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What are the differences between PowerScore's Full- length, weekend and virtual prep courses? (LSAT)?

They are charged so differently, I wonder if full-length prep course means that I could achieve my best LSAT score. Or if I take weekend prep course, I should probably study tons of stuff on my own? Any suggestion is appreciated!

The Full-length and Virtual courses are much more similar to each other than they are to the Weekend course (and hence the prices are closer). The Full-length course has more total hours and more total material, but the Virtual course has the benefit of you being able to re-view each class any number of times, so that allows you to go over any concept that wasn't entirely clear. Part of the difference between those two is that the Virtual class was designed for students who couldn't get to a class or who were too busy to make scheduled class times. I think there is probably more of a sense of community in the Full-length classes as well (at least, in the ones I've taught students tend to get together outside of class and study and help each other). Given the greater number of hours, material, and the longer schedule, I'd recommend the Full-length if there is one in your area (with the caveat that I haven't taught a Virtual class but I hear the platform is rad).

The Weekend course is a different animal entirely (and is priced accordingly). Although it has online pre-course parts and a big course book including homework, the in-class time is only a portion of what you get in the Full-length or Virtual class. I think it is a great class if you need to go up just a few points or if you are starting your studying late, but I prefer the Full-length or Virtual courses if you are trying to maximize your score.

As for books, a lot of students in my classes have read one or more of the LSAT Bibles, and they come to class wanting to get even more familiar with the approaches in those books. The big drawback to self-study is that you are on your own, with few places to go when you run into a problem. Plus, you are forced to self-organize your approach, and that can be tough for many students.

Without knowing anything about your situation (such as your current score, how much you need to go up, how much time you have to study, your schedule, etc) it is hard to make a really detailed recommendation, but all else being equal, I always recommend the Full-length class because that is the most comprehensive program we offer.

Regardless of what you choose, I hope this helped!

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