score 170+ on the LSAT

So I’ve got my twelve-week plan in hand, courtesy of those fine folks at the Princeton Review. I honestly think Kaplan is a waste of money; I know three people who work there who attest to the same thing. If you can put your ass in the seat and study an hour or two a day by yourself, you can figure out this test, or any standardized test for that matter.

I take the test on December 5th, and I plan on being quite prepared for it.

This is supposed to be the most strssful test you will EVER take. I agree, I have taken it once and done awful and am about to take it again. I have learnt the question types and ways to find the right answer. The only thing that is getting to me, is the time. I cant manage to finish all the questions in 35 minutes that are allocated. I really hope that I can do better this time around, else I mihgt just put the idea of law school behind me.

So I studied sporadically earlier this year, consistently scoring in the mid to high 160s. I normally perform very well on standardized tests, so I wasn’t too concerned about studying, thinking I would score at my practice level if not higher. Then I took the June exam and bombed it – I wasn’t prepared for the intensity, I got too nervous, I ran out of time – I scored a 157. It was extremely disappointing but I know I can get a 170+, especially now that I’m familiar with the real test conditions.

I also plan to study regularly for the next ten weeks, spending two hours every weeknight on practice sections/questions, with a full timed test on Sundays. I’m betting that in December familiarity with the test alone will put me about where I was scoring diagnostically, and the additional studying regimen should put me up an additional 5 or so points, making a 170 or higher a very achievable goal.

I figured I should try to consistently in the mid-to-high-170s on the prep tests. This would allow me a comfortable margin of error in case I underperformed on the real thing. I did underperform on the real thing—but I also cleared my goal. No tragedy there…right?

It’s my goal to get accepted to an Ivy League Law School. I’m currently finishing out my sophomore year, and I’m planning on taking the LSAT June 2009. With a lot (A LOT) of test prep, I’m hoping to score 170 or above on the LSAT, and with my 3.9 GPA I should be good to go!

I’m taking a practice test 4/22 that I’m considering to be a diagnostic for how much prep I’ll need going into the June exam. I’ll post my score here. I’m interested in studying with anyone in New York that is starting within the same range.

my gpa is only like 3.5, but I want to get into an ivy league school, i figure i need about a 170 on my lsat’s

Hi,
I’m James. I’m 28 and I can currently score around a 145 on the LSAT. I’m thinking of enrolling in a Testmasters (California based) LSAT course and hoping to get up to a 170. Are they an okay course, or should I go elsewhere? Please help!!!!!!!!!

James

I scored a 167 on the September LSAT after a month of studying. Not bad, but not great either. I got 0 wrong on reading comprehension, and 4 wrong in the two logical reasoning, so almost all my wrong answers were in the logic games. Why? I didn’t finish. I was used to practicing with a digital timer, so only have a watch REALLY threw me off. Lesson learned. I know I can improve and I’m only a junior, so I’ll drill more (this time with a watch!!!) and take it again in February.

My first diagnostic was a 160. After a Powerscore course and a few months studying on my own I finished with a 174. I’m now teaching the Powerscore course I took last year! It can be done!
Don’t beat yourself up through this process, just give yourself time and keep studying.
I’m definitely available to give advice if anyone has questions.
Good LSAT vibes to all!