Take more PTs before August Flex?

Hans ZimmerHans Zimmer Member
in General 541 karma

Hi everyone,

So I just took PT 70 and scored a PB of 158- which is above my target score. I've taken 10 PTs now and generally average in the mid 150s.

I am torn on whether to take a couple more or to just thoroughly BR PT 70 and do full sections until my test on September 2nd. My reasoning for not taking more is that I am kind of riding a high right now, and I'm worried if I take another and perform worse that that could seriously hinder my confidence going into the exam.

On the other side, I've only taken a few of the newer PTs...

I'd appreciate any advice!

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  • cacaldercacalder Core Member
    10 karma

    I would recommend taking a few more beforehand (probably no more than 2). Before I took the May LSAT Flex, I bombed one of my PTs and it kind of made me feel better-- like all of my dumb mistakes were out of the way for the actual test (and I ended up scoring way better than expected). Would also recommend making the few more the newer ones, so you feel more confident in those. Just my two cents, but I don't think more PTs hurts (to a certain degree, obviously).

  • Hans ZimmerHans Zimmer Member
    541 karma

    @carolynanncalder That is rather interesting that bombing the PT before felt beneficial!

    I under performed on my previous PT to PT 70 and it was a big psychological blow.

    I definitely would not take more than a couple were I to decide to anymore at all though.

  • snelllasnellla Core Member
    103 karma

    I took one this weekend. I am just doing some harder LR, one hard RC passage and whole game section each day.

  • FindingSageFindingSage Alum Member ⭐
    2047 karma

    I have the opposite opinion which would be to not take anymore at this point and instead review in depth and drill. At most I would advise on additional PT as we are getting close and you just got a great score. You are better going into the test relaxed and confident.

  • Hans ZimmerHans Zimmer Member
    541 karma

    @snellla I like that recipe! Might have to whip it up myself.

    @FindingSage I am leaning that way. A considerable portion of this test is psychological, so better not to rock the boat perhaps..

    Thank you both :smile:

  • FindingSageFindingSage Alum Member ⭐
    2047 karma

    @"Hans Zimmer" , You are welcome. I am also taking that test and it looks like this is what I will be doing as well. I am just finishing detailed BR and if that test ends up in my normal range than it will be my last PT before this test as well.

  • Heinz DoofenshmirtzHeinz Doofenshmirtz Member ⭐
    481 karma

    of course dependent on the person! but I'm just focusing on drilling, as a bad PT score would definitely affect me psychologically, and a big part of this exam is the mental game

  • Hans ZimmerHans Zimmer Member
    541 karma

    @"Heinz Doofenshmirtz" it really is an underappreciated facet of this test...

    thanks for the input :smile:

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