If you are taking full-length timed LSAT practice tests , one test will take you about 3 hours to complete, and you should plan on at least 2 additional hours to go over the questions that you got incorrect.
People who can commit 5 hours to a practice test three times a week will have a great shot at being well-prepared when the actual test rolls around. If your schedule does not permit this, try to fit in at least one full-length test per week and supplement by taking timed sections when you can. Taking so many LSAT practice tests that you put yourself in a negative psychological state will definitely detract from your LSAT performance, and you will want to avoid it.
However, every person has a different tolerance for mental pressure, and you want to give yourself an honest assessment of your own nature. If you find that taking tests per week stresses you out to the point of not being able to perform well, you should definitely ease up or give yourself a break.
On the other hand, if you find that the adrenaline of taking timed practice tests heightens your performance, by all means…. One way to diagnose burnout is if you see a plateau in your performance.
If you notice this, give yourself a little break before your next practice exam. I know another prep test company claims that is something they recommend. But so many of the games seem so similar that after a while aren't there diminishing returns?
I guess my question could be summed up as this: In 10 years when we are on PT at what point are the old tests going to be not worth worry about? Are you planning to study LSAT for the next 10 years? Data suggests that the "practice test sweet spot" is between tests. But it means that you should only plan to sit down for 4 hrs at a time around 10 times.
Generally speaking, once every three weeks is good when you're starting out. More than 6 weeks away: take a test every 3 weeks weeks away: take a test every week Last 3 weeks: take 2 tests per week if your schedule allows, otherwise one per week is fine Older tests have plenty of value. Anything from is a pretty good facsimile of a "modern test". Your score on an older test is going to only be a couple points different from how you'd score on a modern test.
Older tests are great for the early learning process because our goal is to master things on a simpler level before we add nuance and misdirection. Older tests are not EASY by any means, but some of the classic flaws and classic moves are less disguised. Games sections don't have the annoying 1 or 2 Rule Equivalency questions.
And RC correct answers are better supported by text across the board. For the ten or so full length practice tests you take, consider doing something like 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80 Then you can use modern odd-numbered tests for individual 35 min sections here and there.
You have the right idea, but I think if you throw in these few things every time you finish a practice test, you'll be well on your way to a higher LSAT score and less head pounding, which, incidentally, will lead to less headaches. Every time you finish a practice LSAT, the most helpful thing you can do for yourself is to sit down and analyze it. GO through the questions you got incorrect and see if you got it incorrect because you didn't understand it, you rushed through it, or you guessed.
Identify where your weaknesses lie. Do you need more focus on a specific section or question type? Or do you need to work on your timing so that you are not rushing or forced to guess on questions at the end of each section?
You also need to go over the questions you got right. Going over these questions is just as important, if not more important than going over the questions you got incorrect. Well, you obviously did something right on this question. Why not see where you went right and utilize that technique on the same type of question.
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