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1. 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests Volume V: (PrepTests 62–71) (Lsat Series)
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2. The LSAT Trainer: A Remarkable Self-Study Guide For The Self-Driven Student
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3. 10 New Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests with Comparative Reading: (PrepTests 52–61) (Lsat Series)
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4. The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible, 2020 edition. An advanced LSAT prep system for attacking any logic game, updated for the digital LSAT. (Powerscore Test Preparation)
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Blackistheonlycolor, I largely agree with this post but I would like to share a few thoughts.
Self Study is THE way to prepare for the LSAT. I think an LSAT course is only a good option if you need more help grasping the basics than self study is providing.
The books that PhiPsiSciFi provided are certainly good, but I think there are a few changes which could maximize your prep. My book recommendation list would be:
Total is $461. Now I realize that is significantly more money that the list given above, but if you can swing it, you will get a lot more bang for your buck. The Manhattan LSAT books tend to be a little bit better than the Powerscore ones. The Powerscore Logic Games Bible is certainly a great asset to have, which is why I included it here, but the LR Bible doesn't flow as well as Manhattan's and the RC Bible is nowhere near as good. The next big difference is that my list includes PTs 1-40 only as drills instead of complete tests. The earlier tests are quite a bit different than the modern LSAT, so while you won't get an extremely representative score by taking the full PTs, you can get improve by having the questions broken down into drills. That said, if there was anything you wanted to take off this list, The Cambridge LR 1-20 and RC 1-20 aren't 100% necessary. They are certainly nice to have, but you can only realistically do so many drills and it will be better to do the more modern ones found in PTs 21-40. But if you are planning to study for 6+ months, get 1-20 as well as 21-40. You will want to get all of the Logic Games though. Personally, I think PDF works better because you will want to re-print several of them to complete multiple times. You will also want to re-do every logic game section from tests 40+, which isn't really necessary for the LR and RC sections.
The rest of my list is pretty much the same. I added PT 72 and you will want to get 73 when that comes out too. Overall, you will get 24 PTs from my suggestions (20 from the two books, 3 from SuperPrep, and PT 72. Obviously you hit 25 if you get PT 73 as well) which should be plenty. If you needed anymore buy the individual PTs from 41 up. I know this is a good bit of money, but it is soooo much cheaper than any reputable LSAT Course and it is more effective too.
When I said "51 onward" I was referring to PrepTest 51 and onward. PrepTest, commonly abbreviated as PT are previously administered LSATs. Every LSAT is released as such, except for those pertaining to the February administration. The most recent PrepTest is number 77, which corresponds to the LSAT that was administered in December of 2015. Each PrepTest contains the four officially scored sections of the LSAT plus the writing sample question, it however does not include the experimental section as this would compromise future LSATs. When you purchase the LSAT PrepTest volumes, you do not receive explanations, only an answer key and percentile conversion chart to each exam. However, the LSAC has released a book called SuperPrep II which includes 3 PrepTests, of which is there not only an answer key, but official explanations to each and every question, explaining why the right answer to each is the, well right answer. Although the LSAC does not have an explanation for all of their PrepTests published, there are many forums, websites and even published books which will do so for you. For example, The Princeton Review will be shortly releasing "LSAT Decoded" which will explain all of the answers in corresponding LSATs(PrepTests) I listed the following books that I purchased and recommend. Go to your local bookstore and read a couple pages of the Prep Company's book and see if their method of teaching works for you, if not, find another. Lastly, I would like to say that it is of absolutely no trouble for myself, I am more than happy to help, and thus I wish you the best of luck in your endeavour! :D
I posted the links to the books I bought and have been enjoying, please take caution before purchasing it from these links, as I posted the Amazon Canadian links as I live in Canada. Anyway, I believe either the Kaplan Premier 2016-2017 or LSAT trainer are an absolute must, although you could get away with not getting a prep company strategy set, I strongly encourage getting at the very least a comprehensive all in one. Any more questions or concerns about anything related to the LSAT please feel free to send me a message/reply.
http://www.amazon.ca/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253768&sr=8-2&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/Official-LSAT-SuperPrep-II-Champion/dp/0990718689/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253768&sr=8-10&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/Actual-Official-PrepTests-Comparative-Reading/dp/0984636005/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253768&sr=8-9&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-study-self-driven/dp/0989081508/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253799&sr=8-3&keywords=LSAT
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You're at a 152, and you want to jump 13 points. You have a little over five months, and two breaks (Thanksgiving and winter/holiday break).
