The importance of timing and advice for skill retention

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I just got a 710 on the 2nd official practice test, and it was the first time I truly got my timing down so that I had time to spare. A week ago I did the first practice test and got a 610, had to guess on the last 5 of both sections, got em all wrong.

Maybe I just got lucky, once you start scoring in the 700 range like this is it possible for your score to drop? I'm sure it is, what do I do to keep my skill at this level until August 4th when I take the real thing?! Do I keep doing what I've been doing or is there a recommended way to sustain once you've achieved mass??
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by brontobuffy » Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:00 pm
I would suggest focusing on more difficult questions. This way you'll be prepared during the real test when you are in questions from more difficult bins and it will also make the easier questions seem that much more simple so you'll use even less time on them :)