The New ACT
The new ACT offers challenges (score variability) and opportunities (an optional science and more time per question). Here’s everything you need to know.
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We ensure that each student receives the level of LSAT prep that is best suited and well-tailored to his or her needs in order to reach the student’s goal score. We consider many factors, including where you are in your education, when you intend to apply to law school, where you would like to apply, what previous experience or challenges you have had prepping for the LSAT (if any), and your goals for your score. From there, we develop a tutoring and study plan based on your specific needs, along with back up options if your plans change.
We make sure our students are fully prepared to handle every aspect of the test. We prep using previously-released LSATs so that students use material straight from the test maker. The LSAT in particular requires a strong command of making deductions, identifying subtle shifts in language, and deconstructing arguments, among other skills. We work with students closely to make sure they fully grasp these skills, along with step-by-step methods for answering each type of question and managing each section. The skills you’ll learn will not only help you achieve a fantastic LSAT score, but will also be vital to your success as a law student and eventually as a lawyer.
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The test is scored on a scale of 120 – 180. The average score is 150, and most competitive law schools are looking for a 162 or higher. Additionally, the scaled score is based on a raw score of 99, 100, or 101 questions.
There are four 35-minute sections but only three of them count towards your score. The extra section is known as the variable or experimental section. It is used to “pretest” new items.
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning I | Argument-based multiple choice | 24-26 | 35 mins |
| Logical Reasoning II | Argument-based multiple choice | 24-26 | 35 mins |
| Reading Comprehension | Passage- based multiple choice | 26-28 | 35 mins |
| Experimental Section | Could be any of the above sections | 24-28 | 35 mins |
Writing Sample (taken separately online) | Essay Writing | 1 | 30 mins |
The LSAT, or the Law School Admissions Test, is a standardized exam required for admission to nearly every law school approved by the American Bar Association. It is a crucial component of the application and acceptance process in law schools in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. There are over 100,000 individuals worldwide taking the LSAT each year.
The LSAT is offered nine times a year.
Reading Comprehension evaluates the ability to identify main ideas and details and to draw inferences and make extrapolations on scholarly passages. It consists of four passages, each with a set of five to eight questions. One of the readings will be a comparative passage, which has two short passages. The reading passages are drawn from a variety of subjects in biological and physical science, social science, humanities, and topic areas related to law.
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The new ACT offers challenges (score variability) and opportunities (an optional science and more time per question). Here’s everything you need to know.
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