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I would really think about the likelihood of receiving accommodations for anxiety before delaying. I only say this because I've heard that it's hard to get accommodations once you've scored 150+ without them. That being said, I am also asking for me…
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Omg I feel so unprepared reading these other comments. If it makes you feel better, Kaplan recommends 150 hours. I will probably be at 400-500 before I take the exam in February. I plan on retaking it in June as well, assuming I don't burn out. I am…
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I don't think the Starter will get you a 170 without a ton of work. I only say that because the question bank only includes the easiest questions, and there aren't many practice tests. I would get the best one you can afford, and you can always upgr…
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Honestly, I would go on youtube and see if someone else can explain it in a way that just clicks. I actually struggle with the premise/conclusion sometimes, even though it seems so obvious to me when JY explains it.
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I have heard that most classes don't aim to get you anywhere near a 170. I would say that since you're mostly struggling with LR, and don't need to relearn every section, go with a tutor. The financial piece will probably break even, but it may actu…
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I have two suggestions. First, use a stop watch instead of a timer. You'll start to get a natural feel for how long you're taking on each question. This is also similar to test day, since you'll just have a clock in front of you. Second, try breakin…
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If you're looking to improve your score by 10 points between now and February, I would wait. If you're looking to improve by 5 points and generally feel ready, tackle it! You can always retake it. I plan on taking it in both February and June. I'm a…
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First, if you don't feel 100% confident about premises and conclusions, tackle that. Breaking that down can help with almost any LR question. Second, if you're not doing this already, a good time-saver is to try to eliminate any answer choices you c…
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I begin timing myself once I can get most of the "hard" (4/5 difficulty) questions right in a section. I use a stopwatch, rather than a timer. This just helps with my anxiety, since you can't really run out of time. Technically, it is also more simi…
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Hello! The thing that came to mind when I read this was an essay I read about a student's shyness and social anxiety. The essay was meant to show how she overcame these problems, and how much she has grown from her solution (a job requiring a lot of…
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Just wanted to say that I am right there with you! SA questions are the hardest for me.
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I would definitely do some premise/conclusion review. If you can break down the long sentences to see if part of it is a premise, conclusion, or red herring, that can be really helpful. Also, sometimes I draw a slash in between the long lines to phy…
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Honestly, I would get a tutor if you can afford it. I feel like I may have to if I can't get sufficient assumptions down. I look at the tutoring as an investment. If I can get another two questions right on the exam, that could get me into a better …
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Many schools will allow you to submit more than two LORs. I would say to get a second academic one, along with one from your manager. As long as your manager can speak to your ability to learn, willingness to work hard, and capacity to succeed, I ca…
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I would delay. If you can score 4-5 points higher by taking the exam in June, you'll be happy that you waited-- especially if you're trying to break the 170 point. I'm sure you know this, but the differences between a 163 and a 168 or a 166 and a 17…
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I agree with what has been said. Try taking some PTs in mostly-quiet areas, and see if that makes a difference. If you are concerned with the unpredictability of the condition, I would try to get an accommodation for "stop the clock breaks". You wou…
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It looks like you're pretty aware of your weaknesses. I would go through the question bank and work specifically on those for now. You have to be able to work through them correctly before you can get through them quickly. Aim for mastery first. Goo…
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I think it depends on what kind of score you are trying to get. If you are looking to practice the hardest questions, you will need Ultimate+. If you are trying to score 150-160, starter or premium with additional practice tests/explanations should …
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@"Alex Divine" So far, so good! I'm learning much quicker than I thought I would.
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Hey! I take accelerated classes, and have done part-time terms randomly over the past two years. I do plan on explaining this so that it doesn't seem like I won't be able to handle a full course load in law school. I know it's not the same, but if y…
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Thanks, @"Alex Divine" ! I'm actually almost there in my studying.
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Hello! With your outstanding PT scores, I would say that if you decide to purchase a program, you should go for Ultimate+. It is the only program with the rough questions. I would run through the videos for all of the question types that you are hav…
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If I remember correctly, Ultimate+ is the only option that includes "hard" level questions... so I would say it's worth it if you're trying to score a 650+. I think about it this way: if I get another three questions right, I could get way more than…
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@dennisgerrard I don't really have a choice since applications are almost due for next year, and I'm not taking the LSAT until February.
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@joyrider8 I did not apply for SAT accommodations because I didn't have the disabilities that I have now. I am working on getting my documents together and hoping for the best!
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I am taking a year off! I think that it'll help me get my best score and write my best essays. I'm going to be done with college in April, but I wasn't ready to have everything done by the deadline I needed to start next year. I just don't want to h…
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I don't think you have to have academic LORs because many people applying to law school have been out of college for quite a few years. I am in a similar situation because I take accelerated online classes. Sure, my professors and I communicate some…