how closely do scores measure up Forum

[glucose101]

I know this has been asked a million times. I also know how to use the search button.

1) If I'm using PithyPike's method, where should my score be around?

PithyPike's method requires that you do each LG 3 times. I have a GOOD memory, especially on the how to set up the games without even reading the problem (not good in this instance). I try to slow down and read as if it were new, but sometimes I can't help it, and start imputing the information I remember.

I'm using PP's grouping method for exams 1-40, and I'll be taking exams 40-60 as new exams.

2) How seriously can I take the scores from exam 1-40 if I 've seen the material?

I know a lot of people say to just lower the time allotment, but I don't think that equates for me personally to viewing a fresh game, etc.

I guess I'm stressing because I don't know if I'm learning general inferences or learning the inferences for that specific game that I've done 3 times (4 if you count the PT). Clearly I want to be learning general inferences.

Thanks yall!

[Anaconda]

Imo, only redo problems that give you trouble, so you try to do it correctly in subsequent tries.

[Emma.]

The PTs before the 40s are quite different from the current ones, so whether you take them as fresh exams or use them for Pithypike's method either way you probably can't rely on those results as a great indicator of how you will do on test day. If you work with all those earlier tests using Pithypike's program and then do the rest of the later tests under realistic testing conditions (and thoroughly review after each test) you will have done plenty of practice tests.

[rklafehn]

My scores stayed pretty consistent between the early PTs (1 - 40) and the more recent PTs.

Answering your questions, what score can you expect to get? The LSAT, while learnable, is not a memorziable test. Thus, in the end, it comes down to how well you can develop the various skills tested on the LSAT. In the end, while studying a lot and trying really hard may push your score a few points higher, intelligence can play a large role and determine, ultimately, what score you receive.

Best of luck.

[gdane]

My scores stayed pretty consistent between the early PTs (1 - 40) and the more recent PTs.

Answering your questions, what score can you expect to get? The LSAT, while learnable, is not a memorziable test. Thus, in the end, it comes down to how well you can develop the various skills tested on the LSAT. In the end, while studying a lot and trying really hard may push your score a few points higher, intelligence can play a large role and determine, ultimately, what score you receive.
Best of luck.

To answer the posters question, there is no set score you can expect to receive. Pithy didnt "guarantee" his method would get you a 180 or whatever. Some people use it and score in the low 160's and others use it and score much higher. It depends on how much of it you can absorb.

Also, im facing the same predicament when it comes to practice tests and questions (mainly games) ive already seen. Im concerned that my PT's will be distorted since Im taking PT's in which ive seen many of the questions already. The best thing I can think of is lowering the time I give myself so that while I may not "pick up" anything new, I can help my timing and that'll ultimately help when I see new questions.

Good luck!