You certainly can improve your LSAT score with diligent practice and sound instruction. ScoreItUp students in the past have averaged a 15-point LSAT score increase, comparing their first-to-best practice LSAT scores (using real LSATs in timed settings – full details can be seen here). Some students, like Nick D., have increased 35 LSAT points (comparing […]
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The LSAT is generally considered the most important part of a student’s law school application. The LSAT is designed to test the legal-reasoning and logic skills necessary in law school and the practice of law. However, the format of the LSAT is quite different than the exams you will take in law school. Here are five key differences […]
The two most important parts of your law school application are your (highest) LSAT score and your cumulative, undergraduate GPA. For most law schools, your LSAT score will be the more important of the two criteria, especially if you are a “splitter” (i.e., high LSAT score and low GPA, or vice versa). Studies show that neither of […]
We often hear that law schools seek a “diverse” student body, but exactly what does that mean? And why is it important for prelaw students to know? First, let’s begin with what “diversity” does not mean to law schools. The meaning of “diversity” is not limited to what often comes to mind: i.e., diversity of […]
Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving, and a terrific holiday season. Stay safe and enjoy. For future lawyers, this time period always has a lot of stress associated with it. Students taking the State Bar recently received notice about whether or not they passed the exam. If you passed, congratulations! If not, do […]
ScoreItUp LSAT Prep TIP #2: “A good LSAT score is more important than an early LSAT score.” Applying early to law school has benefits, all other things being equal. However, having a strong(er) application is more important than applying early. If you can improve your LSAT score by studying more, do it…even if it delays your application. […]
ScoreItUp LSAT Prep TIP #1: “Prepare early and plan to take the LSAT twice, hoping you only have to take it once.” Law schools review all your LSAT scores, but focus on your highest one. You can improve your odds by taking two (or possibly three) shots at the LSAT. Do NOT take the official […]
My ScoreItUp students have reported a series of issues with the current October LSAT. If you have had a technical or other issue with your October LSAT, please feel free to contact me at mark@scoreitup.com
For those of you looking to get a solid introduction into the LSAT, or to sharpen your skills and pick up some new techniques, I am offering a FREE one-day LSAT Prep course on Saturday, October 16th. I will be teaching it from 9:30-6 pm PST, “live online” via Zoom. We will take a lunch […]
There are a wide variety of things one can do to dramatically improve LSAT performance. Here is a brief summary of five highly effective but often overlooked LSAT Prep suggestions (they may not all be “tricky-tricks,” but they frequently ARE under-appreciated by students!) 1. Rejecting Wrong Answers Is Often Easier Than Recognizing Correct Answers Identifying […]