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Has anyone taken a month break and done well after? 28 Sep 2020, 08:13
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Hi! I took the July LSAT and got 158. I was extremely nervous on test day though, and I know that 158 isn’t a true reflection on my abilities (was practicing around 165, with a high of 167 3 times). I retook in August and had connection problems with ProctorU in my last section, so I had to cancel my score and they rescheduled me for November. Now, I’m taking October and November and haven’t studied at all since August because of course load. Is anyone in the same boat? Has anyone taken a month break and done well or better ? Thanks!
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Hi! I took the July LSAT and got 158. I was extremely nervous on test day though, and I know that 158 isn’t a true reflection on my abilities (was practicing around 165, with a high of 167 3 times). I retook in August and had connection problems with ProctorU in my last section, so I had to cancel my score and they rescheduled me for November. Now, I’m taking October and November and haven’t studied at all since August because of course load. Is anyone in the same boat? Has anyone taken a month break and done well or better ? Thanks!
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If you can focus on preparation from now till your exam date, you should be able to get a decent score. Since you had prepared earlier, you already have the basics in place. You need to get into the groove of exam. All the best!
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Has anyone taken a month break and done well after? 28 Sep 2020, 22:32
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If you have already been studying intensively and taken the actual tests, then a break may not be so bad. The break will assist you in consolidating your learning. Now when you get back to studying again, you may find that you are more efficient in terms of speed, retention and accuracy.
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Hello, qilpesen9. To answer your question from the perspective of a full-time tutor with several years of experience, I have not seen anyone take a full month off of studying for the LSAT, then take the test cold, more or less, and walk away with a target score. This is not to say that it cannot be done, just that it takes a steady commitment to preparation for most people to hit their test-taking peak at the right time. If, after taking the exam, you decided to take a week or maybe even two off, I see no problem. But I would start integrating some practice into my everyday life, at least 4-5 days a week, to hone or maintain my test-sharpness. It does not take too much: a small set of questions either at the beginning or end of the day, with a more in-depth review toward the end of the week. You do have time. (You can even work in a question or two over lunch or something.) Finally, not to put you in a defensive mindset, but who is to say that you will not get nervous again on the day of the next exam? What are you doing to prepare yourself for that mental challenge? Addressing this aspect of your test-taking experience during your down time may help you reach that next level of performance when it matters the most.

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Hi! I took the July LSAT and got 158. I was extremely nervous on test day though, and I know that 158 isn’t a true reflection on my abilities (was practicing around 165, with a high of 167 3 times). I retook in August and had connection problems with ProctorU in my last section, so I had to cancel my score and they rescheduled me for November. Now, I’m taking October and November and haven’t studied at all since August because of the course load. Is anyone in the same boat? Has anyone taken a month break and done well or better? Thanks!
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If you are not confident then taking a break for a month is a good decision you have to take a break so when you will return for the exam.you will be more confident and only then you will able to achieve your target so go for a break of a month I wish you better next l day. will be your exam day.
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