What does it mean to do a diagnostic?

aidenwrightsaidenwrights Live Member
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I have seen others in discussions mentioning doing a diagnostic when they started studying. I recently purchased my subscription and wasn't exactly sure what that meant. I did a prep test and simulated the conditions of an actual test as best I could as soon as I purchased, but I'm not sure if that is what exactly was meant by diagnostic. I scored a 158 but figured this could easily be a fluke, so I didn't want to take the score seriously. So, what exactly is the process of doing a diagnostic?

Apologies if this is answered somewhere else on the site.

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  • BlakeFranBlakeFran Alum Member
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    Diagnostics are typically taken before intensive studying to establish a baseline of an applicant's current level when beginning their LSAT preparation. It is a way of seeing what ballpark you are in, and what you can expect your process to look like in the future. Lower diagnostics may see rapid gains or a slower process, same for a 158 scorer. It doesn't give you a precise game plan on how to proceed, but it can be helpful to see where you currently reside.

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