<p>I am considering applying to NYU Law as well. Probably next year.</p>
<p>Anywho, I just had a few questions about preparing for the LSATs. What are the benefits to taking an actual prep course vs. self studying? I feel with the way I work I would benefit more from rigorous self study but I could be wrong. I would also save money and perhaps save myself from some of these horror stories I hear of wasted money due to a poor instructor or just a crappy LSAT prep company. Is there anyone here who was able to obtain a high LSAT through self study even though they did not completely grasp the work initially? Also, when schools look at your GPA are they looking at your gpa for the year you apply or is it cumulative?</p>
<p>Feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot! =]</p>
<p>But surely you can still comment on whether or not self study or classroom study is more advantageous. The strategy I choose to bring up my grades once I take a practice test will be the same whether I study on my own or not…</p>
<p>actually, you should consider Hanna’s advice. That’s because if you need equal amounts of improvement in all subjects on the LSAT, a class might be better than if you need to focus on one particular type of question. In the latter scenario, studying on your own or getting a tutor would allow you to work on your weak spots.</p>
<p>In general, though, I think self-study is just as good IF:
a) you actually do it, and
b) you are the type of person who can read an explanation of what you did wrong and not repeat it.</p>
<p>If you have time before the test, you could take a baseline test, study by yourself, and take more tests under timed conditions every couple weeks. If you’re going up on your own, skip the class; otherwise, sign up for one. However, the fact that you asked about people who “did not completely grasp the work initially” makes me think a class might be a good choice, because you may have trouble with b).</p>
<p>Also, to answer your other question, law schools look at your GPA for every undergrad class you took…and if you took any during summers or high school, they count too.</p>