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This is a short compilation of the most common questions and concerns “Law
School Bound” students have about the LSAT and its role in the admissions
process. It will also provide you with information about LSAT Preparation books,
courses, seminars, tutoring and workshops in Toronto, Ontario, the rest of
Canada and the U.S.
In addition to the information here please you will find information on our four
sites affiliated with the Richardson Prep Centre:
http://www.prep.com
http://www.prelawforum.com
http://www.lawschoolbound.org
http://www.prelaw.ca
http://www.lsatstudygroup.com
http://www.lsatlogicgames.com
http://lsatbooks.wordpress.com
http://prelawforum.wordpress.com
http://lawschoolbound.wordpress.com
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1. What Is The LSAT, Where Does It Come From And What Role Does It Play
In The Admissions Process?
2. How Do I Register For The LSAT And Why Should I Take The LSAT Early?
5. About The LSAT - How Is It Scored? What Does The Score Mean? Do All
Questions Count The Same? Is There A Guessing Penalty? Can I Cancel My
Score?
1. What Is The LSAT, Where Does It Come From And What Role Does It Play
In The Admissions Process?
http://www.lsac.org
(215) 968-1001
2. How Do I Register For The LSAT And Why Should I Take The LSAT Early?
Q. How many times may I take the LSAT and is there a fee?
A. There is a fee. Under the current rules you are permitted to take the LSAT only
three times in any two year period.
Q. What is the format of the LSAT and how many questions are there?
A. The LSAT is composed of five thirty-five minute sections. Four of these
sections contribute to your LSAT score and one is experimental (meaning it does
not contribute to your score). The four sections that count are (in no particular
order):
LSAT test takers are required to complete a thirty minute writing sample which
does not contribute to your LSAT score.
Q. Can you tell me more about the experimental section? Why is it there?
How is it used?
A. The experimental section is an additional thirty-five minute section that test
takers are required to complete. It is NOT identified as being experimental. The
purpose is so that LSAT can try out future questions for possible use. It will be a
repeat of one of the three question types that counts. All questions in the
experimental section will be of that one question type. For example, your LSAT
might have an additional section of Reading Comprehension. Although all test
takers get exactly the same four sections that count – different test takers will
receive different experimental sections.
First your raw score is determined – the number of right answers out of 101 is
counted up.
Second – the raw score is then converted to a scaled score which corresponds to
a percentile ranking.
Q. Do all LSAT questions count the same or do some count more than
others?
A. All LSAT questions have exactly the same weighting – they count the same.
Therefore, it is essential that you make sure that you first answer the questions
that are easier for you (I emphasize “for you” – different people have different
strengths and weaknesses.)
Q. Should I prepare?
A. Obviously you should be prepared when you take the LSAT. Even Law
Services (the creators and marketers of the LSAT) encourage preparation.
Q. What about books that don’t come directly from LSAT but come from
other sources?
A. There are many LSAT books on the market. You will want them to provide the
commentary on the test that LSAT fails to provide with their own tests. Obviously,
we would recommend our own:
Mastering The LSAT – How To Prepare Effectively And Successfully – John
Richardson – ISBN: 0-9696290-3-6.
- Does the course teach a general approach (see information about courses
below) which is firmly rooted in the twin LSAT realities of timing (you will run out
of it), LSAT technology (all LSATs must be designed in the same way)?
- The experience level and quality of the teachers (remember that all courses are
taught primarily from actual LSAT questions)
- Time of day the classes are run (some people are too tired at the end of the day
for evening classes) evenings or weekends or both
- Duration and format – do you want a longer or shorter course? Both have their
benefits.
We have taught our LSAT courses since 1979 – making our program one of the
longest running programs in existence anywhere. In fact we are aware of only
one other program (anywhere in the world) that has existed for as long as we
have.
Our courses are available in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Kingston and other
locations in Canada.
We offer our courses on the weekends in the format of four, three, two or one
weekends.
• diagramming techniques
• the recognition of ways that LSAT test designers make wrong answers seem
attractive
• the recognition of ways that LSAT test designers make right answers seem
unattractive
In order that you may meet our instructors and learn more about our programs,
we offer numerous free LSAT strategy seminars. A directory of dates may be
found at:
http://www.prep.com/law/lsatstra.html
Ontario – Canada:
Richardson – Law School Bound offers LSAT Preparation Courses and Seminars
in Toronto, Ottawa, London and Kingston and in some other parts of Canada.
http://www.prep.com
http://www.richardson-prep.com
U.S.:
For information about LSAT Preparation Courses offered across the U.S. visit:
http://www.getprepped.com
http://www.richardson-prep.com
http://www.prep.com
http://www.lawschoolbound.org
http://www.prelawforum.com
Tel: 416-410-PREP
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