<p>Phew, just got done with DS undergrad selection and now it is time to move onto DD Law school process. I am hoping CC is as helpful with this as it was with the undergrad info. </p>
<p>She plans on taking the LSAT in October and use the summer to really study and take a prep class. I have heard little bits here and there about a few different programs, but I am hoping to get some input on the different classes and options.</p>
<p>I would like opinions on the different programs offered (Kaplan, TestMasters etc.) and also thoughts on actual classes vs. on line vs. on demand.</p>
<p>As someone who both went through the studying process and taught the test prior to attending law school, I would strongly recommend against Kaplan. Weaker methods and weaker instructors. TestMasters or PowerScore are both quite good. </p>
<p>My approach was to self-study using PowerScore’s books and taking as many practice tests as possible. It took quite a bit of time and discipline, though. Some people undoubtedly benefit from the classes mainly because it forces them to stay on a schedule and engage with the material.</p>
<p>I have been haunting the boards here and there, but posting has definitely dropped off quite a bit. Right about to head into final exams, so things are busier (than usual), but it’s all very manageable.</p>
<p>hi everyone.
what do you guys think about the online courses?. I am thinking about testmaters online or someone suggested Manhattan which I have never heard of. someone said the tutors there all have like 172 and above scores. I want to meet tutors who got good scores plus have had alot of experience in tutoring LSAT. Can anyone suggest a good online tutors? thanks</p>
<p>I looked into both the TestMasters and Powerscore on line classes. It seems the TestMasters is not a virtual on line class, but rather the written lesson plan with the information explained for each class that you would have seen if you were taking it in person. You are not looking at, or interacting with an actual instructor. For the Powerscore class, you are actually watching the lecture on line. You are given a headset so that you can ask live questions during the lecture as if you were actually there and hear the questions of the other students. The classes are also archived and you can listen to it again if you need extra help, or if you missed class when it was actually scheduled. At least this is how each organization explained it to me when I called. I wish someone who took these classes before was here giving a review of how it went.</p>
<p>A student needs to take a timed, proctored, real LSAT in order to make a good decision about what kind of prep to buy. Different scores demand totally different strategies. There is no course or type of prep that’s appropriate for everyone.</p>
<p>ok- i am just going to paraphrase something Jonri wrote about a month ago. With all the years I spent on these boards, I never heard this idea stated- but it fit my kid to a T and I found that tidbit of info quite interesting.</p>
<p>ACJ- (accrding to jonri) if your kids diagnostic is 160 or higher, she might benefit more from testmaster/powerscore. If diagnostic is in the 150’s- Kaplan may be the better way to go. As crnchy- is stating Kaplan uses a weaker method of prep., that weaker method may be more appropriate for those that got lower diagnostic scores. So maybe there is a “method to this madness” and for some kids, Kaplan may be a more appropriate route to go.<br>
My kids diagnostic was low 150’s- took Kaplan as it was the only game in town for her. She also liked the schedule of one class per week. I think testmasters and powerscore class schedule was way more intense. My kid didn’t have the time to do more than 1 session a week.
with Kaplan- alot of self study- and the Powerscore (?) bibles, her score sent up 15 points from her diagnostic. So for her- the Kaplan method worked quite well.</p>
<p>i’d also suggest you check top law school website- they have alot of discussion on LSAT prep. That site seems to be geared more to those students presently going through the law school application process.</p>