LSAC Explanations? Forum

[Success180]

Hello, friends!

Does someone know all of the Prep Tests (either by date or Prep Test #) for which the LSAC provided explanations? I only know of the tests in "The Official LSAT SuperPrep" and "The Official LSAT Prep Test with Explanations Volume 1".

Thanks!

[LSAT Blog]

That's everything. There are no other PrepTests for which LSAC has provided explanations.

[Success180]

OK, great! Thanks!

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In any case, do you think it's worth purchasing "The Official LSAT SuperPrep" and "The Official LSAT Prep Test with Explanations Volume 1," even though I already have access to 66 Practice Tests and explanations from Kaplan? I am thinking of purchasing it in order to read the explanations from the LSAC. What do you think?

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[Jeffort]

In any case, do you think it's worth purchasing "The Official LSAT SuperPrep" and "The Official LSAT Prep Test with Explanations Volume 1," even though I already have access to 66 Practice Tests and explanations from Kaplan? I am thinking of purchasing it in order to read the explanations from the LSAC. What do you think?

The Official LSAT SuperPrep:
YES! The explanations are excellent with in depth insight from test writers.

The Official LSAT Prep Test with Explanations Volume 1:
No, unless you just want a copy for nostalgia and as a collector item. It's been out of print for roughly 10 years. There are a few used copies still circulating around you might be able to pick up, but an unused copy is a tough find and will cost you more than it is worth. The explanations in it are not anywhere close to as detailed, insightful and good as the ones in the SuperPrep. Also, LSAC converted the test (February 1997) and explanations into the online ItemWise product you can purchase access to on the LSAC website.

[LSAT Blog]

I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying the blog and day-by-day schedule!

SuperPrep is a great buy. As for the Official PrepTest with Explanations (Feb 1997), there are currently two used copies on Amazon for a little over $11 each.

Given all the time you have to study between now and June, if you really value LSAC's explanations, I'd suggest grabbing a copy now if you can. This ensures that you won't have to spend more on it later. The ItemWise version is much more expensive than these used copies, and you wouldn't get to print out anything from it. Even if these are slightly less detailed than the explanations in SuperPrep, LSAC's explanations are still useful and accurate, and there's nothing like getting it straight from the horse's mouth.

[yipeng024]

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