I know literally nothing about you except for what is included in that post, but I'd say you can improve 13 points (from a 152; would be a different story if you were at a 165 trying to improve 13 points to a 178) in five months.
I've gone through most of the legitimate books. From your post, I'm assuming you've only read/are reading the Powerscore books.
I'd recommend:
The LSAT Trainer,
Manhattan LSAT Logical Reasoning, and
The Blueprint for LSAT Logic Games
You said you're looking for vast LR improvement; if you can do that with the Logical Reasoning bible, great! That means you're smarter than I am, because I couldn't do it. MLSAT LR and The LSAT Trainer are significantly better at helping with LR. It's really not even comparable. As regards LG, PS LG is still very solid, relative ordering notwithstanding (I think PS calls it sequencing? the whole tree, with A > G/D etc.). I personally like Blueprint LG a little better, but with hard work, PS LG can definitely get you there.
There is a noticeable difference between MLSAT LR/LSAT Trainer and Powerscore LR.
After reading the books, you need to practice, and get familiar with individual question types/game types. How you want to do that is up to you, but I used the Cambridge LSAT bundle. It divides PTs 1-38 into question types for LR, game types for LG, and passage types for RC, so that you can focus on problem areas and work on proper habits/seeing patterns. It also has PTs 39-68 untouched, so you can just use them as regular tests. If you don't want to buy the whole shebang, I'd recommend you at least get the LR and LG bundles.
tl;dr: 152 to 165 in five months is definitely doable. Get The LSAT Trainer, Manhattan LSAT Logical Reasoning, the Blueprint for Logic Games (optional), and the Cambridge sets.
Here are the links to what I referenced in this post:
http://www.amazon.com/The-LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-driven/dp/0989081508/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377229180&sr=8-1&keywords=THE+LSAT+trainer
http://www.amazon.com/The-Blueprint-LSAT-Logic-Games/dp/0984219900/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377229201&sr=8-1&keywords=Blueprint+for+LSAT
http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Logical-Reasoning-Strategy-Edition/dp/193570785X/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377229214&sr=8-2&keywords=Manhattan+LR
http://www.cambridgelsat.com/bundles/ultimate-prep-package/
HTH
> Well, I just saw this post and want to clear up a few things
Here is the original thread she is referring to. The suspicions/concerns raised there definitely have merit.
>not only did I teach the Binary Solution course at Columbia Law School (and subsequently at the College)
True, based on this article from Columbia's student paper in 1997: [LSAT Course Proves Helpful]
(http://spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/columbia?a=d&d=cs19970528-01.2.18#)
> I was invited by the then-Dean of Minority Admissions (Dean V Amory) to provide the course at the law school after she saw the videos of my games algorithm
True, based on this flyer from CUNY:
> (a section I cracked long before most of today's companies existed).
??? Just makes you sound arrogant ??? A lot of companies have been around just as long as yours...
> Furthermore, BinSol is, and remains the ONLY complete and general solution for the LSAT, and has the only Casebook that completely explains the LSAT in one volume because it is a true Casebook (not just a collection of past LSAT questions). A Casebook contains a collection of typical and boundary cases organized along the lines of a theory of classification.
This sounds like gibberish. And Mike Kim would like to have a word with you about your book being the only book/course available that covers the entire LSAT in one volume (and his book is sitting at 4.5/5 stars on Amazon with over 160 reviews).
> I could go on in detail, but it's best to just see the best course at one of our free previews at NYU (next one is in Feb 13-14, RSVP here www.binarysolution.com) as for this thread it's clearly the product of competitors, and predictably culminates in a link to another prep course.
You market your course here and in the same sentence attack other people for doing the same?
> Our small, smart course has dealt with attacks since it's inception-- and for good reason -- it's still the simplest, most powerful solution to the LSAT, and reduces each question on the LSAT to a single, bright line, either-or adjudication. And we don't require that you identify the question either - because the method is based on a semantic deconstruction - so you learn to solve as you read. Which makes the approach more natural and Rapid than any other.
