How to avoid a sudden drop in scores on Test Day
You could read every LSAT book ever and complete every PrepTest ever released. You could spend several months - or even a full YEAR - studying exam after exam.
And you could even get a bunch of great scores on practice tests. Scores exactly where you want them to be.
But then, for some inexplicable reason...
your score comes back 10 points lower than you expected - or more!
What would you be thinking? How would you react? Are such things even possible?
Sadly, they are. Nobody thinks it'll happen to them, but people experience significant "test day drops" ALL THE TIME:
Ok, to be fair, a drop of 10+ points is uncommon. At the higher end, most people who drop lose around 3-5 points.
But wouldn't you agree there's a big difference between a "170!" and a "167" or "165"?
Law schools certainly think so.
So it's worth investigating why these score drops happen. That way, we can work to avoid them.
In my work with students, I found most "score drops" are due to at least 1 of 2 major factors:
1. Nerves/anxiety
2. Failure to properly simulate Test Day conditions
And both of these are completely preventable!
Everyone gets so focused on completing problems and measuring their results, they forget what's even MORE important.
The human element.
Even if you know the LSAT inside and out, you still have to be able to perform under pressure.
You may not have to walk into a big, scary testing hall, but taking the LSAT will feel VERY DIFFERENT than studying for the LSAT.
I actually think the online format makes it harder to prepare for Test Day conditions.
But Steve, I get to use my own computer!
Sure, but are you sure that you have the tech specs required to run the proctoring software? What if your wifi is spotty (or, heaven forbid, goes down completely)? And what does this online test even look like?
But Steve, I can take the test from the comfort of my own home!
I don’t know about you, but my house has tons of distractions – loud pets, people who can walk in on me, passing garbage trucks. Plus, my apartment got SO MESSY while I was studying for the LSAT. Hardly a soothing Test Day environment.
I can help you plan an Online Test Day Strategy so you have all the tools in place for a perfectly-executed online exam. This includes prepping for any possible tech or remote-proctoring issue that could possibly arise.
And sorry, you’ll probably have to spend some time cleaning off your desk. But LSAC is super-strict about what objects can be in your vicinity. You don’t want to mess things up because you left stray flashcards lying around.
I’ll cover what top-performing students do before Test Day to ensure success while others - even smart, talented students - get stuck and don’t know why.
In this course, I show you:
- the 3 biggest mistakes students make when taking timed practice tests
- the most common remote proctor problems (and how to avoid them)
- how to manage and overcome LSAT test anxiety
- how to simulate Test Day conditions and predict your score
- how to avoid an unexpected “Test Day Score Drop”
I guide you through the most effective and powerful LSAT Mindset techniques I’ve developed and refined since 2005 so you can reliably perform at your best in real-world conditions.
LSAT Test Day Success is for you if:
- you’ve never taken the LSAT before and are worried about what Test Day will look like
- you’ve taken the LSAT, but it didn’t go well, and you want to improve on your retake
- you've never taken a remotely proctored exam and want to know what to expect
- you’re on the fence as to whether or not you should take it because you have major test-taking anxiety
- anxiety starts kicking in at the first section, and even if you manage to calm down, you still can’t finish in time because you had to keep rereading
You'll notice I mention anxiety a lot. That's because it's a real problem students face. Back when I was studying, I experienced it myself - in the form of "fluctuating scores" - but I never really identified it as such.
Until I had my own "score drop" and performed more than 5 points below my average (and final score) of 175.
And got a 169.
Ouch.
It was obvious to me that something had gone terribly wrong. It wasn't until I started analyzing the more mental aspects of this exam that I overcame my anxiety and was able to achieve consistency in my results.
So, ever since, I've devoted myself fully to researching and deepening my understanding of our mindsets - and how to change them.
I practiced vinyasa and ashtanga yoga (even memorizing entire hour-long sequences).
I meditated:
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| 5 minutes per day - MINIMUM |
I even traveled halfway around the world to Southeast Asia and spent a month learning about ancient meditation techniques - why? Partially because I wanted to learn more for myself, but I also wanted to bring knowledge back to my LSAT students to help them with their anxiety.
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| Leaving an offering in in Myanmar |
So, yeah, it's fair to say I became kind of obsessed.
I know these “spiritual” exercises are a little outside some people’s comfort zones. Honestly, I felt that way myself at first. But I’ve found the power of these techniques is FAR beyond what you'd expect. I've seen the results my students get, and I've experienced them personally myself.
And there's even a study showing they work for standardized tests - specifically:
What if you opened yourself up to the possibility of a massive mindset transformation?
And what if you could overcome anxiety - or even better - channel that anxiety into positive energy to propel you forward for Test Day success?
What would change for you? How would your score improve?
And how would that translate into Test Day Success?
“Thank you so much! You literally saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars in LSAT prep, and provided the structure and guidance I needed to feel confident taking the LSAT and to do well on it.” - Allegra, 153 to 165
That's obviously a terrific result.
But what Allegra didn't mention is that the return on her investment in my materials far exceeds the difference in price between my course and the big names.
What about the value of getting into a better law school?
Or getting more scholarship money?
How would achieving a better LSAT score on Test Day affect your law school admissions success? And how would it change the course of your legal career?
What would that be worth to you?
