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Balancing Note Taking with Practicing Problems

Post by ParallelReasoning89 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:02 pm

Good evening all,

Forgive me if this topic has been beaten to death. I am a newb to the forum.

I have been studying for the December LSAT for two months. I am following Powerscore's 4-month self-study plan with their flagship line of study materials (bibles, question type training books, and I believe the third category is the workbooks; they haven't been on my schedule yet). I'm also supplementing with the LSAT Trainer lessons when I have time. I've also created a note taking bible that I have saved as a word document. I type important concepts and scenario-specific strategies from each Powerscore Bible chapter. I try to study 15-20 hours each week in addition to working the standard 40hr week.

Upon conducting a meta-analysis of my study habits, I've seemingly encountered a paradox, or perhaps it's a pseudo-paradox that I've created.

I feel that I spend a great deal of time typing notes on strategies for specific scenarios across games (analytical reasoning), logical reasoning, and reading comprehension. Powerscore seems to have a strategy for every possible specific situation (not literally, but for very, very many). Am I getting caught in the weeds?

I have utilized many of the techniques during practice problems to the point to where they're almost second nature, but not for nearly as many of the techniques over which I've taken notes. I haven't taken many full, timed practice tests yet, but I'm getting very good at doing well on timed sections for LR and RC. I'm still struggling with making proper inferences in advanced linear games in a timely manner though.

My paradox is both knowing strategy and mastering the application of it, over time, in twenty hours per week. How do I find an effective balance between noting strategies and perfecting my execution of said strategies during actual problem solving? Should I spend more time doing problems and less time typing? Should I focus more on my general thought processes in lieu of some specifics? Should I spend more hours studying each week? Any other advice for someone in my shoes?

Thanks in advance for any responses!
David

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