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"The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning BibleTM 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, including
• Solve every type of Logical Reasoning question
• Review detailed explanations for over 100 official LSAT Logical Reasoning Questions
• Recognize question types
• Identify common reasoning elements and determine their validity
• Make inferences efficiently and accurately
• Learn to manage your time on the Logical Reasoning section
• A complete explanation of every question"
In addition, the Logical Reasoning Bible features over 100 real LSAT Logical Reasoning questions that are used to illustrate and reinforce our techniques."
Read The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible David M Killoran 9780991299225 Books
"Preparing for the LSAT is a journey. Crushing it on test day requires dedication and effective study techniques. No one tool will fully prepare you to do well. That said, the PowerScore system was the main tool I used in my journey toward the 99th percentile.
The PowerScore system essentially consists of 6 books: 3 bibles and 3 workbooks (one of each per LSAT section). The bibles take you through PowerScore's strategies and methods of attacking each section, while the workbooks give you practice questions and sections to hone your skills. For simplicity, I am writing two reviews: 1 that encompasses the 3 bibles and 1 for the workbooks.
I began using these books approximately 3 months ahead of test day. I read all 3 bibles cover to cover. The bibles do a nice job of easing you into their system for attacking various question types. You learn strategies for marking up long passages quickly and effectively, picking apart logical reasoning question stems, identifying incorrect answers, and most importantly, drawing logic game (analytical reasoning) diagrams. This last one is crucial; of all the logic games methods I encountered, I believe PowerScore has the best one. Learn their method and you'll be on your way to 0 wrong on the logic games section (which is so important since Reading Comp will always get you).
Another nice feature of the bibles is that they provide several quick exercises along the way that help to reinforce the methods they're teaching you. These exercises were a nice alternative to regular LSAT questions.
Although I recommend getting all three bibles, I would rank them in the following order from most to least crucial: Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comp. Here's why:
1) Logic Games: As I mentioned, I'm a big fan of their approach for drawing game diagrams. Since the logic games section is the most abstract, you'll want to give yourself ample time to learn and practice your approach. Start with this book.
2) Logical Reasoning: They do a great job addressing all the different question types that can appear in the LR section. This book is really important as well. It just falls behind Logic Games because it's not as abstract.
3) Reading Comp: In my opinion, practice practice practice is a much more effective method of preparing for reading comp (as opposed to spending a lot of time learning a specific method). You'll want to practice reading really quickly while still retaining key points. That being said, this bible will help you with strategies for how to mark up the text to quickly go back to those key points. However, if you're strapped for cash, your money might be better spent toward a subscription to the Economist (their articles provide good practice for the types of passages you'll encounter on the LSAT, and this will help when you run out of real LSAT passages)."
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The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible David M Killoran 9780991299225 Books Reviews
- I finally found the right LSAT book for understanding and learning one very important and very difficult section Logical Reasoning. This book is divided into 22 chapters, all dealing with a specific type of questions. It provides you the methods to identify the important indicators for choosing the correct answer that is related with the question that is being asked. It is a very dense and detailed book, and requires frequent notes, so that you can actually learn the methods, drills, hints, and tips stated in the book. I have already read 100 - 120 pages, however, in order to learn from this book, and I have gone back and started rereading for the purposes of taking notes, and learning from it. This is the intention of the book. It is not just to read, however, to jot down notes continuously, that you think is important to you, so that you can learn. I recommend that if you buy this book, you should not just read it, because if you do, then you will forget it. In order to maximize your benefits, read, jot down notes, practice the drills, and understand all ideas and questions stated in this book. This book is very time consuming, and should be if you want to be master this section, however if you read it once or twice, do not take any notes, or understand every single concept that is laid out, then this book would fail to serve its purpose for you. In summary this book is meticulously detailed, time consuming, precisely written, and requires vigorous participation from the reader, if they want the master this section to the teeth.
- Preparing for the LSAT is a journey. Crushing it on test day requires dedication and effective study techniques. No one tool will fully prepare you to do well. That said, the PowerScore system was the main tool I used in my journey toward the 99th percentile.
The PowerScore system essentially consists of 6 books 3 bibles and 3 workbooks (one of each per LSAT section). The bibles take you through PowerScore's strategies and methods of attacking each section, while the workbooks give you practice questions and sections to hone your skills. For simplicity, I am writing two reviews 1 that encompasses the 3 bibles and 1 for the workbooks.
I began using these books approximately 3 months ahead of test day. I read all 3 bibles cover to cover. The bibles do a nice job of easing you into their system for attacking various question types. You learn strategies for marking up long passages quickly and effectively, picking apart logical reasoning question stems, identifying incorrect answers, and most importantly, drawing logic game (analytical reasoning) diagrams. This last one is crucial; of all the logic games methods I encountered, I believe PowerScore has the best one. Learn their method and you'll be on your way to 0 wrong on the logic games section (which is so important since Reading Comp will always get you).
Another nice feature of the bibles is that they provide several quick exercises along the way that help to reinforce the methods they're teaching you. These exercises were a nice alternative to regular LSAT questions.
Although I recommend getting all three bibles, I would rank them in the following order from most to least crucial Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comp. Here's why
1) Logic Games As I mentioned, I'm a big fan of their approach for drawing game diagrams. Since the logic games section is the most abstract, you'll want to give yourself ample time to learn and practice your approach. Start with this book.
2) Logical Reasoning They do a great job addressing all the different question types that can appear in the LR section. This book is really important as well. It just falls behind Logic Games because it's not as abstract.
3) Reading Comp In my opinion, practice practice practice is a much more effective method of preparing for reading comp (as opposed to spending a lot of time learning a specific method). You'll want to practice reading really quickly while still retaining key points. That being said, this bible will help you with strategies for how to mark up the text to quickly go back to those key points. However, if you're strapped for cash, your money might be better spent toward a subscription to the Economist (their articles provide good practice for the types of passages you'll encounter on the LSAT, and this will help when you run out of real LSAT passages). - I'm not usually one to write reviews, but for this one I needed to. So far, I've only read through Chapter 11 (out of a total of 22 chapters). The book starts with a great overview of the LSAT, each section, and how it's scored, as well as an in-depth section about the basics of Logical Reasoning. Before I started studying at all, I took an LSAT practice test to gauge where I was at. I got a 159. Not a horrible starting point, but definitely not where I wanted to be. I have not taken any courses as a way to study, preferring to use prep books and free online information to save money (I graduated undergrad 3 years ago and am now working full-time and paying bills on my own, so spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on prep courses is just not an option for me). I did use 7Sage, the free account, in conjunction with the Logical Reasoning Bible. Specifically, I use the LSAT Proctor and Grader, and the logical game explanations are phenomenal (and completely free!).
After reading only halfway through this book (and using 7Sage primarily for Logical Game instructions) I went from the initial 159 to a 171! I can't wait to see how much my score improves after finishing the book, not to mention once I get a chance to take a look at the Reading Comprehension Bible and possibly the Logical Games Bible. I'll be sure to update once I've finished the book!
Wishing you all the best of luck! - Hands down the best study material for the LSAT. I self-studied with this over about 9 weeks and felt very well prepared going into the October 2015 LSAT. I feel that I bumped my previous score by around 10 points using the PS Bibles the second time around. Here are my 3 keys for efficient studying 1.) Work through all Powerscore Bibles (LG, LR, RC), 2.) take as many prep tests as possible under times conditions (minimum of 10-15), and 3.) debrief each prep test by throughly reviewing all questions. LSATHacks.com has explanations to all of the prep test questions you miss. Follow this and you'll be on your way to a higher score!
