Powerscore Workbooks Forum

[hinton2014]

I am currently registered to take the LSAT in September, and have started to purchase prep-books to study with once summer break hits late next month. I currently have the LSAC SuperPrep books, as well as the Powerscore Bible trilogy. My question is are the workbooks worth it? Kaplan gave a predicted score of the 165-168 range, but I really want to crack the 170's. If anyone has had any experience with these, please let me know.

[proteinshake]

used the LG one. waste of money unless you are REALLY bad at logic games (like if you can't remember the basics).

[4PfeifferP]

I bought the 3 Bibles, Work books and practice tests and thought all were really helpful, but still didn't get all the knowledge I needed and didn't do very well on the February test. Trying a second time this June, but this time I signed up for the 3 month online course with PS. I like it a ton better. learning much more, have focus for study and support for any questions. It cost a grand v $350 for the Bibles etc. but I think the scholarship savings on higher score will save me 10 to 50 times that. You have time, and if money isn't to big of an object I'd get the Bibles you like, maybe one at a time to do your own prep,The bibles alone have practice questions and there's lots of free tests on the internet to down load, but definitely think of the class. You'll be glad you took it. It's a whole different set of books too, that come with the cost of the class. FYI check Amazon for book prices as well, they're sometimes cheaper than PS or LSAC websites.

[gsy987]

I am currently registered to take the LSAT in September, and have started to purchase prep-books to study with once summer break hits late next month. I currently have the LSAC SuperPrep books, as well as the Powerscore Bible trilogy. My question is are the workbooks worth it? Kaplan gave a predicted score of the 165-168 range, but I really want to crack the 170's. If anyone has had any experience with these, please let me know.

So the first time I took the LSAT, I primarily used the Powerscore bibles, though I also took a few sample LSAT's from an LSAC prep book. I did OK on the LSAT, but I really jumped up the second time, when I studied using the Blueprint online course.

For me, the structure of taking the online course (along with the countless amount of practice problems that Blueprint requires) REALLY helped me get ready. However, if you're a bit more of a self-starter, than I think the Powerscore bibles can definitely be useful. Just be honest with yourself...and be sure to take LOTS of practice LSAT's. My main critique of the Powerscore bibles is that they don't necessarily have a ton of practice problems, so you'll have to be sure to do lots of independent work aside from them.

[hinton2014]

So the first time I took the LSAT, I primarily used the Powerscore bibles, though I also took a few sample LSAT's from an LSAC prep book. I did OK on the LSAT, but I really jumped up the second time, when I studied using the Blueprint online course.

For me, the structure of taking the online course (along with the countless amount of practice problems that Blueprint requires) REALLY helped me get ready. However, if you're a bit more of a self-starter, than I think the Powerscore bibles can definitely be useful. Just be honest with yourself...and be sure to take LOTS of practice LSAT's. My main critique of the Powerscore bibles is that they don't necessarily have a ton of practice problems, so you'll have to be sure to do lots of independent work aside from them.

I appreciate the response! I want to do self study simply because I can tend to space out while in class. I do like the idea of having structure and telling me what to do, but I feel like I can find a plan online. I know that Powerscore has programs on their website, but haven't looked into it that much.

[gsy987]

So the first time I took the LSAT, I primarily used the Powerscore bibles, though I also took a few sample LSAT's from an LSAC prep book. I did OK on the LSAT, but I really jumped up the second time, when I studied using the Blueprint online course.

For me, the structure of taking the online course (along with the countless amount of practice problems that Blueprint requires) REALLY helped me get ready. However, if you're a bit more of a self-starter, than I think the Powerscore bibles can definitely be useful. Just be honest with yourself...and be sure to take LOTS of practice LSAT's. My main critique of the Powerscore bibles is that they don't necessarily have a ton of practice problems, so you'll have to be sure to do lots of independent work aside from them.

I appreciate the response! I want to do self study simply because I can tend to space out while in class. I do like the idea of having structure and telling me what to do, but I feel like I can find a plan online. I know that Powerscore has programs on their website, but haven't looked into it that much.

That's totally reasonable! In that case, here's what I'd do:

1. Schedule everything out and KEEP TO IT! (I'd also specifically schedule out WHEN you're going to take practice LSAT's...and try to take at least 10-12.)
2. Don't tackle the books in some kind of sequential order (aka don't read the entire LR book, then read the RC book.) Mix around the books, so that way you're fresh in all the areas.
3. Try to find some forums for people who've had success with the Powerscore bibles, and see if they have any other tips. I think this forum will be somewhat skeptical about Powerscore, but I tend to think that most study methods can be successful as long as you're diligent and persistent!

[hinton2014]

So the first time I took the LSAT, I primarily used the Powerscore bibles, though I also took a few sample LSAT's from an LSAC prep book. I did OK on the LSAT, but I really jumped up the second time, when I studied using the Blueprint online course.

For me, the structure of taking the online course (along with the countless amount of practice problems that Blueprint requires) REALLY helped me get ready. However, if you're a bit more of a self-starter, than I think the Powerscore bibles can definitely be useful. Just be honest with yourself...and be sure to take LOTS of practice LSAT's. My main critique of the Powerscore bibles is that they don't necessarily have a ton of practice problems, so you'll have to be sure to do lots of independent work aside from them.

I appreciate the response! I want to do self study simply because I can tend to space out while in class. I do like the idea of having structure and telling me what to do, but I feel like I can find a plan online. I know that Powerscore has programs on their website, but haven't looked into it that much.

That's totally reasonable! In that case, here's what I'd do:

1. Schedule everything out and KEEP TO IT! (I'd also specifically schedule out WHEN you're going to take practice LSAT's...and try to take at least 10-12.)
2. Don't tackle the books in some kind of sequential order (aka don't read the entire LR book, then read the RC book.) Mix around the books, so that way you're fresh in all the areas.
3. Try to find some forums for people who've had success with the Powerscore bibles, and see if they have any other tips. I think this forum will be somewhat skeptical about Powerscore, but I tend to think that most study methods can be successful as long as you're diligent and persistent!

This is actually where I got the idea of the Powerscore books, as well as lawschooli.com. They swear by it and I know the main contributor there was talking about going from a 153 cold diagnostic to a 177 in 3 months. I plan to start studying after I get done with school for the semester next month and spend my summer prepping pretty hard up until the next semester starts again at the end of August. My plan is to try and do 3-4 hours of studying MWF, 2-3 TR, Saturday off and then Sunday's take PT's.