Which is better to start? Timed Test Sections or Timed full PTs?

[QueensULawHopefully]

Is it a better study method to keep doing practice tests (35min first two sections, 10 min break middle and then 35 min last two sections) or test sections (35 min test section, then write down what answers I got wrong, guessed or flagged, then do these written down questions in a blind review and then go through the entire section to check over right and wrong work) under test conditions? I find when I do PTs, I always forget the reasoning as to why I picked certain questions, whereas when I do individual sections I feel it's a better learning experience. However, overall I feel so tired by the time I get to the 2nd and 4th section, respectively. Should I do individual sections for a few days (to get my confidence up --> I've really been struggling with low LRs scores), and then full PTs the next few days? I write August 14th.

Thanks

[Stephanie Oswalt]

Is it a better study method to keep doing practice tests (35min first two sections, 10 min break middle and then 35 min last two sections) or test sections (35 min test section, then write down what answers I got wrong, guessed or flagged, then do these written down questions in a blind review and then go through the entire section to check over right and wrong work) under test conditions? I find when I do PTs, I always forget the reasoning as to why I picked certain questions, whereas when I do individual sections I feel it's a better learning experience. However, overall I feel so tired by the time I get to the 2nd and 4th section, respectively. Should I do individual sections for a few days (to get my confidence up --> I've really been struggling with low LRs scores), and then full PTs the next few days? I write August 14th.

Thanks

Hi QueensULawHopefully,

Thanks for the post! I'll refer to the advice in this blog post: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/bid-153451-10-steps-to-taking-lsat-practice-tests/

As stated in that post, at first, it's best to use both approaches: take some timed tests to improve your endurance (and make sure you fully review them after!) and then take some untimed tests to practice without the pressure of a time crunch. Later on in your prep, you'll want to move toward timed tests only (still reviewing, of course!).

I hope this helps! Thanks!