Don't be afraid to use multiple methods Forum

[LSAT Hacks (Graeme)]

Recently, since the LSAT Trainer has come out, people ask me something like this "I have the Trainer and Powerscore. Should I use both, or will I mess myself up by using different methods?"

Since so many people ask, I suspect people here might be wondering about it as well. My answer is: I doubt it matters. It may even help.

Ultimately, different books teach the same concepts, using different styles. Pick the book whose style you prefer. And, when you get confused about a specific section (inevitable) consult the other book for a second view on the same issue.

There is no golden method that solves all problems. Those who score 170+ eventually leave all method behind and instead use well trained intuition. Methods are for helping you develop understanding and intuition.

High scorers can pick up any book, read a section and say "oh, they're talking about this thing that I look for, except that I word it differently". It's the same idea. So I think consulting different methods can only improve your skills, as you're forced to think broadly about methods, and not get stuck in any formulaic approach.

Did anyone use two books/courses and find it helped them or messed them up?