Here's exactly what I've done for you:
I've created an entire course around every single question and concern students typically ask me about the nuts-and-bolts of preparing for Test Day.
As you'll see, some of the course material covers test anxiety and mental hacks to set yourself up for success - but there's plenty of material on other aspects of Test Day as well.
Other questions I answer:
- How to decide whether to withdraw or take the exam in the final week
- What to do if the proctor screws up (cheats you out of time, interrupts during the exam, etc.)
- How to decide whether to cancel your score (hint: you should almost never do this!)
The doors close in:
Once you join, you'll get immediate access to the entire library of course videos, so you can start studying immediately.
Here's everything you'll get when you join LSAT Test Day Success:
- EXCLUSIVE Foolproof Test Day Prep System...that’s more effective than your current LSAT routine ($1,000/month value for the time it'll save you from this point on in your studying)
- EXCLUSIVE LSAT Test Day Success Strategy... covering anxiety-reduction techniques and tips to simulate even the worst Test Day disasters ($2,000/month value)
- The 180 LSAT Scorer Mindset Course...that guides you through the most effective and powerful LSAT Mindset techniques I’ve developed and refined over the last 12+ years so you can reliably perform at your best in real-world ($600/month value)
- BONUS The Foolproof Admissions Essay-Writing Course that’s more effective than your current routine ($2,548/month value)
Total value: $6,148/month (!) All for only $297/month.
Questions? You can reach me anytime by email - I typically respond within 24 hours.
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Still not convinced? Keep in mind that I'm offering the LSAT Test Day Success course with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Try the course without risking a thing. This means you can try it out, then decide if it's right for you. And you can cancel anytime. If you don't love it, I'll give you a full and complete refund of your last month's enrollment. But I'm confident this will help you improve your LSAT score and get into the law school of your dreams.
I've made this literally risk-free to try.
I've made this literally risk-free to try.
Why would I offer a guarantee when I don't have to?
I can offer this because I've rigorously tested my materials with thousands of students. I know they work, and I want this to be a no-brainer for you.
I’m not asking you to decide yes or no today...I'm asking you to make a fully informed decision, that's all. The only way you can make a fully informed decision is from the inside, not the outside.
So get inside the course and see if everything I say on this website is true and valuable to you.
Then, if it is, that’s when you decide to keep it.
If it’s not for you, no hard feelings. At least after you join, you'll be able to make a fully informed decision that this isn’t for you.
But you can’t make this decision right now for the same reason you don't buy a house without first taking a look inside. And know this...whether it’s 29 min or 29 days from now...if you're not happy, I'm happy.
For any reason whatsoever, if you want your money back, you can get it back. Why? Because I only want to keep your money if you’re happy. All you have to do is email help@lsatunplugged.com and say “gimme my money” and you've got it within 24 hours (likely much faster).
You can only make such a guarantee when you're confident that what you have is the real deal -- and I'm confident that when you join, you’re getting exactly what you need to increase your LSAT score and get into your dream school.
Do you think I'd still be in business if I gave a crazy guarantee like the above and wasn't good at what I did?
Now, I'm not guaranteeing you’re going to hit your goals right away, after all, because I can't study for you. But I am guaranteeing that you will get the promised value and service from me to support you. If you don't feel like I gave you that level of service, I’ll give you a full refund the day you tell me I suck.
Best case you get into the law school of your dreams. Worst case you tell me I suck, I give you a full refund, and you get free access. Both options are risk-free. But, the only thing guaranteed not to help you is clicking away without giving it a try.
I'll share the exact strategies I've used to help my students meet (and exceed) their best PT scores on Test Day. By the end of the course, I promise you’ll learn at least one new idea you can put to work immediately.
And being able to put these strategies in place before Test Day helped my students feel much more confident they weren't going to end up in a panic when they finally fired up ProctorU.
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Again, you'll get instant access to the following library of course materials when you join LSAT Test Day Success:
- EXCLUSIVE Foolproof Test Day Prep System...that’s more effective than your current LSAT routine ($1,000/month value for the time it'll save you from this point on in your studying)
- EXCLUSIVE LSAT Test Day Success Strategy... covering anxiety-reduction techniques and tips to simulate even the worst Test Day disasters ($2,000/month value)
- The 180 LSAT Scorer Mindset Course...that guides you through the most effective and powerful LSAT Mindset techniques I’ve developed and refined over the last 12+ years so you can reliably perform at your best in real-world ($600/month value)
- BONUS The Foolproof Admissions Essay-Writing Course that’s more effective than your current routine ($2,548/month value)
Total value: $6,148/month (!) All for only $297/month.
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P.S. People told me not to because of all the freaks calling me and time-inappropriate texts, but I’m giving out my personal info because I truly stand by my courses. If you have any issues, you can always reach out via phone/text: 646.657.8357
Sincerely,
Steve J. Schwartz - 646.657.8357
P.P.S. If you’re having second thoughts about joining...I offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee. If FOR ANY REASON you don’t like the course, just let me know, and I'll give you back all your money the very next day.
Sincerely,
Steve J. Schwartz
P.P.P.S. If you consider how much money you'll make from increasing your LSAT score and getting into a better law school...or getting more scholarship money...this is such a tiny drop in the bucket.
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