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How To Study for the LSAT

Sheryl209 — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:08:00 -0500

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a multiple choice standardized test that most law schools (all ABA-approved schools, and many non-accredited ones as well) require in considering applications. Administered by the Law School Admission Council, the test is generally offered on various dates each year.

The key to mastering the LSAT is to realize what the LSAT measures - not intelligence, or aptitude for the law, but a standardized measure of reading and analytical skills. Here are the steps you should take to prepare for this test:

How To Study SAT Vocabulary

Cheryl376 — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:08:00 -0500

Learning new vocabulary is one of the best ways to raise your score on the SAT. Vocabulary is the number one skill that's tested in the sentence completion portion of the Critical Reading test, and it helps students to understand the passage-based reading sections. A strong vocabulary will also help students express their thoughts more clearly on the essay part of the test.

When you're preparing for the SAT, improve your vocabulary by following these tips:

Start early: Vocabulary isn't something that you can learn in one night of intense cramming. It takes well-spoken people a lifetime to develop their vocabularies, so expect to spend at least a month in order to learn enough new words to make a dent in your SAT scores.

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How To Prepare for Exams at College

a2yands2n — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:31:50 -0600

Before entering college, we have big dreams about it…we expect it to be a place of fun and excitement, where we can cut classes as per our wish, watch numerous movies with friends, where we can sharpen our talents and become an expert in the field of our liking, etc. But a few months down the line, we are fully baffled by what all is taking place around us: Numerous assignments and class tests, frequent university exams, practicals, projects, etc., etc., etc. We find everyone (except us) doing everything promptly; we find ourselves lost at times and sometimes even thoroughly frustrated. We find it hard to balance our ‘life of fun and excitement’ and our ‘life filled with exams and assignments.’ What I am penning down here are a few tips which can help you to spice up your campus life, and at the same time, get decent grades.