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Scoring anywhere between a 157 and 172?

bwilson5152bwilson5152 Core Member
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Today, I took a 3 section prep test prep test and scored a 157. Then, I finished the final section on a prep test I've been dividing up and taking sections on different days (to simulate the four sections I'll have on test day). I scored a 172 on this test overall. All my other prep test scores have fallen anywhere within this 15 point range. I know a little variation is to be expected, but this seems extreme. Is anyone else experiencing this intense inconsistency? And does anyone have advice on how to combat it?

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  • KariOmooKariOmoo Member
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    Hi, I went through the same thing--first 6 mos or so of my studying, varied from about 159 - 169 w/ slow upward trend. It's ultimately hard to say with certainty, but here are some questions that might help.

    1.) How early are you in your studies? I struggled with the content at first but some concepts I understood at a "gut level", so some PTs I just did better trusting my gut and others I struggled with because I didn't understand the concepts at a more technical level. As I practiced more with the CC concepts my scores became more stable.

    2.) Do you think you have an anxiety issue? I ask because you got a 172 by taking sections on different days. I found I often scored higher when I did this as well since it helped with anxiety.

    3.) Same as 2, do you have an endurance issue? Same reasoning as above, taking sections on different days is a lot less mentally taxing than doing it all at once.

    Ultimately, I think some variance at the beginning of studying is normal. As you practice, learn the concepts better, and grow stronger mentally, you should start seeing more stability.

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