<p>What are the most helpful LSAT prep books? I recently [in the past week] have obtained the Princeton Review LSAT prep book for the year 2005, but I've heard that there's one kind of LSAT prep book that's really helpful...I just can't remember the name now.</p>
<p>Any pointers? Names of books, programs, tips, methods of studying, etc etc...(:</p>
<p>Also, is it better to take a practice test before studying, or does that not really matter?</p>
<p>You should take a timed, preferably proctored, diagnostic <em>real</em> LSAT BEFORE you decide what prep to do.</p>
<p>For example, if you score around 150 with equal subscores on various sections, a PR or Kaplan course may be a good choice.</p>
<p>If you score above 160 or below 140, or if your wrong answers are clustered in one section, you need more specialized help; a private tutor, 180-style course, or targeted book would be a better choice.</p>
<p>Hmmm...I did a PR test yesterday and got a 164, but I'm not sure if that's truly a good representation of my score...I'd assume that those tests were easier than the real thing, right?</p>
<p>And it was odd; in the 2 arguments sections, the first one I did really well in, but the last one I completely bombed. :\ I think it might've been because I was tired at the end, so I wasn't thinking clearly enough, but I don't know if that counts as a 'clustered' set of wrong answers.</p>
<p>Rather than taking PR or Kaplan, you should take Testmaster.</p>
<p>Also I think you are referring to the Powerscore books. One of them is called the Logic Games Bible, which is supposedly really useful. I believe they also make "Bibles" for the other sections.</p>
<p>Ah yes! Logic Games Bible...I remember thinking, "lol that's an interesting name." Thanks so much (: And why is Testmaster better than Kaplan and PR? Harder? Or just better tips?</p>
<p>LSAT Course Comparison (testmasters, Kaplan and princeton review)</p>
<p>LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible: Powerscore Test Preparation--A Comprehensive System for Attacking the Logical Reasoning Section of the LSAT </p>
<p>The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible </p>
<p>D did request these books based on the recommendation of some of her friends at school who told her that they were really good at helping you work through the logic sections. </p>
<p>When looking up testmaster's schedule, I found in addition to the regular courses they give a weekend prep course the weekend before the LSAT on her campus.</p>
<p>hope this helps.</p>
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<p>I'm not sure if that's truly a good representation of my score</p>
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<p>If it was full-length and timed, then even if it wasn't real, that score is too high to justify a PR or Kaplan course IMHO. You need a private tutor or a course aimed at high scorers (or you can just study on your own, as I did). But it's going to be a waste of your money to take any classroom course that isn't aimed at students already scoring at 160 or above.</p>
<p>If it wasn't full-length and timed, buy a real LSAT book and do it timed, preferably proctored, preferably on a Saturday morning. Then you will really be in a position to make a wise judgment about how to spend your money.</p>
<p>Yeah, it was timed/full-length...but wow, it was a mindblower. I was rushing every minute of it to keep up with the clock, which is something I'm not really used to doing in standardized tests.</p>
<p>The reason I don't want to go out and do a class or anything like that is because...it's kind of early :\ To put it in context, I'm just graduating from HS this summer, and I'm studying the LSATs mainly because I'm a loser and I want to e_e;; Also, I'm hoping by easing myself into it regularly starting now, I'll be more likely to understand the LSAT 'method of thinking/logic' by the time I'm a junior/senior in college. </p>
<p>So...as of now, I think courses are probably going to be a bit premature...I'm thinking of just buying/borrowing a few books and practicing over the summer, maybe 1 test every week or two. I just don't want to blow my time or money on something that's not going to give me an accurate representation of where I am, you know? I'd even prefer it to be harder and make me struggle, because that way there's a higher likelihood that I'll underestimate myself and work harder at it...good surprises are always better than bad ones ;P</p>
<p>I think that there are probably far better uses of your time and energy during your first 2-3 years of college ... studying, working, making friends, joining clubs, participating in sports, doing volunteer work, reading some great books ... you get the idea. Studying for the LSAT is something that you should focus on beginning just several months before you actually take the test. I completely agree with Hanna's advice (as I usually do) when the time is right to study. For now, get outside and enjoy the summer.</p>