LSAT books?
I found a very helpful question that was already asked in Yahoo Answers. Here is what the best answer said: "The best study guides I found were the Powerscore Bibles (I took the course as well, but you asked about books). I did a lot of studying, and these were the best books I used, and all three use real questions: 1. Powerscore Logic Games Bible 2. Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible 3. Kaplan LSAT 180 As for actual tests, get them from Law Services, the people who make the test: 4. The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests 5. 10 More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests 6. 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests 7. LSAT Prep tests, individually numbered If you work through the first three books, you would be in pretty good shape in terms of strategies, and then do a ton of the tests from the second group of books. After that, the following books give explanations for test questions: 8. LSAT Superprep 9. Get Prepped LSAT Explained 10. Powerscore Games Setup Guide Good luck!"
Could reading more books help my LSAT score?
By virtue of being exam for Law admission this required a person to be good at reading , better to have proof reading. If you hadn’t guessed it yet, reading is a big part of the LSAT. It’s highly important in the reading comprehension section. Reading is not fun for everyone that's why its pivotal in LSAT. So, getting good at the reading comprehension section is like building up a high pain tolerance. The more you do it, the less painful getting through the section will be.Reading is important in all the sections - Reading is prerequisite in all section be it - Logical reasoning, Reading comprehension of course, and writing. The biggest thing you’ll need to have is the ability to read things one time, maybe twice, and remember everything you read. If you can do that, answering the questions will become much easier. However, there is another, equally important reason that reading is important. The test-makers like to write tricky questions. They will try and trip you up on the way things are phrased. You’ll find words like AND or OR, or even BUT. They are assuming that you’ll be reading so fast, you’ll just gloss over some of these words. Then, you’ll pick one of the trap answers.How to start reading - As, i discussed above one needs to act like lawyer giving arguments in a court room. The validity of your arguments will depend how are you framing the words and vocabulary logically. Equally important thing is to understand others argument. This habit can not be inculcated overnight it takes time - So one ideal suggestion would be - imbibe reading habits by reading news paper, magazine etc.Read different sort of areas- Humanity, science, and social science. As far as LSAT comprehension is concerned, this thing can be done if one has habit of reading different stream of news, journals, magazine etc.
What is the best LSAT India prep book?
The LSAT-India is virtually identical to the regular LSAT—the main difference is that the LSAT-India is a bit less difficult. Consequently, you can use prep guides designed for the LSAT, and the slightly higher difficulty level in those is actually a good thing since it will prepare you for a slightly harder exam, which then makes the LSAT-India feel easier. To best prepare, you need two types of books: strategy guides and official practice tests.The best-selling LSAT preparation guides are the PowerScore LSAT Bibles, and I would recommend those to you (although of course I am biased here). Those books are comprehensive and cover every strategy that applies to LSAT questions, and we support them with yearly updates to account for small changes in the LSAT, and when you have questions about anything in the book we are always available at our LSAT Forum ( LSAT Discussion Forum | PowerScore Test Preparation ). Also included is a special website that gives you access to additional drills, expanded explanations, and a variety of additional tips. There is also a Self Study area for the book ( PowerScore LSAT Self-Study ) that includes a variety of study plans based on the LSAT Bibles as well as the ability to score every single LSAT Practice Test that you take and receive detailed feedback.Thousands of students have used the LSAT Bibles and found success (see PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible Comments | PowerScore for some student comments), so they’d be my top choice as far as learning methods and techniques.Once you’ve learned the optimal approaches, you need to practice those as much as possible and for that I’d recommend LSAC’s “Books of 10 LSATs,” such as the “10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests, Volume V” (see Comprehensive LSAC LSAT Publication Identifier List for a full list of every LSAC publication that includes official LSATs). Those allow you to take test after test, which not only acclimates you to the rigors of the timing of the exam, but also exposes you to the wide variety of concepts and presentations used by the test makers.Please let me know if you have any questions. thanks and good luck!
What is the best LSAT book to self study with?
