ADVICE

[ashane33]

Hello,

I'm in desperate need of advice. I received my November score today and it was significantly lower than I expected and my October score. After taking it, I did not feel like I bombed it. I felt like it would be around a 157. However, that was not the case. I also have continued my study efforts in preparation for January test. All my recent PT's have also been significantly lower. Like wayyyyy below what I was getting on my PT's prior to November test. I made a substantial increase from August to October and felt like I was heading in the right direction. Any advice on why this is happening or what I can do? Am I overworked? I spend about 20 hours per week on prep.

[KelseyWoods]

Hi ashane33!

It's possible that you're experimenting some burnout and need to step away from studying for a few days to rest and regroup. This is a grueling test and sometimes a short break can help you adjust your mindset and end up increasing your score. Check out this blog post about taking breaks from the LSAT: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/bid-24 ... our-Score/.

When you get back into studying though, remember that it's more about how you study rather than how long you spend studying. It's difficult to give more specific advice without knowing more about how you've been preparing for the LSAT and what your current study regimen looks like. But you want to make sure that you are clearly assessing your weaknesses and deepening your understanding of the test. Check out this blog post about how to study for an LSAT retake: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/retaki ... our-score/ as well as this podcast episode: https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/podcast/3/. And here's a list of resources to help you review your performance on practice tests and practice questions: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/the-ul ... urce-list/. But if you feel like you're having trouble honestly assessing your weaknesses, you may benefit from a few hours with a tutor who can help you figure out what to focus on in your studying.

Also, I recommend making test mentality one of your study targets. Test mentality can have a big impact on your score (which is why short breaks can often lead to increases!) but it's something that LSAT students so often overlook! You want to make sure that you're Here's a master list of test mentality resources. I especially recommend checking out the webinar at the top of the list: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/the-ul ... urce-list/

Remember that studying for the LSAT is not like studying for a school test where the focus is on memorization. This is a test you train for, in the same way you might train for a physical event or to play a musical instrument. It takes a lot of practice and repetition to see incremental increases. Some days will go better than others. Rest days are important. Focus on training smarter, not just harder. You've got this!

Hope this helps!

Best,
Kelsey