{"id":1822,"date":"2017-11-09T14:50:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T22:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/?p=1822"},"modified":"2021-06-09T13:17:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T20:17:39","slug":"1822","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/1822\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute LSAT Prep: One Week Until Test Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With only one week till the LSAT, you may be feeling a bit nervous. That\u2019s totally understandable, but lucky for you, we\u2019ve got what you need to make the most of your study time. \u00a0We\u2019ve rounded up the <\/span>best last minute LSAT tips<\/b> for each section so you can get the most out of your final days of LSAT studying and conquer test day. Let\u2019s jump right in so you can rock the LSAT!<\/span><\/p>\n

Last minute LSAT Tips for each section <\/span><\/h2>\n

With only 7 days left for studying, make sure you know the most important last minute LSAT tips for each of the exam\u2019s three sections. Check them out below. If any of the suggestions are completely foreign to you, be sure to read up on those strategies so you can employ them on test day. You\u2019re going to want <\/span>all of these tips and strategies at your fingertips <\/b>when you sit down to take the LSAT. <\/span><\/p>\n

LSAT Analytical Reasoning Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n

Remember, you\u2019ve been studying for Analytical Reasoning, aka Logic Games, for weeks, if not months. You know everything you need to know for the LSAT. What you need to need to do is review the key strategies so you\u2019re feeling confident and can easily use all of the strategies you\u2019ve learned. Here\u2019s a quick review of your LSAT Logic Game strategy for test day:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Tackle the easiest games first. <\/b>Find the easiest game and tackle that one first. Working the easiest game first will give you some needed confidence and extra time to answer the questions you have the best chance at answering correctly. And you\u2019ll pick up some points right away!<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Read every word. <\/b>Read very carefully to ensure you don\u2019t miss anything critical. You need to set up each game correctly to get as many points as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t make illogical assumptions that aren\u2019t in the text<\/b>. If a rule tells you that Julie is to the left of Jim and to the right of Carlos, don\u2019t assume she is sitting next to either of them. There may be other people in between. <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Make inferences<\/b>. You have to link two rules together to produce more powerful and useful rules. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019d like a little more review on Logic Games, do a <\/span>quick <\/span><\/i>review of the <\/span>complete guide to LSAT Logic Games<\/span><\/a>. Remember this week is about keeping these strategies fresh\u2014don\u2019t try to cram a lot of new information. <\/span><\/p>\n

    LSAT Logical Reasoning Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Keep in mind that the key to <\/span>LSAT logical reasoning<\/span><\/a> is to read carefully and critically, breaking apart the argument, all while giving yourself the time to select the best answer choice. Remember your LSAT logical reasoning approach is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Read the question first<\/b>. Before you jump into the stimulus, start with the question and make sure you understand what you are being asked to find among the answer choices.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Attack the stimulus<\/b> by breaking it apart and questioning each sentence and the role it plays in the argument. <\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Find the best (not the right) answer<\/b>. One answer will be supported by more evidence than the other\u2014choose that one. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      No matter what the LSAC throws at you on the actual LSAT, <\/span>follow these steps every time<\/b> and you\u2019ll be just fine. In fact, you\u2019ll be great. <\/span><\/p>\n

      LSAT Reading Comprehension Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n

      You\u2019re in the home stretch. We\u2019ve got one more section to quickly review the strategy for, and that\u2019s Reading Comprehension. Remember, with Reading Comprehension, like Logical Reasoning, you need to <\/span>read critically and break apart the text <\/b>to understand the role every sentence plays. To ensure you conquer each Reading Comprehension passage, do the following every time:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Pick your passage order<\/b>. Just like in the Logic Games section, you want to start with the easiest passage to build momentum and get some points right away.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Summarize as you go<\/b>. Every time you finish a paragraph, jot a note to the side indicating the main point or purpose to help you when you start answering the questions.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Pick your order for each set of questions<\/b>. Just as you did at the beginning when you picked your order for the passages, make sure to start with the easiest questions. You don\u2019t want to get bogged down on a hard question and run out of time to pick up some quick points.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Understand the question<\/b>.<\/span> Identifying the question type<\/span><\/a> is essential to answering the question. Start there to make sure you approach the question correctly and find the best answer choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Now that we\u2019ve reviewed the final tips for each LSAT section, let\u2019s take a look at tips for the day before the LSAT.<\/span><\/p>\n

        The day before the LSAT<\/span><\/h2>\n

        The most important last minute LSAT tip: <\/span>be prepared for the day of the test<\/b>. You don\u2019t want all of your studying to go to waste because you forgot your admissions ticket or a good snack. So, let\u2019s take a minute to walk through what you <\/span>need for the actual day of the test<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

        The key tasks for the day before the LSAT are to do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n