Any tips on preparing for the LSAT?
814624
Don't study like crazy the week before. Study some, but take that week to de-stress yourself. Also, make sure you aren't hungry and sleep as much as you can.
930606
The above answer is 100% incorrect. The LSAT does not test knowledge of law, mathematics, or grammar. Here are some suggestions from an LSAT teacher:\n\nStart by taking a realistic diagnostic test. If you can, attend a free practice test administered at your local Kaplan center - you will take a previously released LSAT in an unfamiliar environment under strict proctoring. Kaplan will also provide you not just a numerical score, but a breakdown of question types and a measure of your performance on each. \nArmed with the knowedge of your strengths and weaknesses, spend a month or two learning how to perform better on all the question types. Study answers and explanations to see what you've done right, so you can repeat it, and what you shold have done differently, so you can avoid it. Every 2-3 weeks (depending on your timeline), take another practice test to see how you're coming along in your knowledge. Study answers and explanations to those tests to analyze and improve your pacing and stress management.\nAbove all, consider investing in a test preparation program that will offer you techniquest on question/section/time management, help with the discipline of studying by spelling out a study schedule, and provide you with most realistic tests and questions.\n\nbest of luck!
537328
Usually there are college study groups. Have you ever thought about "beating" the test just by hard preparation? I haven't started preparing yet, other than taking required classes and such. Most of my friends did well on the practice test, but they just had to buckled down and study for it. Just try to prepare gradually. Good luck to you!
418285
1/  Make crib notes of important points to remember...these are good in jostling your memory...\n\n2/  After an hour of study...take a practise test on that subject/chapter...even if it is an old test...this breaks the monotomy of just reading and helps you see what testers would be looking for...so you know what to retain and what is okay to "know broadly"\n\n3/  Mix up your studying with discussion groups with your friends...be serious about it though....agree to read on a chapter and meet and discuss....you will actually remember more if you make the subject/material "come alive". Also a great way to learn difficult material....\n\n4/  Study early in the morning when you are fresh and likely to remeber more then spend the afternoon doing soemthing else....practise tests, discussion groups or just relaxing.
1020509
I got 2060 on the SAT. Here's how I prepared.\n\nCritical Reading- I read lots of wordlists from sites like www.number2.com and I did many practice questions.\n\nMath- My Dad is a great Math teacher, and he helped a lot. If you know a good teacher, ask them to help you out. Do a few diagnostic test and then concentrate on your weakest areas. Keep a log of the problems you got wrong and re-do them at some point to ensure that you've honed your skills.\n\nWriting:\nEssay- Again, my Dad. Get someone who will analyze your essays critically and who will give you points to strengthen your argument.\nMC- Did lots of worksheets with my Mom.\n\nApart from this, I also did a very helpful collegeboard prep course on the net. I also did a Kaplan training class which was completely useless and I would never recommend it to anyone.\n\nBottomline- Don't worry about how long you study. Make it good study time where you get the most out of the time you spend. If you can get your parents to help or if you have a good teacher who can support you, there's nothing like it. Finally, be cool while preparing and on test day. The SAT is a minor challenge that we\nhave to face, so don't get worried or stressed and don't let it scare you.\n\nGood luck!
191161
www.LSAC.org has great resources, including a searchable database where you can enter in your LSAT score and GPA and see the chances of where you can get in.\n\nThe other resource I used is the US News guide to law schools - they publish a book every year and rank the top 100 school and give full info about everyone.  You can find most of the same info on the LSAC site, but the US News ranks the schools and it's a little more handy to flip through a book to figure it out.  You can find it in the test prep section of any bookstore.\n\nI would suggest you call up your nearest Kaplan Test Prep and ask to take a free practice LSAT to get a vague idea of your score.  You can expect your score to go up a few points after that.  It's a good idea to actually take a course to study as well.  I took Kaplan and increased 9 points, and I went on to teach the class for a while as well.\n\nAlso keep in mind that TONS of people are applying to law school, and the competition gets stiffer every year.  So if a school states the 25th to 75th percentile of their LSAT score and GPA, you can bet that it's going to be higher for the year you apply.  So make sure you have some safety schools.  \n\nAnd if you're open to moving apply around the country.  I only applied to schools in CA, so the highest ranked school I got into was UC Davis.  But there are plenty oh higher ranked schools that I could have gotten into out of state. Keep an open mind and look for the best program based on location, rank, and the best fit for you academically.  I chose a lower ranked school (Loyola Law) closer to home because it has a great reputation in Los Angeles, and it was much less competitive then the UC schools, and is a more friendly, relaxed environment.
182755
A couple of the most important tips:\n\nStudy every day; don't wait until just before a test.\n\nStudy only what you don't know; don't go over things you already know.\n\nIf you search the Internet for "how to study" you will find loads of web sites with more ideas.