More gibberish. With no evidence. WTF is "bright line"? Why is it more natural? How is it more rapid?
> So get the facts first- hand of you are reading this, and when you read something about us make sure to cross-check (eg, read the filtered reviews on Yelp), cause test prep is big business, and companies are known to post in the blogosphere . Good luck !
You know sometimes people write bad reviews...a method won't work for everyone.
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After reading this post and reviewing Binary Solutions' website, everything about you and your company just feels off. Your writing would make me extremely wary of taking your course and of any claims you make.
My recommendations:
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All in all, this post/situation is just strange.
Much of the logic required for the test is shared among sections, so studying for one helps the others. Also, each section tends to require a slow progression because you are basically changing how you think, so a lot of people recommend intertwining the three to some extent.
Logic games are usually the quickest to improve on, so a lot of people start with more of a focus there. This allows you to shape your mind to LSAT faster and can help with the other sections. It also gives you a sense of progress and accomplishment.
Reading comprehension and logical reasoning are basically how well you pay attention to what you read and how you logically connect the provided information, so how fast and to what extent you pick those sections up depends on how well you build those skills. Sometimes that takes days to see drastic improvement (I had a student go from the mid-teens to the mid-twenties on RC in a day because he changed to a more effective approach), but often it takes months (usually because one is just practicing instead of changing what he or she is doing wrong).
First, I recommend that you take a practice test. You can access June 2007 for free. This will help you to determine what needs the most work. You will eventually want to buy at least some of the official preptests (all are good, but newer is more relevant and therefore more important):
Then, I suggest working with a set of prep books or online lessons. A lot of people like 7Sage, the LSAT Trainer, and PowerScore, but there are other options as well.
Three pieces of advice:
1.) Don't blow through all of your practice tests - even though there are 77 of them - a lot of people who start early tend to run out. That leads to:
2.) Don't take a lot of practice tests early. Your job is not to practice your current (bad) habits; instead, it is to identify what aspects of your approach you are doing wrong and make a conscious effort to fix them. You will get much more out of slow, untimed, exhaustive, reflective study than out of plowing through lots of practice tests expecting something to change. If you are not improving yourself, do not just continue to take practice tests - instead:
3.) Don't be afraid to look into a tutor. An experienced one can usually diagnose issues and sometimes that is more efficient and effective than working through it on your own, especially when you are stuck and struggling to improve. That can be expensive sometimes, but it can also be the reason why you get into your target school and/or the reason why you get a scholarship (my prep, many years ago, paid for itself many times over).
Good luck!
Hi -- your LSAT score is good for five years, and most schools now consider only your highest score. So, if you'd like to take it this Oct to have a score under your belt for whenever you decide to go to law school, you can definitely do so. I suggest you take the exam whenever you have a good chunk of time and motivation to prepare, and that you take it with enough time after so that if you need to take it again to get the score you want, you can do so.
BTW, I am the co-creator of Manhattan LSAT, and I've developed a new book that you may be interested in. Here is the amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-study-self-driven/dp/0989081508/ref=sr_1_22?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373646806&sr=1-22&keywords=lsat
and here is the top-law-schools discussion of my book --
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=209573
and here is the website for the book -- http://www.thelsattrainer.com/
on my site, you can download the first chapter of the book for free, and I think that chapter will have a lot of the basic information about the LSAT that you are looking for.
I hope that helps! Best of luck with your prep. -- Mike
From a 147 to a 165 is a pretty large jump, but likely achievable if you have the time. So by next June or October? Perhaps. But probably not by February if that's the test you're going for. If you have the discipline, self-preparation is the way to go.
I would suggest starting out with the Powerscore LSAT Bibles (one for each of the sections), as internet collective wisdom has separated these out as the "best" books with which to begin. Link on Amazon. They are not cheap, but are much cheaper than a prep course.
Next, get some actual tests (ACTUAL past ones, not ones produced by testing companies to save on licensing costs) and go through them untimed, analyzing as you go. The key part is the analysis. It doesn't matter how many tests you practice with if you're not analyzing, for every question you got wrong, or even wondered about but guessed correctly, EXACTLY why the right answer was the right answer and why EVERY other answer was incorrect. Link on Amazon.
