Using different study approach

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  sarakimmel Member ⭐

  August 2021 1488 karma

  Have you tried slowly reducing your time constraints? If 165 is about where you need to be, and you can get there untimed, perhaps try giving yourself +50% time to start. Once you are making progress there, try just an extra 10 minutes, then 5, etc. The time becomes less of a factor when you know you have extra... think of it as a way to trick your brain into not panicking about the clock.

  When it comes to actual study techniques, it really comes down to repetition, the more you see, the easier it gets. Do untimed sections, save PTs for when you need a snapshot of timed progress, but don't feel you need to take PTs for the sake taking them, be sure are getting something out of them when you do take them (effective BR, info about progress, etc). Be sure you really understand what you are reading and allow yourself to play and experiment with the material (try different techniques, find what works for you). I really like this diagnostic tool from PowerScore for RC (I'll leave it to you if you prefer a webinar or podcast):
  https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/reading-comprehension-webinar-skills-diagnostic-tests/
  https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/lsat-podcast-episode-41-reading-comprehension-skill-tests/

  For LR, have a good skipping strategy and practice it always - regardless of timed or untimed sections, make it a habit not to stare down a question, willing it to reveal the answer. It is SO important. You can lose minutes cumulatively in this section by staring at a question too long or vacillating over ACs. This says it better that I could:
  https://7sage.com/why-you-have-to-skip-questions-on-the-lsat/

  And, last but not least, consider working with a study partner or group. I saw my biggest gains once started reviewing with others. It really forced me to understand the test on another level in order to be able to justify my ACs to someone else. Good is fast, the better you understand, the faster you will be.

  That's all I got. I wish you the best of luck!!
• mandy.tran Alum Member

  August 2021 58 karma

  Thank you @sarakimmel I will definitely try the extra time tip! I've been hesitant to try it because I thought that it might make me get used to the extra time, but maybe you are right
• AJamal22 Member

  August 2021 205 karma

  I agree with everything @sarakimmel says. While LR and RC tend to be harder to get perfect scores, LG is the most learnable section, and I highly recommend that if you are not getting 0 to -2, you dedicate a lot of your time to that. For LG tips, I would refer to this post: https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/29674/lg-tips-for-accuracy-under-time-pressure-from-a-170-scorer, which details a lot of great strategies. It comes down to exposure (how many LGs you do and repeat) and foolproofing games 3 to 6 times to make sure you are getting inferences. I started to notice that so many games are the same skeleton as others, so doing them, you get a sense that it's no different from the superficial description.