June 2014 Retakers Forum

[dasani13]

We updated our PT schedule last night after reviewing PT 63. Here it is in case anyone would like to join us for any of the reviews:

[dd235]

I’ll be using the 180 watch!

I just took PT 58 today. Scored a 173 and it bummed me out... I am so thrilled to be at the point where I am bummed about a 173. I never thought that I would get to the point where a score like that would be disappointing.

I am also convinced that timing on RC is my bane. I really need to focus and work on improving this. My accuracy has gotten really good lately, but I just take too long answering the questions. Ugh!!!

[rebexness]

I’ll be using the 180 watch!

I just took PT 58 today. Scored a 173 and it bummed me out... I am so thrilled to be at the point where I am bummed about a 173. I never thought that I would get to the point where a score like that would be disappointing.

I made an "ugh" face at my 173 on Sunday. I mean, I've gotten ONE score above that so far. I had to give myself a wee reality check.

[alexrodriguez]

hey,

I'd be interested in reviewing pt 65 with you all

how can I sit in on the discussion?

[dasani13]

hey,

I'd be interested in reviewing pt 65 with you all

how can I sit in on the discussion?

We review it on Skype or the manhattan room around 9:30pm EST. Just send one of us a PM around the 20th and we'll add you to our Skype group chat or the manhattan room.

[Learn_Live_Hope]

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[dasani13]

hey,

I'd be interested in reviewing pt 65 with you all

how can I sit in on the discussion?

We review it on Skype or the manhattan room around 9:30pm EST. Just send one of us a PM around the 20th and we'll add you to our Skype group chat or the manhattan room.

You didn't invite me for review last night….not nice!

I didn't know you were gonna take and review 63 with us, sorry!!

[180kickflip]

Just finished PT52

LR1 -2
LG -2
LR2 -0
RC -7

89 Raw , scaled 170
My first 170 AND my first perfect section

I definitely got lucky on a few of the questions, but this is still really motivating. I'm probably going to fall back on PTs for a little while and try to focus on RC. This is the third straight PT where my RC timing was bad and my overall score suffered for it =/

This outcome on the real thing (from luck or skill) would be a dream come true for me

[NotHermione]

Just took PT 62

RC: -4
LR1: -1
LG: -1
LR2: -3

Raw: 93/102 -- Scaled: 174

This is my second 174 in the last 1.5 weeks so I'm pretty pumped - both times just 1 question away from my 175 goal. However, I had one 168 and one 169 between those two so I'm working to normalize for the next month.

[dasani13]

Just finished PT52

LR1 -2
LG -2
LR2 -0
RC -7

89 Raw , scaled 170
My first 170 AND my first perfect section

I definitely got lucky on a few of the questions, but this is still really motivating. I'm probably going to fall back on PTs for a little while and try to focus on RC. This is the third straight PT where my RC timing was bad and my overall score suffered for it =/

This outcome on the real thing (from luck or skill) would be a dream come true for me

Just took PT 62

RC: -4
LR1: -1
LG: -1
LR2: -3

Raw: 93/102 -- Scaled: 174

This is my second 174 in the last 1.5 weeks so I'm pretty pumped - both times just 1 question away from my 175 goal. However, I had one 168 and one 169 between those two so I'm working to normalize for the next month.

Nice job!!!

[dasani13]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

[Learn_Live_Hope]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

i done drink coffee so i don't have that problem

[dasani13]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

i done drink coffee so i don't have that problem

lol I NEVER used to drink coffee until the LSAT

[Learn_Live_Hope]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

i done drink coffee so i don't have that problem

lol I NEVER used to drink coffee until the LSAT

what made you try?

[dasani13]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

i done drink coffee so i don't have that problem

lol I NEVER used to drink coffee until the LSAT

what made you try?

When I started studying late.. I don't drink it that much though, maybe like 2-3 times/week.

[rebexness]

RedBull before PTing. (Usually about 45 min before- will probably push back to 1-1.5 hrs before on test day.

[Learn_Live_Hope]

When I started studying late.. I don't drink it that much though, maybe like 2-3 times/week.[/quote

does it really help?

[dasani13]

When I started studying late.. I don't drink it that much though, maybe like 2-3 times/week.[/quote

does it really help?

It really helps me. I'm not the kind to take any kind of med or vitamins, I hate even taking Tylenol for headaches, so I was hesitant at first. But it really helps me concentrate.

[jk148706]

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[SonlenNightfall]

Checking in. 173 last June.
After applying and getting disappointing scholarship offers, I have realized how debt adverse I am. I want the highest score possible for scholarships and a possible NU ED. Good luck to everyone else as well!

[dd235]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

I drink it every morning but don’t plan on drinking any during the break. Do you normally do that when you take PTs?

[dasani13]

What's everyone's caffeine situation? I think I'm starting to rely on it to study so I'll probably have to ask my bf to take the day off and bring me some during the break on test day. That should be allowed, right?

I drink it every morning but don’t plan on drinking any during the break. Do you normally do that when you take PTs?

I drink before and on the break. I guess I need to lose the habit!

[theramblingfool]

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[dasani13]

Hey guys, just checking in.

Took the December LSAT and utterly underperformed. My PTs the last month of studying were all between 173 and 178 but I got a 167 on the real thing. My cold diagnostic was a 168, so needless to say, I wasn't very happy.

The day of the LSAT, I woke up abruptly ill (fever and bad congestion) but after drugging up on DayQuil, I didn't feel like it affected me *that much*. It must have had some effect, but I still don't (entirely) attribute my lower score to it.

LG -2 (typically -1 or -2, so that was normal)
LR1 -2 (typically -0 or -1, so not a huge outlier)
RC -8 (typically -5 or -6, my worst section, but I had been improving before the test)
LR2 -4 (I have *never* on a single PT missed more than 2 on a LR section, this upset me)

I noticed that I got MUCH worse on the second half of the test, so perhaps being sick just sapped the mental stamina out of me. I don't know...

Either way, I have a free take and I knew I could do better so here I am. This time around, I haven't even been PTing. I'm so paranoid about RC that I've most just been drilling that. I'm going to add back LG again here soon (it's such an easy skill to lose) and probably next week start doing 2 PTs a week.

If anyone has any specific suggestions on RC, though, I'd be happy to hear them!

Welcome I'm on the same boat as you in regards to RC. Any and all suggestions welcome!

[SpiritofFire]

@theramblingfool

You're not alone... I scored more than 10 Points below my average. If that happens again ill have to beat myself.

Make or break, do or die in T minus 33 days!

On a happier note I scored 174 on PT69. Only if I could convert that to an official score...