<p>This was one that was free at Kaplan, with no preparation or studying whatsoever. How do scores on Kaplan practice tests compare to the real LSAT and was my score just a fluke? I felt like I understood most everything and I finished with time to spare on the reading sections, but idk really. How much improvement would I see by my junior year, considering that I'm just a freshman? Is it worth taking the course, or should I just get a book?</p>
<p>1) Kaplan practice tests are real LSATS that were administered in the past. </p>
<p>2) This is too early to start studying. You will run through all the materials after about 6 months max. Wait a couple years and then study over a summer. </p>
<p>3) 166 is a great first cold diagnostic. And you shouldn’t definitely be able to score 170+ and even 172+ after some hard studying. </p>
<p>4) don’t take the class, you are too far along, when you are ready get the powerscore books and a bunch of old tests and do those. </p>
<p>5) you’re a freshman, go get drunk and laid, keep that GPA up, and worry about the LSAT in three years (or longer because you really should work before law school)</p>
<p>166 is a GREAT cold diagnostic. After 3 months of studying, you should be able to strive for a perfect score. No need to take a prep class.</p>
<p>There are 2 must-have LSAT study books (Powerscore’s Logical Reasoning and Logic Games Bibles), plus about 60-odd practice tests that’ll cost you about $200. All in all, your total LSAT study material expenditure should be around $300.</p>
<p>If you start studying too early, then you might use up all your materials too quickly and have nothing new left for when you take the test, so it’s important to begin cracking open the LSAT books about 3-4 months before the LSAT to get the timing right. </p>
<p>Also, remember that the LSAT is good for five years, so it’s good to take it towards the end of your college years so that you have the most flexibility as to when to apply to law school. You’ll probably want to work or travel before you commit to spending 3 more years in school.</p>
<p>If this helps, I got a 143 freshman year. Fast forward to junior year, I got a 155 cold. No prep whatsoever in between. And btw that’s a really good score to get cold. With prep you’re probably looking at a 175+.</p>