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 Oz29xr8
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Hello I have some more questions about LSAT prep. Would it be helpful to take notes during my LSAT prep as I watch the lectures? I’ve been self studying for the exam and taking notes during the lectures. However, is it best to simply watch the videos and just practice the questions rather than just taking notes, watching the lectures, and doing the questions? Would taking notes be considered a waste of time? Note taking helps me retain the knowledge but if there are any other strategies to help me retain the knowledge better when watching the lectures please let me know? It would be really helpful to know if there is another way to do it. Aside from that, when should I start taking practice tests? Also, how often should I take them? I am asking because I want to start taking them but I don’t know how often to take them especially since I plan to take the LSAT in November.
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 Dave Killoran
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Oz29xr8 wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:04 pm Hello I have some more questions about LSAT prep. Would it be helpful to take notes during my LSAT prep as I watch the lectures? I’ve been self studying for the exam and taking notes during the lectures. However, is it best to simply watch the videos and just practice the questions rather than just taking notes, watching the lectures, and doing the questions? Would taking notes be considered a waste of time? Note taking helps me retain the knowledge but if there are any other strategies to help me retain the knowledge better when watching the lectures please let me know? It would be really helpful to know if there is another way to do it.

I personally think taking notes is the correct way ii should be done! Studies have proven that note-taking helps you not only better grasp the ideas but also better cement them into your mind.



Oz29xr8 wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:04 pmAside from that, when should I start taking practice tests? Also, how often should I take them? I am asking because I want to start taking them but I don’t know how often to take them especially since I plan to take the LSAT in November.
Usually you should take a test at the start of your prep, and then after a few weeks begin working in full tests regularly, say every two week or less. As the exam approaches you can then take tests more frequently. first down to weekly then every 4-5 days.

Thanks!

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