I still have time to study but I wanna know if it really is that bad?
2006-07-25 08:34:12 · 6 answers · asked by trish 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I'm in law school now..going to start my second year in 2 weeks.
The BEST and probably most important thing to do to study for the LSAT is to take old/practice tests...over and over...and over and over again. Get your hands on as many as possible. You can find them in test prep books and online.
I had two books..one Kaplan and one Princeton Review. I also took the Kaplan class. It was alot of money and my score only went up two points from the beginning diagnostic test to my actual LSAT. It did make me study and stick to a schedule, but it didn't help all that much. If you have the $1200 to spend, take the class. But if not, just take all the practice tests you can.
Good Luck!
2006-07-25 08:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Caitlaw 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because the LSAT doesn't test memorization, it's problematic to study for it. It's not like a math test (or even a law school exam) where you can simply cram beforehand.
The LSAT is geared to test two main things- reading comprehension and logical problem solving. By taking practice tests you can learn strategies for both of these sections. The problem solving section consists of logic "games." These games can be set up in several ways, and knowing the types of games beforehand can make it easier to recognize a pattern and come up with a problem solving strategy.
Kaplan offers some very expensive prep classes, but in general they aren't worth the money you'll spend. Buy a book with exam strategies and practice tests, and work through them. The biggest advantage you can have is simply to be comfortable with the format and style of the testing so that you don't lock up when you get in the room.
2006-07-25 08:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of direction you may study for the LSAT. I took a 6 week direction and studied not user-friendly. did not get a 171, yet have been given extreme adequate to get right into a stable college. The LSAT is approximately how properly you think of logically and your analyzing comprehension, not how properly you pray.
2016-12-10 14:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Kaplan and my score increased by 10 points... I think it was definitly worth it...
Also, a little known fact is that Kaplan offers financial aid for those who qualify... Just go to the local center and ask for an application...
I was able to get 50% off!! So a course that normally costs $1000 I paid $500...
2006-07-25 09:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by mooter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never taken it, but you can buy books to study from, they are in the same place as SAT books at book stores. Also there is probably a Kaplan class about it, and kaplan teaches how to take this type of exam and prepare, not the material on it.
2006-07-25 08:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please consider taking one of the preparation courses. It might be very helpful to you. Best wishes!!
2006-07-25 08:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by PeggyS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