Issue with First Section of LR vs. Last Section of LR

[ckulp01]

Hi there!

I have taken multiple practice tests to prepare for the LSAT next week and I seem to keep running into the same issue. For logical reasoning sections, the first section I take is always my worst score and then as I continue on with the test and take 1 or 2 more LR sections, my score greatly improves. For example, the last PrepTest I took I got a 15/26 on my first LR section and then a 22/25 on the last section.

I was just wondering if you had any advice for me about what I could do to combat this? Should I be taking a short practice LR section before my tests or is there another strategy that has worked in the past for students who may have had the same issue I am having?

I am open to any and all advice you could offer me and please let me know if you need any more information from me!

Thank you so much and have a great rest of your day!

Best,
Caitlin K

[Dana D]

Hey Caitlin,

A lot of times fatigue can factor into the test on the latter sections, but it sounds like this isn't an issue for you. I would start doing a few practice problems before your PT to warm up your brain a little bit and help you ease into the test and see if that improves your scores on the beginning few sections. I would start with just a few practice problems - maybe 10 LR questions to warm up before the test to see if that helps, and then you could increase that number if needed. Just pay attention to whether you are starting to worsen or feel fatigued on the latter half of the test - if so, you would want to lessen the amount of pre-test problems you're doing.

Hope that helps!