If you need more resources once you start breaking into the 160's or feel stuck, I would recommend The LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim. It's remarkably cheap given that it goes over each section, but I wouldn't recommend starting off with it necessarily unless you already have a good general understanding of the test.
Another online resource (beyond r/LSAT) which may be helpful is the TLS LSAT Prep forum.
Best of luck!
If it vouches for this process at all, I moved from a 164 to a 176 using essentially the steps above. So a 10+ point jump is not unreasonable, but it does take time.
The book that worked best for me was the Blueprint LG book, linked below. Some people prefer other guides, but I think blueprint is more entertaining than LG Bible. Once you figure out a method that works for you, focus on doing as many games as you can to work on speed. 7sage explanations can definitely help as well.
Blueprint-LSAT-Logic-Games
It is all patterns. Once you learn how to make inferences from the rules, you will be in good shape!
Good luck with LSAT prep!
Your plan sounds good. Another way to go, which I would recommend slightly over what you have, is to use odd-numbered tests for PT and even-numbered ones for drilling or experimentals (after pulling out maybe the most recent 10-15 strictly for PTs and the oldest 10-15 for experimentals). That way your drilling has the same variety (caused by age of test) that your PTs have. The result, if done well, is a very flexible mastery of the test.
I think it's better not to buy books of questions broken down by types, honestly. Identifying the question type is a crucial skill, so if you want to drill by types (which you should early on), make the type lists yourself.
You might consider 19-28 for the experimental set-aside (https://www.amazon.com/More-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0979305039), but you should definitely should buy 42-51 (https://www.amazon.com/Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests-42-51/dp/0986086290) and, individually, 72 and up.
That's a ton of material. Use it wisely and best of luck to you :)
I brought my score up to be averaging 175.6 on practice exams (not sure about my actual score.... took the December exam and haven't heard back) using just two tools that are not too much money:
https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0979305047
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/powerscore-lsat-logic-games-bible-david-m-killoran/1122994650/2675778825810?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+Textbooks_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP20436&k_clickid=3x20436
I used exclusively these resources for self-prep and feel extremely confident about a 170+ on my exam (but only time will tell). The key is really just putting in the hours, whether you do it solo or with some help. I took 37 full length practice tests before the real deal, and even that is less than what some people take.
BEST OF LUCK!!
Mostly, you can find them on amazon for pretty cheap -
Like this one from PT62-71
This one goes to PT71 which is Dec 2013 (I believe). For even newer ones, you can buy them off of any test prep company like Manhattan for around 6-8 dollars per test.
Also, for finding answers and explanations, you can find them through 7sage online for free.
Let me know if you need any additional help finding any! Best of luck.
Hey, (quick disclaimer here) I'm the author of [this book] (http://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Reading-Comprehension-Ultimate-Improvement-ebook/dp/B013KNZ6FM).
Hitting a 142 with zero studying is actually pretty normal. Have no fear, you can make 20+ point increases as long as you put in the work.
Build a Foundation
I recommend buying the Logic Games and Logical Reasoning Bibles from PowerScore (I have no affiliation with them). Just search them up on Amazon and buy them. As for Reading Comprehension, I'm obviously going to recommend my own book.
After that, spend at least a good month or two going through them. That's all the foundational learning that you'll need, the rest is practice.
Have a Strategy
Now that you've got a decent foundation, the rest of the process is simple. Practice. Practice. Practice.
Make sure that every prep test you go through, you initially do it timed. On any of the questions you hesitate on (even if you get the answer correct), make sure you mark it so that you'll come back to it.
The key is to go through each prep test having mastered EVERY single question. And that means knowing the answer almost immediately upon reading your answer choices. If not, then you're wasting the money you spent on the prep test.
That's pretty much it. Every month or so, take a look at your progress and adjust accordingly. The LSAT is highly learnable. You just need to put in the work.
Good luck!
The scoring template for the September test (where users can enter their results and receive comprehensive performance feedback)? Or a detailed analysis, including explanations, of the test itself?
