Customer Reviews (25)

A valuable tool in your toolbox
There is no such thing as one book that will fully prepare you for the LSAT. You must read at least one "prep" book with techniques and explanations and you must practice on tests like the ones in this book. I recommend using this after you have completed all and any "prep" books. These are just tests, no explanations, no instructions. You must already understand the questions. This book is helpful in teaching you speed, the style of the LSAT and simulating actual conditions.

Very helpful
Don't diss these older tests just because they are older. Each individual test was very beneficial and having 10 tests for $20 is much better than buying the single $8 tests the LSAC are peddling now. :)

Tests are old and bit outdated, the questions have changed quite a bit since this book
Good for practice, I suppose. It helped me before I took the LSAT in Feb but there are plenty of other free resources you can find out there. Just use google.

The tests in this book are old, the LSAT has changed a lot in the last 5 years. This book doesn't give you any explanations for the answers, so in that way it can be frustrating. Just taking the test over and over is good for you to learn how to get your time down but when you are getting the same 4-5 problems wrong every section you want to know why and what you can do better. Look elsewhere for your study materials.

good bargain!
If you are doing self-prep this is a must! you need this amount of material to work through to ace the test! I purchased this book along with 10 more actual and super prep. I did not buy the green cover (the older tests) and put my money toward the newer individual test which worked well for my study plan. If you have the time and the money I say buy as many lsac tests as possible, it helps you get familiar with the wording and subject matters the lsac loves to test on!

Great Study Guide
This is a very helpful product. I feel the sample test as well as the tips in the beginning of the book were very helpful. I was able to chart my progress and decide what I needed improvement on. I would recommend this study guide in addition to others as well. This book is great for generalized testing. If you need specific targeted assistance for various types of test questions I would recommend a more specific book that targets those questions. ... Read more

Product Description
The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible is the most comprehensive book available for the Logic Games section of the LSAT. The intent of this book is to provide you with an advanced system for attacking any game you encounter on the LSAT. This same system is covered in the live classes taught by PowerScore, and all of the methods and techniques discussed in the book have been tested in classroom situations over many years.

The book features and explains a detailed methodology for attacking the games section. All aspects of Logic Games are covered, from recognizing game types to diagramming rules to making inferences and answering questions. Entire chapters are devoted to the most advanced game techniques and to time management strategies.

Logic Games are divided into individual types, and a discussion follows that teaches you how to approach each type of Game, and drills are presented to help you apply and understand the techniques. Thereafter, real LSAT logic games are used to illustrate how the techniques apply to real tests. Using real LSAT questions is a must for high-level LSAT preparation, and twenty-one real LSAT logic games are contained in the book. Each logic game is accompanied by a detailed analysis of the game setup and related questions.

The author has over 12 years experience teaching the LSAT and has scored in the 99th percentile on a Law Services-administered test. An expert in LSAT preparation, he has overseen the preparation of thousands of students and founded two national LSAT preparation companies.

The Logic Games Bible can be supplemented by The Ultimate Set-Ups Guide, which features setups for every game in each released LSAT from 1995 to 2002.Also, both books provide access to a unique website for additional LSAT and Logic Games information, and has answers to frequently asked questions.

For more information about the renowned PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible, contact PowerScore at (800) 545-1750. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (151)

Thanks!
The product was very helpful and it was delivered when it was supposed to be.

LSAT Logic Games Bible
Not a bad buy considering the price.The quality of this book was good with minor pencil markings.

Great Prep
This is the only book you'll need to understand the logics game portion of the LSAT. The information is equivalent to what is presented in the PowerScore course.

Great, great book. You can start this book blind and come out with a third eye.
I first ordered The Logical Reasoning Bible and got about 100 pages into that when I realized it was best to start with this book instead. I'm now halfway into the Logic Games Bible and feeling very confident. I've never researched the LSAT before so I had no idea what kind of test it would be. Now, with this book, I feel like I am well prepared. I would suggest getting these LSAT Bible books before spending the big bucks on the classes. The writing is very conversational and flows nicely. Before you know it, you're doing logic games like a pro. Great book and I can see why it is so highly recommended and praised.

Also, it is much cheaper to get it on Amazon then the bookstore. The suggested price comes out to about $70 at a brick and mortar store! It's almost half off here on Amazon. Amazon rules!

Irreplacable for logic games beginners!
This book is so helpful. I've never taken a logic class and so when I was looking at the logic games section to practice taking the LSAT, I just didn't know how to even begin. This book shows you how to set up each problem based on the info given and then how to go at each different type. Definitely recommended for beginners. ... Read more

Product Description
Contains actual, previously administered LSAT's. For pure practice at an unbelievable price, you can't beat 10 PrepTests. Each test includes an answer key, writing sample, and score conversion table. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (53)

10 LSAT Tests
Must have for any test takers that want to familiarize themselves with the test and prepare adequately.

The Best Investment You'll Ever Make
I noticed this book along with my other two LSAT-prep purchases today looking back at age-old Amazon purchases for fun.Law school and the bar exam were several years ago for me, and I can honestly say now that I've been practicing law for a few years that this was one of the best investments I ever made.This book and its companion 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests are without question the best way to prep.

