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Take Your LSAT Practice Exam Like This to Maximize Your Score

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Manhattan Prep LSAT Blog - Take Your Practice LSAT Like This to Maximize Your Score by Matt ShinnersIf you practice how you play, you’ll maximize your chances of success. We’re hosting a series of Free Proctored LSAT Practice Exams leading up to the June 2016 LSAT. Find one that works for you here.


There’s a time and a place to work on some LSAT problems in your pajamas, with the TV on in the background, your dog in your lap, and a pizza on the way. All of those comforts will make it a little easier to suffer through a series of questions (as long as you can stay focused). And, in fact, studies show that having an ever-changing mix of stimuli around, triggering different senses, is a great way to get your brain to retain information.

However, when it’s time to sit down and take a practice test, it’s time to get serious. Read more

Announcing the Brand New LSAT Complete Course — Based on the Latest in Learning Science

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Manhattan Prep LSAT Blog - Announcing the Brand New LSAT Complete Course, Based on the Latest in Learning Science by Matt ShinnersLearning science has come a long way in recent years, and we’ve been learning with it. We incorporate the latest discoveries in learning science into our LSAT course to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your prep. Want to see? Try the first session of any of our upcoming courses for free.


Over the past month and a half, we’ve spent a lot of time around here discussing learning science. If you missed our articles on Interleaving, Forgetting/Spaced Repetition, or Scaffolding, please check them out now!

While knowing about each of those concepts can be helpful with your prep, it’s definitely a lot to take in. It’s even more to process, and then even more to come up with a study plan based on all of that.

Luckily, you don’t have to! Read more

Learning Science and the LSAT – Part 3: Scaffolding

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Manhattan Prep LSAT Blog: Learning Science and the LSAT - Part 3: Scaffolding by Matt ShinnersLearning science has come a long way in recent years, and we’ve been learning with it. We incorporate the latest discoveries in learning science into our LSAT courses to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your prep. Want to see? Try the first session of any of our upcoming courses for free.


“Why can’t I do this homework? I understood the questions in class!”

Raise your hand if you’ve been there before. Now realize that no one around you knows why you’re raising your hand, and put it down. If you were reading this in class and just got called on, I apologize. Read more

Learning Science and the LSAT – Part 2: Spaced Repetition

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Manhattan Prep LSAT Blog: Learning Science and the LSAT - Part 2 Spaced Repetition by Matt Shinners

Learning science has come a long way in recent years, and we’ve been learning with it. On March 23rd, 2016, we’re launching a new kind of class that will revolutionize efficiency and efficacy in LSAT prep. Intrigued? Try it out for free.


Missed Part 1 of our Learning Science and the LSAT series? Read it here!

Here’s a weird—yet true—statement: You can’t really learn something until you’ve forgotten it.

Huh? Read more

Learning Science and the LSAT – Part 1: Interleaving

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Manhattan Prep LSAT Blog: Learning Science and the LSAT - Part 1: Interleaving by Matt Shinners

Learning science has come a long way in recent years, and we’ve been learning with it. On March 23rd, we’re launching a new kind of class that will revolutionize efficiency and efficacy in LSAT prep. Intrigued? Try it out for free.


We’ve all had this experience: We take a class with a few friends. It’s a hard class. Some of you spend more time studying than others. And, many times, those who put in the least amount of effort end up doing the best.

It’s painful. It seems unfair. And we could rally against the inequity of the situation—or chalk it up to natural ability, which really doesn’t help those who put in more effort.

Or we could learn from it. Read more