I will be taking my LSAT (Law School Admission Test) on Sept.29th, and it is taking over my life it seems like. I have been having these excruciating headaches, stomaches, and a backache, not to mention extreme dizziness. At times, i forget whether i locked the front door or not, amongst other things. I am way too anxious about the test to be practicing like i had before it was nearing. I am just helpless. Do you have any advice or suggestions on what i can do??? Any sort of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
2007-08-04 14:34:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It doesn't matter...you are only 15 and won't pass the thing anyway....If you really are the age you say you are, then I would propose you moving out of your parents house. You get all the pains because you are a nerd....you just need to accept that you aren't going to pass the test!
2007-08-08 08:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This level of anxiety does not sound healthy, in the long run, you'll likely end up doing worse on the test because of it. Allowing your nervousness to control your life obviously, doesn't help anything in the long run. You need to Rationally evaluate the situation and try to separate yourself from the anxiety. If you do not do well, evaluate and weigh the worst case scenario- the LSAT can always be taken again if do not do well, in the worst case, you'll know what areas you need to work on for the next test, and Law schools are required to only consider the highest score during admissions. Best case scenario, you ace it! You need to have confidence in yourself and in your abilities. This sounds terribly cliche', but decide every morning to have a good day and not worry about the test. If you find yourself worrying, find something that you enjoy and let it slip from your mind. By allowing it to constantly occupy your thoughts, you only increase your worry. You might want to try saying positive statements to yourself whenever you feel yourself worrying. Thoughts such as, "I will do well on my LSAT." for example. If you still find yourself worrying, it's a good idea to talk about your anxieties with your family or a close friend. Sometimes others can act as a sounding board so you can find out the ultimate root of your worry, and they can also offer encouragement and positive feedback. If you're well prepared, that is, if you've studied prior to the test, then you're highly likely to get a good score. From what you've said, it sounds like you are. The only thing you can do is study and do your best, the rest of it is out of your hands.
2016-03-16 06:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You made it far to get to the LSAT exam. The ethics exam is worse. Set aside only two hours a day for reading and do other things. The day of the exam, eat something with a lot of protien. I ate some orange roughy and blew right threw it. Don't eat anything too heavy that'll make you sleepy. It's not that hard of an exam if you relax yourself and just read the questions. You can also google search for LSAT questions and practice, if you dont' want to pay for the practice exams. A week before the test, start getting some good sleep. After your done taking it, you'll be amazed how easy it is.
2007-08-04 14:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit a court and have a look at some of the people who managed to not only do well on the LSAT, actually graduated Law School and passed the Bar.
I can assure you that every step of the process will be much less intimidating after that.
2007-08-04 14:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Try to relax" is too general of an answer for you right now, ain't it? Trust me, I know the feeling. Distractions are the best thing right now; read a book for fun, play a video game, out out a bulletin on your Myspace (if you have one) that you need someone, anyone, to distract you by taking you out somewhere to do something that isn't anywhere near your LSAT books. Oh, and the obvious ones: stay away from caffeine, get plenty of sleep, and do a little yoga to clear your mind a little bit.
2007-08-04 14:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the more you worry the worse you will do. High anxiety is associated with a low exam score. So keep occupied and don't over work yourself or you are destined to do badly.
2007-08-04 14:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take practice tests very frequently. Take the full practice test under as similar conditions as the exam.
a) you wont get test fatigue if you have gotten your stamina up thru this method
b) you wont be quite so nervous because you will be familiar with question types/formats
c) you will have done everything possible to do your best and thats all that can ever be done.
2007-08-04 14:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good night's sleep, drink some warm milk and hope Freddy Krueger doesn't haunt you in your dreams...
2007-08-04 14:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mark A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Sweet Liquor Eases The Pain" - Homer Simpson
2007-08-04 14:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by jim 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have a dance with MaryJane, or take a xanax.
2007-08-04 14:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