Preparing for February 2016 Retake

[LustingFor!L]

I need assistance in structuring my studies for the February 2016 LSAT.

My LSAT background:
+Full Length Course July 2015
+Sept. 2016 through December 2016
-Watched every virtual module
-Completed every single lesson
-Completed every single homework problem
-Four timed LSATs (Avg mid 150s)
+Took December 2016 LSAT

I think I need to focus on more timed LSATs and section work. Do you have any tips for me? Timing in logical reasoning was my biggest issue with December 2016 LSAT (I had 3 LR sections). I have trouble knowing what questions to "let go" and spending too much time on questions I found confusing. I usually feel like I am doing well on time, but then around question 15 I feel the stress of the remaining time in the section and rush causing me to reread and make silly errors. In reading comprehension I finish my third passage and then have enough time to read fourth passage, but not attack questions. On my December LSAT the fourth passage turned out to have the most questions, so it was a devastating blow.

Also, if I have done all of the above course material - what additional powerscore material like bibles/workbooks/etc. would benefit me most?

Oh - and do you have a recommendation for a watch to use during LSAT? I had a regular analog watch on my desk during the exam, but kept stressing out on how much time I had left. Any strategies? Maybe writing time down we start a section and quickly adding 35 minutes for end time?

Sorry for the long post!

[David Boyle]

I need assistance in structuring my studies for the February 2016 LSAT.

My LSAT background:
+Full Length Course July 2015
+Sept. 2016 through December 2016
-Watched every virtual module
-Completed every single lesson
-Completed every single homework problem
-Four timed LSATs (Avg mid 150s)
+Took December 2016 LSAT

I think I need to focus on more timed LSATs and section work. Do you have any tips for me? Timing in logical reasoning was my biggest issue with December 2016 LSAT (I had 3 LR sections). I have trouble knowing what questions to "let go" and spending too much time on questions I found confusing. I usually feel like I am doing well on time, but then around question 15 I feel the stress of the remaining time in the section and rush causing me to reread and make silly errors. In reading comprehension I finish my third passage and then have enough time to read fourth passage, but not attack questions. On my December LSAT the fourth passage turned out to have the most questions, so it was a devastating blow.

Also, if I have done all of the above course material - what additional powerscore material like bibles/workbooks/etc. would benefit me most?

Oh - and do you have a recommendation for a watch to use during LSAT? I had a regular analog watch on my desk during the exam, but kept stressing out on how much time I had left. Any strategies? Maybe writing time down we start a section and quickly adding 35 minutes for end time?

Sorry for the long post!

Hello LustingFor!L,

First off, congratulations on putting all that effort in! That is to be admired.
As for tips, here are a few: yes, more timed tests would likely be good, not only for all the questions you'll have to answer, but also for developing timing skills, period. Don't take too much time on questions you find confusing. Around question 15, take a deep breath and relax for a second, if that might help you not panic, and let you keep focused on successfully taking the test.
As for reading comprehension: try to do all four passages (again, try to use your timing skills to do this); but if you can't finish the fourth passage, at least try to do the easier questions quickly, e.g., tone questions, and main point/"purpose of the passage" questions.
What PowerScore material would benefit you the most, varies with each person. You can simply try it all, or as much as you feel you can do before February.
Here is one useful study plan: http://students.powerscore.com/self-stu ... y-Plan.pdf .
And, I know of no particular watch that is better than another, but buying a well-known brand, and not too cheap a watch, may give you confidence.. ...Finally, yes, writing down the time you start a section could be good. You may want to add not only 35 minutes, but also 30 minutes, for the "five minutes remaining" factor.

Hope this helps,
David