{"id":1070,"date":"2017-07-14T15:15:23","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T22:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/?p=1070"},"modified":"2017-07-14T15:15:23","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T22:15:23","slug":"top-5-ways-improve-lsat-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/top-5-ways-improve-lsat-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Ways to Improve Your LSAT Score"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/files\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_490849192.jpg\" alt=\"improve lsat score\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/files\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_490849192.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/files\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_490849192-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/files\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_490849192-30x20.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Is your LSAT testing date quickly approaching? Are you not 100% confident that you&#8217;ll score your best? Don&#8217;t worry&#8211;I&#8217;ve rounded up some of the best Magoosh LSAT Blog strategies that can help you score your best. Here are the top 5 ways to improve your LSAT score!<\/p>\n<h2>Use Flashcards to Your Advantage<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/top-5-lsat-flashcards-strategies\/\">Flashcards<\/a> are a tried-and-true study method that are one of the top 5 ways to improve your LSAT score. You can use them to help you memorize difficult vocabulary words, logical indicator words, LSAT <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/lsat-logical-reasoning\/\">flaws<\/a>, and more! In addition to normal index cards, you can use sites like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Quizlet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quizlet.com<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Cram.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cram.com<\/a> to make new flashcards online! They&#8217;ll be accessible wherever you go.<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid Burnout<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/avoid-lsat-burnout\/\">Being burned out on test day<\/a> is one of the sure ways <em>not <\/em>to do well. You can easily improve your score by being in the right mental space. Some of the ways you can avoid burnout is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow a realistic study plan that you can reasonably accomplish.<\/li>\n<li>Have realistic goals for your study periods. For example, don\u2019t force yourself to take two practice exams in one night!<\/li>\n<li>Study at appropriate times of the day when you\u2019re most alert.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Eat a balanced diet and avoid nutrient-deficient foods.<\/li>\n<li>Try to sleep well every night and avoid screen-usage too close to bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Take regular breaks (for example, every 20 minutes) and avoid studying for an hour straight.<\/li>\n<li>Make your breaks effective \u2014 get out of your seat, take a walk, rest your eyes by looking in the distance, or have a healthy snack.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for help when you need it! Whether you\u2019re struggling with a few questions or you need mental support, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out.<\/li>\n<li>Most importantly, try to post affirmations on your wall or desktop and keep physical reminders of your career\/life goals. This way, if you ever lose motivation, you can turn to these and remind yourself why your hard work is worth it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pace Yourself Correctly<\/h2>\n<p>As stated in an article, <em>&#8220;Knowing how many questions you can miss will help you focus on answering the questions you can confidently answer within your time limit of 35 minutes per section. The key is to avoid wasting time on a difficult question if it takes time away from several others that you are more likely to get right.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Be Serious About Reviewing Your Answers<\/h2>\n<p>A tidbit from our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/how-to-get-a-perfect-lsat-score\/\">how to get a perfect LSAT score<\/a>: <em>&#8220;If you ran out of time on a section, or you got any questions incorrect on your practice test, review that section and those incorrect questions at least three times. You should know exactly where your timing went wrong and identify exactly what the issue was that caused you to choose the wrong answer.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Embrace Your Weakest Section<\/h2>\n<p>Your attitude on the LSAT is a major factor to your success. If you&#8217;re seriously dreading one of the sections, you&#8217;re much more likely to freeze up and do worse on it than necessary. Instead of being afraid, use the following resources to learn how to make the most out of your weakest section. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"http:\/\/lsat.magoosh.com\">Magoosh <\/a>offers plenty of Logical Reasoning resources, like the ultimate guide&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/lsat-logical-reasoning\/\">Magoosh\u2019s LSAT Logical Reasoning Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, with a plan, you can do better than expected!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the best Magoosh LSAT Blog strategies that can help you score your best. 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