Should I Cancel My LSAT Score?
This post was written by Emily Madan, a Manhattan Prep LSAT instructor.
You spent so much time studying, analyzing, and reviewing. It all comes down to one day and one three-digit score. The pressure to perform your best is intense, so now the question is: Should you keep or cancel your score? Let’s dive into the questions you’re asking yourself and what factors should influence your decision.
The LSAT Essay: What It Is and How to Write It
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If you’re like many test-takers, the thought of writing a timed LSAT essay on an unfamiliar topic makes you feel a bit queasy. This is understandable. However, a little familiarity and preparation can go a long way. Let’s discuss the logistics of the LSAT Writing section, and then we’ll talk about some strategies for organizing and writing your LSAT essay. Read more
How to Take the Paper LSAT
Read the instructions below to learn important test-taking advice for old-school paper-based PrepTests. When you are ready, download the June 2007 LSAT. Once you’ve finished the test, enter your answers into LSAT Navigator for instant scoring, detailed breakdowns, and question discussions.
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Cramming is a time-honored academic tradition, and the night before the LSAT is no different. You’ve probably spent the night before an exam—possibly even the entire night—studying intensely, trying to stuff as much information in your head as possible. Now you’re getting ready to take the LSAT. Looking for some last-minute LSAT tips and advice on what to study on the night before the test?
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More than any other section of the test, the LSAT Logical Reasoning section has a clear mandate that directly pertains to your future as a law student: to make sure you can understand the ins and outs of argumentation. For that reason, one of my favorite LSAT Logical Reasoning tips—indeed, one of the first LSAT Logical Reasoning tips I share with all of my students—is to think of the Logical Reasoning section not as a hurdle you have to jump to get to law school, but as part of your essential preparation for law school. Read more
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It’s a difficult concept in theory, but also in practice: causality shows up a lot in Strengthen/Weaken questions, which are statistically the most difficult questions in Logical Reasoning.
So let’s break it down. Read more
What to Do When You’re Down to Two LSAT Answer Choices
You know that feeling when you’re at a restaurant, and there are two things on the menu that you really, really want for dinner? Everyone has a different way of handling that decision. Some might go with the cheaper one, or the tastier one, or the healthier one, or the one they’ve never tried before. If you’re like me, you just wait to see what pops out of your mouth when the server takes your order. Read more
Skipping LSAT Questions
The LSAT is a hard test. No doubt about it.
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How Repetition Can Help You Meet Your LSAT Goals
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Repetition is a critical part of building expertise. Want to be a talented pianist? At some point, you’ll probably have to play the scales over and over again. Maybe you’d rather be an all-star basketball player? Then you’ll most likely find yourself spending quite a bit of time standing at a free-throw line, practicing your shot repetitively. Read more