LSAT Tips

Use all the resources you can get your hands on to prepare for the LSAT’s. There are hundreds of books and websites that will help you to improve your score.

Take a pre-test by using a copy of an old LSAT test. You can find these online. Try taking it under the time constraints without studying at all before hand. This will help you to learn what you need to spend the most time studying.

Keep a positive attitude about taking the test. All of the studying and preparation for it can be daunting. Keep reminding yourself of the end goal, and that once you take it, it is over with.

Make sure you get a full night’s sleep the night before the test. You do not want to be sleepy while trying to take the test. You should also make sure to eat a balanced breakfast before you leave to go take the test.

Go through the test and answer the easiest questions first. Then go back and answer the hardest ones. If you find you are running out of time, you can guess. It is better to make an educated guess then to leave the test blank.

Find a good place to study that works for you. Take your books and go to the library or university instead of trying to study at home. These are good places because they will be similar to the environment in which you will be taking the test.

Make sure you set aside the right amount of time for studying. This is an important test and needs to be treated as such. Don’t let distractions and temptations keep you from spending as many hours studying as you can. Let your friends and family know how important it is that you be able to study as much as possible.

As much as you need to study, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Make sure you are studying in a well lit area to keep from experiencing eye strain. You will need to take a minute to get up and stretch, or go get a drink. Do these things, just remember to come back.

On test day make sure that you have the following items… your photo ID, sharpened #2 pencils, a pencil sharpener, an extra eraser, you admissions paperwork, and a packed lunch.

Make sure that you arrive at least 30 minutes early. This extra window of time is good in case you experience bad weather or traffic that could otherwise cause you to be late. This will also give you the time you need to mind cleared and to do some prep questions, as well as go to the bathroom.

The test booklet can be written on so take advantage of this. Makes notes about questions, cross out choices you know are wrong, and especially make note to questions that say "which ones of these is NOT..." sometimes that "not" is overlooked during testing.