Prep Materials for the LSAT

People have asked, so here's what I used!
Books I mention are:
Powerscore Logic Games Bible
Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible
Powerscore Logic Games Ultimate SetUps Guide
Powerscore 2004 LSATs Deconstructed
Nova Master the LSAT
SuperPrep (LSAC)
All released official practice tests (LSAC)

My LSAT Score: 174 (99.3 percentile)
My first diagnostic LSAT: 160 (81.3 percentile)

Other tips I forgot to mention:
1. *Do* spend way too much time going over you wrong answers on practice tests until you completely understand why you got it wrong and why the correct answer is correct.

2. Every wrong answer is a learning opportunity--don't have a panic attack if your score drops on a practice test--it just gives you more material to work on your weaknesses.

2. Repeating logic games you've done before helps you identify patterns in the game and improves speed.

3. A positive attitude is essential. Stay calm, know that you're ready for it, and be your own coach. You have to practice this as you're studying in order for it to happen on test day. I'd say that positivity and the calm confidence that goes with it is what makes a person reach an all time high on test day instead of seeing their score drop 5-7 points.

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[redskins2k]

Her advice is pretty poor. The powerscore bibles are not good. What powerscore does is a marketing campagine online. They hit the message boards and websites. These people are already good testtakers. (160) you will improve just by pratice with no methods. So the people who study their bibles and take their class have higher scores because of the market they target. I took the course. And bombed the LSAT along with my classmates because their methods are for people are mathmatical and techinial

[katiedivina]

I respectfully disagree with your opinion here...

I'm betting you had a lousy LSAT course teacher (not common with the better prep companies, but it happens).

Not everyone can score 170+, but anyone using solid methods can improve dramatically-- everyone does need to adapt advice and resources to their own learning style.

Will you be retaking the LSAT?

[AlixLwanga]

How long did you study for? months? I have been study (not hard core) for 2 months, and have 1Month to crack down. Should I wait till June, or just go hardcore?? - I know ultimatly it is my call, but would app. your insight-

[katiedivina]

I took the class in Oct, and ultimately took the test in June. But I didn't study the whole time! I think I studied for 2 months with the class, took a break for a semester and then studied hard for another 2 months. If you're doing well on practice tests, take it in Feb! If not, wait until June and study hard. My only rule is that you should take at least 4 practice tests before the real thing.

[farazars]

i definitely cannot afford an LSAT course, but also think it pretty difficult to afford that many books...so i borrowed books from friends, and found a particularly useful torrent seed to download a whole bunch of LSAT books and past tests---message me and I'll send these materials to you (and "Like" this comment so other people notice it too :) -- just want to forward the favour on!

[Frackal]

1. LSAT score does not necessarily parallel intelligence level

2. She doesn't come off as dumb IMO

[ewitte12]

That would be if your doing it for a job. I'm gaining knowledge to protect against unfair laws. Knowledge is key.

[lsatpingu]

Hi @farazars ,

If you are looking to enhance your studying skills please visit our website (the link is in our channel). We have uploaded the curriculum we use in our LSAT classes, for free. You can also enjoy numerous LSAT Logic games with explanations by visiting our channel. Any comments or suggestions you may have are welcomed. -PreProBono

[bigrobdeezey]

Personally, I think this is good advice. I think a lot of people are mad because they simply haven't figured out how to crack this test yet. And, as far as law being a scam, I believe this comes from people not thinking rationally. You're not getting a JD from a Tier 2-3 school and having 150K jobs thrown at you. Especially now, I could see how people aren't being hired anywhere. Do what you want to do, not what makes the most money, and you'll be happy.

[Philly2002]

Fake

[JoblessJane]

Don't be another victim of the "Law School Scam". Our nation has been overproducing attorneys since the 1970s and stats suggest that traditionally only about 54% of all lawyers find jobs in the legal profession, anyway, and probably a much smaller percentage for new lawyers over the past decade.

Before you go to law school do some research, search for these blogs:

JD Underground

JD Scam

Exposing the Law School Scam

But I Did Everything Right

The Jobless Jurisdoctor

Fluster Cucked

Esq Never

[TheTopBloke]

The LSAT is a logic test. You don't need to spend all that money on all that crap. What you need to do is take a UG logic course and get a solid book on fundamentals.

[scir91]

@Frackal let's not forget bill, sergy and his buddy, and of course steve, all college dropouts who are the wealthiest men in the world. bill gates, sergey brin, steve jobs that is. use college as a backup but if you are talented, you will go much farther.

[scir91]

why would you go to law school and get in $100k debt and end up with a job that pays $48k a year? better yet, YOUR LAW JOB is being outsourced to india because they speak great english there and law does not require a physical presence in most cases! do NOT go to law school unless you like being in debt and working 80 hours a week. awful life/work balance!

[Turbodiesel071]

So how much you getting from PowerScore/ Nova to promote their products?