Quick Tip: Practice with an Experimental Section!
One of the most influential factors on our test day performance is our use of practice tests. Taking a practice test once per week is a great way to practice under the conditions conditions we will experience on test day. To ensure your practice test performance is a strong indicator of what you will score, make sure you are using a fourth section to mimic the experimental test day section. Creating a challenging PT experience can make test day feel like just another practice test.
How Many Practice Tests?
A common question asked by students at the beginning of their LSAT journey centers on practice tests. How many should we be taking per week or month? The answer to this question centers largely on your current place in your curriculum studies, as well as the time available in your day to study.
To some, multiple PTs per week may sound appealing. However, more time spent on taking practice tests translates to less time spent reviewing wrong answers. Our score improvement does not come from doing the test a lot of times—it comes from understanding what we are doing wrong. After taking the test and completing thorough blind review, we very well may have spent 1-2 days on this test alone, before we even review the questions and answers. A good rule of thumb is to PT once per week until you are absolutely certain you have mastered the content of the LSAT outside of timed restrictions.
When considering how many PTs per week are right for you, consider your place in your content and curriculum studies. If you feel like you have mastered the content of the 7Sage curriculum and are breezing through all your sufficient/necessary flashcards, it may be time to take multiple PTs per week. But make sure you are able to commit the most time to the areas where you need most improvement. If you are still focused on learning the content, worry about taking more PTs when you are further along in your LSAT journey.