LSAT Prep Summer Program
LSAT Prep Summer Program
Which LSAT prep class is the best?
Some of my friends have told me that the TestMaster's is the best, but I have also heard that Kaplan and Princeton Review has a good program.
If I were to take their course during summer, which LSAT prep class would you recommend? I know Kaplan has a 30 days long, summer intensive course. But what about the other two?
Personally, I am a PowerScore fan ( http://www.powerscore.com ). I took their LSAT class back when I was prepping and have now started teaching there.
The class mostly helped me in terms of understanding how the logic of the test really worked and what techniques to use to attack it, and that lead to better scores. I'll admit up front that it was hard work, though. Practice is key. No matter what class you take, be prepared to put in some serious hours studying the material.
To get started, you have to do some research and decide on the company you want to go with. When you are looking around, I'd suggest asking about the following:
A. Do the teachers have high scores (99th percentile) on the actual LSAT? Careful with the "actual" part--some companies let people come into their centers to take "qualifying" tests. Ask each company who will teach your class, their background, and their real LSAT score.
B. Does the course uses real LSAT questions? There are now over 5500 real LSAT questions available, so any good course will use real LSATs. Make sure to find out how many real questions you will get with your course.
C. Is there a proven methodology? Ask each company how their methodology differs from the others, and if they have any books you can peruse that show how they attack the LSAT. If someone won't show you their methods, be wary.
D. Does the course have a lot of hours? The most comprehensive courses at each company should include a lot of hours and practice tests. If you have a great instructor using real questions and proven techniques, you will benefit. Ask how many course hours you get, and how many practice tests are scheduled.
E. What support is available outside of class? You should have access to some type of answer service, so ask how you get your questions answered when you are not in class. Look for answers where you can speak directly to an instructor, not just send a message.
F. What is available as far as online resources? Ask what is in the company's online student area. Are there course supplements? How many? Are there additional teaching modules? How many and what do they cover? What else are they giving you besides the live classes?
G. What do people on the forums say about each company? Visit http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org or http://www.top-law-schools.com and look for threads where people talk about the best prep books and prep courses. That way, instead of having to make a decision on your own, you can see what other people thought who took one of those courses.
First and foremost, find out about the instructor--the person teaching will make or break your class. Then, once you make a decision, sign up and then get ready to clear your schedule for class.
Whatever you choose, good luck!
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