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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 Choose an LSAT Study Guide

Sheryl209 — Sun, 28 May 2006 08:01:00 -0500

If you're scheduled to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) anytime soon, you may want to give some thought to selecting and purchasing a study guide to aid you in preparations. While a study guide isn't entirely necessary, it can add value to your prep time. If you're struggling with one particular type of LSAT question, study guides can give you a basic approach to master that section on the test. And finally, a study guide can help you tailor your strategy for the test and improve efficiency. But with all the various titles on the market, how do you know which one to select? Which study guide is best for you? Take this list to the bookstore:

Choose three to five guides from the shelves. Don't over-think it - you'll be looking at all contenders eventually - but merely take the first five titles on the shelf. If there are only three titles available, put them all back and pick another store with more variety!

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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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