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If it's the scoring template—which I suspect is the case—we're already working on it and will have it uploaded within the next 12 days or so. It obviously takes a while for us to thoroughly deconstruct the exam and its inner-workings so that the feedback analysis we provide is perfectly accurate and maximally informative, and in this particular case there's also an extra few days' delay for two reasons: (1) we're currently doing a major overhaul to our test scoring and review system, and that's set to go live here very soon (it's really powerful and intuitive and I think you'll love it)...but we need to get it right so we're being extremely meticulous, which translates into occasional pauses/slow-downs; (2) Dave and I naturally oversee these efforts, however we're going to be traveling together for the latter half of next week and largely offline (early bday trip for me, so I'll take the full blame for that).
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The good news is that the test is scheduled for a sale date of November 1st—https://www.amazon.com/Official-LSAT-PrepTest-85-Sept/dp/0999658018—although it may go live a few days before then, meaning we'll for sure update our scoring system no later than the week of October 22nd in anticipation of that. So not long now! In the meantime we continue to post explanations and answer questions about the September test on our Forum, so feel free to use that resource to address any concerns you might have!
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Thanks for being patient!
What's up dude. Took the LSAT in June. Went from a cold diagnostic of 154 to a 167. (Retaking in Sept for a 170+). Books I used/recommend:
https://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-study-self-driven/dp/0989081508/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469539064&sr=8-1&keywords=lsat+trainer
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-Logic-Games-Powerscore-Preparation/dp/0988758660/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469539126&sr=8-1&keywords=powerscore+logic+game+bible
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT-Logical-Reasoning-Bible/dp/0991299221/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469539163&sr=8-1&keywords=powerscore+logic+reasoning+bible
Books I used but don't recommend:
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT-Reading-Comprehension-Bible/dp/099129923X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469539188&sr=8-1&keywords=powerscore+reading+comprehension
Get your practice tests here (seriously, do 20+ under timed conditions while filling out LSAT bubble sheets):
https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469539233&sr=8-1&keywords=10+lsat+preptests
https://www.amazon.com/Actual-Official-PrepTests-Comparative-Reading/dp/0984636005/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469539233&sr=8-3&keywords=10+lsat+preptests
Also, use https://7sage.com/
Sign up for a free account, and use their logic game explanations. They also have analytics that will track your progress and spit out analysis concerning where your weak areas are.
Good luck!
The LSAT Trainer. Great Instructional book for those motivated to study on their own. Website : http://www.thelsattrainer.com/
Book: http://www.amazon.com/The-LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-driven/dp/0989081508
Good Luck!
I got this Manhattan book, and I've found it super helpful.
I got 52-61 and 62-71 in normal format books (as well as the 6 most recent individuals), and that's been perfect for me for using as actual PTs. I have been using the MP book above as supplementary to the Powerscore Bibles. So, read the chapter on Flaws, do just those problems in the MP book. It really helps nail down the feel for each particular question type to practice a whole bunch of them at once, and right after the lesson on it.
For the LOVE of God can someone please tell my uneducated self if this is a chronographer watch?!?!? (I know maybe I shouldn't take the LSAT because I can't even figure this out. Smh)
Casio Men's MRW200H-7EV Sport Resin Watch
I just bought it specifically for the LSAT because it has the face that flips so you can see time.
Loved this Casio - the little dial around the face was great because you could just turn it to align with whenever the section started and really easily see how many minutes had passed
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1BV-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0LE
The three trustworthy LSAT prep are 7Sage, PowerScore, and LSAT Trainer.
I recommend learning logical reasoning (LR) for LSAT Trainer, logic games (LG) from the PowerScore logic games bible. Use 7Sage for their free LG explanations for when you move on to the prep tests.
So, for the self studying LSAT student, purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0988758660/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501893820&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=powerscore&dpPl=1&dpID=51OJB5MwfNL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0989081532/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501893890&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lsat+trainer&dpPl=1&dpID=41XYSgqXD6L&ref=plSrch
And as many of these as you can: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0986045519/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501893927&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lsat+preptest&dpPl=1&dpID=41nM%2BRt7N9L&ref=plSrch
And here's 7Sage: https://7sage.com/
I'm posting on my phone, so I'm sorry for the format of all this
In December I used this one, 'cause it seemed to be recommended a lot. It's super cheap and was good enough for me. I occasionally checked to see how far along I was in the 35 minutes and reset it at the beginning of each section. I briefly thought about spending a lot more on an "LSAT watch" but now I'm really glad I didn't.
