The Official December 2015 Study Group Forum

flash21 · Post by **flash21** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:15 pm

Mint-Berry_Crunch wrote:
flash21 wrote:Guys when would be a good time to take 76? I'm beginning to think it actually might not be the best idea to take it on the Wed/Thurs.. maybe monday? Or is taking it on Wed/thurs fine

edit;; this is my closest thing to fresh PT
I'm taking it in like an hour

Ah. I might take it on Monday, and then take 75 on Thursday instead of the other way around. report back after writing and tell me how it went

cheeseee · Post by **cheeseee** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:26 pm

tvu wrote:
Mint-Berry_Crunch wrote:76 today?
I'm taking it atm, on the break....not going well I don't think

On my break too. I have a feeling i might score lower than what i scored on oct... rc is so hard

cheeseee · Post by **cheeseee** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:27 pm

flash21 wrote:
Mint-Berry_Crunch wrote:
flash21 wrote:Guys when would be a good time to take 76? I'm beginning to think it actually might not be the best idea to take it on the Wed/Thurs.. maybe monday? Or is taking it on Wed/thurs fine

edit;; this is my closest thing to fresh PT
I'm taking it in like an hour
Ah. I might take it on Monday, and then take 75 on Thursday instead of the other way around. report back after writing and tell me how it went

I took 75 yesterday and am taking 76 right now. I think 76 is harder.

WorthlessDegree · Post by **WorthlessDegree** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:31 pm

Would y'all recommend taking 70+ earlier? I've just been doing them in order, and at this pace I won't get to the 70's.

i_wish_i_was_smart · Post by **i_wish_i_was_smart** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:44 pm

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slizerd · Post by **slizerd** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:46 pm

Obligatory countdown post: 63!!

Also, how many people are doing 76? I'm about to start it in a bit

WorthlessDegree · Post by **WorthlessDegree** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:54 pm

i_wish_i_was_smart wrote:
WorthlessDegree wrote:Would y'all recommend taking 70+ earlier? I've just been doing them in order, and at this pace I won't get to the 70's.
You're taking the December test? You gotta write at least 2 or 3 PTs in the 70s. There are subtle differences. You definitely don't want to be surprised.

No, sitting for February. Just been using this thread because the February one is dead.

i_wish_i_was_smart · Post by **i_wish_i_was_smart** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:57 pm

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tvu · Post by **tvu** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:05 pm

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flash21 · Post by **flash21** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:06 pm

cheeseee wrote:
tvu wrote:
Mint-Berry_Crunch wrote:76 today?
I'm taking it atm, on the break....not going well I don't think
On my break too. I have a feeling i might score lower than what i scored on oct... rc is so hard

GOOD LUCK YOU GUYS!!

cheeseee · Post by **cheeseee** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:14 pm

tvu wrote:
slizerd wrote:Obligatory countdown post: 63!!

Also, how many people are doing 76? I'm about to start it in a bit
Just took it about to BR it

How do you manage to BR right after you take the test? I just wanna crawl into bed afterwards haha.

I only did 4 section today with 76, too tired to do an exp section

tvu · Post by **tvu** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:21 pm

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PatriotP74 · Post by **PatriotP74** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:30 pm

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biggestlawman · Post by **biggestlawman** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:30 pm

Guys, I am doing worse and worse every day. I do not get more than 2 hours of continuous sleep at night. Typically after two hours, I get up and then sleep really light and wake up every few minutes. I took my first PT on 11/08 and the last one yesterday, and here is the progression:

166 (8 not attempted) on 11/08
171 (1 not attempted, but RC +3m20s) on 11/13
173 (4 not attempted) on 11/15
167 (10 not attempted) on 11/21
170 (4 not attempted) on 11/23
166 (10 not attempted, RC +2:15) on 11/24
165 (8 not attempted) on 11/25

Average: 168
I get 170 when 'not attempted' are below 4, and I drift into dangerous zone when 'not attempted' are 8-10.

