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How Usma got a $15,000 merit scholarship for law school
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Get Ready for a Computer-Based LSAT - LSAC Moving Forward with Digital LSAT
But we're not in the 20th century anymore.
LSAC has played around with the idea of moving to a computer or tablet-based test for a while, but never done anything about it (possibly due to concerns about cheating).
That may be changing.
A pre-law advisor in the Dallas, TX, area just got the following email from a "User Experience Recruiting Manager" at Usability Sciences Corporation.
Usability Sciences, a user experience research firm located in the Las Colinas area, is currently working with the Law School Admission Council to conduct one-on-one usability sessions (similar to focus groups) in June and we need both those who are planning to take the LSAT and those who have already taken the LSAT. If you plan to take the LSAT in the future, the exposure to the LSAT question types during this study may be of value to you in your test preparation efforts. If you’ve already taken the LSAT, your feedback will be of great value to this research.
Sessions will be conducted in June (at Usability Sciences in Las Colinas) and will last approximately 90 minutes. Those who qualify and participate will receive $100 for their time (you only need to attend one 90-minute session on one day).
This research is being conducted on behalf of the Law School Admission Council. If interested in participating, please send an email to recruiter@usabilitysciences.com and indicate that you are interested in the LSAC study. Once more information and dates become available, Usability Sciences will contact you directly.
If you participate, please reach out and let us know what it's like!
How I Changed My Understanding Of The LSAT
LSAT Blog reader Jacob once asked me:
How has the depth of your understanding of the LSAT changed from the day you started or when you started to teach, until now, with the website and tutoring?
How Hannah increased her LSAT score from 144 to 163 + got into UVA
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LSAT Diary Interview: 155 to 170 to Stanford Law
This LSAT Diary is from "Jim," who improved from 155 to 170 and got into Stanford Law after working with me and using the day-by-day study plan!(He has a unique first name and wanted to remain anonymous.)
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Law School Application Process Video
The below 10-minute video titled "Introduction to Law School and the LSAT" gives some solid general advice on the law school application process.LSAT Diary: My Biggest Hurdle - Studying for the LSAT in Korea
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Thanks to Yoonki for sharing his story!
Why I'm Not Wishing You Good Luck on the December 2015 LSAT
"In bocca al lupo" is an old Italian proverb that literally translates to "in the mouth of the wolf." The customary response is "crepi (il lupo)," which literally translates to "kill (the wolf)."
The idea is that when faced with adversity, you should have the mindset that you will overcome it. Luck is not a factor. You will destroy whatever obstacles get in the way of achieving your goals.
So, rather than wishing you all good luck, I'm going to remind you that when you encounter the LSAT on Saturday, kill it.
Before LSAT Test Day, Upload Photo for LSAT Admission Ticket to LSAC
Starting with the June 2016 LSAT, the Law School Admission Council wants your selfies before Test Day.
Previously, LSAC only required you to bring a photo to LSAT Test Day with your admission ticket. Now, they want to create a database of test-takers' photos.
Part of the change is probably for "test security" purposes - after all, people often try to cheat on the LSAT or get someone to take it for them. I wouldn't be surprised if some test-takers have gotten away with it.
However, they also want to print your photo on your admission ticket directly. This is probably because many people forget to bring a photo to Test Day, or bring one that's "unsuitable," like this:
Anyway, here are the full details from LSAC:
Source: Law School Admission Council website
Previously, LSAC only required you to bring a photo to LSAT Test Day with your admission ticket. Now, they want to create a database of test-takers' photos.
(For those of you taking the December or February LSATs, remember to bring a passport-sized photo!)
Part of the change is probably for "test security" purposes - after all, people often try to cheat on the LSAT or get someone to take it for them. I wouldn't be surprised if some test-takers have gotten away with it.
However, they also want to print your photo on your admission ticket directly. This is probably because many people forget to bring a photo to Test Day, or bring one that's "unsuitable," like this:
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| LSAC says, "Head Too Big." I say, "serious eyebrows!" |
Anyway, here are the full details from LSAC:
Notice Regarding Uploading Photo for the June 2016 LSAT and Beyond
Effective with the June 2016 LSAT administration, everyone wishing to register for the LSAT will be required to upload a photograph to their LSAC online account during the registration process. The photo will be inserted on the admission ticket, which must be printed out in order to gain admission to the test center. Admission tickets that do not display the uploaded photo will not be accepted on test day. Once a photo has been uploaded, it may be re-used for future tests, and for test date or center changes. In addition to the admission ticket, test registrants must produce a valid government-issued ID in order to gain admission to the test center.
Registration for the June 2016 LSAT will open in mid-December 2015. Additional details about uploading photos will be available on LSAC.org at that time.
Source: Law School Admission Council website
Black Friday Sale (LSAT-Blog-Style): Donate to Watsi and Get Free LSAT Schedule
Thanksgiving weekend tends to be the big kickoff. So each year around this time, I try to do a little something to counteract the craziness.
From now through the end of the weekend, I'm giving away "free" day-by-day LSAT study schedules to anyone who makes a donation for the equivalent amount (or more!) to Watsi.org
For those of you who don't know, Watsi is an awesome, reputable, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that directly funds people who need medical care in developing nations around the world. You can read more about them on Wikipedia and their FAQ page.
How to get your free LSAT study schedule and plan:
Behind the Scenes with a Former LSAT Question-Writer | Free Book
If you’re reading this, you’re probably applying to law school. I know this process isn’t easy, and it can be incredibly frustrating at times. However, each year, many people overcome the hurdles and get into the law schools of their dreams. You ask yourself, how’d they do it?
What allows some to break into the 170s and achieve a top LSAT score?
I’ve found that it often comes down to these three things:
- understanding not only how to use question-solving strategies, but why they work
- knowing how and why LSAC creates the LSAT the way it does
- loving the LSAT, instead of writing it off as “stupid” because it “doesn’t test anything”
To help you develop this understanding and appreciation, I’ve conducted several interviews with former LSAT question-writer and author of Mastering Logic Games, Stephen Harris.
In them, he shares all the details about his experience writing hundreds of the questions that appear in your LSAT PrepTest books.
Not only will you learn all about how LSAT questions get written, but you’ll also get answers to questions like these:
- Can anyone master the LSAT?
- Is the LSAT relevant to law school?
- Is the LSAT culturally biased?
I've already published a series of interviews with Dr. Harris on LSAT Blog, but they were never organized in any kind of easy-to-digest, logical format.
I wanted to make it easier to benefit from the insights these interviews contain.
To that end, I've put together a new book, "Behind the Scenes with a Former LSAT Question-Writer."
You can get your copy on Google Drive for free.
I hope this book helps you get a top LSAT score.