Another option:
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1BV-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0LE
I use this watch. I rotate the bezel so that the 35 is at noon. Then before each section I set the actual time to 11:25. (It’s easier than rotating the bezel) I find this method extraordinarily helpful and easy to use.
I'm using the powerscore LSAT series, however, I'm trying to hone in on a particular subset of LR questions that were covered by the powerscore book, but had too brief of a problem set. There were about 8 practice questions on 'infer the best answer based on the above info' type questions, which I performed pretty poorly on, so I need to focus on those types of problems.
A user in another thread suggested Nathan Fox's book on LR which offers a more detailed overview of certain problems, which I think would be the most useful to me at this point.
If you're referring to previous tests administered I believe there's over 80 available now. You can get them pretty cheap used on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble. They are called the "10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests Vol. ____" . I have provided a link to one of the test books here , the used ones start at $5
I'd recommend purchasing at least the 20 most recent lsat preptest on amazon, and to take your diagnostic somewhere in the 62-71 book. They come in packs of 10 for around $40 CAD, dunno what it is in the US. I believe LSAC has a free test somewhere on their website as well but you're gonna need more anyway if you want to practice well for december.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0986045519/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509557680&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=actual+lsat&dpPl=1&dpID=41nM%2BRt7N9L&ref=plSrch
Drill games from the 29-38 PT book, those games pretty similar to a lot of the newer games in that they are often more complex and sometimes require unconventional diagrams. I actually think they are a bit harder than the 60s and 70s games which is actually a good thing! If you can ace the games from this book anything you'll see on a modern LSAT will be a piece of cake.
And also watch the 7sage videos for EVERY game you attempt regardless of how you do.
I agree with the first comment, with a modification that it should be a rotating bezel watch. Buy a rotating bezel Casio watch from amazon and you can mark checkpoints on certain minute marks using white out. You could do one at the 35 mark and one every 8.75 minutes to split up the 4 logic games and 4 LG passages. When you're making the marks yourself you're calling the shots so you could mark whatever you think is important to monitor with regards to how many questions you think you should have done at certain minute marks. Just make sure it's a rotating bezel watch because you can move the circle with the minute marks on it and line it up with whatever time each section starts so then you know exactly what time it will end. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005JVP0FU/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought this one because Josh from lawschooli.com wrote an article that it was the best LSAT watch on the market and recommended doing that marking for each LG or RC section thing. It was $25 on amazon when I ordered it last year but the rotating bezel stopped working (only because I'm a germaphobe and disinfected/cleaned it too much so it stopped rotating) so I ordered one for the June LSAT this summer and it was only $15.90.
The LR sections are standardized by exam, not by section. You should be getting roughly the same (or hopefully decreasing as you get better) TOTAL LR questions wrong from one diagnostic to another.
If you want to get to 163+ in six weeks, you're going to have to commit a LOT of time. You basically want to drill every section.
I personally like Nathan Fox's book (http://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Logical-Reasoning-Encyclopedia-Disrespecting/dp/1479391271#) for LR. Go through the entire book and read the explanations/redo the questions until you understand them. Print up a bunch of copies of logic games and redo them using whatever solving method you like (there are a ton out there) or buy powerscore or something. Same with reading comp.
Reevaluate where you are after a few weeks - some people can rise quickly, but if you need to wait until December don't feel bad about it.
I would definitely recommend getting this LSAC book of ten tests (62-71):
http://www.amazon.com/Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests-Volume/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408062773&sr=8-2&keywords=10+actual+official+lsat+preptests
Then filling in the gaps with Everylsat pdf downloads:
http://everylsat.com/official-lsat-preptests-4-section-lsat-practice-tests-c-45_36/?zenid=b08e2023a8e64b8b815a338cf68bb49b
The link is broken right now, but the June 2007 LSAT is normally free: http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source/jd-docs/sampleptjune.pdf
Otherwise, you can buy a book of ten LSAT preptests on amazon.co.uk. Should be enough.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Actual-Official-LSAT-Preptests-Volume/dp/0986045519/
These were my two most useful resources for LR:
Fox LSAT LR Encyclopedia
http://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Logical-Reasoning-Encyclopedia-Disrespecting/dp/1479391271
Also go to the Manhattan LSAT forums for explanations.
