The LSAT is a remarkably challenging test, in large part because it measures both intricate conceptual understanding, as well as application of that understanding under rigorous time pressure. Put another way: The LSAT is an exam which tests a particular skill set. But it is also a test of efficiency. Start With the Fundamentals When most people begin preparing for the LSAT, the focus is on establishing that fundamental grasp of concepts. There … [Read more...]
The Ideal Way to Take an LSAT Practice Test
At some point in your studies full, timed practice tests will become part of the routine. As such, it’s critical that you understand exactly how to self-administer an LSAT practice test. Here I'm going to outline exactly how to craft the perfect practice test experience! What follows is a list of considerations related to practice test-taking. I’ve also included links to resources for each of these points in case you need more … [Read more...]
Virtual Proctors for Practice LSAT Tests!
Getting the timing of the LSAT down is one of the most important parts to beating the test. Do you still need an easy way to time yourself while you take practice tests at home? Don't worry, we’ve got an LSAT Virtual Proctor that you can access online to time your tests. Best part? It's entirely free.Our proctors are set up to time you on standard 4-section and 5-section prep tests. If you don't have any practice tests, you can purchase them … [Read more...]
Getting the Most out of Your LSAT Practice Test Review
If you’ve been studying for the LSAT, you already know that practice tests are a valuable part of your preparation. It’s helpful to see how you’re scoring, but the potential benefits of taking PTs go beyond tracking your performance. You can begin to derive those benefits from the outset, well before you master every LSAT concept. With each PT you take, you can increase your familiarity with the language, logic, and pacing of the test. You will … [Read more...]
Cognitive Biases in Test Reviews: When Smart People Can Be Stupid
One of the most daunting tasks in any test preparation program, whether undertaken on your own or with an instructor, is the practice test review. For many, it's an experience that is at once humbling and tedious, likely to repeat itself more than a dozen times over the course of their preparation. To make matters worse, the ideal test review requires more than simply going over the questions you got wrong. Ideally, you should review any … [Read more...]
How to Best Review LSAT Practice Questions
In another post, we outline exactly how to take LSAT practice tests. In this post, I'm going to examine in a bit more detail the process of performance review, specifically how to assess your progress in terms of your initial confidence about the answers you've chosen.The final note in practice test article above describes the importance of closely analyzing your results. "You need to perform a thorough post-test review, analyzing your … [Read more...]
6 Key Tips to Help You Score Better Than Your Classmates
There is little doubt that prep courses give you the most bang for your buck, and it's no surprise that they are an extremely popular way of preparing to take the LSAT. According to LSAC's own research report, students who use official LSAC test-preparation materials (i.e. PrepTests), non-LSAC books (such as the Bible Trilogy) and commercial test-prep courses tend to have higher scores than those who did not use such methods. Most students, LSAC … [Read more...]
Do You Need to Do Every Released Practice Test Question?
The release of the May 2020 LSAT-Flex means there are now 96 official LSAT PrepTests. That's over 9,000 official LSAT Prep Test questions for you to use in your LSAT prep journey. Does it sound daunting? That's because it is. Yet, some students are still complaining that it's not enough.To put this in perspective, hundreds of test-takers have managed to get a top-1% score without doing anything near that many questions. Despite minor … [Read more...]
Your LSAT Practice Test: Make it Messy
Over the years, we've written a number of blog posts on how to take the perfect practice test, so if you haven't read them, now is probably a good time to do so:The Ideal Way to Take an LSAT Practice Test Getting the Most out of Your Practice Test Review The Best Way to Review Practice TestsThere is no question about it: taking a bunch of practice tests is a critical component of any half-decent test prep strategy. If your LSAT … [Read more...]
The Best Places to Take Practice LSATs
There's less than a week to go before the LSAT, and students, I imagine yourself included, are in full-on practice test mode. This is a good thing: you need to get acclimated, and timed practice tests are the way to do it. With that in mind, many wonder where they can best replicate the test day experience. Let's explore some options.Let me start by saying that nothing exemplifies test day like test day, so we're really only aiming at … [Read more...]
Avoid These Common LSAT Practice Test Mistakes
Most students know that practice tests are important, but several common mistakes are made in the approach to this vital component. If you are willing to invest the time and effort it takes to complete full tests, you need to get the most out of the entire process.Take Full Tests Some students solely study LSAT concepts and avoid practice tests, but the LSAT is not merely a test of concepts. Even if you are completely comfortable with … [Read more...]