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The easiest DSST exams for college credit aren’t as well known as their CLEP exam counterparts, but they’re just as effective at dishing out those sweet college credits. Once reserved solely for the military, DSST exams (more commonly known as DANTES exams in the past) are accepted by many universities throughout the U.S. If your…
The easiest CLEP exams are a good way to get your feet wet before moving on to more difficult CLEP exams. Or perhaps you just need to take care of a few elective credits so you can save money and graduate when you want to. In any case, we’re here to help you by ranking…
“Should I go to law school?” is a question that many college graduates wrestle with. Law school can lead to a fulfilling, lucrative, and prestigious career, but that’s not always the outcome. Other graduates leave with a mountain of debt and the crushing prospects of a low salary, long hours, and boring work. In this…
Preparing for your LSAT test day is an important step to take advantage of all the time you’ve spent getting ready. Your test day experience will be totally different if you are taking the LSAT-Flex instead of the traditional LSAT, so we’ll break this into two sections. In-Person LSAT This used to be the only…
LSAT reading comprehension tips will help you deal with what many find to be the most difficult section of the LSAT. While the reading comprehension section is difficult, the approach to improving your score is relatively simple. First, you need to know that the correct answers are not subjective—they’re in the text. If an answer…
These LSAT logical reasoning tips can improve your accuracy and speed to notch a higher LSAT score. Logical reasoning questions are composed of a stimulus and a question stem. The stimulus appears first and provides either a set of facts or an argument, with premises and a conclusion. Following the stimulus is the stem—the specific…
We’re here with LSAT logic games tips to help you improve your study methods and your score. This is the section where many students see the most dramatic improvement, and it’s because the strategies for logic games are powerful. If you’re totally new to logic games and got destroyed on your practice test like me,…
Before we get into section-specific advice, here are 3 general LSAT strategies that apply to every section, because dominating the LSAT starts with a solid foundation. 1. Eliminate Wrong Answers As a multiple-choice test, the LSAT is a prime candidate for eliminating answers. If you know answer choices (A), (B), and (E) are wrong, then…
Once you create your LSAT study plan, you can work more efficiently by knowing what to study, when to study, and why you’re studying in the first place. The LSAT does not test you on specific facts, which means you can’t cram for it. On the bright side, consistent study often yields significant score gains…
In our LSAT Writing guide, we’ll discuss the format of this writing test and give you a couple practical tips for your essay. LSAT Writing Overview This 35-minute section used to be thrown in with the rest of the test, but now you’ll do it at a separate time, from the comfort of your home….
We’re here to answer all your questions about LSAT scores and the LSAT-Flex. Let’s dive in! What does the LSAT test? Let’s move on to the structure of the LSAT. The LSAT contains three section types: analytical reasoning (more commonly known as logic games), logical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The traditional LSAT is composed of…
In this article, we’ll cover some of the most commonly-asked LSAT questions. Let’s get started! What is the LSAT? The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is designed and administered by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). As you’ve already deduced, it’s a test for people who want to study law in the U.S. or Canada,…
If you’re wondering how to study for LSAT logic games, you’re not alone. This section has a reputation for destroying those poor souls who’ve never dealt with logic games before. For many students, the logic games section (also known as analytical reasoning) seems the most daunting. The convoluted questions can seem all but impossible to…
Why do you miss SAT questions? In other articles, we’ve given an overview of SAT scores and how to improve your score, but here we’ll get to the root of the problem—why do you miss SAT questions, anyway? We’ll boil it down to 3 reasons, then give tips on how to not miss those SAT…
What is a good SAT score? In this article, we’ll provide information and cover a few significant factors to help you answer that question. What is the highest SAT score? Let’s start with the basics. The highest SAT score is 1600. This is comprised of your math score (200-800) and reading score (200-800). What is…
The SAT is not an IQ test. It’s not some mystical number generator that looks into the depths of your mind. No, the SAT is a simple test that measures a very specific set of skills. This is good news, because you can learn skills—which means you absolutely can improve your SAT score. So how…
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