Before law school, I worked for two major test prep companies, and when I started preparing for the LSAT, I decided not to spend the thousands of dollars for a full length course.Instead, I focused on taking practice tests and going over any question I missed in intense detail to make sure I knew why I got the question wrong.Rinse and repeat.What I'd recommend is to take the first 10 tests without timing yourself, and when you go over each question, see if you can figure out for yourself why you got the question wrong.If possible, get someone else to grade the test for you so that you don't know the correct answer, and see if you can arrive at the correct answer on your second try.Then take the second test of 10 tests timed under full test conditions.

Over time, if you are being careful with your test-taking and learning from your mistakes, you'll see your score go up, and that's exactly what I saw happening as time went on.I worked through these tests and moved from a score in the 160s up into the 170s.When it came time to take the real test, it was far less stressful as I was able to tell myself it was "just another test" - after all, I had already worked through 20 on my own.I scored in the high 170s, got into a good law school, and now years later, I have a great job at a great law firm.

If you want to be an attorney, you have to beat the LSAT first, and this is hands down the best way to go about it.

good bargain
If you are doing self-prep this is a must! you need this amount of material to work through to ace the test! I purchased this book along with next 10 and super prep. I did not buy the green cover (the older tests) and put my money toward the newer individual test which worked well for my study plan. If you have the time and the money I say buy as many lsac tests as possible, it helps you get familiar with the wording and subject matters the lsac loves to test on!

Straightforward actual test preps
Nothing much to say here, these are the actual past LSATs combined into a book of ten.No extras such as explanations, although there is some general LSAT info at the beginning.Using these actual past LSATs is CRUCIAL to studying for the LSAT and this book of ten is the best value I've seen for them.Buy as many of the old tests as you can find!

Very slow... took 3 weeks to receive!
The book took 3 weeks for me to get it! They say they have it packed and ready to ship within 2 days. After 2 weeks of waiting for the initial email which was supposed to say that it had shipped.... I emailed them. No response. Two days later I emailed them again and a received a response of... we just got the order from Amazon a few days ago and the mail must be slow because I didn't choose expedited shipping. Come on... 3 weeks for a book a few states away... give me a break! ... Read more

Product Description
The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible is the most comprehensive book available for the Logic Reasoning section of the LSAT. This book will provide you with an advanced system for attacking any Logical Reasoning question that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented in the Logical Reasoning Bible are representative of the techniques covered in PowerScore s live courses and have been consistently proven effective for thousands of our students. The book features and explains a detailed methodology for attacking all aspects of Logic Reasoning problems, including recognizing question types, identifying common reasoning elements and determining their validity, the methods for efficiently and accurately making inferences, and techniques for quickly eliminating answer choices as you solve the questions. Entire chapters are devoted to every currently-tested question type, to section strategy and time management, and to even the most challenging reasoning concepts presented, such Formal Logic, Conditional Reasoning, and Causality. In addition, the Logical Reasoning Bible features over 100 real LSAT Logical Reasoning questions that are used to illustrate and reinforce our techniques. The two Logical Reasoning sections on the LSAT represent approximately 50% of your final score and are frequently considered to be the most challenging aspect of the test. However, once you understand how to efficiently approach each question type and deconstruct the reasoning presented, the solution to each question can be quickly discovered. Through step-by-step analysis of every reasoning idea that you will encounter, detailed explanations for every answer choice, and extensive drills to enforce every major concept, this book with teach you how to correctly solve even the most complicated Logical Reasoning problems. The Logical Reasoning Bible is also supplemented by a unique website that provides additional materials to complement the book and answer frequently asked questions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

Must Have LSAT Prep Book
I could not afford to take a prep class for the LSAT so I just purchased this book along with the Power Score Reading Comprehension Bible and decided to teach myself. This was the best LSAT prep product I could have purchased. I started out with really low practice test scores. Logical reasoning was by far my worse section (I was getting maybe 3 or 4 right out of 24 questions). By the time I got ready to take the LSAT, my logical reasoning was by far my best section (I was missing at most 2 questions). My performance on the actual LSAT was consistent with the results I was getting when I was practicing.

If you are studying for the LSAT, you absolutely need to read this book. This book helped me go from an LSAT score in the low 150s, to a score high enough for me to gain admittance into an Ivy League law school. It is definitely worth the money!

