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First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:29 pm
by Lnm013
I just took my first blind diagnostic score. Sat down and timed it and everything. I got a 152 and my goal score is a 167-170. I am enrolled in the ScorePerfect course right now. Is this a bad diagnostic score? Is it maybe possible I can reach my goal or should I lower my standards a bit? Thanks in advance!
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:20 pm
by GospelLeague
score perfect should be TM in Texas?
Not a bad score at all.
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:24 pm
by Tycho
Lnm013 wrote:I just took my first blind diagnostic score. Sat down and timed it and everything. I got a 152 and my goal score is a 167-170. I am enrolled in the ScorePerfect course right now. Is this a bad diagnostic score? Is it maybe possible I can reach my goal or should I lower my standards a bit? Thanks in advance!
Don't lower your standards. That diagnostic is nothing to be ashamed of and not uncommon, even for high-scorers. If you're struggling in certain areas, or logic games in particular (commonly viewed as the easiest to improve), I suspect that you'll quickly improve into the 160s after learning the basics and developing a method of attack. Know your weaknesses, attack them head-on and excel at your strengths. Good luck.
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:33 pm
by divinecomedy
First time I took a timed diagnostic I scored a 150. I've been studying for two months now and I'm scoring around 166-168. I'm taking the test in October and I'm hoping that by then I can score a 170+. So improvements are definitely possible, they do require a lot of work though.
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:14 am
by Rigo
152 is a solid diagnostic. Don't fret. A month of studying isn't a lot of time though, so get a move on.
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:13 am
by Lnm013
My best section is Logic Games; I only missed 4 in that section. My problem is Reading Comprehension. Any advice?
Im taking the exam in February so I have a bit of time! I just took the earlier class so that I could self study over the holidays. I just got a little worried when I saw that 152 when I want 18 points higher than that by February.
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:20 am
by Rigo
RC is difficult to improve on. I used Manhattan RC which provided very general tips and advice. However, improving only came from practicing actual RC sections and passages for me. Timing was always a huge issue on that section. I went -4 (after countless frustrating hours of drilling) on my actual administration so I am no expert. Good luck. There is definitely enough time before February if you're diligent.
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Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:40 pm
by MisstT
divinecomedy wrote:First time I took a timed diagnostic I scored a 150. I've been studying for two months now and I'm scoring around 166-168. I'm taking the test in October and I'm hoping that by then I can score a 170+. So improvements are definitely possible, they do require a lot of work though.
Do you mind me asking what you're doing to study? I'm hoping to take the December test and am PT-ing at 152 (that was a week ago). I am aiming for a 170+. How many hours in a day do you study, how much in a week? Thanks in advance!
Re: First Diagnostic score?
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:21 pm
by divinecomedy
MisstT wrote:divinecomedy wrote:First time I took a timed diagnostic I scored a 150. I've been studying for two months now and I'm scoring around 166-168. I'm taking the test in October and I'm hoping that by then I can score a 170+. So improvements are definitely possible, they do require a lot of work though.
Do you mind me asking what you're doing to study? I'm hoping to take the December test and am PT-ing at 152 (that was a week ago). I am aiming for a 170+. How many hours in a day do you study, how much in a week? Thanks in advance!
Mostly I use the LSAT Trainer to study, the Cambridge packets to drill, and then take timed preptests on the weekends. As far as hours spent studying that has varied a lot. For the first month I studied about 15 hours a week, in the second about 25-35, and now that there is only 2 weeks left I'm going to try to study 40+ hours a week till the test.