LSAT Practice Exams The single most useful LSAT Prep tool are previously released LSAT exams. Using these exams as practice material is unquestionably important for any serious LSAT Prep student. The LSAC provides one-year access to the digital version of over 70 of these practice LSAT exams, and there are over 80 of them available […]
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An unusual event occurred for some LSAT takers during the June LSAT. Specifically, many test takers received a different type of “experimental” section during the fourth section of their exam. To understand what happened, one needs to be aware of two LSAT-related facts: Two Historical LSAT Facts 1. The LSAT currently consists of four sections: […]
If you just took the January 2022 LSAT, relax! Of course, that is much easier said than done, but it’s true. In order to help you relax at least a little bit, remember the following: The vast majority of law schools focus on your HIGHEST score, and do not average your LSAT scores. So, even […]
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 […]
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 […]
I am thrilled to announce that another ScoreItUp LSAT Prep student just earned a perfect 180 LSAT score! She did it on the most recent August ’21 LSAT, after taking my ScoreItUp “live online” course…and it was on her very first official LSAT. As LSAT veterans know, a perfect 180 LSAT score is an exceptionally […]
Law school applications have increased notably in recent times. How does this impact current pre-law students? To appreciate the effect of a larger volume of applicants, it is important first to understand how the LSAT (the most important factor in law school applications) is scored. The LSAT uses a converted scoring system with a 120-180 […]
Everyone loves to aim for LSAT scores in the 170s. And why shouldn’t they? A score like that often allows students their pick of the very best law schools in the nation. However, LSAT scores in the 160s also make you an exceptionally competitive applicant at the overwhelming majority of law schools, and set you […]
For you statistics junkies (and any other prospective law school students), the relative frequency of “splitters” in law school is notable. “Splitters” is a term that describes students who either (1) have a high gpa and low LSAT score, or (2) have a high LSAT score and low gpa. Why do we see such […]
The most important part of a student’s law school application is the LSAT. So it should come as no surprise that the biggest mistake many prelaw students make revolves around their preparation for this challenging exam. After coaching thousands of LSAT Prep students, I’ve found that the biggest mistake most students make in preparing for the […]