Alcohol and the LSAT Forum

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

I went no booze and intense study for my first two LSATs and did decent but not what I wanted. My third LSAT, I got fucked up the night before and knocked it out of the park (for me). Ultimately I believe I scored the highest come the third time cuz I was in my element. I was a drinker in college, so stopping drinking made me freak out perhaps. So I don't recommend making some random life change just for the LSAT.

Cutting back on the 10-12 beers per sitting will in my opinion not at all affect your LSAT score (of course that is a terrible life decision, however). And restricting this obscene amount of alcohol consumption by a significant degree could hamper your score.

[Doubting Law]

I went no booze and intense study for my first two LSATs and did decent but not what I wanted. My third LSAT, I got fucked up the night before and knocked it out of the park (for me). Ultimately I believe I scored the highest come the third time cuz I was in my element. I was a drinker in college, so stopping drinking made me freak out perhaps. So I don't recommend making some random life change just for the LSAT.

Cutting back on the 10-12 beers per sitting will in my opinion not at all affect your LSAT score (of course that is a terrible life decision, however). And restricting this obscene amount of alcohol consumption by a significant degree could hamper your score.

^This.

[Nekrowizard]

Just don't drink the night before. I don't think 10-12 in one sitting is that bad. What is that, like 15 shots or something? I mean, it's obviously bad for your weight and body to some extent, but it's not like it damages your brain.

[RamTitan]

Why not switch to liquor? Much more efficient and it's less calorie intensive if you don't add a chaser/mixer.

I like liquor, but I can't deal with the horrific hangovers anymore

IMO drinking 5 or 6 stiff liquor drinks would produce less of a hangover than 10-12 IPA's. But to each his own.

Liquor ends up making me lose my cool, and I end up drinking even more than I typically would lol

[RamTitan]

Just don't drink the night before. I don't think 10-12 in one sitting is that bad. What is that, like 15 shots or something? I mean, it's obviously bad for your weight and body to some extent, but it's not like it damages your brain.

I'm a bodybuilder, which is the other main reason why I'm thinking of quitting the sauce for a while, but I agree.

[RamTitan]

I went no booze and intense study for my first two LSATs and did decent but not what I wanted. My third LSAT, I got fucked up the night before and knocked it out of the park (for me). Ultimately I believe I scored the highest come the third time cuz I was in my element. I was a drinker in college, so stopping drinking made me freak out perhaps. So I don't recommend making some random life change just for the LSAT.

Cutting back on the 10-12 beers per sitting will in my opinion not at all affect your LSAT score (of course that is a terrible life decision, however). And restricting this obscene amount of alcohol consumption by a significant degree could hamper your score.

That makes a lot of sense. Part of me feels that quitting alcohol would be good (sleep cycle, less anxious, etc.); however, it is also a way for me to blow off steam after a week of 3 practice tests and BRs, and it's not like I study the next day.

In short, it seems like I can keep drinking (but not 1-2 weeks before the LSAT), and try to cut back for my life's sake?

If it helps - I scored a 175 yesterday, and am trying to get a perfect score.

[RamTitan]

I drink anywhere form 0-10 beers a week, so not suggesting you cut out alcohol together.

I do too, just happen to do it in one sitting

[Nekrowizard]

Just don't drink the night before. I don't think 10-12 in one sitting is that bad. What is that, like 15 shots or something? I mean, it's obviously bad for your weight and body to some extent, but it's not like it damages your brain.

I'm a bodybuilder, which is the other main reason why I'm thinking of quitting the sauce for a while, but I agree.

I've definitely heard that heavy alcohol consumption impedes muscle growth and testosterone production. That may have been a brotip, but it has the ring of truth.

[PT2011]

Ok, I'll bite. Hopefully I'm not "feeding the troll" with this one.

What you're describing is not casual drinking. It is binge drinking my friend, and it can wreak havoc on both your body and mind. If you're not going to quit, tone it down to 1-2 beers for that night.

dude.... binge drinking... this is not binge drinking...

