Master the LSAT (Prep Course Series) | 
| Author: Jeff Kolby
Publisher: Nova Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 8019
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 608
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 1889057312
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
EAN: 9781889057316
ASIN: 1889057312
Publication Date: April 2005
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Product Description
Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the LSAT (Includes 4 official LSATs) To prepare properly for the LSAT, you must study problems that reflect the true LSAT format. The best way to do that is to study actual LSAT tests. Now, you can do that with this book! Master The LSAT contains detailed solutions to numerous actual LSAT questions, carefully selected to illustrate every type of question that has appeared on the test in the past several years, including thorough analysis of 4 official LSATs! These solutions will introduce you to numerous analytic techniques that will help you immensely not only on the LSAT but in law school as well. The LSAT is an aptitude test. Like all aptitude tests, it must choose a medium in which to measure intellectual ability. The LSAT has chosen logic. Although this makes the LSAT hard, it also makes the test predictable--it is based on fundamental principles of logic. Master The LSAT analyzes and codifies these basic principles: the contrapositive, the if-then, pivotal words, etc. Armed with this knowledge, you will have the ability to greatly increase your score. Features:
* Analytical Reasoning: Learn powerful diagramming techniques and step-by-step strategies to solve every type of game question that has appeared on the LSAT.
* Logical Reasoning: Discover the underlying simplicity of these problems and learn the principles of logic these questions are based on.
* Reading Comprehension: Develop the ability to spot places from which questions are likely to be drawn as you read a passage (pivotal words, counter-premises, etc.).
* Mentor Exercises: These exercises provide hints, insight, and partial solutions to ease your transition from seeing LSAT problems solved to solving them on your own.
* Complete analysis of 4 official LSATs.
* Official score conversion charts and writing samples for each test.
* The average LSAT scores of 153 ABA approved law schools.
Also includes LSAT test prep software Software features:
Mentor Mode: In Mentor Mode, you are immediately told whether you answered a problem correctly, and you can immediately view a detailed solution of the problem.
Test Mode: In Test Mode, you can take a test timed and scored by the program.
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 Great LSAT Review!!! December 12, 2008
Purchasing the "Master the LSAT" Book (over other available books) has greatly helped me so far. Before I bought the book, I was clueless as to the structure of the LSAT. No idea about the length of the test, types of questions, or strategies for how to take the test. Needless to say, the book covers (in great detail and depth) all of those points. Additionally, it gives four full-length practice tests at the end, as well as a scoring chart to scale your score. Another helpful addition is that the authors include almost 100 Law Schools, with their average LSAT score at the end of the book. This helps in seeing where your LSAT score will gain you admission. The book also includes a CD, with LSAT review software on it. However, after reading several other sites, product reviews, and personal opinions, it seems recommended that the test be practiced in the way it is given. Practice the test with paper / pencil, not on the computer - after all, the LSAT is a paper-based test. Simulate real conditions as much as possible!
All of that being said, this review is only partially complete. I am registered to take the LSAT for the first time on February 6, 2009. After I complete the test, and receive my score back, I will complete this review. Until then, I would certainly recommend getting this book - it takes a little over a month to complete (one cannot rush through it).
Good luck to everyone studying for and taking this test!!
Fairly Useful, But Not Enough November 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a professional LSAT tutor in NYC and the owner of an LSAT blog, I can say that it's essential to do real practice exams as well from recent LSAT preptests. Good luck!
good overall basic prep book November 6, 2008
I found this to be the best of the "overall" LSAT prep books. It was definitely more thorough and more realistic (as far as matching in difficulty to the real LSAT) than the Kaplan prep book, which I also have. Like others have said, this book devotes a lot of space to the logic games section, which is a plus since this is the section which, though it is the most intimidating, is in my opinion the easiest to gain concrete strategies with which to solve problems. Though I have to say that I found the Powerscore Logic Games Bible more helpful in terms of really honing my skills in this particular section, I would say that this is a good comprehensive book and gave me a solid base of skills from which to figure out my weaknesses and refine my studying. There are plenty of exercises, and I found the explanations of answers to be comprehensive and helpful. I think this book is a good base starting point for self-studying, but if you're having problems on particular sections, I would recommend the Powerscore prep books, and of course the books of past official LSAT tests. Once you have the strategies down, nothing beats practice.
Excellent, comprehensive coverage of the LSAT July 9, 2008
I purchased this about 3 weeks ago and have seen my interest in the LSAT grow. Being somewhat hesitant to purchase any particular guide without consultation, I took a chance in NOVA'S Master the LSAT. The results thus far have been very positive. The games are presented in a very comfortable format, with reviews and warm-ups before the actual comprehensive coverage of material. I cannot speak for the rest of the book, but from what i've covered so far, the book is very engaging and straightforward. Great Buy.
 Same as Master the LSAT (with Software and Online Course) June 16, 2008
I bought this title expecting to see something different, but I got the same thing as Master the LSAT (with Software and Online Course). Waste of my money, and badly labeled for someone wanting to buy the best study books for the first time.
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