Hey again everyone, so I've been studying for quite some time now, and as I mentioned in another post, I am still scoring quite low (mid 140's, mid 150's after BR)
I feel like I already know, or have a general understanding of how to approach most problems in each section, but as noted with my score, I can obviously go back to the lessons and drill again. I've already pushed back taking the LSAT twice since the September administration, and I'm debating if I should take the February or the June exam.
One of my concerns for preparing as if I were to take the February exam is, what I should do if, let's say I take one PT a week until February, I am still not scoring what I want, but I've exhausted those recent PT's?
In other words, If I'm concerned with prepping for February with recent PT's with the possibility that I may not reach my target score (anything 155-160 or higher),
should I perhaps PT with older tests in the 40's or 50's? Should I just wait till June?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank y'all so much!
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This is my experience-
The number of PTs you take does not necessarily guarantee that your score will improve. Taking many PTs, however, exposes you to different question types and trends. As to how this exposure improves your score is deeply rooted in your understanding of the concepts, self-confidence, your ability to unlearn/relearn, and your stress level.
Low PT scores will negatively impact your self-confidence and stress. So what do you do?
• Go back to the basics- For this, I will recommend Mike Kim’s LSAT Trainer.
• Print the Free LSAT copy (2007) from LSAC or 7sage, or any PT.
• Divide the LR section into 3 parts (e.g. 1-10, 11-18, and 19-25).
• Solve each part untimed. Yes untimed- because you are building a solid understanding of some information and time will add an additional stress.
• Develop a process of elimination- For this also, I will recommend Mike Kim’s LSAT Trainer.
• Understand why each answer is correct or not correct.
• After grading any given part, your goal is to miss zero. If you happen to miss any question, print out fresh copies and retake that part again and again and again until you are perfect.
• Once you have perfected the 2007 PT, switch to a different year’s test- Untimed, but faster.
If the LSAT is not a test of intelligence, but a test of a certain skill and a way of thinking, then anybody is capable of an enviable score.
I wouldn't worry so much about pushing the test back. I originally intended to take it June 2016. Now, I'm thinking I'll take it June 2017. There are a lot of LSAT myths that we unlearn along the way like that you can master the test very fast. Unless you're already scoring high 60s I'm not sure a big fast improvement is typical or to be expected from us mere mortals.
Don't set a date at all... they are completely arbitrary. Set a score goal and get to it