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 lsatstudier
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Hi,

I recently decided to take the February test instead of the December test. However, ever since my online course ended, I'm having a hard time getting back to studying. Would you have any suggestions for keeping my studying going and a study plan for preparing for the February test?

Thank you!
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 Jonathan Evans
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LSATstudier,

I understand your decision. It's a tough call that many students have made. Generally I caution students not to reschedule just because of anxiety or wondering whether they've done everything under the sun possible to prepare. In most cases it's better to go in strong and confident in your preparation. The expectation of success is a crucial element of success.

However, I know that life gets in the way, and now that you're prepping for February, I have bad news and good news. Bad news first: you're going to have to dedicate to preparing for February with as much dedication and attention as you did for December. You will also have to make sure that you're rock solid on the fundamentals and are making targeted improvements in areas that you might feel as though you've already mastered.

The good news is that if you've been diligent and studying, you certainly have a good foundation. First order of business is to take a breather. Take a week off from the LSAT. Forget about it. Do something else. Burnout is a huge issue with LSAT students. When you get back on track, I'd recommend reviewing the earlier material. Assemble material that will further enhance your depth of knowledge and strategic skill with each topic. If you need material beyond what you have, consider the our LSAT Bible Trilogy:

https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/publications/

and the Six Week Study Plan:

http://students.powerscore.com/self-stu ... y-Plan.pdf

When you're ready to get going again, be balanced, focused, and directed in your work. Don't cram. Don't pull all-nighters. Set a schedule and stick to it. Then go into February with strength and singular purpose. Give yourself a break, then get down to business and believe in yourself.
 lsatstudier
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Thank you so much for your advice Jonathan! I really appreciate it!
 lsatstudier
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Also, is it okay that the February test is nondisclosed? Does that impact my application?

Many thanks again!
 Adam Tyson
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No impact on your application, studier, just on your ability to do a useful post-test analysis of your performance. You won't be able to get a copy of the test, so you won't know what you did well on and what you need improvement on. Law schools don't care which test you take - February is as good as any other - so just focus on doing the best you can. Ignore the myths about February being easier, or harder, or less respected by law schools, or more respected by law schools, because they are all bunk. If you are okay with not getting the results, just the score, then by all means go for it!

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