how hard is the LSAT? - Page 2

PartyPooperGuy · #11 01-20-2007, 10:27 PM

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raw score of
81/101 converts to 164, correct?

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Each test has its own raw score -> final score conversion chart. 82/101 might be a 164 on one test but a 161 on another. You need to get a book of old real LSATs, and look at the various scoring charts. I believe they put each test's score conversion chart at the end of the test.

My advice, FWIW, is to buy every available *REAL* LSAT (avoid wasting your time with Princeton Review's or Kaplan's or whomever's own simulated LSATs), and take them under real conditions. One of the biggest factors in the LSAT is endurance. Get your stamina up.

If you're going to take a review course, take Testmasters. Their method is superior to PR's and Kaplan's, and all of their instructors scored in the 98th or 99th percentile.

McShove · #12 01-20-2007, 10:32 PM

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raw score of
81/101 converts to 164, correct?

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Each test has its own raw score -> final score conversion chart. 82/101 might be a 164 on one test but a 161 on another. You need to get a book of old real LSATs, and look at the various scoring charts. I believe they put each test's score conversion chart at the end of the test.

My advice, FWIW, is to buy every available *REAL* LSAT (avoid wasting your time with Princeton Review's or Kaplan's or whomever's own simulated LSATs), and take them under real conditions. One of the biggest factors in the LSAT is endurance. Get your stamina up.

If you're going to take a review course, take Testmasters. Their method is superior to PR's and Kaplan's, and all of their instructors scored in the 98th or 99th percentile.

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Any more info on what I should be purchasing to review? I've only got 20 days, and basically know nothing about the LSAT. You say not to purchase Kaplan's or Princeton Review, but I guess I don't know what exactly I should use instead.

Also, I've looked at review courses, and as far as I can tell have little options for formal instruction during the next 20 days.

PartyPooperGuy · #13 01-20-2007, 10:34 PM

Probably wasn't entirely clear. I wasn't commenting on the PR or Kaplan guides. I'm saying don't use the PR or Kaplan practice tests themselves--use the real previous LSATs that were released by LSAC. I would reccomend the PR guide over the Kaplan guide.

NickMPK · #14 01-20-2007, 11:23 PM

Don't go to law school unless you want to be a lawyer. I'm learning this the hard way right now. If you just want to be a student again for a while, apply to grad school. It is much less expensive.

WilyTilt · #15 01-20-2007, 11:33 PM

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With the recent changes in online poker, I've decided to apply to law school. Yesterday was the last day to register for the February exam, and I did so, but I don't really know much about the LSAT or law school. I'm a senior in college who will graduate in the spring. I have a few friends who aren't as intelligent as I am and studied very hard for the LSAT, and they scored in the mid 150s.

Anyway, any tips from anybody on what to study?, or getting into law school in general? I know I have a couple stressful weeks ahead of me, but any tips would be appreciated.

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I took the LSATs last February. I wouldn't recommend the classes if you only have a month left. The best book I found was Kaplan's LSAT 180, which has the hardest set of questions around, if you're aiming for the high scores. I got a 176, if you have any other questions ask me.

Shadowrun · #16 01-20-2007, 11:48 PM

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raw score of
81/101 converts to 164, correct?

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Each test has its own raw score -> final score conversion chart. 82/101 might be a 164 on one test but a 161 on another. You need to get a book of old real LSATs, and look at the various scoring charts. I believe they put each test's score conversion chart at the end of the test.

My advice, FWIW, is to buy every available *REAL* LSAT (avoid wasting your time with Princeton Review's or Kaplan's or whomever's own simulated LSATs), and take them under real conditions. One of the biggest factors in the LSAT is endurance. Get your stamina up.

If you're going to take a review course, take Testmasters. Their method is superior to PR's and Kaplan's, and all of their instructors scored in the 98th or 99th percentile.

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Never in my life can i belie that without seeing that myself. Maybe in 1963 it might have been 161 or whatever, but i am confident you wont be able to find a 3 point swing.

Shadowrun · #17 01-20-2007, 11:50 PM

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With the recent changes in online poker, I've decided to apply to law school. Yesterday was the last day to register for the February exam, and I did so, but I don't really know much about the LSAT or law school. I'm a senior in college who will graduate in the spring. I have a few friends who aren't as intelligent as I am and studied very hard for the LSAT, and they scored in the mid 150s.

Anyway, any tips from anybody on what to study?, or getting into law school in general? I know I have a couple stressful weeks ahead of me, but any tips would be appreciated.

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I took the LSATs last February. I wouldn't recommend the classes if you only have a month left. The best book I found was Kaplan's LSAT 180, which has the hardest set of questions around, if you're aiming for the high scores. I got a 176, if you have any other questions ask me.

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what schools are you considering?

Cornell Fiji · #18 01-21-2007, 12:24 AM

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You have to take a LSAT class. It will help emmensely.

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We're getting leveled here, right?

Taking a course will help a lot. If you don't take a course, at least take a ton of practice tests.

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lol

Uhhhh... yea... of course I was leveling...

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JP OSU · #19 01-21-2007, 12:25 AM

This is a bit of a hijack, but anyway, if I had something in the range of a 3.5-3.6 gpa at a crappy state school and a low 170s LSAT score, what range of schools would I be looking at?

PartyPooperGuy · #20 01-21-2007, 12:27 AM

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This is a bit of a hijack, but anyway, if I had something in the range of a 3.5-3.6 gpa at a crappy state school and a low 170s LSAT score, what range of schools would I be looking at?

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Use the LSAC calcualtor. Plug in your GPA and LSAT score and it'll tell you your % chance of admissions at every school, based on last year's admissions cycle.