Absolutely essential for every test taker
The short story is that this book is absolutely incredible, worth every penny, and increased my LR performance from getting 15 wrong every time to getting only four wrong every time. BUY IT, especially before you do any other kind of prep. Give yourself a month to get through it. It gives you concrete methods for how to attack every problem type.

The long story:

I had a roundabout way of getting to the point where I ordered this book. I took a Kaplan course and hated it. I did all of the homework and dedicated my life to the course for a month straight. It wasn't working. My score went from a 160 on the diagnostic to a 152, then a 154. The 160 diagnostic enabled me to enroll in their advanced course, but the course was completely unhelpful. Kaplan's methods aren't methods; they just say things like "oh, that is out of the scope, so it's wrong". Well, how do I know it's out of the scope? You don't. Or, you could probably figure it out, but that takes tons of time and on the LSAT youdon't have tons of time. Kaplan does not give concrete reasons that can be applied to every question of the same type for determining why something is or isn't correct. The course wasn't working for me or improving my score, so after three weeks (the course was five weeks total), I dropped it. What a waste of over $1000.

I decided to get private tutoring. The tutoring company I used was brilliant for games, but also very expensive and I had already dropped a ton of money on the Kaplan course. I decided I'd look into using a book for LR instead. And I am saying this now to everyone who has not yet started prepping for the LSAT: BUY THIS BOOK BEFORE YOU TAKE A CLASS OR GET TUTORING OF ANY KIND. GIVE YOURSELF A MONTH WITH THIS BOOK BEFORE YOU DO ANY KIND OF LR PREP WHATSOEVER. This will save you a ton of money - the book is a HUGE bargain and worth every penny. It will also give you an excellent foundation for learning how to do every single kind of problem, and it is likely that you will not have to do any other kind of prep (ie tutoring or a class) once you read this book. You will obviously have to do a lot of practice problems and tests, but you won't need any other kind of instruction as to how to do the problems.

The main reason I like this book is it gives you an actual method as to how to do each problem type. My problem wasn't that I didn't understand why the right answer was right, it was that I couldn't finish in time, so I a) had to guess on the last five problems and b) sped up and my accuracy went out the window. By using the methods in this book, I was able to cut down on time for these problems so that I now always finish with at least three minutes to spare. The methods tell you how to look at a problem, what to look for, what is a likely incorrect answer (so that when you see it you can eliminate it very quickly without being tempted), and what a correct answer looks like. The most helpful piece of advice they give is that there is an identifiable and clear correct answer out of each of the choices. By using these methods, I was able to figure out what that answer was quickly, or at least figure out what the wrong answers were quickly.

The other thing to be said about this is that it is a long book. It's over 500 pages. GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO GET THROUGH IT. Skimming it, or just reading the methods, will not help you. You have to practice them until they become second nature. And you also have to give yourself enough time to actually get through all of the pages. I worked full time while getting through this, and I spent my lunch hour every day working through it, and was able to get through it in just over a month.

You can't expect this to work miracles overnight. But if you put in the time, it will help you increase your speed and accuracy without ever having to pay for a course or tutoring. Or, it will at least give you a sense of what kinds of problems you have trouble with, and then you can get the most out of tutoring by being efficient about it and targeting your weak areas. Or even if you don't get tutoring, you will know what kinds to practice.

I wasted $1000 before I picked this wonderful book up. Don't repeat my mistake. Use this as a first line of defense, and see just how far it will get you in your quest for a great LSAT score.

Note: I have not gotten my official LSAT score back yet. However, I did finish both LR sections with time to spare, and in practice exams, I had consistently gotten no more than four wrong on the LR sections in the past five tests i'd taken.

highly recommend this book...
I just finished the last chapter of this book tonight, and I have to say that it has been incredibly helpful in teaching me how to greatly improve my speed and score on Logic Reasoning questions. It does a great job of classifying all the different types of reasoning question and provides you with a range of actual LSAT questions which demonstrate the logical traps that LSAT authors use to lure unaware test takers into incorrect answers. Before reading this book, I would constantly fall prey to these traps, however, I now have a much more comprehensive idea of how to recognize these traps, which has really helped me improve what has been my lowest scoring LSAT section. Also, some of the sections like conditional reasoning and informal logic are EXTREMELY helpful, and being able to diagram these types of questions (which the book explains thoroughly) can help you solve them very quickly. I would highly recommend this book to anyone studying for their LSAT.

Logical Sense
Using this book as a study guide has really refined my reasoning skills and has allowed me to focus on the important facts, and disregard the drivel.

definetely Helpful
It's very helpful to someone who study by himself.
there are some difficult parts to understand and sometimes hard to apply to the specific questions.
But overall, it's really nice book. It is one of 'MUST have' book.
If there are more practice drills, that will be better. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (38)

THE BEST LSAT REVIEW BOOK!
It's unfortunate that the book only review three official LSAT tests but the explanations for the questions are GREAT. I wish they would do this for every official LSAT published since it's the best way to study for the LSAT. practice practice practice!

