THE LSAT: Study Options
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Commercial Courses
Study Guides
Tutoring
Study Groups
Take Practice Exams

Commercial Courses

• Classroom courses structure study, allow feedback from teachers, provide easy access to study materials, and include timed practice tests.

• Consult with the pre-law advisor for information on test preparation programs and discounts for Hunter students. There is a reasonably-priced course offered to Hunter students and alumni on campus (and at several other locations).

• A variety of commercial courses are available, widely ranging in price. Shop around – compare prices, amount of class-time, out-of class resources, number of simulated exams administered, and level of feedback from teachers.

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Study Guides

• Study guides can be a good first-step in test preparation and can prepare you to make the most of a test preparation course.

• Study guides allow for flexibility (you can study anywhere anytime) but require discipline and do not provide teacher-feedback.

• Many guides contain explanations to help you learn how to attack the questions and understand why you got a question wrong. LSAC sells guides with sample tests as well as explanations. Some guides include CDs containing additional study materials.

• To check out a popular study guide see the PowerScore series on reserve in Hunter’s library (See Resources: At Hunter).

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Tutoring
Tutoring can be very expensive but does allow for extensive, personalized feedback. Sometimes a few tutoring sessions in an area of difficulty can be very useful. Check with the Pre-Law Advisor on the availability of volunteer tutors.

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Study Groups
Look for friends to study with. This can make the process more fun and help structure your studying.

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Take Practice Exams 
Whatever the method of study you choose, you should take timed practice tests as much as possible. Over 40 actual LSAT exams are available for purchase on the LSAC website or are included as study materials provided by test preparation companies. Do timed practice tests and do them again. Spend time going over the exams that you take and understand your errors. You will improve not by just doing the exams, but by reviewing them.

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