If you come across a Nested Conditional statement, you cannot completely ignore it unless, of course, you don't care about that one extra point. Oh, and by the way, you just came across a Nested Conditional statement. See how easy that was? In today's LSAT Forum Post of the Day, LSAT expert Nikki Siclunov offers some tips to a student on handling such complex conditionals.Here's a quick preview. But be sure to check out the full … [Read more...]
Approaching Logical Reasoning Sections Strategically
Approaching the LSAT Strategically Series: Part I, Part II, Part III There is a fundamental truth about test takers when it comes to the LSAT: everyone is different. That is, everyone who sits down with this exam will have unique strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and ultimately, ways they can optimize their performance in every section. While that certainly affects how it is that people prepare, I think it also dictates how test … [Read more...]
Consistency of the LSAT and the Illusion of Change
I tell people all the time that one of the greatest things about the LSAT is that it’s remarkably consistent! That is, for the test to be considered a legitimate measuring device where people taking different LSATs can still be compared to one another in a meaningful way, the measuring device itself (the LSAT) absolutely CANNOT change! That, in a way, is the very definition of a "standardized" test. I mean, what good is a ruler if yours has 13 … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Finland
Are you taking the LSAT in Finland? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Finland, only one location offers the LSAT: Fulbright Commission, Helsinki. The test occurs once per year in September/October. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should know that testing … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Bulgaria
Are you taking the LSAT in Bulgaria? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Bulgaria, only one location offers the LSAT: the Bulgarian-American Commission for Education. While there is just one location option, it occurs twice per year: September/October and December. You can find a complete list of test … [Read more...]
Obamacare Numbers and How to View Numbers and Percentages on the LSAT
The rollout of the Affordable Care Act ("ObamaCare") has gotten quite a bit of attention. Much of the discussion has been about numbers. Since numbers frequently play a significant role on the LSAT, I figured this would be a great opportunity to talk about how we should view numbers and percentages on the test.To be very clear, this is not a political piece, and we at PowerScore take no political position. Solely from the perspective of what … [Read more...]
Multiple Subjects and Varied Viewpoints on the Reading Comprehension Section
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading an LSAT Reading Comprehension section, you may have noticed that the passages are not necessarily intended to delight and amuse. Even if you are an avid reader, they can be very challenging because the passages are not written or chosen for clarity. Unlike newspapers and magazines, whose writers do their best to be clear and direct. The makers of the LSAT aren’t trying to sell you their passages. You … [Read more...]
Jumping from 165 to 173: The Last Mile is Always the Hardest
Getting from the 90th percentile on the LSAT to the 99th percentile is perhaps the most difficult "jump" you can make. Many high-scoring test-takers get stuck in the mid-160's, seemingly unable to move up. Why? For one thing, they probably reached their score relatively quickly - within a few months, or even less. The 150's Indeed, if you started in the mid-to-low 150's, all you needed to do is learn how to tackle the major game types, improve … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between LSAC’s CAS and LSDAS?
We get this question quite a bit this time of year. Is there a difference between the Law School Admission Council's CAS (Credential Assembly Service) and LSDAS (Law School Data Assembly Service)?The answer is yes. And no. LSDAS vs CAS The branch of LSAC that compiles all the elements in a law school application and sends it to each law school used to be known as LSDAS, an acronym for Law School Data Assembly Service. LSDAS was the … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Argentina
Are you taking the LSAT in Argentina? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Argentina, only one location offers the LSAT: Buenos Aires (Instituto Culteral Argentino Norteamericano). While there is just one location option, it occurs three times per year: June, September/October, and December. You can … [Read more...]
Approaching Reading Comprehension Sections Strategically
Approaching the LSAT Strategically Series: Part I, Part II, Part III There is a fundamental truth about test takers when it comes to the LSAT: everyone is different. That is, everyone who sits down with this exam will have unique strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and ultimately, ways they can optimize their performance in every section. While that certainly affects how it is that people prepare, I think it also dictates how test … [Read more...]
Logical Reasoning Flaws in American Politics Part II
In part one of this series, we discuss the Logical Reasoning flaws that candidates during the political season help demonstrate. On the LSAT, LR flaws are a common question you will face. In this post, we consider several more examples. Causal Reasoning"I'm the most successful person ever to run for the presidency, by far." - Donald TrumpCausal reasoning flaw: assuming a causal relationship where only a correlation has been … [Read more...]
Double Negatives and Multiple Negatives
In their creation of the LSAT, the test makers have found many ways to make Logical Reasoning questions challenging. Often the stimulus is so long or complex that it can be tough to get through. Sometimes even the question stems can be difficult to interpret. And, as you may have noticed, the writers of the test are quite adept at hiding the right answers among very appealing incorrect answer choices. Double Negatives One element that is often … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Qatar
Are you taking the LSAT in Qatar? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Qatar, only one location offers the LSAT: Doha, at the Qatar Foundation. While there is just one location option, it occurs twice per year: June and September/October. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. … [Read more...]