LSAT Prep Course Recommendations [representatives opinions welcome]! Forum

[34iplaw]

Hey!

I've been contacting some of my friends from college who went on to attend prestigious law schools about their prep methods. So far, it seems TestMasters is the preferred method. In the meantime, I have also been researching classes versus tutoring versus self prep.

I know that this has been asked in one way or another, but I wanted to add a twist [which I have tried to with the people on the phones but to no avail] for those who respond that have worked for or represent a specific tutoring/prep/class agency. What sets yours apart, and, if one is unable to take one of your classes or methods for one reason or another, what competitor do you most recommend? Feel free to add what you think makes your group better.

I think, personally, I will benefit from some form of structure. I greatly benefited from a tutor on the SATs [primarily my verbal which went from a 690 to a 780 which has helped me a great deal on the LSAT IMO]. I did the June 07 diagnostic [was not in a great place mentally so I wasn't overly focused but I took a bit of extra time on one or two sections so I suppose it'd cancel out] and scored a 166. I was -5 LG; -1 LR 1; -4 LR 2; - 2 RC. I would like to aim for 172++

Also totally happy to hear from anyone who had a similar starting point/target.

[Mikey]

Even if you did go over the required time for 1-2 sections, you still got (roughly because of the time issue) a 166. It's clear that you know the LSAT questions and strategies so you don't need a prep course, just self-study. Take practice tests and blind review them. (https://7sage.com/the-blind-review-how- ... at-part-1/)

-5 on LG for a diagnostic is quite great honestly, but work on it to get it down to -0 to -1 consistently. Don't spend time/money on a prep course, your diagnostic proves that you know what you're doing and you're off to a great start!

[34iplaw]

Even if you did go over the required time for 1-2 sections, you still got (roughly because of the time issue) a 166. It's clear that you know the LSAT questions and strategies so you don't need a prep course, just self-study. Take practice tests and blind review them. (https://7sage.com/the-blind-review-how- ... at-part-1/)

-5 on LG for a diagnostic is quite great honestly, but work on it to get it down to -0 to -1 consistently. Don't spend time/money on a prep course, your diagnostic proves that you know what you're doing and you're off to a great start!

I appreciate the insight. I don't really know the strategies for any of the logic games, and that is probably why I went over time with those. I was primarily just hashing out the logic as I go.

[Mikey]

Even if you did go over the required time for 1-2 sections, you still got (roughly because of the time issue) a 166. It's clear that you know the LSAT questions and strategies so you don't need a prep course, just self-study. Take practice tests and blind review them. (https://7sage.com/the-blind-review-how- ... at-part-1/)

-5 on LG for a diagnostic is quite great honestly, but work on it to get it down to -0 to -1 consistently. Don't spend time/money on a prep course, your diagnostic proves that you know what you're doing and you're off to a great start!

I appreciate the insight. I don't really know the strategies for any of the logic games, and that is probably why I went over time with those. I was primarily just hashing out the logic as I go.

That's actually quite interesting. It's clear that you know how to make inferences, but if you can learn how to diagram different types of games, you will be able to do them faster and gain more accuracy over time.

From my experience, I simply watched logic games explanation videos and did games on my own. Many people use books (usually powerscore's LG bible), but for me, just doing games and watching explanations helped me learn how to do them. 7sage has video explanations for every logic game given, so if you're like me and can learn by just doing them and seeing explanations, you can check them out on youtube or their site. Even if you approach the LG section with a book, you should still use 7sage's video explanations!

[34iplaw]

Even if you did go over the required time for 1-2 sections, you still got (roughly because of the time issue) a 166. It's clear that you know the LSAT questions and strategies so you don't need a prep course, just self-study. Take practice tests and blind review them. (https://7sage.com/the-blind-review-how- ... at-part-1/)

-5 on LG for a diagnostic is quite great honestly, but work on it to get it down to -0 to -1 consistently. Don't spend time/money on a prep course, your diagnostic proves that you know what you're doing and you're off to a great start!

I appreciate the insight. I don't really know the strategies for any of the logic games, and that is probably why I went over time with those. I was primarily just hashing out the logic as I go.

That's actually quite interesting. It's clear that you know how to make inferences, but if you can learn how to diagram different types of games, you will be able to do them faster and gain more accuracy over time.

