Didn’t want to post but past me would have needed to hear this:
You can do it. Anyone telling you that you cannot hit a score you want is assuming you give up. This is for anyone doubting right now or unhappy with their score.
I started at…a 143, and I was embarrassed at first and slowly realized it would become a starting point of pride.
On studying: Stop timing yourself until you hit a score you’re happy with. Then you’ll know you’re capable of that score and can ease into a time constraint. Learning tough concepts under time pressure is a losing battle.
On tutoring: I refuse to become one because I am DONE with this test😂 but my advice is to talk with as many as you can in the beginning to find your fit. A tutor is only a good tutor if they explain in a way you understand. A past 160 scorer that teaches via your learning style beats a 180 scorer speaking in riddles every day.
On resources: I’ve tried practically all the important ones (textbooks, tools, videos) just from spending so much time on this damn test. Don’t have anything bad to say about any one in particular, but ask me for specifics since some align better with certain student types than others.
DM’s open :) I want to hear from you since I needed a friendly voice too last year. I’ve probably been where you are so I’m hoping to pay my good lsat luck forward.