LSAT diagnostic and study plan
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:08 am
So, I just completed a timed LSAT diagnostic under test timings. I have never studied for the LSAT before. I scored a diagnostic of 153. I don't think this is an overall terrible score, given the fact that I have had no exposure to the LSAT nor have I began studying.
I'll be studying abroad next semester, but I plan to start my LSAT studies in January. I'm going to get the powerscore materials and all of the practice tests I can find. I'm planning on taking the LSAT next June in order to give myself time to readjust if something goes horribly wrong and I have to retest.
Given that I'll have roughly six months of preparation, I feel like I can significantly increase the score. I also have the funds to invest in powerscore's virtual courses. I'm not sure if I should do them in tandem with my own studying for June, or have them as a backup in case I don't receive the score I want in June.
Probably a bit early to be thinking about it, but the study abroad will be over before I know it and I'll have to start preparing, so I want to take small steps in between now and then.
I am a bit worried about the 153 diag. My school's prelaw advisor made me feel like crap afterward. I guess we all hope we'll ace it without ever studying the first time through just to prove our awesomeness. The section that got me the most was LG. I didn't even finish the last game, so that really hurt the score.
Overall, this is my performance:
Section 1: LR - 17/26 (65%)
Section 2: RC - 20/26 (76%)
Section 3: LG - 12/23 (52%)
Section 4: LR - 16/25 (64%)
Clearly, I really need to work on LG and LR. It upset me that I missed so many RC questions, but I think that's due to not being careful and underestimating the section. When I finished, I still had 7 of the allotted 35 minutes left. I might need to pick up the RC bible too, just to gleam some study tips.
Any advice/inspiring stories to share?
I'll be studying abroad next semester, but I plan to start my LSAT studies in January. I'm going to get the powerscore materials and all of the practice tests I can find. I'm planning on taking the LSAT next June in order to give myself time to readjust if something goes horribly wrong and I have to retest.
Given that I'll have roughly six months of preparation, I feel like I can significantly increase the score. I also have the funds to invest in powerscore's virtual courses. I'm not sure if I should do them in tandem with my own studying for June, or have them as a backup in case I don't receive the score I want in June.
Probably a bit early to be thinking about it, but the study abroad will be over before I know it and I'll have to start preparing, so I want to take small steps in between now and then.
I am a bit worried about the 153 diag. My school's prelaw advisor made me feel like crap afterward. I guess we all hope we'll ace it without ever studying the first time through just to prove our awesomeness. The section that got me the most was LG. I didn't even finish the last game, so that really hurt the score.
Overall, this is my performance:
Section 1: LR - 17/26 (65%)
Section 2: RC - 20/26 (76%)
Section 3: LG - 12/23 (52%)
Section 4: LR - 16/25 (64%)
Clearly, I really need to work on LG and LR. It upset me that I missed so many RC questions, but I think that's due to not being careful and underestimating the section. When I finished, I still had 7 of the allotted 35 minutes left. I might need to pick up the RC bible too, just to gleam some study tips.
Any advice/inspiring stories to share?