<p>How many hours of prep is ideal for getting a mark in the 175-180 range? I know this is exceptionally hard as it is, but I've heard from a consultant that 100+ hours of prep is good. I am thinking of taking the LSAT in December, and from now to then I have calculated a total of 150 possible hours of prep (factoring in the many other things I have to do... such as study for my regular courses). My diagnostics are not bad - both times I got a 168, the first without timing, the second with. I have already read the powerscore logic games and logic reasoning bibles, but have yet to reread them and do many practice tests. </p>
<p>Add: which practice test books would you recommend the most? </p>
<p>Depends on your grasp of the material. I will warn you that when taking the lsat it is superbly helpful to test yourself “timed” as much as possible. Once you can answer all the questions with a 2 to 3 question margin of error, hit the timed practice. Also once you get good try to do the entire section in 33 minutes to allow 2 minutes for bubbling…Seemed ridiculous initially, but if you set your watch 2 to 3 minutes fast you actually will pick up the difference just by looking at the clock.</p>
<p>your scoring a 168 with zero prep you probably need less, but the majority of people who actually do study put in around 200 hrs. But what is most imporant is doing is best for you. And if I were you I’d make sure I had the LGB and LRB down and then taking as many timed 5 section tests as you can to keep/get your stamina and timing down.</p>