<p>what is the best way to do this? i came across a dvd called the virtual lsat proctor on another message board, this is what it said.</p>
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I really did not have any person that was willing to sacrifice their time to help proctor my practice tests - so I used this virtual proctor that I found. It comes on dvd, and you can watch that independently times you while you take your practice tests. (Here's the link. Virtual</a> LSAT Proctor) That along with practicing with an analog watch while doing all those full length practice tests made doing the actual lsat on test day way less stressful.
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<p>has anyone used this? is it a good investment or should i just have a friend time me?</p>
<p>also i ordered preptests from lsac.org, but noticed they only have 4 sections... dont the actual lsat have 5 sections even though one doesnt count? so would only doing 4 sections really be beneficial?</p>
<p>I know someone who has used it and apparently it works well. The tests only have 4 sections, but they are real LSAT questions so you should definitely do them. </p>
<p>fyi, the "imitation" lsat questions are bad for prepping and sometimes can even lower your score. Stick with the real LSATs.</p>
<p>I would also recommend taking a prep course if you haven't considered it (Testmasters, powerscore, or blueprint). Although they are expensive, they provide well-written books and live instruction. </p>
<p>I increased my score from a diagnostic of 163 to 172 after a course. I am horrible at self-study and self-motivation and never studied for the SAT, so a course really encouraged me and kept me on track. It's a lot of homework though so maybe consider doing a course during the summer when you have more free time.</p>
<p>I have been using the previous administered tests ordered of the LSAT site, as well as the Power Score bibles. Taking the class might be beneficial to some, but you can order the books for much cheaper.</p>
<p>The advantage of the courses over the books is that the courses divide the problems into question types, making it easier to identify your weaknesses (especially in the LR) and work on them.</p>
<p>Newsflash: The PS Bibles also divide the questions up according to type. In fact, the Bibles are more or less just distillations of the most essential techniques taught in the PS course. I should know. I'm teaching the course this summer.</p>
<p>To the OP, if you're worried about not testing under realistic conditions because the prep tests only have the four scored sections, then, I would suggest saving a few prep tests just so you can use their sections as "experimental" sections on your practice tests.</p>
<p>Rumor is the LR Powerscore bible isn't as useful as the Games Bible. While the games bible is pretty much equivalent to the TM course, I'd say a course helps more with LR. (They are also coming out with a reading comp bible. God knows how effective that will be though.)</p>
<p>crnchy- Newsflash: I forgot that someone who is ABOUT to teach a course knows far more than someone who takes a course and watches people like you teach the material...</p>
<p>I took Testmasters and they essentially divided all ~15 or so books into different problem types. When you take TM Diags they also analyze the questions you missed by problem type.</p>
<p>I would still recommend a course, especially Blueprint as they are cheaper than TM and PS. However, it's more limited geographically as it's a younger company.</p>
<p>I thought I'd update you on my studying status. </p>
<p>I bought the LSAT Proctor DVD and have been using it with my preptests. It has been worth every penny, as I have increased my speed getting through the sections, especially logic games, and thus raised my score. </p>
<p>Anyone who is looking for a legit way to time themselves and work on speed and pacing, I recommend the dvd. It is the only thing of it's kind out there.</p>
<p>I also have to attribute some of my success to the Logic Games Bible--helped me get my diagrams down to a science.</p>
<p>sorry this is a separate question:
if you plan on completing the testmasters course, is it good to buy the games and powerscore bible beforehand?</p>