Megan Wright

About Megan Wright

Having worked as a Kaplan LSAT instructor for over seven years, I've had the opportunity to help hundreds of students prepare for the LSAT. In addition to teaching LSAT and GRE classes, I am also the Kaplan Arizona Faculty Manager, and I've hired and trained several Kaplan LSAT instructors who have, in turn, gone onto play a pivotal role in helping students achieve their Test Day goals. I have a B.S. in Sociology from Brigham Young University, an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Arizona, and will complete my doctorate in Sociology at the University of Arizona in May 2012.
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Don’t Delay: Finding Time to Prep for Your LSAT Now!

By on February 14, 2012 in Law School Admissions, Law School Admissions, LSAT Test Prep

If you’re reading this, you probably know that LSAT prep is a must.  I mean, it’s only the rest of your life that’s impacted by the law school you’ll attend and how much it will cost you to go there.  And it’s well established that your LSAT score is a huge factor in law school admissions decisions.

I’ve known many folks who were serious about their LSAT score neglect or postpone their prep even after setting aside time and money for it.  Something always manages to come up.  For those still in college, midterms are looming ahead or a ten page course paper is due, and they just need to take a few weeks off from LSAT studying in order to get past this.  Or maybe Spring Break was intended for LSAT studying, but a beachside vacation sounds more appealing and will supposedly provide a necessary refresher for them to come back more devoted to their studying than ever.  For those in the workforce, their boss has given them an important deadline, and if they can just get this project done, then they’ll have time to devote to studying for the LSAT.… Read full post

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5 Things Not To Forget On Test Day

By on October 18, 2011 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep

1.Don’t underestimate the importance of a positive attitude.Nothing good can come from negativity, but a lot of good can come from positivity.When I prepared for the October LSAT, before each study session, I would take a few moments to visualize myself succeeding before I opened my study materials or practice test.And on Test Day, while waiting for the test to begin, I again visualized myself rocking the test.I visualized myself opening to each section and confidently attacking the questions, getting through the sections in the time limit, and getting all the answers correct.I also practiced with affirmations, literally telling myself that I was prepared and would do extremely well.The visualization and affirmation exercises helped reduce my anxiety, boost my confidence, and increase my score.Such exercises can do the same for you, as long as they are coupled with studying for the LSAT.… Read full post

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LSAT Reading Comprehension: Embrace the Boring.

By on September 13, 2011 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep, Reading Comprehension Section

If after reading today’s post you are still stymied or generally annoyed by Reading Comprehension, check out our new Reading Comprehension On Demand course for a little supplemental prep.

Why is LSAT reading comprehension section so boring?This is a question I’ve been asked by dozens of students over the last few years.I tell them, just like I’m about to tell you, this is one of the things you should be thankful for.Crave the boringness.Embrace it.

Let’s first discuss where the test makers get the passages.They take the passages from scholarly writing and book reviews and adapt the passages to fit into 60 or so lines of text from which standard LSAT questions (e.g.… Read full post

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How do I maximize my points in Logic Games on Test Day?

By on August 30, 2011 in Logic Games, LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep

To give you every advantage possible as you prep for the October LSAT, enroll in a comprehensive LSAT course by September 30th and receive our three section-specific supplemental On Demand courses for free: Logic Games On Demand, Logical Reasoning On Demand & Reading Comprehension On Demand – a $897 value.

Logic Games are a formidable foe for sure; they take time and practice to master. But, you may be able to seize more points right away if you’re willing to follow some important rules. (There’s some formal logic for ya.) Here are some guidelines I share with my LSAT students that help in getting through the logic games section quickly.… Read full post

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5 Things Not To Forget On Test Day

By on December 10, 2010 in LSAT Test Prep

Tomorrow’s the big day – test day. Good luck to all of you. Here are five final reminders before you walk into the testing room.

1. Don’t underestimate the importance of a positive attitude. Nothing good can come from negativity, but a lot of good can come from positivity. When I prepared for the October LSAT, before each study session, I would take a few moments to visualize myself succeeding before I opened my study materials or practice test. And on Test Day, while waiting for the test to begin, I again visualized myself rocking the test. I visualized myself opening to each section and confidently attacking the questions, getting through the sections in the time limit, and getting all the answers correct.… Read full post

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LSAT Reading Comprehension: Embrace the boring.

By on October 26, 2010 in LSAT Test Prep

Why is LSAT reading comprehension section so boring? This is a question I’ve been asked by dozens of students over the last few years. I tell them, just like I’m about to tell you, this is one of the things you should be thankful for. Crave the boringness. Embrace it.

Let’s first discuss where the test makers get the passages. They take the passages from scholarly writing and book reviews and adapt the passages to fit into 60 or so lines of text from which standard LSAT questions (e.g. about the author’s purpose, tone, etc.) can be asked. The test makers draw broadly from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and law.… Read full post

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How do I maximize my points in Logic Games on Test Day?

By on September 15, 2010 in Law School & Legal Life

Logic Games are a formidable foe for sure; they take time and practice to master. But, you may be able to seize more points right away if you’re willing to follow some important rules. (There’s some formal logic for ya.) Here are some guidelines I share with my LSAT students that help in getting through the logic games section quickly.

1. Be willing to work on the games out of order. That is, don’t necessarily take the games in order. The makers of the LSAT are testing more than your ability to understand and apply rules and make logical deductions in the logic games section.… Read full post

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