Critique my LSAT study formula to a 160-170 LSAT score
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:26 pm
I came up with this LSAT studying formula in order to study at my own pace, start out with a good core knowledge of the test, and develop speed overtime to reach my desired score. I assume that it can be shortened and lengthened, in terms of time, with regards to my needs. And, yeah, I did not design it wanting to score 170+. I am aiming for 160+.
My Plan to get a 160+ score.
Goal: go through each step while developing core knowledge, speed, and confidence
Mission: To get a 165 on the actual LSAT
Step 1:
Get atleast 10 points higher than my desired final score on an untimed test. For example, if I want to score 165, I will target a 175 untimed score. Preferably, I will not take more than 1 hour per section and finish each section (scantron unneccesary). Once I reach my target untimed score ( in this case 175), I will graduate to 45 minute timed/no scantron sections. I know people will say 175 is easy untimed, or with such a large amount of time; but remember this part of preparation, for me, is to get my core knowledge of the test. In order to get to 175 untimed,I will use whatever means necessary ( LR, RC, LG bibles and seek advice from TLS forums on strategies and methods). All in all, I think that the most important reason for this step is, if I cannot even score a 175 on an untimed test, forget scoring a 165 on test day.
Once Step 1 completed--> Step 2:
Goal for this step is a 170 with 45 minute timed/unbubbled sections. The point here is to start getting a feel for the time constraints while still retaining the core knowledge I have gained in step 1.
Once again, I will use whatever means necessary to reach a 170 with 45 minute timed sections, i.e. working through individual sections timed, working to establish a pace.
After achieving success in step 2---> Step 3:
Goal here is a 165 on a fully timed/unbubbled test (35 minute sections). I think this will be the hardest transition. In order to get here, I will need to take what I learned from step 2 and develop a strategy that works for me to get to this level. I will continue to use individual sections working my way to faster and faster times. I will note down what causes decreases/increases in speed, and incorporate into a personal strategy for the test.
After Step 3---> Step 4:
Goal here is to get 165 on a fully timed test,bubbled ( 35 minute sections with 10 minute break and an experimental). Once I can get atleast 3 LSAT scores of 165 on fully timed/ bubbled tests in a row ( 3 in a row), I will consider myself ready to take the actual test.
What do you guys think?
My Plan to get a 160+ score.
Goal: go through each step while developing core knowledge, speed, and confidence
Mission: To get a 165 on the actual LSAT
Step 1:
Get atleast 10 points higher than my desired final score on an untimed test. For example, if I want to score 165, I will target a 175 untimed score. Preferably, I will not take more than 1 hour per section and finish each section (scantron unneccesary). Once I reach my target untimed score ( in this case 175), I will graduate to 45 minute timed/no scantron sections. I know people will say 175 is easy untimed, or with such a large amount of time; but remember this part of preparation, for me, is to get my core knowledge of the test. In order to get to 175 untimed,I will use whatever means necessary ( LR, RC, LG bibles and seek advice from TLS forums on strategies and methods). All in all, I think that the most important reason for this step is, if I cannot even score a 175 on an untimed test, forget scoring a 165 on test day.
Once Step 1 completed--> Step 2:
Goal for this step is a 170 with 45 minute timed/unbubbled sections. The point here is to start getting a feel for the time constraints while still retaining the core knowledge I have gained in step 1.
Once again, I will use whatever means necessary to reach a 170 with 45 minute timed sections, i.e. working through individual sections timed, working to establish a pace.
After achieving success in step 2---> Step 3:
Goal here is a 165 on a fully timed/unbubbled test (35 minute sections). I think this will be the hardest transition. In order to get here, I will need to take what I learned from step 2 and develop a strategy that works for me to get to this level. I will continue to use individual sections working my way to faster and faster times. I will note down what causes decreases/increases in speed, and incorporate into a personal strategy for the test.
After Step 3---> Step 4:
Goal here is to get 165 on a fully timed test,bubbled ( 35 minute sections with 10 minute break and an experimental). Once I can get atleast 3 LSAT scores of 165 on fully timed/ bubbled tests in a row ( 3 in a row), I will consider myself ready to take the actual test.
What do you guys think?