WHAT TO LOOK FOR

If you've chosen to study on your own, you must realize that there's a distinction between study and practice. Study is when you learn the methods for LSAT questions. Practice is when you sit down and actually practice those methods. Click here to order real LSAT tests.

The best move is to buy a single preparation book, complete it, and then practice the methods you've learned on real, former LSATs. The best buy is Next, Ten Official LSATs, which contains ten recent tests. Also consider Ten, More Official LSATs, which also contains ten recent tests, although the tests are a bit older. Once you have finished each test, take advantage of our LSAT computer analysis.

Many students wish to know which commercial preparation book has the "best" methods. Instead, consider how a particular book teaches one who is self-studying. For many people, learning something from a book without a teacher can be a difficult experience. If this is true of you, then you may want to find a book that will guide you through the material well. Are you seeking extensive review with a serious approach to scoring high? Or, are you having difficulties comprehending the basics of the LSAT and need a simple book? Base your decision on these personal factors, rather than which book others consider "best". 

WHAT NOT TO DO

Purchase used books from a student who took a live preparation class. Even if the student took copious notes, the text is still not designed for self-study, and, as such, will likely teach you little. Many students assume that big test prep companies teach "better" methods in live classes than what are taught in retail books. Actually, the methods in live classes and retail books are usually identical.

SHOULD YOU TAKE AN ON-LINE COURSE INSTEAD OF USING A BOOK? 

If you think a preparation book is not enough, but a live course is too expensive, consider taking an on-line course, which provides essentially the same content as a live course would, yet via on-line. Many on-line course options provide you with an e-mail contact if get really stuck as well - a big advantage over a book. If you're okay without a teacher but want much more support from that in a book, consider on-line options.

WHAT TO BUY FOR LSAT SELF-STUDY

The following items are sufficient for quality LSAT self-study. Total cost will be around $70.

1- Commercial Preparation Book. See the LSAT Book Comparison Charts.

2- Next, Ten Official LSATs, plus consider some of the more recent former LSAT exams. Click here to order real LSAT tests. Also, be sure to return to this site and use our LSAT Computer Analysis System.

Optional - If you have not taken a basic logic course, either do so, or read Richard Feldman's Reason & Argument.