LSAT Overview

Everything You Need to Know About Taking the LSAT

Taking the LSAT

Want to know the inside scoop about taking the LSAT from a trusted source? At AdmissionsDean, we are the only unbiased source on the web that provides a comprehensive comparison of the offerings from the major LSAT prep companies, as well as interviews with LSAT prep insiders on the business of taking the LSAT.

About the LSAT & Upcoming Dates

The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is required for admission to most law schools and is offered four times each year. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) administers the LSAT and considers the June exam to be the beginning of the new “cycle” or year. The LSAT has four main sections: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and an essay.

LSAT Prep Providers

There’s a lot of information out there about a lot of different LSAT prep providers, from prep company websites to blogs to discussion board postings. What we found lacking – and what we thought we could offer to you – is an unbiased summary of the main offerings of the Top 5 LSAT prep providers: Kaplan, Testmasters, Princeton Review, PowerScore and Blueprint.

LSAT Scoring 101

Everyone knows you can score 120 to 180 on the LSAT. But did you know you actually receive 3 scores when you take the LSAT: a Scaled Score, a Percentile Rank and a Score Band? Find out more about these scoring metrics, understanding your average LSAT score versus your highest score, and what it takes to get into law school.

Fun Facts & Myths

Did you know that people take between 100,000 and 150,000 LSATs every year? Or, that it’s a myth to think your LSAT is graded solely against your fellow test-takers on the same day? Find out the most common myths about taking the LSAT and applying for law school. Plus, learn fun facts about the LSAT and whether your LSAT score influences your ability to transfer to another law school.

LSAT Prep Interviews

Have you ever wanted to ask an LSAT prep expert about the secrets to mastering the LSAT? Or, what it’s like to teach in an LSAT prep program? We’ve asked these and many more questions to LSAT prep professionals across the country in our Better Know An LSAT Prep Expert series. Prep providers include PowerScore, Blueprint and LSAT Freedom.

3 Ways to Register

Before applying to law school, you’ll have to take the LSAT. The exam is offered four times a year at testing locations across the country. Once you’ve decided what date you’d like to take the exam, make sure to register as early as possible. The easiest way to register for the LSAT is online, but there are also mail and phone options available.

Better Know A Dean

Have you ever wanted to ask a Law School Dean about his or her law school? Or an Admissions Dean about writing an effective personal statement? Or, a Law School Professor about how to write an effective law school exam answer? We’ve asked these and many more questions of deans and professors across the country in our Better Know A Dean/Professor series. Read on, and remember to check back in as we regularly conduct new interviews.