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| acceptance is the completion of the LSAT. This | | | | only be achieved by exposing yourself to the test |
| stands for the Law School Acceptance Test. As the | | | | and understanding how it is structured. The good |
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| 120-180, with 180 being a perfect score. The average | | | | plethora of practice tests, and even the LSAT books |
| score is a 152. If you want to get into a prestigious | | | | provide some sample test questions. Don't get |
| law school, scoring above 152 is mandatory, usually in | | | | discouraged if you score poorly on your first couple |
| the realm of 165-170. Your LSAT score is crucial | | | | of tests; that's very common. Just keep at it and |
| because most law schools consider two factors | | | | work hard. Persistence and familiarity with the |
| when deciding who gets accepted: your GPA (grade | | | | material will ultimately prevail. |
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| predominant factors in the decision process. | | | | section and essay. This means you must be |
| Numerous experts and test analyzers have said the | | | | comfortable with reading large quantities in a short |
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| recommended to partake in some quality LSAT prep | | | | 3.) Get plenty of sleep the night before the test |
| for the big test day. | | | | & enjoy a good breakfast the day of: You want |
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| help you with your LSAT prep... | | | | stress out. It's not life and death. You can always |
| 1.) Take as many practice tests as possible: This is a | | | | take it again if you do poorly the first go-round. Just |
| tried and true method for scoring well on the official | | | | be persistent with your LSAT prep, work hard, and |
| test. You must become comfortable with the | | | | do your best. That's the combination for success. |