I study for the LSAT everyday including weekends for at least 2 hours. Today I'm feeling really sick of studying. I'm not lazy, I just feel sick of it. I don't like to skip days not studying because I feel like I'll be a step behind.
What do you recommend?
Possible LSAT burnout Forum
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jpSartre
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
How long have you been studying? Sounds like two days off would be good, if not minimal. Taking up to a week off (if you've been going for over 2 months) has been known to bump you up a few points when you come back.
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femme
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
I've never experienced burnout, however, I've read that some posters have experienced burnout and benefited from taking a day or two off. When is your test?shane0515 wrote:I study for the LSAT everyday including weekends for at least 2 hours. Today I'm feeling really sick of studying. I'm not lazy, I just feel sick of it. I don't like to skip days not studying because I feel like I'll be a step behind.
What do you recommend?
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shane0515
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
I've been studying for at least 2 hours every day since March 21st
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shane0515
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
my test is in september/october
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femme
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
In that case, you shouldn't feel bad about taking a couple days off.shane0515 wrote:my test is in september/october
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quickquestionthanks
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
Testmasters likens studying hard before the exam like eating before a big meal.
Ideally, you want to be 'hungry' to do LSAT questions, not sick of them. I only took off 3 days, but should've taken off more like a week. If you've prepared well enough, then you should understand the test such that this break is insignificant in terms of memory retention.
Ideally, you want to be 'hungry' to do LSAT questions, not sick of them. I only took off 3 days, but should've taken off more like a week. If you've prepared well enough, then you should understand the test such that this break is insignificant in terms of memory retention.
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eye
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
You retain LSAT knowledge more than you think. I took a few days off every few weeks when I studied in the summer. Came back stronger every time!
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GoBroncos22!
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
Definitely take time off if your feeling a burnout coming on. I took took the December test after 2 months of studying, got a 158. Didnt touch ANY lsat material till early april and am scoring 4-7 points higher than my highest ever PT 3 months ago. You retain alot more info than you think you do. And I agree with the above poster about being "hungry" for the questions. Its true. Stay diligent however, theres a fine line between taking a break and "mehh, fuck it, ill remember this come test time".
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Mr. Smith
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Re: Possible LSAT burnout
I agree with this.eye wrote:You retain LSAT knowledge more than you think. I took a few days off every few weeks when I studied in the summer. Came back stronger every time!
However, you're having burnout after three weeks?
Might want to pace yourself, then.