Not the best LSAT book
The Good:This book offers a great deal of information on the LSAT and being created by the same people who write the LSAT makes it useful.It contains a lot of actual LSAT questions which is great for when it comes time to do the practice tests.

The Bad:The book uses the same, often confusing, language when describing the questions you will be tackling as the questions themselves.They do not do a great job connecting the dots between the review portion of the book and answering of the question.The review sections offer an overview of the four sections of the LSAT but do not give strategy as to solving them.

I highly recommend the Powerscore books, the Logic Games Bible in particular.I am using this book in conjunction with that one because the LSAT SuperPrep offers so many actual, past used, test questions.

A nice starting block for those studying for the LSAT
This is probably the first book you should buy in your LSAT preping. Keep in mind though there are free resources you can find, you just need to google and hunt around for them. You can even join a law school message board/forum and ask around for study materials there.

Anyways, this book is a nice start because it offers you 3 tests, explanations for the wrong answers and some strategies for taking the test. It's a pretty easy read and they really work hard to break the test down for you to bite sized nuggets. It's not the last book you'll buy for the LSAT but it works and you'll probably feel a bit more confident in your abilities after using this book.

Book Exceeded Description Expectations!!!
Received this book very quickly and in GREAT condition (even better than described by the seller).

Must have
I started this book after having completed all the PowerScore LSAT bibles and it was a good starting point to "try out" the PS techniques on real lsat questions. This book has 3 prep tests along w/ explanations and answers. After PowerScores great info I felt that the tips section of this book was lacking but not a waste of time, simply not in depth enough for me. This is a good practice book and I truly appreciated that the question difficulty was noted, which helped me better gauge my level of understanding. Must have! ... Read more

Product Description
LSAT PrepTests are actual, previously administered LSATs. For pure practice at an unbelievable price, you can't beat 10 PrepTests for $29-purchased individually, these 10 practice tests would cost $80. Each test includes an answer key, writing sample, and score-conversion table. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (42)

Exactly what it Promises
These are some of the earliest LSAT tests. I'm told the format is slightly different now and the questions in the earlier tests are a bit harder, but they present a good place to start for any prospective test takers.

The Best Investment You'll Ever Make
I noticed this book along with my other two LSAT-prep purchases today looking back at age-old Amazon purchases for fun.Law school and the bar exam were several years ago for me, and I can honestly say now that I've been practicing law for a few years that this was one of the best investments I ever made.This book and its companion 10 More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests (Lsat Series) are without question the best way to prep.

Before law school, I worked for two major test prep companies, and when I started preparing for the LSAT, I decided not to spend the thousands of dollars for a full length course.Instead, I focused on taking practice tests and going over any question I missed in intense detail to make sure I knew why I got the question wrong.Rinse and repeat.What I'd recommend is to take the first 10 tests without timing yourself, and when you go over each question, see if you can figure out for yourself why you got the question wrong.If possible, get someone else to grade the test for you so that you don't know the correct answer, and see if you can arrive at the correct answer on your second try.Then take the second test of 10 tests timed under full test conditions.

Over time, if you are being careful with your test-taking and learning from your mistakes, you'll see your score go up, and that's exactly what I saw happening as time went on.I worked through these tests and moved from a score in the 160s up into the 170s.When it came time to take the real test, it was far less stressful as I was able to tell myself it was "just another test" - after all, I had already worked through 20 on my own.I scored in the high 170s, got into a good law school, and now years later, I have a great job at a great law firm.

If you want to be an attorney, you have to beat the LSAT first, and this is hands down the best way to go about it.

Outdated
These older tests are far easier than the LSAT you are likely to take on exam day. Taking the tests in this book will do little more than give you a sense of false security that will leave you stranded and helpless in the examination room. Prepare by taking the more recent tests, which are more difficult and will serve as better indicators of how you will perform on exam day.

Great study tool
Yes, the most recent LSAT's (45+) are way tougher to score highly on, but this is still an excellent way to drill yourself on particular areas of weakness. The LSAT is a pesky little test and I found that ploughing through as many questions as I could stomach and pinpointing exactly where I made mistakes was by far the most effective approach to preparation.

Helpful, but old.
It is really helpful to have official LSAT tests to practice with. The only problem is that the tests reprinted here are from the 90's. Maybe that isn't a problem, but I would rather have more recent tests to go from! ... Read more

Product Description
Kaplan LSAT 2011 Premier with CD-ROM is a ground-breaking prep program that uses the latest technology and advanced tools to maximize a student’s score. Featuring revolutionary live online events and comprehensive practice and test-taking strategies, this invaluable guide offers exclusive free access to an interactive online companion with exceptional assets, including:

• Live Online Seminar: A state-of-the-art online classroom session in real time, complete with audio, video, instant chat, whiteboards, and screen sharing 
• Fast Fact Videos: Kaplan’s best LSAT tutors review the most important concepts from each chapter in 3-to-5 minute video clips 
• Diagnostic quiz to target areas for score improvement 
• New practice quizzes every month 
• Customizable study plan and progress report

This comprehensive preparation program also provides:

• Only real, official LSAT questions 
• Expert tutor tips: Sidebars with insider tips and tricks from high-scoring, expert instructors 
• 5 full-length official LSAT practice tests (three in the book, two online) 
• Hundreds of additional practice questions

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent
Excellent condition and arrived promptly. Would purschase from this vendor again.Very honest and dependable.

sets you up but you need much, much more
I found this book to be helpful with introducing the Lsat but if you want to get everything you need in order to score high on the test, you need more than this book. Actually, I was a bit disappointed because I felt this book was just setting me up to take the Kaplan class, which I brought the book because I cannot afford the classes. I am ordering the powerscore workbook and bible in hopes of getting all the info I need...I will be posting a review of that when I get it.

Basic information with an outdated/incompatible CD-ROM
I purchased the Kaplan LSAT Premier 2011 book a couple months ago to prepare for the October LSAT. And I found the basic information, sample questions and practice tests to be helpful in preparing me for the information that will be on the test. However, when I went to go through some of the additional practice problems on the CD-ROM I ran into a problem.

Apparently Kaplan has decided that they don't need to update their CD-ROM technology to the 2010 - yet alone the 2011 - standards. After unsuccessfully attempting to access the CD-ROM on three computers and google-ing the issue, it seems that the CD-ROM is useless for anyone with a current OS - I have Windows 7.

So, if you were interested in the additional practice questions/tests on the CD-ROM and you have Windows 7, find another LSAT prep book... ... Read more

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 softwareSoftware 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. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (107)

Great explanations, very accurate
I bought and read three LSAT prep test books; this Nova book, the Priceton Review book and LSAT for Dummies. I found this Nova book to be the most comeprehensible and accurate. This book was recommended by a friend and it really helped me understand the methods and how to solve each question. I also was having an exceedingly hard time with "logic games" or "analytical reasoning". However once I finished this book, I understood completely how to solve those games.

FYI; the "For Dummies" book was only helpful as a guide for somebody who was considering taking the LSAT. It is a good overview but if you are hot and ready to study - get this Nova book instead. The "For Dummies" is a laymen's guide to what the LSAT is, but doesn't offer enough or the best info on how to study. Also, the Princeton Review book was great extra practice, but often I felt as if they were over complicating certain concepts. Their practice tests were great practice but harder than the actual real LSAT.

In addition to using a prep book like this one, I would recommend taking practice tests, the LSAC offers 3 books of 10 tests each. Those help with speed and simulating actual circumstances.

its ok but for the lsat we need more
I can tell you that the problems are really good but when you go to the answer explanation is not on detail just gave you the answer in must of the cases and if you are looking for a book that explain to you on detail this one is not the correct; but in most of the general thing is good for having a really general and real timing experience.

Master the LSAT, if you wanna screw up basic concepts
I'm a bit of an overstudier. I'm still months away from the LSAT.Maybe this is because studied from other books first, but like everyone else I really need to practice the logic games.That being said, like other books, they have their own methods of diagramming. This is a good book for getting a broader picture, but I still the THE best book for studying diagramming is the Logic games bible.After going through that book, I was actually able to pick out the ERRORS in the answer keys for the practice sections in the beginning.

For example, one question was about 4 people standing in line. If A was last in line (meaning A4) then it must be next to B or C.In the answer key, it stated the way to diagram is A=Last then AB or AC.This would be confusing becase diagrams should take into account the positions, especially in sequence questions. To be as correct as possible it should have been A=last then BA or CA.This was a situation where the order could not be reversed. These things matter in a test like the LSAT.

LSAT Test Review
I couldn't afford to take a full on LSAT course- so I opted for the books instead.I absolutely felt that this book adequately prepared me for the test.If youcan't spend the money, but can put the time in- then this book is absolutely for you!

Utterly superior
I am currently teaching an LSAT prep course at an adult education center. I fell into this, and have developed many of my own materials, which I am pretty proud of. But I will probably replace them with this book.

Master the LSAT is vastly better than Kaplan or McGraw-Hill's Curvebreakers (the two other books I've looked at in depth). I wonder why it isn't in every bookstore; the only reason I've thought of is that is plunges right into the test, without spending time on quelling test anxiety. This book assumes you are pretty bright and will work. But it is not difficult to read; in fact, the writing is clear, penetrating, even elegant. You do not need to be a genius to profit greatly from this book.

No other book I've looked at even comes close. ... Read more

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The definitive guide to the Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT, featuring real LSAT passages and questions with complete explanations! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

The best available
It's not perfect, but it's the best available book to help with Reading Comprehension for prospective LSAT takers.

Much of this material is the same as you will get in the $1,000+ face to face course. As long as you have the self motivation to study hard, this book will pay for itself in a few weeks.

Still, this is the weakest of the three bibles - after all, it's not going to teach you how to read and comprehend 220 words of really dense text in under four minutes. Instead it will teach you how to focus your reading so you get the most useful information as quickly as possible.

Before buying this book, you'll probably also want the Logical Reasoning and Logic Games bibles and a good selection of past tests to complete your study materials.

Powerscore Reading Comprehension Bible
This product is amazing! It was shipped extremely rapidly in mint condition. A really great resource for those who want to master the LSAT. Reading Comprehension is my most difficult subject and this books helps you from A-Z with understanding the concepts. I would really recommend using Powerscore for this section of the LSAT.

Review from the GMAT perspecitve
There is actually quite a bit of overlap between LSAT and GMAT Verbal section. LSAT of course is harder and more hardcore, which makes it a great source of extra hard (sometimes way too hard) questions. In additionm, GMAC, unlike LSAC does not post/license official questions, and thus LSAT materials become very attractive for GMAT test takers who have exhausted traditional books or are looking for an extra challenge. I appologize to the LSAT takers for tainting this review but I think it will be helpful to many GMAT test takers who are looking to get a higher verbal score.

Pros:
1. Difficulty - Passages are longer and more complex than their GMAT counterparts. At times, questions can be quite difficult and convoluted.
2. Practice - There are about 100 real LSAT RC questions. There are also some exercises developed by Powerscore in the beginning of the book.
3. Discussion - The book does an excellent job at explaining RC and discussing strategies and technique.
4. Product Quality - Although a minor issue, the pages and book cover are of good quality.

Cons:
1. *** WARNING: Intended Use - This book is an LSAT guide. Obviously, there will be some irrelevant topics covered. Reading some sections might actually do harm.
2. Price - At 38 dollars, not cheap cheap.
3. Size - The book is 360 pages long. Granted, a considerable portion of the book should be skipped, but this is a serious investment in time for most people.
4. Style - The book's content is extremely dense! Some days, ten pages felt like an eternity. I swear, sometimes this book emits sleeping gas. I literally fell asleep once or twice while reading. And this is coming from a person who thinks Powerscore CR is a smooth and enjoyable read!

Overall Assessment:
After reading this book, you could expect to be a much more active and aggressive reader. The book will help anticipate shifts in a passage, as well as identify a potential question source. But a 360-page book is asking an awful lot from people who need to invest their limited time and money in other GMAT areas. But if you are particularly weak in RC, and MGMAT RC or Veritas RC books don't cut it for you (and you have extra time), then this is a very powerful guide.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this book - I reply to comments.
Best Regards,
BB, GMAT 750.
Founder of GMAT Club

Got extra cash..need help with RC? this is for you
I am a BIG fan of power score products. I utilized this series for GMAT and now for LSAT and each time I saw results. I am fortunate to have a small budget to purchase these basic prep books and followed a stringent 3 month self study plan (I didn't have 1500 to spend on a professional prep program) and I did well on the test. It takes focus , discipline and great prep books, such as POWER SCORE!

Ok I love Power score can you tell?! BUT this is my least fav in the LSAT series but it is still a great book. I just believe that RC is well the easier of the sections to study for that is why I am "iffy" about the need for this book. I worked my way through the entire book and I did walk away with some decent knowledge but honestly I only applied about 1/3 of it on the test simply because of time. I just found their approach to be really time consuming however I also tend to be a fast reader so the thought of doing the breakdown they suggest was just overwhelming for me. I will say this, if this is a section you are struggling with buy the book but if you are a-ok put your pennies toward more lsac preptest's.

Unnecessary
I am a huge fan of his other two LSAT prep books, but I found the reading comprehension book to be slightly unnecessary. It was basic, intuitive information. I did find the "common errors" section helpful, seeing as I am now more aware of traps. I basically found out from this book that completing each prompt in 8 minutes and 45 seconds (their recommendation) to be extremely doable, without using any of their tips. A good book to skim, but not worth spending precious study time over. ... Read more

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as expected
It's the official LSAT test #54. taking these official published past tests is one of the best ways to prepare for the LSAT.

A must buy for the LSAT
This series are the newest released prep tests by LSAC.The Reading Comp Section of the test was recently changed and this is one of the few test books that addresses the change.This is an accurate rendering of what a REAL test felt like.The only difference is there is no ungraded section like in the real test.What I did was use two of the earlier test books and added a section to each of the newer tests.I would highly suggest purchasing as many of these as you can from the highest number first and then down.I also purchased the latest LSAT collection of ten books and found it similar to the current test.

Best Bet
I took a prep course prior to taking my LSAT for the first time in December 2008 using mostly older LSATs as study/prep material. Big mistake. There seems to have been a major change to the test somewhere in the early to mid 2000's. The newer tests are much harder than the old tests, as if the old tests are sort of a mock up of what an LSAT would look like. By the time I got to the actual test, I was unprepared for the depth of the test material and also the nuances of the newer tests. As I prepared to retake the test in February - which was today, as a mater of fact, I ordered a bunch of the newer tests to use as study material. It made all the difference in getting me used to a more nuanced and intricate test. But if you order these, order them from LSAC - they don't charge shipping.

You will also need the Powerscore book - at least for the games. That book blows everything else I have seen out of the water.

PrepTest 54
I recommend getting your hands on as many of the 50s series for the LSAT preparation.Test 55 was recently released by LSAC, but it had not been before I sat for the December 2008 LSAT.These tests can also be aquired on the LSAC site for a fee; however, I utilized Amazon.com in the crunch in that I needed some additional practice tests to continue doing timed tests prior to the real one.Frankly, I didn't think I could count on LSAC to get the tests to me in time and Amazon got them to me overnight (I had also ordered test 49 and 53).The real tests, in my view, are the best way to prepare for the LSAT.When I took the real exam nothing surprised me or caught me off guard.Note, I had also taken a preparation course that utilized the 10 tests of the 30 series as the class book.But I highly recommend getting these additional prep tests as they served me well and I received a high LSAT score. ... Read more

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Resolved
Although I recieved my book later than the expected delivery date it was not the fault of the company. The post office had damaged the book in transit and had to return the book to the company. I inquired why I had not recieved my book and was responded back to in timely manner as to the situation. When I did recieve my book it was in excellent condition. ... Read more

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as expected
It's the official LSAT test #52. taking these official published past tests is one of the best ways to prepare for the LSAT.

Must-have for LSAT prep
This is the earliest of the available LSAT exams that follows the current format, including the comparative reading comp question and just one writing prompt (framing an argument given a choice between two alternatives).I would definitely recommend getting at least a few of the recent LSATs (exams #52 and up) to supplement your preparations with other books. ... Read more

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as expected
It's the official LSAT test #53. taking these official published past tests is one of the best ways to prepare for the LSAT.

good resource
I highly recommend that if you are studying for LSAT in 2010 or beyond that you purchase as many of the prep books between 47- most current publication. These books have the most current format and answer type examples. Good luck! ... Read more

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Worth the purchase
This product gave me a reasonable expectation of what the LSAT would bring and I did well.

Not the most cost effective, but definitely helpful
If you're just going to take a few official prep tests, then grab the latest ones availble such as this one.It'll be closer to the real deal than some of the older tests, but not that much different.However, you're best buy is one of the books that contains 10 prep tests instead of only 1.1 test = 8 bucks, 10 tests = ~20 bucks...you do the math.If you have the time to take multiple tests, then grab one of these:

"10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests"
"Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests"
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My Favorite So Far!
In contrast to _The Official LSAT PrepTest 42_, which started in such a strong and entertaining fashion, only to peter out midway through, and this title's sequel _The Official LSAT PrepTest 44_, which lacks the focused coherence that makes the best titles of this series without peer, _The Official LSAT PrepTest 43_ manages to get everything just right.Other reviewers may disagree, but I think this could well be the most exciting book of the series --- even better perhaps than the seminal _The Official LSAT PrepTest 18_, which most admirers of this collection have long held as the most outstanding volume of PrepTest yet assembled, not just for the LSAT, but for any aptitude test in any field.

I can't speak highly enough of _The Official LSAT PrepTest 43_.It's a marvelous, life-changing PrepTest guide. ... Read more

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Get Ready to Be Completely Challenged
For someone who simply enjoys a challenge, the LSAT Preptest 45 is the perfect solution to prep you for the LSAT.The questions are very true to the actual LSAT tests.

One thing to keep in mind when using these Preptests is to understand that there is a clear methodology and frame of mind for conquering the tests.My strongest recommendation is to take your time to throughly understand how the questions are being presented to you and understand the patterns and logic behind the questions.Then, once you have mastered that, start timing yourself on how fast you can go.You will quickly realize that it doesn't matter what the question is, HOW you arrive at the solution is ALWAYS THE SAME!

So, be prepared to be challenged and intrigued.These preptests take the frustration out of not "getting" a question that is presented and trains your mind to become focused on arriving at logical solutions to tough questions. ... Read more

Product Description
If you want to be a lawyer, you have to go to law school. And if you want to go to law school, you have to take the LSAT, the standardized test required for all applicants. Though the LSAT is not the most difficult test in the world, it’s also not a walk in the park.

LSAT For Dummies is the ultimate LSAT study guide that shows you how to approach it, tame it, and make it one of the best credentials on your application. Written in a straightforward, down-to-earth format, this hands-on guide will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed. You’ll gain the vital tools you need to:

• Understand the reasoning behind analytical reasoning
• Get a handle on logical reasoning
• Discover the patterns of reasoning questions
• Work your way out of answer discrepancies
• Read and understand reading comprehension
• Flaunt your talent in the writing section
• Figure out what admissions officers are really looking for
• Plan you LSAT test-taking tactics

Featured in this must-have guide are plenty of sample problems and solutions for you to take practice swings at, along with two real, full-length LSAT exams. It also provides tried-and-true test-taking tips, common myths about the LSAT, and profiles of the different kinds of law you can practice. With LSAT For Dummies, you’ll find the fun and easy way to score your best and get into the law school of your choice! ... Read more

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Do Not Buy
This was the first book I bought to prepare for the LSAT prior to taking a proper prep course. I plowed through and did really well on all the tests. I was pretty confident, until I noticed that the book was published in 2004. I decided to pick up the latest Princeton Review book (2011) and started from the beginning. When I got to the testing section, I was in for a huge shock. The questions on the Princeton Review were SIGNIFICANTLY harder than this book and actually inline with every actual LSAT I have downloaded from the net. This book was a poor prep tool, unless you just want to boost your confidence.

Do NOT waste your money on this book. Buy a proper, up to DATE prep book. You'll be grateful.

Can't Believe the Number of Typos/Errors!
I picked this book up at the book store without the benefit of these reviews--my mistake! There are too many typos/errors in the book. I'm taking the LSAT in December, so I've discarded this one for Powerscore's Logic Games Bible. I wouldn't recommend this one.

Really Helpful...Until You See an ACTUAL LSAT
This book does an excellent job of making the LSATs seem simple. It provides commonsense and "zen" strategies that work perfectly well for the sample problems provided in the book but unfortunately they simply don't translate well to the actual test material. They do say in this book that it is only helpful if used in conjunction with actual LSAT practice tests which I absoutely agree with. While it does provide some interesting insights and approaches and make you feel like you are completely capable of nailing the LSAT it drastically overly simplifies what is involved in answering LSAT questions and will leave you stunned on test day if you don't use other methods of preparation. In short, it's a good book to flip through when you're feeling overwhelmed by study material or having a panic attack, but should only be used as some light reading to supplement your study routine.

For VERY basic intro info ONLY
Let me say to the audience reading this, HELLO THIS IS A "for dummies" book what do you expect!?
Alright I sought out this book purely for the basics of the LSAT. I did the same for GMAT and I thought that the GMAT version did a really decent job communicating the hurdles one has to go through to do well on the test, however for the last edition I thought it was too "soft." I did read through it but the approaches suggested were too rudimentary to be of any use to a serious last taker. The logic games section is a pure joke.
I say use this book simply to get a very BASIC idea of what to expect, don't spend more than 1.5 hours going through this book then move on! I gave this two stars because I don't understand how this company can do so well presenting GMAT and fail so miserably presenting LSAT. I do not recommend that any of their concepts be put to use outside of your very first attempt at practice questions. I firmly believe the best stuff out there is published by Powerscore and lsac. The stuff can get expensive but it truly is well worth it, the rest can be seen purely as supplemental and can be gotten at your local library! Save your money for the real deal and invest in Powerscore and lsac.

Better than expected but wrong answers is a letdown.
Positives:

1) It's cheap!

2) Shows you how to condense information into shorthand notation.

3) She explains things in a very concise and simple format.

3) For anyone seriously considering taking the LSAT this is a good book to start with but terrible choice to end on.

4) Corrections are available from the dummies website and you can download them via MS word format.

Negatives:

1) It's a fact this book has typo's.

2) This book has answers that are flat out wrong, and its disappointing that this book went to print in 2004 has not been reprinted for 2009 with all of the corrections added.The only reason this book gets a 4 star is the corrections are available from the dummies website and you can download them via MS word format. This also provides proof that the publisher knows that this book is riddled with mistakes.

3) If you only have 3-4 weeks to prepare this isn't the book for you and I do not care for the fact that this author acts as if this would be enough time.If your an average student you need 2-3 months to prepare no less.

4) If you are not self motivated ditch the book idea and sign up for a class.

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Studying for LSAT get this book!
I highly recommend that if you are studying for LSAT in 2010 or beyond that you purchase as many of the prep books between 47- most current publication. These books have the most current format and answer type examples. Good luck!

LSAT prep
I couldn't believe how much the lsat changed in the newer version, I am so glad I had a chance to review them before taking the test. Well worth the money! ... Read more

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a must-have for a great LSAT score
test 47 was particularly helpful because it turned out to the most similar of the practice exams to the actual test that i took this past september. a must have for an excellent LSAT score. the product was new. ... Read more