Just wrote diagnostic (cold/timed), 157, help Forum

[bdeans91]

How much do you guys think my score could improve?

I'm looking at Canadian law schools and American, so I want to score at least 168 but ideally in the 170s.

I'm doing PithyPike's plan, should I be able to see a bump of 15-20 points?

Thanks, much appreciated. Trying to not put too much in my diagnostic score.

[jackbauer10]

How much do you guys think my score could improve?

I'm looking at Canadian law schools and American, so I want to score at least 168 but ideally in the 170s.

I'm doing PithyPike's plan, should I be able to see a bump of 15-20 points?

Thanks, much appreciated. Trying to not put too much in my diagnostic score.

When are you taking? If you have enough time I think it's definitely possible. My cold diag was a 156 in late July -> 171 in December

[objection_your_honor]

This forum is filled with individuals who have seen 20+ point gains. You will need at least three months.

[francesfarmer]

How much do you guys think my score could improve?

I'm looking at Canadian law schools and American, so I want to score at least 168 but ideally in the 170s.

I'm doing PithyPike's plan, should I be able to see a bump of 15-20 points?

Thanks, much appreciated. Trying to not put too much in my diagnostic score.

A 157 cold is a good sign. The sky's the limit!

Edit: my cold timed diagnostic was ~160 and I got a 172.

[bdeans91]

I am taking on June 10, 2013 I believe. I will begin the Bibles on Feb 1st.

Mostly making this thread because I don't want to create a self-fulfilling prophecy that my score can't improve.

If it is possible for me to score 175+ I guess I'll aim for that and falling short would still be splendid.

[gaud]

I am taking on June 10, 2013

If it is possible for me to score 175+

Absolutely

[sabanist]

I did a sort of hybrid of Pithypike and NoodleyOne's retaker guide. I went 159 cold diagnostic to 170 with a month's preparation and 177 with 3 more months. You've got plenty of time. 180 is totally within reach.

[RhymesLikeDimes]

My diagnostic was 163, and that was with one of the easiest Games sections ever (DEC 1997, probably would have been ~159 with another test). Three weeks later I have hit 169 and 171. You should see a good 5-10 point jump once you acquaint yourself with all the LG/LR types and work through a fair number of problems. Getting from the high 160s into the high 170s is the hard part.

[Sourrudedude]

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[dusters]

I would also look into the Manhattan LSAT guides. While I thought the bibles were helpful, I'm getting more use out of the Manhattan guides.

[dotm629]

I had a cold diagnostic right around there and after working through the LR an LG Bibles, then a month on intense practice test taking, my PT scores are consistently above 173. It's doable, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

[rebexness]

[SteelPenguin]

My first diagnostic was a 154, and I got a 165 on my first LSAT. I was PTing between 165 and 172.

[steel_shot]

You'll be fine, I never took a cold but after doing the bibles I scored around 161, and am PTing generally 169-172, and still improving. If you are applying in Canada, most schools will take you with a low - mid 160 score, and for U of T probably around 168 (assuming your GPA is at median). Good luck!

[sideoffries]

Yes, my cold diagnostic was a 157 and I got a 168

[CyanIdes Of March]

I had a very similar score and got a 15 point bump, so yes.

[gobosox]

Cold diagnostic 158, PTing in mid 170s, hoping for 176+ this Saturday.