- Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:03 pm
#80614
Hi, I have been studying for 5 months with my schedule consisting of 1.5 hours a day during the week (I work full time) and 3 hours each day on the weekend. Leading up to the October LSAT flex I was averaging 156-160, which I was OK with - knowing I would have to take the test again, as my goal score is a 163. However, a few days before the October LSAT I started scoring in the low 150s and even received a few high 140s... I quickly went into straight panic mode, which resulted in me getting a 147 on the October LSAT. I was devastated and cancelled my test immediately (thank goodness for score preview). I think I'm still suffering from PTSD because ever since finding out my score I can feel myself second guessing more than ever, I can't finish the LR section within the allotted 35 minutes, and my PT scores haven't climbed higher than a 155. I feel discouraged, to say the least.
This leads me to my first question, should I withdraw from the November LSAT flex and sign up for January instead? I used to be so upbeat and positive about the LSAT, thinking I'd destroy it - but now I am not in the right mindset. I also get time off from work between Christmas and New Years, which will allow me to dedicate 8 hours a day studying for 2 weeks straight. However, I'm hesitant because my original plan was to submit my applications by December 1st and if needed, I'd include a note saying I will be sitting for the January LSAT and to please hold off making any decisions. But, remember if I don't take the November LSAT I won't be able to do this since I cancelled my October exam.
Please note: before COVID hit my plan was to start law school Fall 2021. But now since I've been reading that this might be one of the most competitive application cycles I am wondering if I should hold off a year. My dream school is Fordham, and I know I need to at least hit the 160s if I want to give myself a fighting chance.
Lastly, I have read through the bibles and have completed every question in the training type books. Currently, I keep taking PTs and reviewing them in full detail (usually doing some sort of blind review for LR and RC whether it is immediately after or delayed - LG I tend to get 0-2 questions wrong so I only review the games where I miss questions). Knowing this, is there anything else you suggest I should be doing during the in between time before a retake exam? How many PTs do you suggest a week for someone with my work/study schedule? I really want to get a 163 and I am willing to put in the work. I want to make sure I have the right plan in place so I set myself up for success and walk in confident to crush my next exam (whenever that may be).
I apologize for the lengthy message and for my thoughts being a bit all over the place. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide, it is much appreciated!
This leads me to my first question, should I withdraw from the November LSAT flex and sign up for January instead? I used to be so upbeat and positive about the LSAT, thinking I'd destroy it - but now I am not in the right mindset. I also get time off from work between Christmas and New Years, which will allow me to dedicate 8 hours a day studying for 2 weeks straight. However, I'm hesitant because my original plan was to submit my applications by December 1st and if needed, I'd include a note saying I will be sitting for the January LSAT and to please hold off making any decisions. But, remember if I don't take the November LSAT I won't be able to do this since I cancelled my October exam.
Please note: before COVID hit my plan was to start law school Fall 2021. But now since I've been reading that this might be one of the most competitive application cycles I am wondering if I should hold off a year. My dream school is Fordham, and I know I need to at least hit the 160s if I want to give myself a fighting chance.
Lastly, I have read through the bibles and have completed every question in the training type books. Currently, I keep taking PTs and reviewing them in full detail (usually doing some sort of blind review for LR and RC whether it is immediately after or delayed - LG I tend to get 0-2 questions wrong so I only review the games where I miss questions). Knowing this, is there anything else you suggest I should be doing during the in between time before a retake exam? How many PTs do you suggest a week for someone with my work/study schedule? I really want to get a 163 and I am willing to put in the work. I want to make sure I have the right plan in place so I set myself up for success and walk in confident to crush my next exam (whenever that may be).
I apologize for the lengthy message and for my thoughts being a bit all over the place. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide, it is much appreciated!