Cause for concern? Forum

Prepare for the LSAT or discuss it with others in this forum.
Post Reply
sharrin7

New
Posts: 33
Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:57 pm

Cause for concern?

Post by sharrin7 » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:15 pm

So, I took my self-administered diagnostic today and scored a 158 (with the hopes of jumping 10-15 points before June). I got 32 questions wrong, however, 16 of these were due to the time constraints. I'm wondering if this is normal and would like to get any input from those who also fell victim to timing issues during their diagnostic (or, whoever wants to chime in). Thanks in advance.

User avatar
glitter178

Silver
Posts: 775
Joined: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:21 pm

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by glitter178 » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:23 pm

sharrin7 wrote:So, I took my self-administered diagnostic today and scored a 158 (with the hopes of jumping 10-15 points before June). I got 32 questions wrong, however, 16 of these were due to the time constraints. I'm wondering if this is normal and would like to get any input from those who also fell victim to timing issues during their diagnostic (or, whoever wants to chime in). Thanks in advance.
no, just have to work on knowing question and section types so you can get faster. wait until after the new year and start taking timed practice tests (1-2 per week), review the tests (what you got wrong and what you got right, to make sure you are understanding your errors and to ensure you aren't getting some questions right based on guesses), start reading the Economist and like publications to get used to reading reading- comp style text. FWIW, i got a 158 on my first LSAT and took it again after practicing with a lot of practice tests and got a 168, which wasn't quite my goal, but i'm okay with it.

bee's vision

New
Posts: 62
Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:36 pm

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by bee's vision » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:26 pm

very normal. That's actually probably better than the average cold-diagnostic. I think mine was a 152 and I'm averaging in the 170s now. June is a long time a way, so 170+ is definitely possible.

User avatar
hokie

Bronze
Posts: 339
Joined: Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:32 am

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by hokie » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:27 pm

sharrin7 wrote:So, I took my self-administered diagnostic today and scored a 158 (with the hopes of jumping 10-15 points before June). I got 32 questions wrong, however, 16 of these were due to the time constraints. I'm wondering if this is normal and would like to get any input from those who also fell victim to timing issues during their diagnostic (or, whoever wants to chime in). Thanks in advance.
dude-its your diagnostic. You still have over 6 months to prepare for the LSAT; follow Pithypike's study plan, read the bibles, and take pts. Timing is especially one of the things that will improve as you become more familiar with the test.

sharrin7

New
Posts: 33
Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:57 pm

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by sharrin7 » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:34 pm

Thanks for the advice/reassurance. Yeah, I know I have plenty of time but I just wanted to make sure this wasn't too big an obstacle. Thanks again.

Want to continue reading?

Register now to search topics and post comments!

Absolutely FREE!


ATR

Silver
Posts: 1118
Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:18 pm

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by ATR » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:36 pm

Just to reiterate, 158 is a good cold diagnostic score. With work, you should be able to get to the upper-160s by June.

Wustlmike19

New
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:01 am

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by Wustlmike19 » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:40 pm

I got a 153 on my cold diagnostic. Studied for about 6 months (Blueprint), and got a 170 on my LSAT, only because I fucked up. During the month beforehand, when I took 2-3 practices a week, ranged from 171-177, mostly 172s.

So It can definitely be done, and I don't believe that it is in any way something outside of the ordinary!

Also, I am going to UVA next year, so, again, don't worry, just study!
Last edited by Wustlmike19 on Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.

ATR

Silver
Posts: 1118
Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:18 pm

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by ATR » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:45 pm

Wustlmike19 wrote:...when I took 2-3 practices a day...
wut

If I did that, I would burn out.

Wustlmike19

New
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:01 am

Re: Cause for concern?

Post by Wustlmike19 » Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:23 pm

atresia wrote:
Wustlmike19 wrote:...when I took 2-3 practices a day...
wut

If I did that, I would burn out.

Woops, I meant a week!

Want to continue reading?

Register for access!

Did I mention it was FREE ?


Post Reply

Return to “LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum”