Which course to take?

[kelseym6]

I understand this will probably be biased, but I am looking for advice on how to continue self studying for the September LSAT.

I started studying in March and worked through the Powerscore LR and LG Bibles with the plan of taking the June test. I had a two week vacation in May so that set me back from studying and I only scored a 147 in June, but I walked in already planning on taking the July test anyways. I thought I would have more time to study and improve my score over the month, but I didn't and now I'm not sure what to do. I am expecting to get around the same score on the July test (and will probably cancel with the preview). I would like to improve my score to high 150's or even 160. I have gotten a lot better at LG from the bibles, but struggle with LR (flaws, assumptions) and have barely even practiced RC so I know I can improve there.

I met with an admissions counselor of my potential law school and she recommended Khan Academy, but I don't want to end up wasting my time as reviews are mixed for them. I started studying with them a few days ago and scored a 151 on my diagnostic and have been working through the RC lessons. On the other hand, I don't think reading through the bibles would help again, but I have considered the on demand course. I want to make sure I'm not going to waste my money if there is a free option just as good.

Sorry this is all over the place...kinda stressing out here. Appreciate any feedback!!

[Dave Killoran]

I understand this will probably be biased, but I am looking for advice on how to continue self studying for the September LSAT.

I started studying in March and worked through the Powerscore LR and LG Bibles with the plan of taking the June test. I had a two week vacation in May so that set me back from studying and I only scored a 147 in June, but I walked in already planning on taking the July test anyways. I thought I would have more time to study and improve my score over the month, but I didn't and now I'm not sure what to do. I am expecting to get around the same score on the July test (and will probably cancel with the preview). I would like to improve my score to high 150's or even 160. I have gotten a lot better at LG from the bibles, but struggle with LR (flaws, assumptions) and have barely even practiced RC so I know I can improve there.

I met with an admissions counselor of my potential law school and she recommended Khan Academy, but I don't want to end up wasting my time as reviews are mixed for them. I started studying with them a few days ago and scored a 151 on my diagnostic and have been working through the RC lessons. On the other hand, I don't think reading through the bibles would help again, but I have considered the on demand course. I want to make sure I'm not going to waste my money if there is a free option just as good.

Sorry this is all over the place...kinda stressing out here. Appreciate any feedback!!

Hi Kelsey,

Thanks for the question! Let's see what we can do to help here

First, with Khan Academy, my take (and via the feedback of many, many students) is that it is great for taking tests. We strongly recommend that everyone uses the free exams there because, well, they are free! The problem with Khan comes on the prep side. It's not really a prep course, and is instead more of a "do questions overs and over until something maybe clicks" kind of program, and that generally doesn't work well for a test as hard as the LSAT. So my advice here is to keep using it for the exams, and not worry about the rest of it. Reports I get form students tell me they have found that the prep side is lacking, and in many cases they are going outside of Khan to actually learn how to solve the questions. which brings us to the second point.

Second, with what you've done so far, although it sounds a bit rushed I also understand your concern over simply reading the same books over and over. Given what you've said, I am sure that either the On Demand or Lice Online courses would help you. they guide you through the material, with the added benefit of having real people talk through the problems and the techniques. Plus, you get access to our digital platform, which prepares your for the digital LSAT format now in use, as well as provides thousands of homework questions and many additional course supplements to focus on problem areas. I'm certainly biased, but Khan Academy can't hold a candle to what we do in our courses (which isn't a knock on them—they aren't LSAT specialists).

So, I feel like you are already heading in the right direction, but hopefully the above makes you feel better about it. Are there other questions I could help answer here that might help too? Please let me know.

Thanks!