Cracking the LSAT, 2008 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) (Paperback)

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Cracking the LSAT brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts! The 2008 edition includes 2 full-length practice tests in the book and exclusive free access to another practice exam and further review online. In Cracking the LSAT, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Master specific strategies for answering every question type
·Solve even the toughest questions in Arguments, Reading Comprehension, and Games
·Get the most out of your prep time with the study plan that’s right for you.
·Practice online with a full-length LSAT practice test

We give you plenty of practice problems to help you master our proven techniques. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real LSAT—but with detailed answers and explanations for every question.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (June 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037576612X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375766121
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,679 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start, October 4, 2007

By	J. A. Schilz (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thought this book was a good start for learning the LSAT. I think everybody's situation might be a little different, so I'll tell you a bit about mine and suggest some other materials. I'm a math/programming guy so I think I was already set up pretty well for the logic games and logical reasoning sections. On my first prep-test, however, I wasn't formally familiar with the terms the test was using. I wasn't sure exactly what constituted a main point, etc. This book, Cracking the LSAT, lays out in very simple terms everything you need to know to understand what the logical reasoning questions are asking for. It also gives you some simple strategies for finding the correct answer. Additionally, it's a very good primer on the logical games portion, and it gives you a foundation to work with for reading comprehension.

If you're aiming for a good score, another must have would be the old LSATs, published under the 'Official LSAT Preptest' title. You can buy them individually or in groups of 10 under the '10', '10 More', or 'Next 10', 'Actual, Official Preptests'. A decent study plan would include from 5-15 timed practice tests and a comparable amount of timed or untimed study of individual sections. You should also keep in mind that older tests are thought to have easier reading comprehension, harder games, and looser scales. So, if you're trying to gauge your test day performance then you are better off taking a more recent test. Also, as important as exposure to new material is, it is more important to review and understand the questions you got wrong.

If you feel like you can master more following this book, a great next step would be the PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible and the Logic Games. These books, as a guide to practice, are generally considered to be the best on the market.

Good luck,
Joe

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great starter book, September 9, 2007

By	A.M. Smith (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

At the time of this review, I hadn't taken the LSAT yet, but I can already tell this book made a difference. It was very helpful in learning how to analyze arguments and solve games in addition to providing helpful information about the law school application process. I would recommend anyone feeling overwhelmed or anxious about taking the LSAT to get this book!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Go with Powerscore instead, November 30, 2007

By	Jordan Michel (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Despite reading many reviews saying that Powerscore had the best materials available, I decided to start with the Princeton Review book. I've taken the GRE and the GMAT already, and Princeton Review study materials has served me well for both. After doing a few chapters of this book, I put in away and moved on to Powerscore.

I think that Powerscore offers superior strategies for tackling each section, but that's probably just a matter of personal choice.

I also appreciate the tone of the Powerscore books. It's hard to explain the difference, but Princeton Review's LSAT books have the same tone as their SAT books. They just seem a bit unprofessional.

But the one unquestionable reason to go with Powerscore is the real LSAT questions. I saw that mentioned in so many reviews when I was shopping for my prep books but never really understood how it could make much difference. Having practiced with real LSAT questions and Princeton Review questions, I can say without a doubt that the real questions are better. LSAT questions have to be reviewed thoroughly before being included in the test; they don't include questions that people could argue about. Accordingly, when I practiced with real LSAT questions, I always understood the reasoning... even if I missed the question and had to go back to reconsider. When I studied with Princeton Review, however, I frequently questioned their logic. Several times, I found myself moving on to the nest question thinking "I don't really buy it; let's hope the LSAT has better questions than that."

Don't bother second-guessing. Buy a book that uses real LSAT questions instead.