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LSAT Prep |
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Not for everyone |
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06/09/2000 |
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All I can say is that the logic games are the hardest part of the exam by far, but can be conquered with lots and lots of practice. Don't worry about the writing sample, and make sure you have logical reasoning down because that's half the test. Definitely take Kaplan or Princeton Review (I did, and my score went from a 161 on a practice exam to a 172 on Test Day). Logic Games are really the key though, because they involve a type of thinking that normal humans don't ever actually engage in, so you have to become accustomed to them. Also, spend a lot of time on your personal statement, it's a pretty crucial part of your application as well.
Good Luck! |
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The games were the easiest part for me. Everyone is different so don't carry with you any preconceived ideas about what will be hard -- you've heard about self-fulfilling prophesies?
I did not use a commercial prep course, but instead took a class at UCLA extension. It was practically free (like $200 or something) and it took me from a very high score to a perfect score (this was the old 48 scale). Without the class, I probably would have scored a 44 or so. In addition, the skills I acquired for the reading comp section I used throughout law school for briefing cases (and reading comp has always been my ace in the hole, so it's not like I didn't know how to read before I took the class).
The folks at UCLA are teachers first and people who did well on the LSAT second. The folks at the commercial prep courses are people who did well on the LSAT. Whether or not they can teach what they know is secondary. If you're in the LA area, especially because you have some time to try more than one strategy, please give them a whirl. It worked for me and it was low pressure, friendly and CHEAP!
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