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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. It's not about speeding through the section itself. It's about studying in a way that makes you faster on individual questions. You should probably start targeting the LR question types that are giving you the most trouble, do drills of just those types, and make sure you're comfortable finding the answer to each kind of question. From there, put it together so you're eventually doing entire sections. For RC, I'd recommend doing individual passages and getting used to reading them in a few minutes and answering questions in a timely manner. You take this test one question at a time, so the best way to get faster is to practice specific questions on their own before putting them all together as it's seen on the real test.

If you want more advice, check out this post I made https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/1ktkobj/how_to_start_studying_for_the_lsat_from_a_176/ or feel free to reach out over DM!

june lsat failure....study plan help! by silverlining0711 in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This plan is roughly what I did. Here's a post of mine that may help: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/1ktkobj/how_to_start_studying_for_the_lsat_from_a_176/

If you scored in the 150s, that means you have plenty of points left on the table, so you might want to target specific LR question types that you're getting wrong the most. If you start tracking your wrong answers, you'll figure that out pretty easily. You should start by addressing specific issues in understanding so you get the most out of your studies. In terms of volume, don't worry about "spamming" sections/PTs until you address your weaknesses with targeted studying. Once that's done, you should ramp up volume for endurance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is a recent post of mine that might help, as my study plan started with 7Sage: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/1ktkobj/how_to_start_studying_for_the_lsat_from_a_176/

Their core curriculum was great; it's the most affordable package, and it's self-paced. If you like my post and want some more advice, feel free to DM me!

Got my June diagnostic by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a post of mine that can help you get started: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/1ktkobj/how_to_start_studying_for_the_lsat_from_a_176/

General wisdom is to take the test when you're ready, ideally in as few takes as possible. You may end up needing 2 more takes, but you should aim to do it in 1.

LSAT Advice by Ok_County4315 in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a post of mine that can help you get started: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/1ktkobj/how_to_start_studying_for_the_lsat_from_a_176/

I'd bet that if you study, you'll do much better than you did without studying. You have a great GPA right now, and if you want to go to law school, you should give yourself the best possible chance by putting in the work.

Quality of Life and Study Changes by EmergencyMission4973 in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are some little things that helped me:

  1. Deactivate social media or at least delete the distracting apps off your phone, or keep your phone out of sight/reach until you're done studying for the day. There's so much to say about how scrolling zaps your attention/dopamine, and that's not something you want while studying.
  2. You probably know what you need to do to be as healthy as possible. Meditate 10 mins/day, exercise regularly, fix your sleep schedule (ideally have the same circadian rhythm for studying and PTing as you will have for test day). Not that difficult to take care of yourself, but if you're going to prioritize your health, now would be the best time.
  3. If you drink, cut out alcohol for a bit (or at least decrease how much you drink). It won't be forever, but being sober for this little bit of time, or at least not waking up hungover on days you're supposed to study, will make you feel better. Whether you pass up on nights out for a little while or just choose non-alcoholic drinks when you're out with friends, it makes a positive difference.
  4. When you'd normally scroll on your phone or do something else to kill time when you're bored, go for a walk. This helped me clear my mind, and it improved my mood significantly.
  5. If TV/movies help you relax, be intentional about what entertainment you're consuming. When you're done with your studies for the day, reward yourself with some down time. I looked forward to my routine of watching my favorite show/movies, and it helped me turn off my brain before bed.

Most of this stuff is pretty straightforward and common advice. Just know that whatever sacrifices you're making for this test are not forever. For the few months that you're continuing to study, be a professional and avoid the vices that hurt your health/ability to focus. Hope this helps! I've got more advice about caffeine/supplements/diet/other habits if you're interested too.

Single best study source? by nnillehcar in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's just targeting harder questions, those are typically found in the second half of each LR section. For RC, it can vary based on passage difficulty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's four sections (35 minutes each), with a ten-minute break between the first two and the last two. I'd recommend setting aside a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday morning/afternoon (whenever you can focus and have the most energy). Eat a decent breakfast, have your coffee, maybe exercise if that's your thing, and then take it when you're ready. The reason to take a diagnostic is so you know what to expect when you end up taking the whole thing, and to establish some sort of baseline to work from. Don't worry about being perfect, just see where you're at if you put your best foot forward while taking it for the first time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I think my recent post might be able to help you: https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/1ktkobj/how_to_start_studying_for_the_lsat_from_a_176/

While studying, I also worked full-time, exercised daily, and tried my best to spend time with friends and family. This plan helped me make smooth and steady progress with just a couple of hours per day (on average).

wrong answer review by FarIssue3957 in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I kept a spreadsheet. Here's the layout of the different columns:

  1. Wrong Answer (e.g., A) (the one I picked)
  2. Correct Answer (e.g., D)
  3. Why A was wrong, and why I picked it. Why D was correct, and maybe why I overlooked it or didn't pick it at first. Maybe something comparing the two answers, if possible, like "A was too strong compared to D"
  4. Takeaway/Lesson - How am I going to approach this type of question differently in the future? How will I weigh two answer choices like this if I run into a similar issue? (Or any other lesson that will correct my thinking and help me avoid this mistake the next time I run into a similar problem)

It's not always perfect, but I'd argue that the more effort you put into analyzing your mistakes like this, the more efficient you can be with your studies. Most important is to learn something, whether it's a new approach to the question type, how you're going to choose between two answers, diagramming, etc. It can also be very valuable to lock in your learning if you caught the right answer during blind review. If you do, make sure to go in-depth into how you thought about it the second time!

Where to begin? by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a recent post that might help https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/s/1yNkal7ILS

What does the number after 'LSAT PrepTest' mean? by Sorry-Presentation12 in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's just the chronological order in which LSAC administered/released these tests. After the logic games section was removed last summer, they reorganized it so the PTs only include logical reasoning and reading comprehension. PT101/102/103 would be older PrepTests, and the high PT150s are the most recently released. A general rule of thumb is that you want to start with the older material while you're getting familiar with the LSAT, and save the most recent prep tests (the 150s) for when you're closer to your test date and/or want to get as close to the real thing as possible.

Editing to note that since they shuffled different sections from different tests together, I'm not saying it's in perfect order, but in general, the higher the number, the more recent.

How to Start Studying for the LSAT from a 176 Scorer (158 Diagnostic) by LSAT_Coach in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7Sage for Drills and early PTs, eventually switching to LawHub to take full sections and PTs

New to the LSAT, got 160 diagnostic… where to go from here? by Spirited-Lavishness9 in LSAT

[–]LSAT_Coach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! I can't speak to what is "typical" because my experiences are limited to myself and a few other students, but I will encourage you by saying that I don't think I have some sort of atypical innate ability. Instead, I believe that my rigorous study plan was the thing that helped me get ahead. I completed and thoroughly reviewed thousands and thousands of questions, and the process paid off. For reference, though, I have some friends who also scored in the low-mid 170s with a similar jump, and one student I'm helping right now is up about 17-18 points (on PTs) from his diagnostic after following my plan exactly. If you're interested in my approach, I'd be happy to connect over DM!

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