LSAT - Wrong Diagnostic Forum

[nickbentley]

Whats up guys...

I took my diagnostic last week and got a 160.

I've taken three diagnostics since then and pulled in a 151, a 151, and a 151.

Its safe to say, I'm a 151 scoring person right now...

The 160 that I got was PT9.

The 151's were from PT's in the 40's (i don't remember the exact number)


With that being said, I start the PowerScore full length next week. I will do every bit of the homework I'm given. period.

How much can I reasonably expect to gain throughout the course and before I take the LSAT in October?

Thanks!

[Tanicius]

10 points at least I would say. I took a diagnostic and got a 155, did the PS bibles and got a 169. Both tests were relatively recent.

[Anaconda]

Where did you see most of the decline in your score (LR/LR/RC, etc)? 160 to 151 is pretty big.

[kazu]

Don't put too much importance on PT scores from before the 40s. PT 9 is a loooooooong time ago, the curve was much more lenient then, and the questions were a bit different as well.

[eandy]

Don't put too much importance on PT scores from before the 40s. PT 9 is a loooooooong time ago, the curve was much more lenient then, and the questions were a bit different as well.

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The really early PTs are very different from recent PTs.

[nickbentley]

Don't put too much importance on PT scores from before the 40s. PT 9 is a loooooooong time ago, the curve was much more lenient then, and the questions were a bit different as well.

This.

The really early PTs are very different from recent PTs.

That is what I'm starting to figure out... I just don't want to run out of practice tests from PT40 and newer.

[kazu]

Don't put too much importance on PT scores from before the 40s. PT 9 is a loooooooong time ago, the curve was much more lenient then, and the questions were a bit different as well.

This.

The really early PTs are very different from recent PTs.

That is what I'm starting to figure out... I just don't want to run out of practice tests from PT40 and newer.

Don't get me wrong, the early ones are very useful for practicing & honing your skills. Just don't put too much importance on the actual numerical score that you get.

[yzero1]

Your improvement will probably hinge on the nature of your mistakes. Are you finding yourself struggling with a particular section? Is the timing getting to you? Knowing your weaknesses and focusing on them will take you a long way in getting the score you want.