The Official June 2016 Study Group Forum

[unodostres]

Going to start prepping mid January. Pretty excited to overcome previous mistakes.

[sephora_addict]

Going to start prepping mid January. Pretty excited to overcome previous mistakes.

Keep us updated with your progress!
What course and/or books are you using to prep?

[unodostres]

Going to start prepping mid January. Pretty excited to overcome previous mistakes.

Keep us updated with your progress!
What course and/or books are you using to prep?

Only have the Manhattan lr book. All the tests plus Cambridge packets. But very self conscious of burnout

[NoAngel]

I know it really depends for each person, but do y'all think February is a good time to start studying? That it'll be enough time?

[ponderingmeerkat]

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[sephora_addict]

Going to start prepping mid January. Pretty excited to overcome previous mistakes.

Keep us updated with your progress!
What course and/or books are you using to prep?

Only have the Manhattan lr book. All the tests plus Cambridge packets. But very self conscious of burnout

Yeah burnout is no good.. if you get to that point just take a break. If you've already taken the LSAT then you should know more or less what your weaknesses are. I would say keep reviewing whatever you aren't so great at now, and as for the rest of the things you've already excelled on, drill those sections/question types using your Cambridge packets. Good luck!

[NoAngel]

I know it really depends for each person, but do y'all think February is a good time to start studying? That it'll be enough time?

You're brave to ask this in a thread/site full of closeted gunners. But, a real answer probably will depend on several factors not limited to what your goals are (law schools to be applied to, LSAT score required for those law schools) and what your background is (UGPA, softs, resume, etc.).

Not trying to seem like a gunner- I only asked because a "pre-law" counselor told me I should start studying in December and I thought that was a bit early. Since this is my first time taking the test, I figured that I would need a good chunk of study time but don't wanna burn myself out or anything.

I'm planning on applying to mostly T14 schools, have a decent GPA (which will improve as I'm still in undergrad), and have nothing amazing/unique as far as softs are concerned.

[sephora_addict]

Any of you guys get an individual tutor? I think that'll be best for me in comparison to a class.

Any recommendations?

Why do you feel that an individual tutor would be best for you instead of a class? Are you looking for structure? Someone to point out your weaknesses? Trying to get an idea so I can make a recommendation.

Yeah, I guess individual structure and more one-on-one time instead of pandering to the class. I already have the basics down from the LSAT. I just need to improve my weaknesses.

I have contacted the people from the ThinkingLSAT podcast. I dunno where else to really look.

I see. Well the way I see it, if you already know what your weaknesses are, then why don't you just purchase Cambridge packets by question type and work on drilling the question types/sections of the LSAT that you aren't so good at? That way you can improve on them. Also I would go back and review from whatever prep materials you have any lessons which you didn't do well on. Then continue on with drilling. At first do not worry about time. Worry about making sure you are understanding what you are reading and understanding why an answer choice is right or wrong. You will improve if you do this.

[unodostres]

Going to start prepping mid January. Pretty excited to overcome previous mistakes.

Keep us updated with your progress!
What course and/or books are you using to prep?

Only have the Manhattan lr book. All the tests plus Cambridge packets. But very self conscious of burnout

Yeah burnout is no good.. if you get to that point just take a break. If you've already taken the LSAT then you should know more or less what your weaknesses are. I would say keep reviewing whatever you aren't so great at now, and as for the rest of the things you've already excelled on, drill those sections/question types using your Cambridge packets. Good luck!

Thanks! You too!

[chicharon]

A friendly reminder of how little time there is left.

[coolestkidever]

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[Mr. Belding]

Going to start prepping mid January. Pretty excited to overcome previous mistakes.

Keep us updated with your progress!
What course and/or books are you using to prep?

Only have the Manhattan lr book. All the tests plus Cambridge packets. But very self conscious of burnout

My best PTs and the better of my previous two takes occurred when I treated the LSAT as though it weren't life or death. It keeps me from burning out and keeps me relaxed enough to think clearly throughout studying and testing.

I find it's important for me to keep everything in perspective. That 10th hour of studying on Saturday night would be better served chilling with some friends at a bar rather than brain-numbing drilling.

[sephora_addict]

A friendly reminder of how little time there is left.

Two things:

1. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Doesn't feel like enough time.

2. What app are you using for the countdown?

[Mr. Belding]

Would anyone care to schedule PTs for the same days soonish? I'd think it be helpful if a couple of us could discuss questions we all previously worked on. Maybe we can get OP to post a thread PT schedule for those that want to participate....?

[sephora_addict]

Would anyone care to schedule PTs for the same days soonish? I'd think it be helpful if a couple of us could discuss questions we all previously worked on. Maybe we can get OP to post a thread PT schedule for those that want to participate....?

I would totally be down for that. I'm sure many others would be too. I'm just worried that I'll be way behind since I'm just starting my studies this week since I have yet to get the books in the mail.

[Binghamton1018]

Would anyone care to schedule PTs for the same days soonish? I'd think it be helpful if a couple of us could discuss questions we all previously worked on. Maybe we can get OP to post a thread PT schedule for those that want to participate....?

I endorse this. +1. Throwing out there agin, was going to sit for PT 65 (tentatively) Saturday February 13. A few pages back I was interested in maybe doing a blackboard or skype or something to go over the PT.

[Mr. Belding]

I would totally be down for that. I'm sure many others would be too. I'm just worried that I'll be way behind since I'm just starting my studies this week since I have yet to get the books in the mail.

No worries. I'm just getting in gear too. If we can get this thing organized people can jump in or sit out whichever tests they want. So nobody should have to worry if they get in late or miss a week.

[Mr. Belding]

I endorse this. +1. Throwing out there agin, was going to sit for PT 65 (tentatively) Saturday February 13. A few pages back I was interested in maybe doing a blackboard or skype or something to go over the PT.

I'm not really familiar with blackboard but I'm down for whatever.

[appind]

are retakers also checking in this thread?

[Mr. Belding]

are retakers also checking in this thread?

President! (Present)

[chicharon]

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A friendly reminder of how little time there is left.

I use the same app (:

And chose the same icon (CAUSE LIFE, NOT SCHOOL)

Haha I just switched the background to the tree. A little more summer, a little less fall. We are taking the summer LSAT after all

[chicharon]

A friendly reminder of how little time there is left.

Two things:

1. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Doesn't feel like enough time.

2. What app are you using for the countdown?

Dreamdays. Free app with annoying ads that I just crop whenever I post countdowns (aka some of the "post removed" posts in the first 30 pages of this thread)

[chicharon]

I drew up a PT schedule from now until the first weekend of May (the month of May as buffer), two 5-section PTs a week, on Saturday and Sunday. I tailored it to some life events though like out-of-town weekends, huzzah. Also I work full-time.

Ready or not, PTs start this weekend, beginning with 48.

[appind]

are retakers also checking in this thread?

President! (Present)

sometimes retakers have had a separate thread due to a bit different study schedule (lots of pts as opposed to learning fundamentals). looks like most people in the oct/dec thread did well and there aren't many retakers.

[sephora_addict]

I would totally be down for that. I'm sure many others would be too. I'm just worried that I'll be way behind since I'm just starting my studies this week since I have yet to get the books in the mail.

No worries. I'm just getting in gear too. If we can get this thing organized people can jump in or sit out whichever tests they want. So nobody should have to worry if they get in late or miss a week.

Okay then I definitely feel better about that