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6 Logical Reasoning Tips for the LSAT

The logical reasoning sections on the LSAT account for roughly half your score! Over the years, they are also the section that has changed the least. If you find yourself struggling with them during your prep, here are some tips to help you along your way!

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Almost universally, people who do well on the LSAT spend a lot of time in preparation. The LSAT, despite a common myth, is an exam you can study for. While it is an aptitude test per se, you can prepare yourself for it by developing techniques and strategies for approaching the different sections. Read more

LSAT Timing Tip: Start timing yourself earlier! Often, students ask when they should start timing themselves on practice LSAT questions. Some people love being put under pressure immediately.  They know that ultimately, their success on the exam is going to be based, in large part, on how efficiently they can answer questions. They are easily able to overlook the initial frustration, because they know that with time and repetition, they’ll have a better grasp on the questions and be able to answer them more quickly. Read more

Of all the sections of the LSAT, logic games seem to cause the most anxiety in test takers. Many students seem to be constantly struggling with the logic games on the LSAT.

The questions are designed to be confusing and misleading. Without proper preparation or diagrams, they can be very difficult to answer in the allotted time.

The sheer number of variations in the logic games can be intimidating. Linear games, advanced linear games, grouping, sequencing, and combinations of multiple games have all appeared on recent LSATs, and provide quite the daunting challenge for students who initially struggle with them. But should you lose sleep over them? An objective look at how the LSAT is designed can help lessen some of the worry the logic games instill is some takers. Read more