Hi everyone!
I've been really wary about taking the June LSAT mostly because I started the Ultimate Course in January and although I feel better about attacking the questions, I haven't been able to score much higher than a 158 (after about 3 practice tests). However, I took PT38 last weekend and scored a 164 and 169 with BR. This is shocking because in the over 2 years that I've been semi-studying for the LSAT, I've never been able to break 160!
So naturally, I was excited but cautious (even Googled whether PT38 was easier than the rest lol!). Just last week, I had thought about pushing back the test to October but now I'm thinking maybe I can do June.
I guess what I'm wondering is this: Have any of you gone up so suddenly in scores? If so, were you able to maintain this score increase or was that kind of the maximum score you reached?
Thanks!
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I have a 9 point spread between my best and worst PT, however my PT average is still 13 points above my diagnostic, and I was shocked that my first PT after this course was 6 points higher than my best score from the first 5 PTs I took prior to 7sage (but after using 3 prep books). I have maintained this increase, on average, through 10 tests and I just hit a PR (17 points above diagnostic) on the last PT. I usually experience a 2-5 point dip when acclimating to newer PTs (i.e from the 30s to the 40s, from the 40s to the 50s) but generally speaking, it is a steady but verrrry slow upward trend at this point.
In likely projecting some subtext onto your question—are you asking whether you should get your hopes up? Whether you've underestimated yourself or your potential? Whether you should ride this wave if indeed the tide has turned in your favor (viz. to take in June versus October)?
I don't think anyone can answer those questions; you might be able to tell if any of them resonate[s] with you, but you probably can't definitely answer them yourself. I don't think anyone can. So I think the question becomes: should you press on? Set a new, higher goal and work diligently to achieve it? If you have even the slightest chance of advancing in this way—and nothing to lose in doing so, as is likely the case—then consider which path you're more likely to regret: working harder (and/or for a greater length of time) because you caught a spark and pushed the limits of your potential, or doing anything else. It's up to you (and Godspeed whichever path you take), but what you will gain in character by pushing and perhaps discovering your limits will last you a lifetime, regardless of quantitative results.
Finally, ask yourself: will a June sitting sustain your momentum while allowing enough time to prepare to your full potential in this season of your life? I believe you still have a good amount of time to make the decision, so perhaps revisit this question in a few weeks.
As far as taking for June, I would find out what the deadline to rescind your seat it is and not even worry about it until a day or two before. Focus each day on getting better. DO NOT CRAM to try and make the June cut. IMO it is best to take the time you need to gain mastery of the skills you need to reach your target score. You may find that when middle/end of may rolls around you feel fully prepared. On the other hand, you may not.