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

I went no booze and intense study for my first two LSATs and did decent but not what I wanted. My third LSAT, I got fucked up the night before and knocked it out of the park (for me). Ultimately I believe I scored the highest come the third time cuz I was in my element. I was a drinker in college, so stopping drinking made me freak out perhaps. So I don't recommend making some random life change just for the LSAT.

Cutting back on the 10-12 beers per sitting will in my opinion not at all affect your LSAT score (of course that is a terrible life decision, however). And restricting this obscene amount of alcohol consumption by a significant degree could hamper your score.

That makes a lot of sense. Part of me feels that quitting alcohol would be good (sleep cycle, less anxious, etc.); however, it is also a way for me to blow off steam after a week of 3 practice tests and BRs, and it's not like I study the next day.

In short, it seems like I can keep drinking (but not 1-2 weeks before the LSAT), and try to cut back for my life's sake?

If it helps - I scored a 175 yesterday, and am trying to get a perfect score.

just keep doing exactly what you're doing right now. you can, and should, worry about your health after the LSAT (serious).

[RamTitan]

Just don't drink the night before. I don't think 10-12 in one sitting is that bad. What is that, like 15 shots or something? I mean, it's obviously bad for your weight and body to some extent, but it's not like it damages your brain.

I'm a bodybuilder, which is the other main reason why I'm thinking of quitting the sauce for a while, but I agree.

I've definitely heard that heavy alcohol consumption impedes muscle growth and testosterone production. That may have been a brotip, but it has the ring of truth.

It does. It hasn't had a huge effect on me, but to get to that next level, it would need to be eliminated....which is why I was thinking the same might apply for the LSAT.

[RamTitan]

I went no booze and intense study for my first two LSATs and did decent but not what I wanted. My third LSAT, I got fucked up the night before and knocked it out of the park (for me). Ultimately I believe I scored the highest come the third time cuz I was in my element. I was a drinker in college, so stopping drinking made me freak out perhaps. So I don't recommend making some random life change just for the LSAT.

Cutting back on the 10-12 beers per sitting will in my opinion not at all affect your LSAT score (of course that is a terrible life decision, however). And restricting this obscene amount of alcohol consumption by a significant degree could hamper your score.

That makes a lot of sense. Part of me feels that quitting alcohol would be good (sleep cycle, less anxious, etc.); however, it is also a way for me to blow off steam after a week of 3 practice tests and BRs, and it's not like I study the next day.

In short, it seems like I can keep drinking (but not 1-2 weeks before the LSAT), and try to cut back for my life's sake?

If it helps - I scored a 175 yesterday, and am trying to get a perfect score.

just keep doing exactly what you're doing right now. you can, and should, worry about your health after the LSAT (serious).

Okay, I want to reiterate the following one more time, to see if I grasp it (I'm starting to think that all of the thought and doubt put into this decision is more detrimental than either course of action):

Don't worry about the booze too much, but try to cut it down, especially for the couple of weeks before the test. Then make a permanent change for my health's sake.

[toomanymornings]

I drink anywhere form 0-10 beers a week, so not suggesting you cut out alcohol together.

I do too, just happen to do it in one sitting

yeah and i'm in no position to judge. sounds like you'll cut it out when you're ready to, which is what i did and it turned out fine. the last hangover i had was a few months ago and it was hell.

[Giro423]

Can't hurt not to! Depends on the individual of course. I know an attorney in town who took the test high on Vicodin and still got into a T1 school typical lawyer shenanigans...

[stig2014]

Keep drinking friend. A night of relaxing and drinking some beer will keep you sane and probably help your score. Especially if it's only once a week! As long as you're not incapacitated the next day, I don't see a whole lot of downside.

[lolRCscrewyou]

Wine is what got me through LAST studying last year. You just need to know you. For some, they can party 3-4 times a week and they do great. Others find they do better when they quit drinking. I myself found that partying multiple times a week cut into my study time, but not drinking at all made me grumpy and unhappy. One glass of wine 3-4 times a week made me concentrate better and not be in such a bad mood lol.

Just know yourself, what's best for you, and act accordingly.