How can I improve my score?

[kaed]

My goal is to score 168-170.. My peak was 167 and since then I've scored from 162-166 on the timed preptests I've done. I'd say that, most of the time, I score about 163. How can I move past this and score in the high 160s?

[Brook Miscoski]

kaed,

Without more information about your performance, it's not possible to answer your question with any accuracy.

In general, you should review your performance on each section and question type and analyze whether there are pacing improvements or question type problem areas you could improve. Many times, people reaching for a very high score are trying to rush and are hyper focused on the goal of scoring instead of the act of comprehension. Keep your head in the game.

In terms of whether it's possible for you--I don't know you. It's certainly not possible for most people to score 168-170 just by practicing and improving techniques. Only about 5% of test takers can do it, and a far smaller percentage of the overall population can do it. Trying to achieve a score in the above 168 is very ambitious for almost everyone taking the LSAT. So, I don't know whether it's within your ability. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.

A 163 is a solid score that, depending on the rest of your application, does not keep you out of any school and is reasonably competitive at a number of very strong programs. If your limit is a 167 or if you end up with a 163, that's okay. It's important to use what you've got to achieve your end goals rather than obsess over a number or judge yourself for not achieving a number.

[MikeT]

This question is relevant for me too. So thanks!