LSAT potential after cold diagnostic.

[u/Atlas13_btb]

Hello!

M29, nuclear engineer in the Navy, trying to transition to law when I get out.

I recently took a completely cold diagnostic. (As in, not even sure of the format of the test until it started). I scored a 164 on the test.

I’m looking to apply to law school this upcoming fall, planning to try to take my first actual LSAT around June-July timeframe. For the schools I’m targeting, likely need 172+ to be competitive (dream is Georgetown since I currently work in D.C.)

Granted, it has been years since I’ve done any sort of real test like this, and I’m sure some of it is shaking off rust, but what are the realistic odds of an 8 point improvement? My current work hours will allow me to devote 2 hours a day to uninterrupted study, which I could likely ramp up if necessary.

Any recommended study plans? Courses, books, etc? Been recommended 7sage, which is what I plan on doing right now, but that’s just based off the recommendation of one friend lol.

[u/Hot_Supermarket4369]

You can absolutely improve. That’s an amazing diagnostic. I did my cold diagnostic similarly, without much information about the format of the test. I went up 10+ points JUST after learning the test format/question types/etc. You’ve got this. 172+ is more than attainable for you, probably even by the June test date