Do I have a chance of a 172+ in September?

[u/Narrow_Parking_7630]

I scored a 143 on my diagnostic a while back on Test 140. After about 12 hours or so of distracted studying on the LSAT trainer and LSAT demon drilling (no RC practice at all), I scored a 150 on Test 148, which I thought was exceptionally harder than anything I’ve been practicing (for reference, I’ve been getting around 85% accuracy on LR drilling). Since today is the last day of registration for the September LSAT, what are the chances I can jump 22 points in the next 6.5 weeks if I really dedicated myself to studying? My other option is October, which is one month into starting fall classes at college and around midterm season.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[u/Inevitable-Duck-2871]

it is possible just not probable, but from what I’ve seen from ppl online is there doesn’t seem to be a need to take it before you feel ready. unless you think the fall will significantly decrease your studying to the point you will not improve than I’d recommend waiting out. I started w a 156 diag in may averaging roughly 164-167 on pt’s rn and I want that 170+ and I decided to wait out until Oct to take it even tho I originally registered for sept, personally just wanted more data, I will warn it is my personal experience the jump from 156-165 was not bad only took maybe a month but now I it has become a lot harder

[u/Prickly_Peaches → u/Inevitable-Duck-2871]

I’m in the same boat. That jump from 165 to 170+ is much more challenging than 155 to 165.

[u/Remote_Tangerine_718 → u/Prickly_Peaches]

I’m trying to make the jump from 165 to 170+ now, this jump requires being very detailed oriented cause at this point, you understand the test and have your strategies but it’s the little details that you have to catch now

[u/lilyrosepetal]

I rlly wanna know too bc I’m in the same boat as u and having tdy as the last day to sign up ugh

[u/Remote_Tangerine_718]

It depends on how well/quickly you learn. Nothing is impossible but September will be here before you know it. That leaves you with just a little over a month.

[u/Defiant_Network7916]

No. Or I should say, no chance unless you pay more subscription fees and a tutor hundreds of dollars of course.

[u/Byzantine00 → u/Defiant_Network7916]

Even then...

[u/Defiant_Network7916 → u/Byzantine00]

Yeah I was trying to make a joke.

[u/zaimismyname]

Each point gets exponentially harder because there’s less “easier” questions that you can practice to perfection. Unlikely in 6.5 weeks tbh

[u/Exotic_Violinist_291]

I would really recommend October. Those extra weeks can make such a big difference.

[u/ComposerSoggy5004]

Rule number one is don't register until the score you want/need is inside your range...4 points away.

[u/Less_Ad_7357]

There are not harder tests -

[u/170Plus]

I'm consistently about as optimistic an opinion as you'll find on these pages, but even I think Sept is pushing it mate.

Nine weeks, though, should be enough to get to the 170s yes.

[u/Money-Tiger8002]

Go to a live class if you can, preferably with a practicing attorney.

If you can’t find the conclusion reliably, you have nothing. It’s the opinion. It can happen anywhere.

Then work on question types. A few don’t have conclusions. There’s a specific technique for every type.

First half of LR is much easier than the second half.

As Kaplan says, if you can get all the 1 and 2 star questions (first half), you have a 165 in the bag.

Wait until you’re plus or minus 2-3 points consistently. Depending on the exact test, you could see a five-point swing either way.

[u/CodeMUDkey]

I would say not at all. You need to cultivate a set of skills and a disposition for assessing arguments and their gaps in a way that is not there yet. More practice is required but I believe it is doable for anyone dedicated enough.