Thanks, @kyuya! I went from a 151 to 168 so I'm hoping that more practice taking timed sections will help me get closer to my BR score (This was my second full-length PT).
If you have the time to take a full-length test you should. Then BR, and re-focus your study schedule on areas of your weakness. Don't forget to also keep your strong areas strong.
I don't see how having people around you PTing would make any difference? You make your gains by doing full length tests and by reviewing, not by having a bunch of people around you PTing. Reviewing in a group helps.
... too much on the unscored essay. When I received my score ... sent a copy of the essay as well. I had a ... a photocopy of a penciled essay, and the erasures etc.. obfuscates ... attention is given to the essay by the schools.