<p>Hey guys, I'm going to be a Junior in HS this upcoming year, and I am aware it is so very early for this type of nonsense, but I was relatively bored, so I decided to take a practice LSAT, something that I'm interested in doing for real once the time comes. </p>
<p>I received a 152 on the Practice Exam, which I know is right near the median score for the average student taking it out of college. However, with me being basically 6 years behind the crowd (just finished Sophomore Year this previous June), what does this score mean? Would I be able to get a 175+ on the real exam? 170+? Or is the Practice Exam just not worth my relative excitement of scoring what I think it very well for someone my age?</p>
<p>Any opinions would be greatly appreciated, as I'm just feeling this whole Law Schools/LSATs thing out.</p>
<p>I am aware that I am only a high school student, and I need to put my mind towards the SATs and undergrad schools, but it is the summer, and as I said I was bored, and decided to give it a try. Scored a 152 with loud music/distractions. Just thought it’d be something interesting to do, and I would like to hear what opinions others have on my results, not my decision to take it.</p>
<p>I think that score is awesome. Most college grads have trouble getting that score. I think that if you stay motivated and focused, you can definitely get a 170+. I want to be a lawyer too :)</p>
<p>Thanks Douglasgirl2018! I’m actually interested in going to an undergrad business school, and then try to get a J.D./MBA Joint Degree for Grad School. A lot of tough work, but hopefully it can happen!</p>
<p>That’s good. You remind me of myself lol. Very ambitious I think I’m gonna study psychology undergrad then get my law degree. Do you know where you want to go for college?</p>
<p>Almost no one takes a practice LSAT in high school, so it’s not really possible to tell you what kind of improvement you can expect. It’s very rare for someone to see an increase of 20+ points, but you’re not even going to take the test for several more years. I wouldn’t get too excited at this point.</p>
<p>I’d strongly advise against prepping for the LSAT until at least the beginning of your sophomore year in college. Not only do you risk burnout, but there is a finite amount of quality LSAT prep material available. In the year I spent getting ready to take the LSAT, I had to pace myself so as not to run out prematurely, and my study schedule wasn’t even all that rigorous. </p>
<p>That being said, some of the skills tested on the SAT are also important for the LSAT. This is particularly true of the SAT’s Critical Reading section. Moreover, I can say from my own experience that the time I spent studying for the SAT helped me learn effective standardized test-taking skills that I used for the LSAT. </p>
<p>And going more into your question- be proud of your 152 (quite a few college kids would be jealous of you), and know that significant improvement is possible. I’m a college student who increased his score from the low 160s to the high 170s over the course of a year. I know others have made even bigger gains. And I’m sure I would have scored in the 150s if I’d taken an LSAT practice test in high school. </p>
<p>You did well, and have plenty of time for improvement. Just resist the temptation to think that by starting your LSAT prep soon, you’ll gain a big advantage over the field. Wait til you’re a sophomore in college, then study aggressively.</p>
<p>Hate to burst your bubble, but I think the vast majority of people who score above 170 on the actual LSAT would have easily scored a 152 as high school students. To get above a 170 (that is, to beat 98% of a rather intelligent population) requires serious brain power and diligence.</p>
I think I’m gonna study psychology undergrad then get my law degree. Do you know where you want to go for college?</p>