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Random Act of Acing the LSAT

By on September 18, 2012 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep

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I may sound like an old(er) lady before my time, but sometimes I just can’t understand the slang these days! Is “cray” the same as “crazy”? Something “sick” can be a good thing, while someone sick is decidedly not good… huh? And “random”: the kids seem to use it to describe anything unfavorable (e.g., “sucks”), but in my day (there I go again), something random was unexpected, unforeseen. Random could be good or bad or just a way to pick lottery numbers, but it always a toss-up.

As an LSAT instructor, I hear potential test takers describe the test as random, complaining that it “doesn’t mean anything” and shrugging that they will just “take a guess and see what happens.” But, again, at the risk of sounding like a grouchy granny, the LSAT is anything but random, sonny!… Read full post

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The LSAT: It is relevant to law school and beyond.

By on August 2, 2012 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep

By:  Aaron Abernathy

It’s fair to say that many, if not most, LSAT test-takers don’t find studying for the LSAT the most fun they ever had. Many LSAT Blogdislike it with an intensity that’s only slightly less than that of a thousand fiery suns. When pressed, their explanation often boils down to “it’s just not relevant to how well I’ll do in law school, much less how I’ll fare as a lawyer.”

The conception that the LSAT won’t really help you in law school is based on a misperception, one we can fix by comparison to a learning a foreign language.

If you want to become fluent in a foreign language, it takes a lot of hard work.… Read full post

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Applying to Law School? Stressed? Find help here…

By on July 19, 2012 in Law School, Law School Admissions, Law School Application, Letter of Recommendation, LSAT, LSAT Score, Personal Statement

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You’re carrying a full class load and studying extra hours to keep that GPA up and score well on the LSAT. You’re involved in community/volunteer service and extracurricular activities, finals are coming up, you have a part-time job that’s looking more and more full-time, or you have a full-time job that’s asking for more and more overtime. You have friends and a family, oh yeah, it would be nice to sleep sometime and, you’re taking the first step toward your lifelong dream of going to law school. No wonder you’re feeling stressed!  Ignoring that feeling won’t make it go away, instead, look it straight in the eye and show it you’re in charge.… Read full post

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The LSAT: Best Study Habits Part Two

By on July 17, 2012 in LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep, Test Expert

 

Here are tips three and four… 

Bad Habit #3:  Not committing to your study schedule.

 You want to be a lawyer.  You WILL be a lawyer.  Don’t be that person who has an achievable dream and throws it away due to lack of effort.  The LSAT is the key to getting into law school (and also a big part of saving a lot of money on law school tuition), so make it a huge priority. 

Summer is upon us; if you’re sane, there are probably a hundred things you’d rather be doing than studying for the LSAT.  However, for the next few months (or however long you have to study), you need to be that kid inside her living room, diligently practicing the violin while forlornly watching her friends play outside on the street.… Read full post

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The Form of Logic

By on March 21, 2012 in Logic Games, Logic Reasoning Section, LSAT Test Prep

Formal logic is a skill that is very important, and highly tested, on the LSAT.  Formal logic will appear in three of the four scored sections of the exam.  First, formal logic appears in almost every analytical reasoning, which is known as logic games, question.  Second, formal logic appears in a variety of question types within the logical reasoning section of the exam as well.

Furthermore, formal logic is a skill that a student can use one time, and then simply discard after taking the LSAT.  In order to “think like a lawyer,” a term you are likely to hear too often during you 1L year, you must be able to effectively apply formal logic to various laws and facts.  So, this learning this skill for the LSAT is just the beginning of your formal logic training and education.  This is likely why this skill is so critical for LSAT success, because after all, the LSAT is advertised as testing the skills necessary to succeed in law school!… Read full post

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The Top 3 Mistakes LSAT Test-Takers Will Make Next Year

By on November 29, 2011 in LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep, Test Expert

Navigating that space between excitedly reading John Grisham novels and sitting down for the first time in a 1L Civil Procedure class can be tricky. In order to make that journey a successful one, here are three big mistakes to avoid.

#1: Underestimating the test

So you sailed through college with an impressive GPA at an impressive school thanks to your impressive SAT score? Well so did most of the people taking the LSAT. If you’re figuring that just because you’ve been in the 95th percentile your entire life, you should be in the 95th percentile on the LSAT, it’s time to realize that the competition has stepped up.… 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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Why is it a good idea to take the October LSAT?

By on August 23, 2011 in 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.

October is an excellent time to the LSAT!“Why,” you might ask?There are several motivators this time of year.Leaves are beginning to change color, football games every Sunday, Halloween’s on the way, and, of course, there is a chill in the air!What further preamble do you need to tackle a test that carries serious implications for the rest of your life?Well, perhaps these aren’t the greatest of reasons.Let us then evaluate considerations of a more relevant nature.… Read full post

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LSAT Reading Comprehension: Squeezing Points

By on August 16, 2011 in Law School, Law School Application, LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep, Reading Comprehension Section

In honor of the launch of our new Reading Comprehension On Demand course, today Bryce shares with you tips on how to improve your performance in Reading Comprehension.If you get bogged down by complex passages filled with convoluted content and confusing questions, this blog will be a start.For more, check out the new course featuring over 15 hours of comprehensive online reading comprehension instruction.

For those of you taking the October LSAT, it’s officially squeezing time.These next few weeks will be your last chances to squeeze every point that you can out of the LSAT and the last chance to boost your score for this fall’s applications.The more points you pick up, the more enjoyable it will be to get the mail when admissions decisions are released.… Read full post

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