I need help

[paparazi]

Hi.
I signed up for the full length course On April 5th 2016 and I have been attending lectures. I have never taken the Lsat test before nor read the books. It is my 1st time. I took my 1st mock test and got a 130.
I have been having challenges in grasping the concept despite the fact that I am still attending lectures.
I bought the Bible trilogy recently to add to my learning experience but it's still very hard for me. I work full time as a paralegal in a law firm.
Please what are the strategies to get a very good score to enable me attend any of the top Ivy league universities?
I wanted to take the test come December 2016 but I have shifted it to JUNE 2017 to enable me study really hard because the Lsat is very difficult and also, I need enough time to really prepare. I do not want to fail it. I want to do it once and for all.
Thank you so much and God bless you.
Paparazi.

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Paparazi,

Thanks for the questions! Let me see if I can help you out here and get you started on moving forward

First, the excellent news is that you have plenty of time to study. Students who study over a longer period of time tend to do better than students who study for a short period of time. This extra time also gives you the opportunity to go slowly, revisit ideas, and even take breaks from studying (which is both essential and helpful: http://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/bid/243 ... Your-Score).

So, the first thing to do is to set up a regimen that allows you to develop a weekly routine for studying. For example, I might study three nights a week for two hours (say Monday-Wednesday-Friday, or Monday-Wednesday-Thursday) and take the other two weekday nights off. On weekends I might try to study four hours on Saturday, and two hours on Sunday. However, use your own schedule to come up with what fits for you, and your work schedule. The key is to develop a set schedule that you rely on and become used to. Vary the number of hours you study each time so it doesn't get boring, and then build in "LSAT vacations" so you can get away from it for a week or two at a time. Since you do have more time, it is perfectly fine to study at a lower level in terms of hours-per-day. But at least one day a week, study for at least four hours, mainly because the LSAT itself is a grueling, multi-hour experience and you want to be mentally and physically ready for that.

Once you begin to get into your routine, one of the keys is to track everything you do, make notes on what you miss and why, and then review that information occasionally so that you can see the patterns in your errors and correct them. I talk a bit about the review process here: http://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/the-bes ... tice-tests. And while that article is about practice tests, it applies to doing homework, lessons, problem sets etc.

One of the great things about the course is that you have access to online resources after the class ends. Right now, I want you to finish out the lessons and make as many notes as you can.But starting immediately, don't worry about doing homework in the later lessons. We're going to save that for a later date! Instead, when you are doing homework, focus on getting the concepts in Lessons 1 first, then 2, then 3, etc. The early lessons are the foundation of the course, and we need to make sure you get them down as solidly as possible. You can use the LSAT Bibles as well during this time, to help clarify your understanding of each concept. and use the online lesson recaps as well! Listen to those religiously and try to pick up every piece of information that we discuss.

I'd also like to know more about how your practice test went. How many questions did you get through? How did you do on the ones you completed? Are there certain questions types/game types/passage types that you really like or dislike? Basically, any information about your test, the timing, how you felt etc that you can give me would be helpful!

Ok, that's a start, and when I hear more about your test experience I can add more tips for you. But, the important thing is to relax right now—you have plenty of time to study and the pressure is off. We'll be here to help, and you can turn to us for support and assistance along the way. We're in this together with you, and we'll help you fight for the best score possible!

Please let me know if that helps, and we'll keep discussing your plan of action

[paparazi]

Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I am very determined to do well in the LSAT. I read all your blogs and they were very insightful.
With regards to my Test. I did not do well in all of them. But, from what I am seeing so far, Logic games remains my biggest challenge. I cannot afford to dislike any of the topics, because for one to do well in the LSAT, one must start reading very early, understand the concepts or contrapositives, and also do more than enough practice tests with timed conditions. You cannot do well if you dislike any of the topics. I know I can conquer it with the materials that I have. I will follow your plans accordingly.
I don't want the LSAT to scare me at all, because fear is always a recipe for failure. There is always a solution to every problem on earth, it just depends on how focused and determined you are to find those solutions. I know the LSAT has lots of solutions to every question so I will not be intimidated.
Nothing good comes easy at all. I am ready to work very hard to enable me do very well in the LSAT so that I can gain admission in any of the Ivy league Universities. It will remain a life changer for me if I am admitted.
Lots of people have conquered the LSAT and I WILL by the grace Of God.
Dave, if I have any issues or challenges, I will definitely let you know.
Thank you sir and God bless you.

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Paparazi,

Sounds great! You just let us know when you need us, and we'll be here for you

Thanks and keep that positive attitude!

[paparazi]

Dear David,
On page 13 of the Logic Games of 2016, you gave us a set of questions. However, on page 15 you drew a diagram pertaining to the question on page 13 and categorically stated that we should not worry about how to know the diagram.

On page 17, (you asked us a set of another question following up on page 13), and on page 18. You answered the question to page 17

MY QUESTIONS ARE:
Why did you ask us not to know about the diagram to the question on page 13?
Why did you ask us another question on page 17 (on the same subject on page 13), yet you answered them on page 18
If we do not know or understand the diagram how do we answer the questions on page 13 and 17?
Please, can you kindly explain to me in details how you arrived at the diagram and answer on page 15 and 18?

I spent tons of hours on the questions and diagram, yet I could not understand them more so when you asked us not to worry, it became increasingly difficult for me.

I will deeply appreciate it if all issues are raised. If I am studying for the Lsat. I find it difficult to concentrate on the next topic if I do not understand the previous one.
Many thanks to you.
Paparazi

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Paparazi,

Thanks for the question! What you saw on page 13 was an example and a preview into the future of what the book will cover. Kind of like going to a class on chemistry where they show you a cool experiment at the beginning and say, "You will learn how to do this by the end! So, with that in mind, let's start on the pathway to getting there" This is why I explicitly said not to worry about the diagram—it was just an example. At the end of the book the diagram will make sense, but there's no expectation that by page 13 you'd know what any of that meant. But it tells you what you will be capable of (and more!).

If it helps, that entire game and all the diagrams are explained later in the book in detail, so if you haven't gotten to that yet, don't worry about it. If you do want to see it, go to the Basic Linear chapter

Thanks!

[paparazi]

Dear David,
I will look into it. Thank you for your time.
Paparazzi.