1131340
Law schools look at more than just LSAT scores.  There are not too many that will take a 135, however.  You may want to consider taking a prep course, e.g., Kaplan, Princeton Review, and taking the LSAT again.\n\nAre your grades good?  Do they reflect your potential as an advocate better than your LSAT score?  Try to convince admissions committees of that in your essay.  Find something to counterbalance the 135 and you have a much better chance at admission. \n\nBest of luck to you!
452382
You should really concentrate on your LSAT score - try private tutoring.  You can get it through Kaplan.  Most schools have a minimum LSAT score that they require (although they will not say it themselves - once it gets to the admissions committee they will shove you into the "no" pile and not even look at your personal statement if your GPA and LSAT aren't good enough.)  So look at the 25-75th percentile ranges - try to apply to schools where you are in that range for a good chance to get in.  However, remember that 25% of students are still below that range.  There is also a feature on http://www.LSAC.org where you can input your GPA and LSAT and see how many students had those scores in the school you are looking at.\n\nThe best thing is for you to increase your LSAT score.  Did you already take it officially, or is that your practice score?  If it is official, some law schools automatically average the LSAT scores together, so it will really only help to take it again if you have a big increase.  But some schools will only take the higher score.  Make sure that you write in a statement with your application why your first score isn't representative of your true potential.\n\nDon't give up hope - if you work at increasing your score, it can pay off.  When I took Kaplan, I increased 9 points.  And you also are starting off lower, so it will be easier to inrease your grade.  You can focus more on the core concepts and it will pay off big.  Make sure you have a professional evaluate your strengths and weaknesses - at Kaplan they have a report based on practice LSAT tests that show you how you score on each concept.\n\nOnce you have maximized your score, you will really want to make yourself stand out in your personal statement. You can get admissions counseling to help you with this.  You may want to do some volunteer work to beef up your resume.  Focus on what makes you different - you have a masters degree, so that is already a strong point.  You should also try and volunteer in a public office (see if the district attorney or mayors office is looking for clerks - many schools have independent study programs where you can volunteer at these sorts of places, then suck up for a really good letter of reccomendation).  An admissions counselor could help you find out exactly what you are missing, and help you put together the perfect application.\n\nYou may also check with the career office at the school you currently attend - mine had a specialized pre-law counselor.  Good luck!!
605323
If you want to be a lawyer, the LSAT is an obstacle you have to overcome. (After law school, you will have to pass the state bar exam to practice law, and that will be even worse.)\n\nSo either you have to manage the pass the LSAT or you need to develop a new dream.\n\nTo pass the LSAT, you will need to find the best possible prep course (do a lot of research, ask for recommendations, and don't take the same course you did before) and you will have to fully invest yourself, in a do-or-die kind of way.\n\nBut the truth is, you may not be cut out to be a lawyer. There are worse fates than not being a lawyer. (In fact, lawyers are among the most hated professions in this country.)\n\nYou need to decide how much you want to be a lawyer. Is law your passion? Have you worked as a paralegal to see if you really like this field? If you are sure that the law is your calling and you apply yourself diligently, you probably can find a way to do well enough on the LSAT to get into some law school. I would advise aiming for a state college, not Harvard Law School. In addition to the LSAT, you will need personal references and you will need to convince the law school that you would make a good lawyer. This is much harder than getting into college was. I wish you luck in your endeavor.
672012
Don't get nervous!  Just focus and take deep breaths.  Try to visualize your notes or the material that you studied.  Also, don't get hung up on one question and waste the whole time.  If you aren't sure of a question, put a little dot next to it and go back.  In fact, as soon as you get the exam you should go through and answer all the questions that you are absolutely certain of.  Then go back and tackle the harder ones.  You should also eat a good breakfast or lunch so that your brain can focus on the exam material instead of on how hungry you are (but don't eat or drink too much right before for abvious reasons!).  Hope this helps you!
506578
Check out the sites below for details on how to be prepared as well as what to know and do. Good luck!!!
635198
Use good test taking skills. Get a good night's rest before the exams. Eat a healthy breakfast (lunch). Go in prepared and confident. Bring the materials you need. Take your time and answer carefully.\n\nAsk your teachers/professors what will be on the exams, and what formats they will use (multiple choice, true-false, matching, short answer, essay). Study carefully. Anticipate what questions will be on the test and what you will be expected to know.\n\nGood luck!
471767
get the pretest books at any large book store, go over them. then the day of the test relax and just knock it out.
661881
Just study mainly the tests you took\n(hopefully you kept them, if not..just use the book)\nstudy some every day\nbut not too much..you don't want to stress yourself\nand it's good that they're in Octber because you've got alot of time!!\nGood Luck!
606499
study a little each day for about 30 minutes.\nstudy in a quite place.\ndont start studying the night before a big test...
469277
Start studying at the beginning of the semester and keep it up through the whole semester.\n\nDon't wait for the test to start studying.\n\nStudy every subject every day.\n\nDon't study what you know.  Skip the things you know and spend time studying what you have not learned yet.\n\nSearch the internet for "how to study" and you will find a lot of good resources.