You should begin by using prep materials and practice tests prepared by LSAC. You can buy them at Preparing for the LSAT or on Amazon.If you feel that you need remedial work,For logic games, I recommend the ARCO GRE/LSAT Logic Workbook, 2000 EditionI particularly dislike books that guarantee accuracy at the expense of speed; you need to develop both.For arguments, I like Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking (8th Edition), by M.Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley, Pearson Prentice Hall.I also like LSAT Testbuster -- REA's Testbuster for the Law School Admission Test. You should look this book over, though; different editions change pretty radically.I don't like anyone's method for reading, but most people find my method to be nerve-wracking.Also, read Loretta B DeLoggio's answer to Im having some trouble with Logical Reasoning on the LSAT. What are some good methods that have been proven to be effective to improve performance?
Preparing for the lsat; PowerScore bibles?
I only used the PowerScore bibles and the official preptests released by LSAC. Like you, I started with the older tests from the "10 LSAT Prep-Test" series (there are three books or so of these) and then worked my way up to the newer ones that are sold individually. I highly recommend the bibles. They're the best LSAT prep materials on the market, if you ask me. Kaplan and Princeton Review are a joke. They don't use the real LSAT and so all their examples and practice games are created internally, so they tend to be inaccurate and unrepresentative of the real test. The books and preptests are much more affordable than the class. I think the PowerScore class is around $1200, whereas the books and tests are a fraction of that. Most people don't need the reading comprehension bible because the subject is familiar and fairly intuitive, and you learn by taking enough tests, but feel free to buy it anyway. Self-study just requires discipline and focus. Develop a study strategy and follow it. My only advice is that you don't burn out on tests too quickly. You don't seem like you will, but the tests spread out over two years will run thin eventually, so save as many as you can for the 3-6 months before the test. It's also important to review your tests to find out what you're getting wrong and why. Some people never review. Finally, take the tests under *strict* timed conditions. A score from an untimed test has no value whatsoever.
How can I alleviate neck pain that occurs during tests, i.e. LSAT?
I'm taking the LSAT in June, and my scores are relatively fine but I can't help but think they would be better if I could alleviate the intense neck pain I have during the test. Is there anything I can do to make this not as intense? I take advil, i try to massage or use better posture, its just not working....advice?
What are some tips for studying for the LSAT?
Here are a few basic tips to get you started: 1. The LSAT is not a test that you can really cram for (it's about recognizing concepts and ideas, not about memorizing facts), so start studying early, at least several months in advance of your test date. 2. Take a real, timed practice test at the start of your studies so you have a baseline score. If you haven't already, go to the LSAC website (the makers of the LSAT) and download the free June 2007 practice LSAT and take it as a timed test. Getting a starting score will help you make some decisions on what method to use when you start studying. 3. Take a lot of practice tests. Taking real tests is key, and no matter what avenue you take to study (books, courses, tutoring), you will want to take as many tests as you can. LSAC currently as over 75 PrepTests available for purchase, so make sure you have access to a bunch. 4. This is a test that forces you to be a fast and detailed reader, so if you aren't in that mode right now, start trying to get into it. The LSAT features a lot of dense passages and difficult reading, so start including those types of materials in your reading now--good readers have a significant advantage on the LSAT, and in law school. Good places for that type of reading include the Editorial or Opinion pages of any major US Daily newspaper, such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, or the LA Times, and magazines such as The Atlantic Monthly, The Economist, and Scientific American. 5. Get some sort of outside help. The LSAT is learnable, but don't try to re-invent the wheel. For example, you can self-study with LSAT tests and LSAT prep books, take an LSAT prep class, or get personal tutoring. Books are cheaper but you have to do all the work, and you have to be motivated to study and a good self-learner. Courses are more expensive, but they give you a lot of material and provide a schedule and study plan for you. Tutoring is the most expensive, but it is completely personalized and focused solely on your needs, with someone there to help you at every turn. However, each approach is similar in that the intent is to improve your logical abilities, and ultimately your LSAT score. Good luck!
Can you take the LSAT test your freshman year of college?
Of course you CAN, but the question is whether you SHOULD. You can always make sure you plan for a semester with a slightly lighter load to allow for better studying. It's very possible you'll have schools wondering why you took it freshman year. Most students I taught didn't take it before junior year. The few sophomores studied to see what they were getting into, but a lot of them didn't end up taking it at that point. I would definitely start doing some research now. Maybe a little self-study could be helpful. But until you have a better idea of your GPA you may not know much about what kind of score you want. Plus you can only take the test 3 times in a 2 year period. It's my understanding scores are good for 5 years. (Consult LSAC or CAS to confirm.)