October 13, 2011 | In: LSAT Prep, Standardized Exams
There are very few personality traits that separate high scorers from low scorers on standardized exams. I'm currently preparing for the December 3rd LSAT, so I'm slightly obsessed regarding the methods others have used to score perfect or near-perfect...
September 25, 2011 | In: Academia, Interviews, LSAT Prep, Productivity Tips, Standardized Exams
I truly believe that the key to success in life is not positive thinking or anything having to do with luck; rather, massive action is necessary. Those who produce the most high quality or quantity results of value-- whether it be in the arts, literature,...
August 28, 2011 | In: Interviews, LSAT Prep, Standardized Exams
One of the best tools online for LSAT Prep is definitely a little program called Score My LSAT. Have you ever wanted to accurately track your progress on practice tests? It sure is hard when you can only count in terms of the number you got wrong. That's...
August 28, 2011 | In: LSAT Prep
Logical reasoning test questions used to upset me. They all seemed individually thorough and complicated, each seemingly with their own unique dynamic. Each one would bother me more than the next, as I found myself spending much more than the allotted...
August 26, 2011 | In: LSAT Prep
Are you considering joining LSAT classes or even hiring a personal LSAT tutor? If so, I would highly recommend that you stay away from the LSAT classes and get some one-on-one tutoring. As I've mentioned in some other posts, LSAT classes don't necessarily...
August 25, 2011 | In: LSAT Prep
As many of you know, I'll be taking the LSAT this December 2011, and have been rigorously preparing. For those who have not registered yet, you can do so and also find the LSAT test dates here. Now, along the journey thus far, I've used a couple of...
August 24, 2011 | In: LSAT Prep, Productivity Tips, Standardized Exams
As most of you know by now, I'm diligently preparing for the December LSAT. I stated in previous posts that I opted not to take LSAT classes like those offered by the major test prep companies, and now I'll explain why. First of all, those thinking about...
August 23, 2011 | In: Academia, Careers, Legal Advice, LSAT Prep
The concept "pre-law" has been thrown area quite a bit in the past few years. Ever since the law school industry's growth shot up, many undergraduates have been asking guidance counselors, advisors, and other school officials alike whether or not they...
August 16, 2011 | In: Academia, Better Grades, SAT Prep, Standardized Exams
A few years ago, while studying for the SATs myself, I came across this article about two major Korean high schools. Essentially, they are institutions that only accept the highest-scoring middle school students in Korea into their program, and then put...
August 15, 2011 | In: Productivity Tips, SAT Prep
This is a writeup I wrote a few years ago on CollegeConfidential.com. It was written for a forum, so a revised version is to be expected. However, as you can see, what worked for me was the same principles I emphasize for any exam: 1) allocation of...
August 15, 2011 | In: Academia, Better Grades, LSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Standardized Exams
In most, if not all, critical standardized exams, there will be a section or two that deliberately tests your ability to critically read. That is, they are not looking to see if you could read; if you are able to take such a test and follow directions,...