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Hi.I am a male Mx URM. I have been studying for the past two months and have gone up from a 158 to 165. I scored 165 on my last two preptests.

LG: 3,5
LR: 9,7
RC: 5,5

I have read most of the LG and LR bibles. I have not read the RC bible. What should be my strategy for the next month? Should I take up LSAT Trainer, take preptests until test day? I need guidance. Thank you.

calmike wrote:
LG: 3,5
LR: 9,7
RC: 5,5

Is this how many questions you're missing?

If so, you don't have far to go since you're still missing LG questions. You should be getting -0/-1 on LG. Just keep redoing the games that gave you a hard time, and make sure you have the big concepts down - like, when to determine the distributions, how to use them, etc.

If you're using the PS LR method, I suggest you switch to reading the question stem first. I can explain why it's by far the better method.

Are you doing 5 section PTs?

Dude your LR is terrible. Drill it hard. Maybe pick up Manhattan's guide.

Do a ton of practice tests and review your answers and the correct set ups for the logic games you're missing. I'd shoot for at least 15 timed practice tests between now and test day (more is obviously better). Also determine what types of logical reasoning questions you're missing (weaken, flaw, strengthen, etc) and redo the LR bible chapters of those questions.

As for LG, I think powerscore is great. Pick up th powerscore LG workbook to get some extra questions.

Reading comp is trickier. Powerscore reading comp is useless. I'd give Manhattan's a try instead.

But seriously take a shit ton of timed tests and review them hard. First find out how to get the right answer then explore why you went wrong. Discovering why you're making the errors you're making is crucial to moving up. In particular understand when you failed to read closely enough, mistakenly reversed a conditional, failed to account for numerical distribution etc)

Go insanely hard

papercut wrote:

calmike wrote:
LG: 3,5
LR: 9,7
RC: 5,5

Is this how many questions you're missing?

If so, you don't have far to go since you're still missing LG questions. You should be getting -0/-1 on LG. Just keep redoing the games that gave you a hard time, and make sure you have the big concepts down - like, when to determine the distributions, how to use them, etc.

If you're using the PS LR method, I suggest you switch to reading the question stem first. I can explain why it's by far the better method.

Are you doing 5 section PTs?

Yes, those are how many I missed on the last two preptests. Ok. I will harder on the LG section. Thanks for the advice. No, I am only doing 4 section PTs

chickentikka wrote:Dude your LR is terrible. Drill it hard. Maybe pick up Manhattan's guide.

Do a ton of practice tests and review your answers and the correct set ups for the logic games you're missing. I'd shoot for at least 15 timed practice tests between now and test day (more is obviously better). Also determine what types of logical reasoning questions you're missing (weaken, flaw, strengthen, etc) and redo the LR bible chapters of those questions.

As for LG, I think powerscore is great. Pick up th powerscore LG workbook to get some extra questions.

Reading comp is trickier. Powerscore reading comp is useless. I'd give Manhattan's a try instead.

But seriously take a shit ton of timed tests and review them hard. First find out how to get the right answer then explore why you went wrong. Discovering why you're making the errors you're making is crucial to moving up. In particular understand when you failed to read closely enough, mistakenly reversed a conditional, failed to account for numerical distribution etc)

Go insanely hard

Thanks man. You're advice and support truly has motivated me. I will do my best!

papercut wrote:

calmike wrote:
LG: 3,5
LR: 9,7
RC: 5,5

Is this how many questions you're missing?

If so, you don't have far to go since you're still missing LG questions. You should be getting -0/-1 on LG. Just keep redoing the games that gave you a hard time, and make sure you have the big concepts down - like, when to determine the distributions, how to use them, etc.

If you're using the PS LR method, I suggest you switch to reading the question stem first. I can explain why it's by far the better method.

Are you doing 5 section PTs?

"By far the method method" huh?

It might be in your best interest to take it in Sep. or to retake in Sep if necessary.

Dr.Zer0 wrote:It might be in your best interest to take it in Sep. or to retake in Sep if necessary.

I think I might just take the June LSAT and then retake as well. Just to have something to base on my applications and which should be my target schools.

calmike wrote:

Dr.Zer0 wrote:It might be in your best interest to take it in Sep. or to retake in Sep if necessary.

I think I might just take the June LSAT and then retake as well. Just to have something to base on my applications and which should be my target schools.

What's your gpa?

Dr.Zer0 wrote:

calmike wrote:

Dr.Zer0 wrote:It might be in your best interest to take it in Sep. or to retake in Sep if necessary.

I think I might just take the June LSAT and then retake as well. Just to have something to base on my applications and which should be my target schools.

What's your gpa?

I have a 2.86 GPA. That is why I am aiming for a 170 so that I have a chance at UC Hastings or UC Davis Law!

With a 170 you might want to apply to splitter friendly t-14 schools. Depending on your goals, it's prbly in your best interest not to attend UC Hastings or UC Davis. Good luck with the LSAT!

Dr.Zer0 wrote:With a 170 you might want to apply to splitter friendly t-14 schools. Depending on your goals, it's prbly in your best interest not to attend UC Hastings or UC Davis. Good luck with the LSAT!

What about with a 165? lol

Thank you though. If I reach 170, I am going to apply to all the T-14!