hard LG in general.
Congrats on your score band:)
Trying to figure out whether to keep a few 'fresh PT's" is also a concern of mine. I am on par with my target score band but not on my "dream" score band so I am preparing for a 2nd take in Dec to hopefully reach my loftier goals.
@danielznelson has great points and I completely agree to definitely take PT72 - I am actually going to take it for the 3rd time this weekend. You have experience with almost all of the most current PTs especially 77-78 so I would recommend holding on to maybe PT70 & 76 and either of the PT59-60 tests. I am not sure it would be a good idea to take 3 of the most current PT's with only a few weeks left that could deprive you of valuable time for in-depth BR and not lead to scoring gains. (Plus after my debacle on PT77 with too many distractions bringing me to tears, please heed the advice to take care of your emotional and mental confidence. Fortunately, I have enough time to rebound but I learned a hard lesson that I hope to recover:)
Maybe a strategy in the final stretch?
For the past few weeks, I have picked my lowest scored PT's and split them up to take 2 sections a day - each of the LR's with either LG or RC. If time permits, I am fool-proofing the LG's from current tests and taking the RC sections from 1-36.
We have got to be smart about burn-out at this point! I posted this in another thread and I hope it helps:
Stress is counter-productive but how to continue to prep without stress can be counter-intuitive at this point with the test date on the horizon...
To quote Frozen - "Let It Go" - on the expectations and believe in your abilities:)
We can do this!!