This is an open post where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions in the final week before Test Day.
(If you're looking for general advice on improving in Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension, please note that I've already written plenty of blog posts on these topics and have integrated them into my LSAT study schedules.)
Good luck - you're almost there!
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I seem to be doing worse on my practice tests, and I think it's matter of anxiety. Any tips on how to maintain confidence up to the day of the test?
ReplyDeleteAlso, is there anything that can be done to improve reading comprehension at this point? I usually get anywhere from 0-4 wrong, but for my last few tests, I've consistently gotten 4-5 wrong.
To improve confidence I once heard someone say they thought of the real exam as 'just another practice test'. Not sure if that will work but I'm going to try it. As for RC, I'm in the same boat.
ReplyDeleteAny guesses on what type of logic games we'll see this time of round? I mean, grouping vs assignment vs complex ordering, etc? I want to target practicing games for the week before.
What should be the game plan for this week? I heard that taking too many practice tests could burn you out...but I don't know what to do.
ReplyDeleteTake as many sections as possible? Just review old tests/questions I got wrong?
Also, what should we do in the morning to get our heads moving/ready for LSAT. I figure it would be a bad idea to take the test without doing some problems...
Check out this site: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/prepare-lsat-test-day-tips.html
DeleteI personally am going to do some problems beforehand (assuming I don't get stuck in traffic or some other random problem). I've noticed my first sections are always my worst, no matter what the section type. I think a little warm-up would benefit most people.
I second the confidence problem / performing worse on practice exams. I'm taking the LSAT for a second time but on full practice tests am scoring anywhere from a bit worse to a bit better than my first real LSAT score.
ReplyDeleteOn the test day, people have mentioned bringing a few LGs to practice while waiting but where do you put them? Are they allowed in the Ziploc bag?
ReplyDeleteyou better practice in your car you cannot bring anything other than the items specified by the LSAC.
DeleteWhen I took the LSAT course with testmasters for the October exam, i was told by my instructor for the last week to not burn my self out with practice tests, and also it is very important that you relax two days before, or at least one day. He told me those exact words "you can't practice for a marathon by running one a day or two before". I wouldn't recommend taking any questions with you on the day of the test, it will honestly burn you out and make you lose focus. Good luck!
DeleteI totally disagree with the "don't do questions on the day of the test" rec. I can focus better if I've done a full logic games section before starting my "real" exam. It helps me get my brain into an LSAT-ready state.
Deletethanks for your replies! :)
DeleteI've been charting my LSAT prep test scores for three years now and I'm taking it for real for the first time in December. I've found that I have about a .09 score increase in my tests' when I "indulge" during the 15 minute break and I'm hoping to have enough time to get those extra points during the real thing.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone else found success with this strategy? And if so, did LSAC make any accommodations for you?
Thanks
you know... rub one out.
DeleteHey, there was a lr question about that...
DeleteI seem do be doing worse on LGs, and I found the main reason why: I've gotten myself pretty nervous as I picture myself doing each Preptest as if it were on test day. Maybe I should start thinking the reverse- imagining that I were at home doing just another PT on the actual test day.
ReplyDeleteAnd that nervousness makes me miss a few keywords here and there in the question which pretty much screws up the whole game.
I think I'm going to start breathing a little bit more before each LG.
By the way, are we allowed hand cream on our desktop during the test? (I can't do my exams without having my hands moisturized- although I don't anticipate needing to use it while I'm writing the test).
I am in the same boat. I have been studying for a year and I always run out of time. I hate the fact this test is timed and is time consuming. I am taking the December test.
DeleteYou're definitely not alone. I've been studying for a little over a year while working full-time and I was lucky enough to get this week off to wrap things up before the test (I'm taking the Sat test too, it's my retake).
DeleteI find that when you start try to analyze deeply what you've done wrong and do more of those same types of questions you'll get better (although I find this applies more to LR- since the question types are so clear-cut, as opposed to LG's, which can be hybrid and although they do come in types, I make myself not to think too much about what type of questions they are and just go with the flow. One of my weak LG types is In/out + Grouping questions. I've screwed up a lot of those, many times because of bad diagrams and not enough time left).
In the end, you gotta be positive and not let the frustration of low scores (on PT's) take over you. Good luck!
RE: Anonymous November 26, 2012 6:04 PM
ReplyDeleteOn the test day, people have mentioned bringing a few LGs to practice while waiting but where do you put them? Are they allowed in the Ziploc bag?
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I am wondering the exact same thing! All I know is they definitely will have to be sitting with your coat/jacket outside of the room. But whether we can even bring them (or any study notes) in the ziplock bag to begin with, I'm not sure. Anyone?
No, you can't have any paper or written material in the plastic bag except for your ID and your exam ticket from LSAC. You can, however, have practice tests with you outside the test center, you'll just need to dispose of them before you go in.
DeleteThis is my third time taking this test. I really want to get a good score and have been studying for a year and I still suck at the LG and RC is very hard for me as well. The LR section is my best section. I have been focusing on the LG section the last three weeks trying to bring up my score. Can Steve or someone give me some advice on how to improve my score. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI've taken it 3 times as well but have improved well on LG but still falling behind with RC. For the LG, make sure to think of any deductions you can make with the diagram before you start answering questions. Also, most games start with the "which is a possible set up..." question. Whenever I get the answer to this, I make sure to write the set up where I would draw my other diagrams. These strategies have saved me a lot of time.
DeleteDoes anyone plan on taking any performance enhancers adderall, sildenafil, ex-lax? I use all three for prep test but things tend to get pretty weird, so I might try something else.
ReplyDeleteAny suggestions?
For the people who want to practice a few questions the morning of the test while waiting, why not make a photocopy of a page, and then recycle it before going into the room?
ReplyDeleteIs there a sample hybrid logic game somewhere because I HATE THOSE!
ReplyDeleteI figured the BEST way to de-stress is to stop studying- NOW.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise your brain will start hating the LSAT and it won't be nice to you on test day.
Hit the gym, watch some movies [they really help me relax], go for a walk, read/watch the news. Eat. That's how I'm surviving...[this week really felt like eternity]
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