I really need at least 170.

i_wish_i_was_smart · Post by **i_wish_i_was_smart** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:48 pm

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i_wish_i_was_smart · Post by **i_wish_i_was_smart** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:51 pm

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biggestlawman · Post by **biggestlawman** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:12 pm

i_wish_i_was_smart wrote:
biggestlawman wrote:Guys, I am doing worse and worse every day. I do not get more than 2 hours of continuous sleep at night. Typically after two hours, I get up and then sleep really light and wake up every few minutes. I took my first PT on 11/08 and the last one yesterday, and here is the progression:

166 (8 not attempted) on 11/08
171 (1 not attempted, but RC +3m20s) on 11/13
173 (4 not attempted) on 11/15
167 (10 not attempted) on 11/21
170 (4 not attempted) on 11/23
166 (10 not attempted, RC +2:15) on 11/24
165 (8 not attempted) on 11/25

Average: 168
I get 170 when 'not attempted' are below 4, and I drift into dangerous zone when 'not attempted' are 8-10.

I really need at least 170.
I can't imagine doing the LSAT on 2 hours of sleep. It would significantly affect my score. Pull an all-nighter on Thursday night so that you get 8 hours of sleep the night before the test. That's what I'm planning to do. I'm also not able to sleep soundly the last few nights. It's the nerves.

Well, I have heard that the sleep two nights before is just as crucial. I am going to take melatonin tonight and see how it goes.

CAJOLER · Post by **CAJOLER** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:28 pm

december1205 wrote:
CAJOLER wrote:just took PT 71.

The LR was noticeably more nuanced but I guess the curve reflected that .

LR -4
LG -2 (ran out of time)
LR -4
RC -4

170

Not sure what to think since I want nothing near that LR score on test day... I also made a couple careless errors. I'm honestly thinking this will be my last PT... just drills and sections from now on. I feel good and I want nothing close to burnout. Hope your PT's are going well!
PT 71 LRs are really hard imo

Good to hear. I was stumped on 2-3 of those...

tvu · Post by **tvu** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:42 pm

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Mint-Berry_Crunch · Post by **Mint-Berry_Crunch** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:43 pm

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i_wish_i_was_smart · Post by **i_wish_i_was_smart** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:45 pm

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Mint-Berry_Crunch · Post by **Mint-Berry_Crunch** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:46 pm

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biggestlawman · Post by **biggestlawman** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:50 pm

Mint-Berry_Crunch wrote:
biggestlawman wrote:
i_wish_i_was_smart wrote:
biggestlawman wrote:Guys, I am doing worse and worse every day. I do not get more than 2 hours of continuous sleep at night. Typically after two hours, I get up and then sleep really light and wake up every few minutes. I took my first PT on 11/08 and the last one yesterday, and here is the progression:

166 (8 not attempted) on 11/08
171 (1 not attempted, but RC +3m20s) on 11/13
173 (4 not attempted) on 11/15
167 (10 not attempted) on 11/21
170 (4 not attempted) on 11/23
166 (10 not attempted, RC +2:15) on 11/24
165 (8 not attempted) on 11/25

Average: 168
I get 170 when 'not attempted' are below 4, and I drift into dangerous zone when 'not attempted' are 8-10.

I really need at least 170.
I can't imagine doing the LSAT on 2 hours of sleep. It would significantly affect my score. Pull an all-nighter on Thursday night so that you get 8 hours of sleep the night before the test. That's what I'm planning to do. I'm also not able to sleep soundly the last few nights. It's the nerves.
Well, I have heard that the sleep two nights before is just as crucial. I am going to take melatonin tonight and see how it goes.
For melatonin try to get it in a dose lower than 5mg. Many stores sell it at that strength, and that's generally on the higher end of what you should be taking. It won't kill you or anything, a highe dose can interrupt sleep, and leave you pretty groggy in the am.

Studies say it can take your body several to actually recover from sleep deprivation. But lack of sleep is probably a big reason why you're struggling.
Don't study at night.

I am going to take 1.5 mg of melatonin tonight. Hopefully a week of restful sleep will be enough.

i_wish_i_was_smart · Post by **i_wish_i_was_smart** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:02 pm

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dellara · Post by **dellara** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:20 pm

Bout to do PT 71 and I'm excited about it