Honestly, wouldn't it be better to practice on less space and enjoy the extra space on the official exam? Your loose leaf paper is going to waste time while you're practicing.
Honestly it took me awhile to know how to adapt to the speed, here is what I did.. and I hope it helps. (I am still implementing this.. and it helps me)
Buy a 180 Watch with lines on every 8min 45sec mark.
LR: 6Q in 1st 8:45, 12Q 2nd 8:45 18Q 3rd …
You should not give up.. Do not forget.. there is always a bright side.. You can apply with your LSAT score of 149 for this year.. do VERY well your first year and transfer to a top 100 school your second year. There are always options.
Hey!
I'm in the same boat. I did better on the practice tests before the December LSAT.
So, I am retaking in February for fall of 2014. If you are on average doing better I would say retake it.
Its all up to how much better you're doing