Ok so you have a big test coming up... eek! But honestly it doesn't have to be so stressful, all you need is a simple study schedule. I took the LSAT last year and I came up with the perfect study schedule that led to me getting an even better score on the exam than I was hoping for!
First set your score goals using three simple steps here: https://www.legallyanartist.com/post/exam-goals
Then follow these 3 steps and my 3 tips to writing yourself the perfect exam study schedule!
Steps:
First, Count the Days!
Ok, not literally. You just need to know how many weeks you have till the exam, and how much material you need to cover. I had 14 weeks and I needed to up my prep test score by 7 points. Thus 1 point every two weeks.
Next, Put Markers in Your Book!
Now you know what you need to cover every week, put a post-it or something to mark the end of each weeks material.
Then, Split it Up!
Seven days in a week, I suggest 2 off days! I took Wednesday and Sunday off from studying each week. You need to fit the weekly material into the other 5 days, in these 5 days use 4 to study new material and the last for review. Write down your daily material goals on a calendar or in a planner where you can look at it every day.
Tips:
Snacks
Stay away from too much sugar or caffeine! Sure these will keep you going short-term but in the end you'll burn out. Keep some healthy snacks on hand, make up dinners in advance. Have food that's easily accessible without sacrificing health and quality.
Rest
You need your sleep & your days off, so make sure your schedule allows for both! Plan your days off in advance, like I said I would suggest two days off a week. Also don't plan your to days off to be in a row or you'll get lazy and not want to get back into your study schedule. Set your daily study time so that you can still get to bed at a reasonable hour.
Stick it out
Most importantly, once you write your schedule stick it out to the end! Don't let anything get in the way of your studying, don't make excuses, and don't get discouraged.
Happy Studying! And best of luck on your exam!!!
For more exam prep tips check out my 5 steps to your dream score here: https://www.legallyanartist.com/post/5-steps-to-your-dream-lsat-score
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