> LSAT Trainer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989081508/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0989081508&linkCode=as2&tag=7l-20
This one?
And why do you recommend it over the powerscore's?
So it's just this book from the sidebar, right? Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for constructive response, is this the book you referenced?
You're going to learn that LSAC is VERY protective of their information, so there aren't really any free online resources for old tests. You're probably going to have to pay one way or another. I would recommend buying one of the practice books that have 10 tests in them, like this one here: https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468434136&sr=1-2
I purchased this: http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1BV-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0LE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1459104684&sr=8-7&keywords=Casio+watch
The watch has a dial that you can turn to set 35 minute intervals. Plus, it's nice enough to wear after the LSAT.
I used this Casio: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JVP0FU
It's cheap and it works. I wish the bezel had a little bit of click to it; it rotates a little more freely than I would like. Also I bought mine in January 2015, took the February 2015 test, by the time I took the September 2016 test I had to buy a new battery for it, and I just checked and it's dead again. I just don't think a wristwatch should be going through batteries that quickly.
https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519
Or you could buy them at bookstores. There are different sets of tests ranging something like 20 + years.
You might like this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Real-LSATs-Grouped-Question-Type/dp/1937707784
Do NOT get a Kaplan book.
You should get the Blueprint LG Book as well as the Powerscore LR Book
You should also buy LSAT Preptests, probably from around 30-the most recent one (currently 71)
I strongly advise you pick up a copy of the PowerScore LG Bible and all this anxiety will melt away.
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-Logic-Games-Powerscore-Preparation/dp/0988758660/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523964677&sr=8-1&keywords=LG+Bible
I hear this is pretty good, but I haven't personally used it: https://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Logical-Reasoning-Encyclopedia-Disrespecting/dp/1479391271/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
As Graeme said, sidebar should be your starting point.
I went from a 156 to a 171 on test day.
Materials:
If I could redo my studying/dedicate more time, I'd have done twice as many pt's and maybe bought the LSAT Trainer.
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1BV-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0LE/
I bought this one for the LSAT. It's cheap and 100% fine.
Buy the cheapest watch you can on amazon with the rotating thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-7EV-Sport-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0FU
The first book is out of print but the second one is here: https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0979305047
This is the one I have!
https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-LSAT-Logic-Games/dp/0984219900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499925850&sr=8-1&keywords=blueprint+lsat+logic+games
10 New Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests with Comparative Reading: (PrepTests 52-61) (Lsat Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984636005/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HcsyzbR1FMCB2
Start with this one! I worked through this one in the weeks before June.
The 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests 42-51 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986086290/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pdsyzbEVWV2X5
Then this one! I’ll be mostly using this one before my retake.
The drill sets are based off the Actual LSAT exams that you buy directly from LSAC. Depending on which study plan you’re using the practice sets with differ I believe.
10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests Volume V: (PrepTests 62–71) (Lsat Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986045519/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CezBCb2J05F6Y
62-71 is what is used for the 12/16 week plans I think; the 72-81 exams are used for full prep tests at the end of studying, so I’d suggest buying both.
When are you taking it?...
http://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417620729&sr=8-1&keywords=lsat+62-71
June 2015 is LSAT Prep Test 75, that and the other PTs through 80 are available as individual tests on Amazon
November 1: https://www.amazon.com/Official-LSAT-PrepTest-85-Sept/dp/0999658018/
The Official LSAT PrepTest 85: (Sept. 2018 LSAT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999658018/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9Il4BbZ6RHATJ
You can keep it on the table. My proctor confiscated my watch because it had a date display.
Try this one out: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1BV-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0LE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526576427&sr=8-2&keywords=CASIO+watch+sports. It has a rotating bezel
The LSAT is divided into 5 multiple choice section plus a 6th essay section. The sections are all in a single booklet. They are numbered from 1 through 5 with the essay at the end.
Each section is 35 minutes long. During that section, you're only allowed to answer questions from that section. You can't look into earlier sections or later sections.
If you'd like, you can skip around WITHIN the section, but do not leave the section until instructed to start the next section because this is considered cheating and can affect your life.
I'm not sure what country you're in but if you have amazon there, order this book:
https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472802434&sr=1-1
they are actual LSATs that have been given in past years. The formatting on the LSAT will look like the tests in this book.