<p>No problem. I would have been in your position six months ago. I'm just busy now studying for the LSAT which is in less than two weeks!</p>
<p>Now that I have some perspective on the issue, I would advocate studying on your own for a while (1-2 months) and understanding the material and methods used in the LRB and LGB. Then, to take a course (I suggest Powerscore) where you will refine the techniques and have opportunities to ask questions.</p>
<p>The other route (which I took) is to study on your own until you can't any longer. I hit a plateau. At my point, a course would only slow me down. A private tutor that understands just what I need and can help me solely on my weaknesses is a better investment. Another reason why I decided to study on my own was for financial reasons which I regret now. There is no reason not to spend money on learning how to master the LSAT. It's a perfectly learnable test. Four years of developing your GPA are pratically equivalent to this one test, so why risk not performing your best? If you have the money, hell, do 20 hours of private tutoring after studying on your own or take a course and then do private tutoring. But if you are like me, try your best on your own, then decide if you need tutoring and which method you'd like (course v. tutor).</p>
<p>Things people have told me that I wish they had told me sooner:
1. The LSAT is weighed just as much as (if not more than) the GPA. It matters. Do your best on this test because it determines what type of school you get into and the opportunities available to you.</p>
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<li>If you're going to law school, you will come out with a substantial amount of debt. $1000 now is not much. If the issue is finding that $1000 now (my problem), then have fun asking everyone you know for money (ie mom/dad/grandparents/siblings/significant other/etc). Take out a loan just for a course. Find a way. Good luck! :)</li>
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