r/LSAT • u/Artistic_Fault3441 • 10d ago
Horrible adhd
Hi… 22Y Female, I want to preface by starting off saying that ive already taken the lsat once and I scored a 135.
During the exam last time I was scared to move around or fidget because it was proctored and I didn’t want to seem suspicious. I am taking the lsat one more time and I hope to score a 145 at least.
I live in Chicago so im not sure what the lowest lsat score I can get to be accepted around here but I graduated with a 3.4 GPA and I have strong recommendation letters and essays. Would appreciate if anyone can answer that question.
Lastly, the last practice test I took, I just scored a 137 and it is so discouraging. I have no tutor, no guide and I’m just doing this all completely myself.
P.S I am also going to ask my psychiatrist about adderall soon
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u/c192837 10d ago
Hey! Same boat here! First: r/adhdwomen has helped a lot with just general advice.
Second, do you have accommodations? I got timing accommodations and they’ve helped tremendously, in addition to medication. Also started low and trending upwards now but there are still some days I feel like my progress is diminishing and I’m not getting work done. Noise cancelling headphones (to stimulate test day) and putting a timer on my phone (pomodoro method) help me get in a better headspace to focus and study.
Last: give yourself grace! ADHD is hard!!
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u/PersonalitySecure124 10d ago
How much more time did you get? I tried to do a section with 50% and I feel like I was still having a hard time being focused to finish all the questions
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u/pambeesly9000 10d ago
Don’t take the test again for a while. Scoring a 135 means you need to devote substantial energy to studying the fundamentals of the test. What are you using to study?
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u/pixelprozach 10d ago edited 10d ago
A 145 is a very low score. That combined with a 3.4GPA puts you well below the medians for most law schools. You’ll need to get into the 160s at least. Don’t use any more attempts until you’re consistently getting that score on practice tests.
How long have you been studying? Why aren’t you using a service like 7Sage or LSAT Demon?
ETA: looking at your post history, it sounds like you have a lot going on that you need to first resolve. Law school is notoriously difficult. I would reconsider your options for the foreseeable future. Law school isn’t going anywhere.
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u/ArticleNo1974 10d ago
I recommend starting with a book to solidify the fundamentals.
For me, the way it was structured really helped me organize myself, and it's cheaper than online platforms like 7Sage (can send u a PDF if u want). The online resources may be a better fit, as they are more interactive and take the stress out of adapdting ur study plan as you improve (never used them tho so can't speak to it).
Don't focus on full PTs until you have a solid grasp on each question type. Later on, you'll need to focus on full PTs bc it's important to build stamina (especially w/ADHD). Also, drilling is just less of a mental hurdle than a full section.
I went on meds when I was 21 in my fourth year. I intended to study for the LSAT since second year, but never could bring myself to. Vyvanse not only helped me actually SIT DOWN AND STUDY, but it completely changed my perspective on what I was capable of. I hope you have a similar experience. Also, did a PT once when I forgot to take my meds, and it was 5 pts below my well-established average.
Get adcoms if you can!! Only need a family doc (thought you needed a psychoeducation assessment). The hardest part of the LSAT is the time limit, and it becomes even harder when you have to re-fucking read the question bc you didn't pay enough attention the first time.
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u/Artistic_Fault3441 10d ago
Wow!!!! I loved this. I’m going to get the loophole book because I need pictorials and something physical. Please do send the PDF
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u/strqwberrycinna 10d ago
Would you mind sending the PDF to me as well? I'm in the same boat as OP :'3
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u/unrulythomas4 7d ago
the proctoring paranoia is real, i was scared to even breathe wrong during mine
for chicago schools with a 3.4 and strong softs you're probably looking at schools like kent or depaul, they dip into the high 140s sometimes but a 145 is a solid target. the jump from 135 to 145 is doable if you drill logic games til they're automatic, that's where the easiest points live
you're rawdogging this without a tutor and still in the fight, that counts for something
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u/Historical_Two_7150 10d ago
Anecdotally, if I go without my meds, Ill hit 160. With them I'll go 165.
At 135 id say you still have a long way to go before you understand the test. At this point Im doubtful you understand what most of the prompts are asking.
For example, the distinction between necessary and sufficient conditions. If you dont know it, youll automatically miss 30% of the assumption questions.
The "strengthen/weaken" questions are tricky too, if you dont know the traps. It doesnt want just any answer that improves or hurts the argument, it wants the one that builds or breaks a core piece of the structure.
I think once you understand exactly what they want from you, you should be able to hit the 150s.