Repeated exposure to the same concepts will help you create mental road markers that can accelerate recall. Besides using flashcards, developing strategies for different types of questions can help you solve LSAT logic games faster. Most of the lectures you hear and texts you read will be an explanation of LSAT questions and answers. However, a significant portion of LSAT prep surprising to some students includes taking practice tests and getting answers wrong.
Because the LSAT is skill-based, you learn by doing. Study programs that promote their ability to help you get a high score on the LSAT include dozens of versions of the exam to practice on.
This will help expose your own specific strengths and weaknesses. Get comfortable with your weakness. There will be some areas—whether logic reasoning, analytical reasoning, or reading comprehension—that will come more naturally to you than others. Focus on areas where you stumble.
Ask questions and wrestle through until you get a breakthrough. Keep in mind, as you prepare, that you cannot binge for the LSAT. These skills take time to develop. You may be studying for two, three, or even six months for the LSAT exam. Whichever study schedule you pick, most study plans have you dedicate a minimum of hours a week to prepare for the LSAT.
This is the right amount of time. Sometimes, candidates score lower on the LSAT simply because they run out of time. Timed practice, and even proctored tests, will give you real insight into the rhythm you have to commit to through the entire LSAT.
There are no penalties if you get an answer wrong in the LSAT. Joyce, Actual Blueprint Student. That's huge. Why 11 Points is a Really Big Deal. Blueprint students do better. Here are the numbers:. Why isn't there an online LSAT course study? Live Course. Self-Paced Course. Sitemap Terms of Use Privacy Policy. As one commenter on top-law-schools. Your LSAT score is probably the main determinant of what schools you can get into and how much merit-based financial aid you will receive.
Therefore, there is no better way to strengthen your law school application than by raising your LSAT score. The study method that follows in this post, however, is not for everyone. Your first step in studying for the LSAT should be to take a practice test and set a realistic goal for your improvement.
If you are starting with a practice score in the s, remember that you will want to take your improvement in stages. Aim for a or and then set your next goal. Similarly, if you are starting with a , do not aim directly for a , but set your major goal as a Besides, if your GPA is strong enough, you may not need much higher than that to be competitive at top law schools. The second important consideration in creating your plan is to honestly assess how much time you are willing to spend on studying.
I adopted an intense study regime because, despite working in a normal full-time position in the Army , I was willing to consistently carve out hours a week to devote to LSAT preparation. This method is not for everyone. Many of us are very busy; we are busy because of our work, our travel, and our families. As you develop a plan for test preparation, be honest with yourself. How much time will you have each week to commit to LSAT prep? Can you find a quiet place to sit for four hours and take a practice test?
Just like going to the gym, you will only see results when you have been brutally honest with yourself and are unwilling to compromise. This is may be where test preparation courses come in: they can force you to meet once or twice a week for months and to sit for full-length practice tests in proctored situations.
While test preparation courses may be costly and I chose not to use one, they offer proven results that can be worth your money. Companies like Kaplan, Princeton Review, and ManhattanLSAT offer courses of varying lengths and intensity that can really help people manage a challenging schedule of test preparation. Check to see which companies use real LSAT materials and what resources come with your enrollment in the class books, practice exams, online materials, study sessions, etc.
Your classroom teachers can recommend a study plan that will be appropriate for your current LSAT level. I talked with a LSAT tutor at the beginning of my studying, and he pointed me in the right direction for self-study and gave me valuable insights into the test. The only people whom I think could forgo a full course are those who are aiming for a very high LSAT score, are already scoring well, and are confident that they can maintain a high pace of studying on their own.
I recommend that you make studying logic games the first priority of your LSAT study plan. While it can be discouraging not to get the LSAT score you wanted, you should keep your head high and try again. Good luck. She has been teaching and tutoring the LSAT since , and loves helping students achieve their goals. She currently practices law in Austin, Texas. Read Subscribe Back Issues. Skip to main content. Not enough timed practice.
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