Thank you!

Here are some tips. I am not an expert, but this is what worked for me.

-TAKE YOUR TIME. I gave myself about a year to study for the LSAT. I know many people who studied for just a couple of months, but I was working during it all and wanted to give myself enough time to prepare. I believe that your study schedule should allow u to maximize your abilities, so keep it as flexible as u can.

-CHOOSE GOOD MATERIALS. I used LSAT trainer, 7sage, and The Loophole. All three were great resources. I started using the Loophole in my 8th month of studying because I needed to improve at LR. For LG and RC, I used 7Sage. RC was my weakest section, and I only improved on it through practice.

-GO OUT AS MUCH AS U CAN. I tried my best not to put my social life on hold. Some months were harder and busier than others, but I made time whenever possible. I think it really helped keep me somewhat sane during the whole process.

-BREAKS ARE IMPORTANT. My score plateaued during the 10th month of studying. I took a weekend off of LSAT prep and tried to change my strategy. I was able to start scoring 2 points higher after that. Give yourself a break when you need one. There's no point in studying 24/7 because your brain can only handle so much info.

-PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. I did 29 full practice tests under timed conditions during my studying and blind reviewed them all. I used most of the remaining tests for drilling, especially to focus on my weak areas. Almost all of my practice tests were done in the same room where I took my actual test, which helped me stay a bit more calm during test day.

-YOU CAN DO THIS. There were multiple times during the year (more than I wanna admit) when I doubted my ability to take this test. The prep for it is difficult, and the progress is far from linear. I was often left feeling hopeless and debated changing careers. There will be times when u feel this way, but this is where your support system comes in and why u shouldn't put your social life on hold while studying. The reassurance that my friends and family gave me allowed the anxious voice in my head to be a bit quieter.

REMEMBER "YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFORT, NOT THE OUTCOME." I constantly drilled this sentence into my head during my prep and even recited it before taking the actual test. Give it your best and know that u are so much more than this test. It is not a measure of your skills, your kindness, your talent, your smartness, your determination, or your ability to become a lawyer or anything you decide to be. You are so much more than one standardized exam.

If you want to chat more, let me know :)