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What to trust and what to question in LSAT Logical Reasoning

  
  
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One of the most common questions asked by test takers when considering LSAT Logical Reasoning is "how do I know what information I can accept as fact, and what information I should be questioning or skeptical of?" In fact, this came up very recently on our Forum as a student considered a question from the February 1994 LSAT about investments and the relationship of inflation to profitability (second LR section, #24), and ultimately struggled to make sense of the stimulus because of a multitude of economic considerations not mentioned in the text but with which the student was familiar.

The June 2013 LSAT Score Release Date Predictions

  
  
June 2013 Score Release

The LSAT may arguably be one of the best-designed standardized test in the industry, but it trails behind other tests (such as the GMAT or the GRE, which are computer-adaptive) by one relatively unimportant, but highly annoying, measure: how long it takes to get your scores back. You may have had less than 1 ½ mins to fill in each bubble on your Scantron sheet, but apparently LSAC needs 3 full weeks to tally up those bubbles. Life is not fair indeed. 

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PowerScore Announces the Revised LSAT Logic Games Bible for 2013

  
  
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I'm pleased to announce the release of the newly revised PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible. This is the 17th revision to the book, which remains the best-selling LSAT Logic Games publication in the world. I've added 228 pages to the 2013 version, including the following:

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Preparing for the LSAT? How to Stay Motivated

  
  
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For most people, preparing for any standardized test can be somewhat stressful. The LSAT is a very challenging test, and in a competitive field, the stakes can be high. For a lot of people, even beginning to prepare can seem daunting. With so much potentially riding on your LSAT performance, here are a few suggestions to get and stay motivated.

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4 things you must do before starting your law school applications

  
  
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Most would-be law school applicants focus on what they'll have to do once they start the law school application process. But what they don't realize is that there is plenty they need to do before they even start the engine on the law-school-mobile. 

Here are four things that any law school applicant absolutely should do before they embark on their professional school journey:

Should you cancel your June 2013 LSAT Score?

  
  
cancel LSAT scoreWith the June 2013 LSAT over and done with, many test takers will be reflecting on their performance and asking themselves, "Should I cancel my score?" If you find yourself amidst their numbers, don't worry--the information below should help you make the best possible decision about keeping vs cancelling your LSAT score.

First off, let us start by saying that it is very common for LSAT-takers to second-guess themselves and fret--almost from the moment they exit the testing center--about how they did on the test, what their score might be, which questions they got right and wrong, and if they should cancel their score.

Should you cancel?

Deciding whether to cancel can be very stressful. However, there are several situations under which which cancellation might be a good option for you:
    • You suffered from extreme test anxiety (sometimes manifested by extreme distraction, panic, cold sweats, nausea) during the test
    • You were ill before the exam, or became seriously ill during it
    • You know for certain you mis-bubbled a section
    • You were unable to complete the test, or had to leave during it
    • You are convinced that something just went very, very wrong during the test

One of the first things we tell students to do is evaluate their performance. Many think this is not possible; however, with just a little bit of time and some careful analysis, it is definitely possible to put together relatively accurate best- and worst-case scenarios about your LSAT performance.  



The June 2013 LSAT: A Closer Look

  
  
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This past Monday, thousands of test takers across the US and Canada took the June 2013 LSAT (many international test takers took the exam on the same day, but such students are generally given a different test, to avoid sharing of information across different time zones). How was the exam? It appears that the test was easier than most expected, with some notable features:

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Changing LSAT Answers: Should You Do It?

  
  
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When taking tests such as the LSAT, you often hear the advice that if you aren't sure about an answer and are thinking about changing to a different answer choice, that you should stick with your original answer. But is that true? Apparently not.

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LSAT Stress: It Can Actually Help Your Score!

  
  
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For the last week or so we have been posting articles about mentally and physically preparing for the June 2013 LSAT. Now the day of the test is almost here, and I wanted to add a final thought about the stress that everyone faces when taking the LSAT. As you walk into the test, keep this in mind:

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The Weekend before the LSAT

  
  
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As you know if you are registered for this next LSAT, it’s coming up on Monday. Ideally, you’ve already been preparing, you’re in the home stretch, and we're here to help! Here are a few last minute suggestions to help make sure you’re ready for test day.

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