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COULD do 1 diagnostic and then no more PTs until you finishTake a diagnostic; maybe wait 3-4 weeks, then start taking PTs (maybe every other week MAYBE monthly)DON’T do PT every weekdo 1-4 hours of syllabus each day, MAYBE add 1 targeted, untimed drill from the Drill Bankall untimed practice (drilling, full sections) except for timed PTs1 PT/weekfirst month or so, 70% untimed practice throughout the week, 30% timed as you get closer to test day, 50-50, then 30-70, week of the test 90% timed sections, 10% untimed drilling2 PTs/week closer to exam date (last month, or last few weeks)NO pts (cut yourself off 5-7 days before)
still 1 PT/week4 full timed sections throughout the week2 full untimed sections 1-2 targeted drills each daymore timing drillscould do 70% LR, 30% RC could focus on one section at a time could do 70% LR, 30% RC could focus on one section at a time could do 70% LR, 30% RC could focus on one section at a time could do 70% LR, 30% RC could focus on one section at a time
MASTER Study Schedule
When to take PTs (idea bank): (and when to switch to timed practice)
While still in CC (Core Curriculum aka Syllabus): (first 1-3 months)
AFTER CC:
ONLY IF you have enough time in between PTs to make and reach small goals:
LAST WEEK BEFORE THE LSAT:
Untimed Drills/Sections: use these to cement strategy and try new things, increase accuracy
Timed (Drills/Sections/PTs): use these to practice strategy and get snapshot of test performance
2 weeks before LSAT: Goal = some “breakthroughs” but mostly cement confidence
Weekly Breakdown
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During the syllabus (CC)
2-4 hours per day on weekdays, 4+ hours on weekends
Goal: get thru CC in 1-3 months
you could go in order, or you could do a little LR and RC every day
At the end of your syllabus studying
Come up with a specific, reachable goal each week. Make these timing, accuracy, and/or question type-oriented, and structure many of your tasks throughout the week to work towards these goals.
Ideas include: Mastering MC and AP questions types, getting +2/3 more right on LG, finishing all 4 RC passages under the ideal timing indicators (first 2 in 15 min last 2 in 20), etc.
Goal for week: EX (must have an "end" and a "means")
I will get 3-4 more questions right out of 50-52 on LR by focusing on MSS questions and RRE.
I will get -10/28 overall on an RC section by summarizing the structure of every paragraph
Result: I got 2 more right overall!
Tasks you plan to complete by the end of the week:
1-3 full untimed/timed sections over the week
1-2 targeted drills each day AFTER 1-2 hours of finishing syllabus (CC)
Wrong Answer Journal (for at least all PTs, then use your judgement for which drills/sections)
1 PT/week
1-2 Live Classes per day
“Bare minimum” ideas for days you lack time/motivation:
Mini LSAT: 10 LR questions, 1 RC passage (make them all easy if you really are hating the LSAT that day... easy is better than nothing and you will keep getting faster at the easy stuff to save time for the hard stuff!)
Warm-ups: any of the easier half-and-half drills
Re-read a passage you have already read and jot down a bullet point for structure, content, and author’s position for each paragraph. Even if you remember the answers, go through the questions and see how much of a difference the strong read makes!
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Regular Week post-syllabus (generic)
Come up with a specific, reachable goal each week. Make these timing, accuracy, and/or question type-oriented, and structure many of your tasks throughout the week to work towards these goals.
Ideas include: Mastering MC and AP questions types, getting +2/3 more right on LG, finishing all 4 RC passages under the ideal timing indicators (first 2 in 15 min last 2 in 20), etc.
Goal for week: EX (must have an "end" and a "means")
I will get 3-4 more questions right out of 50-52 on LR by focusing on MSS questions and RRE.
I will get -10/28 overall on an RC section by summarizing the structure of every paragraph
Result: I got 2 more right overall and I only had to guess on 2 LG questions!
Tasks you plan to complete by your next PT:
3-4 full untimed/timed sections over the week
2-3 targeted drills each day
Wrong Answer Journal (for at least all PTs, then use your judgement for which drills/sections)
0-2 PTs (1/week is the baseline)
1-2 Live Classes per day
“Bare minimum” ideas for days you lack time/motivation:
Mini LSAT: 10 LR questions, 1 RC passage (make them all easy if you really are hating the LSAT that day... easy is better than nothing and you will keep getting faster at the easy stuff to save time for the hard stuff!)
Warm-ups: any of the easier half-and-half drills
Re-read a passage you have already read and jot down a bullet point for structure, content, and author’s position for each paragraph. Even if you remember the answers, go through the questions and see how much of a difference the strong read makes!
...
example week
Come up with a specific, reachable goal each week. Make these timing, accuracy, and/or question type-oriented, and structure many of your tasks throughout the week to work towards these goals.
Ideas include: Mastering MC and AP questions types, getting +2/3 more right on LG, finishing all 4 RC passages under the ideal timing indicators (first 2 in 15 min last 2 in 20), etc.
Goal for week: must have an "end" and a "means"
LR:
RC:
Result:
Tasks you plan to complete by the end of the week:
3-4 full untimed/timed sections over the week
2-3 targeted drills each day
Wrong Answer Journal (for at least all PTs, then use your judgement for which drills/sections)
0-2 PTs
1-2 Live Classes per day
“Bare minimum” ideas for days you lack time/motivation:
Mini LSAT: 10 LR questions, 1 RC passage (make them all easy if you really are hating the LSAT that day... easy is better than nothing and you will keep getting faster at the easy stuff to save time for the hard stuff!)
Warm-ups: any of the easier half-and-half drills
Re-read a passage you have already read and jot down a bullet point for structure, content, and author’s position for each paragraph. Even if you remember the answers, go through the questions and see how much of a difference the strong read makes!
...
Week of the LSAT: main goal = cement confidence!
2 full timed sections each day
0-2 targeted drills based on weak points
REST DAY!!!
mindset-building exercise
Week
During the syllabus (CC)
Goal
2-4 hours per day on weekdays, 4+ hours on weekends
Goal: get thru CC in 1-3 months
you could go in order, or you could do a little LR and RC every day
Day 1
2-4 hours of CC
Day 2
2-4 hours of CC
Day 3
2-4 hours of CC
Day 4
2-4 hours of CC
Day 5
rest day!
Day 6
maybe more CC, maybe full timed PT
Day 7
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