This article was updated 6.28.19 to reflect changes to the retake policy. When LSAT scores come out, many students are faced with the uncomfortable reality of a possible retake. With that in mind, consider one of the most common questions regarding law school admissions. “Should I retake the exam? And if I do, how will law schools interpret my scores?”Top help you better understand your options we put in some leg work ourselves. We’ve researched LSAC and top law school policy, spoken with many admissions counselors on the subject, and compiled our findings. Let’s address some facts about … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Pick Up Your Pace on the LSAT
When preparing for the LSAT, a very common question you might ask yourself is “How do I increase my speed?” Test takers often note that if time was not a factor, they could do better on the test. But of course, that is deliberate. The makers of the LSAT design the test to be both difficult and time-consuming. For most students, speed is a major concern. Here are some tips to help you pick up the pace by taking control of the LSAT. Prioritize the Questions You Attack First Each section has a barrage of questions that you're expected to answer in a short amount of time. Don’t get bogged down … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 42: Student Question Mailbag #3
Dave and Jon are here with a third installment of responses to student questions. We're tackling inquiries covering guessing strategy, budget book buys, test day fatigue, and prep burnout remedies. We even cover admissions concerns over the ever-tricky choice between scholarship offers and ranking prestige. Don’t forget to submit your own questions for the next mailbag episode at lsatpodcast@powerscore.com! … [Read more...]
Full List of Announced International LSAT Dates & Deadlines
If you plan to take the LSAT in 2020 or early 2021 outside of the United States and Canada, there are a number of dates to choose from. LSAC just announced the international LSAT dates for the rest of the year. They have already announced some for 2021 as well! You can also find the international registration deadlines for each test date below. Keep in mind the dates are slightly different depending on the region you live in.Not sure which international LSAT to take? If you're planning to go to Law School in the US, check out the Top 100 Law School Application Deadlines to help you … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 41: Reading Comprehension Skill Tests
Episode 41 of the PowerScore Podcast sees Jon and Dave turn their attention to LSAT Reading Comprehension, specifically outlining a variety of self-assessment tools to help you pinpoint exactly where and why this section is giving you trouble. By employing these skill tests you’ll determine not only what needs improvement in your Reading Comp approach, but also the adjustments required to take your performance to the next level. … [Read more...]
Why Does It Take So Long for Digital LSAT Scores to Come Out?
Once the LSAT is over, one of the most common complaints is that scores should come out more quickly. Given that we live in an era where tests are taken electronically, it sounds like a reasonable complaint. So, why does it take so long for LSAT scores to appear? Couldn’t they get them out a lot earlier? To best understand what happens once you finish the LSAT, let’s take a look at each phase of the process. Test Administration The first and most substantial delay actually comes before most students take the LSAT. Typically, we think of the LSAT as being given on a single day. However, … [Read more...]
Full List of Announced LSAT Dates & Deadlines
If you plan to take the LSAT in 2020 or early 2021, there are plenty of dates to choose from. LSAC has released the dates for the rest of the year and the total is a whopping 9 test dates in 2020 and 3 already announced for 2021!Not sure which LSAT to take? Check out the Top 100 Law School Application Deadlines to help you decide.No matter which LSAT you take, know that you don’t have to go at it alone. We offer tons of free resources to get you on your way! Keep tabs on our blog, forum, podcast, webinars, and free help area. You can also enroll in a course, work with a tutor, or … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 40: January 2020 LSAT Recap
The first of 2020’s ten LSATs has now been administered, and Jon and Dave are here with their take! Listen as they deconstruct the January test from an overview of student feedback and general difficulty to a section-by-section breakdown to their scale prediction and what that means for your results. They also discuss what this latest LSAT and its content mean for the upcoming February, March, and April exams. … [Read more...]
Should You Take the LSAT in February?
Taking the LSAT in February isn’t necessarily ideal. It’s in the dead of winter and East Coast testing centers regularly close for snow! To add insult to injury, LSAC keeps the questions secret even after the fact. The cherry on top? You’re cutting it close with the admissions deadlines for most law schools. But, just because it's often a "last resort" doesn’t make it a terrible option. On the contrary! The February test may be your last and best chance to get the score you need and still apply for admission in the Fall.Admittedly, this is somewhat self-serving advice. We offer full length … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 39: Crystal Ball – Predicting the Spring 2020 LSATs
It’s a new year! And it begins with an unprecedented LSAT-bang: four straight months with a test. To help get you ready, Dave and Jon break out their crystal balls and predict what’s most likely to occur on upcoming exams and how you can best prepare. You’ll also hear about recent trends and content stats so you can prioritize where to spend your time leading up to test day! … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 38: How to Review and Analyze Your Practice LSAT Results
Description: Jon and Dave wrap up their discussion from Episode 34 about How to Take A Practice LSAT by examining precisely how to best interpret your test results. As part of that conversation, they outline what it means to perform a blind review (and the various ways to do so), as well as what PowerScore’s free-scoring analytics tell you about your performance and how they should guide your next steps. … [Read more...]
Timing Your LSAT Course: Now or Later?
When choosing the right LSAT course for you, you may face this dilemma. Should you take the course that starts early and ends well before your LSAT administration? Or should you wait so that it ends closer to the test date? There are pros and cons to each decision, let's look into them. Starts Well Before the Test Date PROs If your target score range is way above where you're currently scoring, taking an earlier course might be your best bet. Early courses are particularly advantageous if you don't think you can complete all your homework while also taking additional practice tests in the … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 37: The November 2019 LSAT Logic Games Section
With a last look at the November 2019 LSAT, Dave and Jon review the latest Logic Games section, analyzing the four games and their questions. Listen in as they provide advice on how to best approach each game and its setup, and give thoughts on the section as a whole and how it affected the test’s scoring scale. … [Read more...]
Digital LSAT Question Collections Now Available!
When the digital format of the LSAT was introduced in July, we knew that students would need new preparation tools for this massive change. So, in June we introduced our Digital Platform. This allowed our students to study with the same tools and interface the actual test uses. Earlier this fall we opened up that interface to all students and gave them the opportunity to work with the interface by buying full tests or individual sections (if you want to try it, sign up for an account and download the free June 2007 LSAT here). Now, in response to students who want to do question type specific … [Read more...]