PREPARATION TIPS & RESOURCES 2016 - 2017 LSAT PREP GUIDE Know what method of st

PREPARATION TIPS & RESOURCES 2016 - 2017 LSAT PREP GUIDE Know what method of studying works best for you. If you are easily distracted and cannot focus studying on your own, spend the money and take a prep class. On the other hand, don’t think that you have to take a prep course if you are confident you can make the time and can successfully study on your own.  Give yourself ample time to prepare for the LSAT. There is no set time that will guarantee success on the test. I needed a couple months to feel confident in my abilities but everyone has their own pace. Do not rush yourself on the LSAT. On my first practice LSAT I went through the problems as fast as I could thinking I would have time to go back through my answers. My result was awful. Go at a pace that will be fast enough to get through the whole test, yet is comfortable enough to feel confident. Top Tips from Three SUCCESSFUL LSAT TAKERS  Take practice tests. Yes, more than one. They’re an excellent gauge of your progress and problem areas and can help guide your study patterns. In fact, begin with a practice test in simulated test conditions to develop a baseline and chart improvement from there.  On the day of the test, don’t panic. Even if a section seems particularly challenging, general test-taking strategies are still in play. Keep a cool head and you’ll answer more questions with more accuracy than you would if you let nerves take hold. Minimize stress and distractions. Get a good night of sleep the day before the test. Eat a good breakfast. Have your materials in order. Make sure you’re comfortable in your seat – you’ll be there for a while! Maximizing your physical and mental readiness means maximizing your score. Jennifer Elizabeth Adedeji University of Southern California, English Identify weak areas. It’s important to do this early on so you can focus on them.  Find friends to study with. Or they can at least commiserate along the way. Don’t study the day before the test. Use that day to relax both mentally and physically. Ian Beck Arizona State University, Business Law Jack Stout Bradley University, Business Management MARCH: Begin preparing for the LSAT exam JUNE: Take the LSAT exam JUNE - JULY: Begin preliminary research on law schools JULY: Receive LSAT scores from June exam JULY - NOV: Narrow focus to 8-10 law schools; if necessary, retake the LSAT OCT - JAN: Submit applications LSAT Prep and Application TIMELINE THIS CHART REPRESENTS how your LSAT prep schedule fits within the timeline of law school applications. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED with your June LSAT results, this schedule allows you time to retake the LSAT exam in October. If you retake, you can either wait to apply to schools until your new LSAT scores are released, or (if the school’s guidelines permit it) apply and request that review of your application be held until your new score is available. Sample LSAT Study TIMELINE THE ABOVE SUGGESTED SCHEDULE for LSAT preparation is based on twelve weeks of studying. You should tailor the above to your own studying habits, time allotments, and potential involvement in commercial prep courses. Prior to studying, take an initial practice exam. The results will give you a baseline score to determine your starting point. WEEK 4: Take another practice exam under testing conditions. Analyze the results to determine your strengths and weaknesses. WEEK 1: Develop a study schedule (e.g., 2-8 hours a week, twice a week). Make it easy to follow so you will not fall behind. WEEK 9: Adjust your study schedule according to the practice exam results. As Week 12 approaches, focus on practice questions and applying your LSAT techniques. WEEK 8: Take another practice exam under testing conditions, and analyze the results. WEEK 5: Adjust your study schedule according to the practice exam results. Law School Admission Test PREPARATION TIPS The following suggestions are provided by Michigan State University College of Law students who achieved a score of 158 or higher on the LSAT. + + You can learn the LSAT. At first it seems very intimidating, but once you find the patterns and know what to look for, it becomes easier and easier. The only way to learn the test is to set aside time to do it! + + Be realistic! Some people are not able to get a 175+. After one or two pretests, set an achievable goal for yourself. + + Start your preparation early. Spending a couple of hours each week for a few months is a lot less stressful than having a marathon study session right before the test. GENERAL ADVICE STUDY METHODS + + Don’t assume that an expensive commercial prep course is a requirement for doing well on the LSAT. If you have the self-discipline to study on your own, you can create your own individual prep plan. + + If you learn best from classroom study, enroll in a commercial prep course. They are expensive, but your LSAT score will determine your scholarship amount. A higher score can save you thousands. + + Ignore what other people are doing to prepare. One of my friends took a practice exam a month before the LSAT, while I took three practice exams over the two months before the test, and we got the same score. There will always be someone working harder than you; don’t let that person cause you to doubt yourself. + + Figure out which study method is best for you. Understanding if you do better in group preparation or solo prep early can only help you tackle the content that much faster. + + Before studying, take a full-length, timed practice test to establish your base score. Set your goal, find a strategy that works for you, then execute the strategy. + + Start by learning about the test itself—the structure, different sections, and timing. + + Work on both strengths and weaknesses. Strengths are where you should expect to gain points, so maximize your score on those questions. + + Learn diagramming strategies for solving the logic games questions from a commercial test guide. + + Practice in a higher-stress and higher-distraction environment than the actual test. + + Take as many full-length, timed practice tests as you can! + + Take your results with a grain of salt. Don’t assume you’re prepared enough just because you have one great practice test—do it consistently. + + Don’t let a low score on a practice test deflate you; use it as an opportunity to correct specific problems you’re having. + + Reach out to those in your network who’ve already tackled the LSAT. While everyone’s experience is different, find the advice that works for you. + + Reach out to your undergrad institution. Some pre-law clubs give out free LSAT prep materials and discounts on prep courses. PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS + + Long tests are like marathons. It takes time to build stamina. + + Practicing for a relatively short amount of time on a regular basis beats spending large amounts of time studying for a month or less. + + Working smart is more important than working fast; the speed will come later. Focus on mastering the material. + + Move quickly, but do not neglect to double check answers and make sure any notes or information you write on your scrap paper is transcribed correctly. + + Take a quick breather after every five questions or so. + + Stay calm; it helps with retention and pacing. + + Don’t be afraid to skip a question you are unsure of. Time is valuable. TIME MANAGEMENT + + Plan your diet and activity the morning of and the day before the test. Test day is not the day to start some new tradition; it is a day to stick to routine. + + Make sure you understand the policies for actually taking the exam. The second time I took the exam, they enforced the rule of not being able to wear anything with a hood, and I was freezing the whole time, which proved to be very distracting. Small things can end up being important. + + Take care of all administrative work well before the test date. Worrying about where to find the test site, what classroom the test is given in, or if your ticket is printed are all things that add unnecessary stress on test day. + + Take full-length, timed practice tests, but don’t cram. WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAM + + Take a day or two off of work before the test. I was working two jobs when I was studying and that was a mistake. + + Relax before the LSAT. Your performance will not improve by cramming the night before. + + The night before the exam, take a hot bath, watch a movie, and leave the uploads/Geographie/ lsat-prep-guide.pdf

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