Beginning LSAT Prep

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey all. </p>

<p>I'm a freshman (about to be sophomore) in college, and I'm going to start LSAT prepping this summer, with the intention of taking the LSAT during my junior year. </p>

<p>Any recommendations as to how I should approach this? I've bought the powerscore books. Is it better to self-study at first, then take a class, or vice-versa? </p>

<p>Also, when one self studies for the exam, should I just take practice test on practice test on practice test? Or should I start working on problems from a specific section in order to improve on that section? </p>

<p>In regards to courses, I'm considering powerscore, as per online recommendations. Does anyone have any anecdotal comments about powerscore? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>On an unrelated note, I heard that law schools do care about the strength of your undergraduate institution. Is this true? And if so, 1) how much weight is given towards 'prestige,' and 2) will being from a mid-tier undergrad hurt me (Brandeis/33) when applying for the t14?</p>

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<p>Congrats on choosing to go to law school man! You’re gonna be ahead of the game by studying this year but this does put you at a disadvantage in terms of prep courses go. You can’t really take an in class course because you lose access to all of the resources once your class is over. My suggestion would be to get books and if you have an ipad or iphone, download LSATMax. They offer a full comprehensive course on the app and once you purchase it, you have lifetime access to all of the lessons, homework, video lectures, and previous LSAT practice exams. If I were in your position, this would definately be the route I’d go with. Anyway I have the email of one of the campus reps for the company and they may be able to get you a special promotion price. Personal message me if you’d like the info.</p>