From my experience, I simply watched logic games explanation videos and did games on my own. Many people use books (usually powerscore's LG bible), but for me, just doing games and watching explanations helped me learn how to do them. 7sage has video explanations for every logic game given, so if you're like me and can learn by just doing them and seeing explanations, you can check them out on youtube or their site. Even if you approach the LG section with a book, you should still use 7sage's video explanations!

Yeah... I struggled with some, but the general idea with LG seems to be that there are one or two implied or inferred rules in each game set that make the problems extremely easy... the trouble is trying to figure them out in time and recognize them. It reminds me of AP Physics [way back when] my teacher would ask bonus questions on exams like, "how long would a day be for you to be weightless standing on the equator at sea level?" It's actually an insanely easy physics question, but it requires you to realize the key in that the centripetal acceleration must equal gravity. I think there is the one with students going abroad and the sort of "hidden rule" is that one of the cities will not be visited due to the more explicit rules. Once you figure that out, it breaks open. That is part of the reason I think a course may help me in this respect provided a good instructor. I also think that physically removing myself to a new environment, having some social pressure to perform, etc. may help me a good deal.

For the mean time, I scheduled a sit in with Blueprint for this Thursday and Testmasters for the following Tuesday.

Also : I absolutely appreciate *EVERYTHING* you are saying, and I apologize if it seems like I'm ignoring it at all. I really don't mean it that way at all. I may end up going that route if it seems like the classes wouldn't be all that helpful or if they could be hurtful.

[Mikey]

Even if you did go over the required time for 1-2 sections, you still got (roughly because of the time issue) a 166. It's clear that you know the LSAT questions and strategies so you don't need a prep course, just self-study. Take practice tests and blind review them. (https://7sage.com/the-blind-review-how- ... at-part-1/)

-5 on LG for a diagnostic is quite great honestly, but work on it to get it down to -0 to -1 consistently. Don't spend time/money on a prep course, your diagnostic proves that you know what you're doing and you're off to a great start!

I appreciate the insight. I don't really know the strategies for any of the logic games, and that is probably why I went over time with those. I was primarily just hashing out the logic as I go.

That's actually quite interesting. It's clear that you know how to make inferences, but if you can learn how to diagram different types of games, you will be able to do them faster and gain more accuracy over time.

From my experience, I simply watched logic games explanation videos and did games on my own. Many people use books (usually powerscore's LG bible), but for me, just doing games and watching explanations helped me learn how to do them. 7sage has video explanations for every logic game given, so if you're like me and can learn by just doing them and seeing explanations, you can check them out on youtube or their site. Even if you approach the LG section with a book, you should still use 7sage's video explanations!

Yeah... I struggled with some, but the general idea with LG seems to be that there are one or two implied or inferred rules in each game set that make the problems extremely easy... the trouble is trying to figure them out in time and recognize them. It reminds me of AP Physics [way back when] my teacher would ask bonus questions on exams like, "how long would a day be for you to be weightless standing on the equator at sea level?" It's actually an insanely easy physics question, but it requires you to realize the key in that the centripetal acceleration must equal gravity. I think there is the one with students going abroad and the sort of "hidden rule" is that one of the cities will not be visited due to the more explicit rules. Once you figure that out, it breaks open. That is part of the reason I think a course may help me in this respect provided a good instructor. I also think that physically removing myself to a new environment, having some social pressure to perform, etc. may help me a good deal.

For the mean time, I scheduled a sit in with Blueprint for this Thursday and Testmasters for the following Tuesday.

Also : I absolutely appreciate *EVERYTHING* you are saying, and I apologize if it seems like I'm ignoring it at all. I really don't mean it that way at all. I may end up going that route if it seems like the classes wouldn't be all that helpful or if they could be hurtful.

Hey, it's fine! Ultimately it's your decision so go with what you feel is right. I've heard that courses are geared towards low scorers with teaching them the basic mostly, which is why I mentioned not taking a course since it seemed like you already knew your basics. Either way good luck with your prep!

[34iplaw]

Appreciated! Most of the companies tend to agree . I'll do the sit ins and see how it goes! I also need to do like a real cold diagnostic [i.e. strict timing when I'm actually rested/focused].