Advice on how to effectively bide my time for the June LSAT?
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:28 am
So I've been studying since last year August and found out that I am still not ready for the February LSAT.
I've did PT's 36-41, 45-55 and 62 and want to save the rest for later on. I have been scoring in the the 155-160 and want to get that 170+.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should effectively study for the June LSAT?
The logic games right now I am okay with, and the reading comprehension I am certainly improving on, it is just the logical reasoning part I have a problem with. I usually get around -9 and -12 wrong on the LR part.
I know that it is only myself that can effectively figure out what is the best strategy and how to study since its only yourself that knows your own weaknesses. But I need how on how to do approach that path effectively.
I was planning to take this Feb LSAT and I took PT 62 and got completely murdered on the LR. It's weird because during when I review after the test, I would get them all correct. Almost every new PT just looks so new from one another. I just feel that under timed conditions my thought processes just feels different.
Here is what I gathered so far:
What I am struggling with:
~Understanding the stimulus- what exactly the author is trying to get at and his unstated assumptions he is making
~Strengthen and weakening the arguments- I know you're not supposed to touch the premises and conclusions so I'm not really sure how to strengthen or weaken an argument.
~Flaw questions- It's hard for me to pinpoint where exactly the flaw is.
~Not knowing when to stop studying. Are "burnouts" subtle?
These are my weak points.
This is what I did since August on how to study for the LSAT:
~August-Oct-Learn each question type and section on the LSAT. Nov-Dec-Started doing PT's
~Everyday the whole day
~Taking a PT 2-3 times a week. After each PT, I would review the answers without looking at the answer sheet until the very end.
So I was wondering if anyone could help me with creating a schedule because I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way...
I've did PT's 36-41, 45-55 and 62 and want to save the rest for later on. I have been scoring in the the 155-160 and want to get that 170+.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should effectively study for the June LSAT?
The logic games right now I am okay with, and the reading comprehension I am certainly improving on, it is just the logical reasoning part I have a problem with. I usually get around -9 and -12 wrong on the LR part.
I know that it is only myself that can effectively figure out what is the best strategy and how to study since its only yourself that knows your own weaknesses. But I need how on how to do approach that path effectively.
I was planning to take this Feb LSAT and I took PT 62 and got completely murdered on the LR. It's weird because during when I review after the test, I would get them all correct. Almost every new PT just looks so new from one another. I just feel that under timed conditions my thought processes just feels different.
Here is what I gathered so far:
What I am struggling with:
~Understanding the stimulus- what exactly the author is trying to get at and his unstated assumptions he is making
~Strengthen and weakening the arguments- I know you're not supposed to touch the premises and conclusions so I'm not really sure how to strengthen or weaken an argument.
~Flaw questions- It's hard for me to pinpoint where exactly the flaw is.
~Not knowing when to stop studying. Are "burnouts" subtle?
These are my weak points.
This is what I did since August on how to study for the LSAT:
~August-Oct-Learn each question type and section on the LSAT. Nov-Dec-Started doing PT's
~Everyday the whole day
~Taking a PT 2-3 times a week. After each PT, I would review the answers without looking at the answer sheet until the very end.
So I was wondering if anyone could help me with creating a schedule because I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way...