you\u2019re in charge of deciding which questions to tackle first<\/strong>. The LSAT is administered one section at a time, so you can\u2019t choose which section you want to tackle first. But you can decide what order you answer the questions in for each section.<\/p>\nWhy is the order of questions important? Two reasons. First, by starting with easier questions you can build your confidence before moving on to more difficult questions. And second, by saving the harder questions for last, you ensure you pick up the easy points first before running out of time. Speaking of points, this brings us to our second key LSAT study tip…<\/p>\n
2. Every LSAT question is worth the same.<\/h2>\n
Before you walk in and take the LSAT, it\u2019s critical that you understand that every question on the LSAT, no matter the difficulty, is worth exactly the same. If you\u2019re stubborn like me (and probably most law students and lawyers), you\u2019re going to want to work on a question until you get it right. While this determination usually has its rewards, on the LSAT this doggedness can hurt you. If a particular assumption question in a Logical Reasoning section trips you up for 6 minutes, you\u2019ve missed out on at least two potentially easier questions and two points.<\/p>\n
The bottom line, you have to keep moving on the LSAT<\/strong>, and the easiest way to do that is to remind yourself that every question is worth the same. So, move on, and grab a point elsewhere\u2014you\u2019ll be glad you did when you get your LSAT score back!<\/p>\n3. There\u2019s no penalty for wrong answer choices.<\/h2>\n
In the spirit of moving on from hard questions, it\u2019s important to note that there\u2019s no penalty for wrong answer choices. Let me say that again, there\u2019s no penalty for a wrong answer on the LSAT<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWhat does that mean for you? You guessed it\u2014it\u2019s always worth it to guess on the LSAT<\/strong>. If you\u2019re running low on time or you really can\u2019t figure out a difficult question, bubble in an answer and move on. You\u2019ve got a 25% of getting it right and an even higher percent chance if you can eliminate at least one wrong answer choice!<\/p>\n4. Read every word on the LSAT carefully.<\/h2>\n
Every word on the LSAT in each of the three sections is critical to the information presented<\/strong>. The LSAT is not the time to skim. In fact, you should read every word, carefully noting the role that it plays. If you skip over a \u201cnot\u201d while reading through a Logic Game setup, you may misunderstand an entire Logic Game and miss all of the accompanying questions. You can see how reading too quickly or carelessly could cost you a lot of points on the LSAT.<\/p>\nLet\u2019s look at the next tip to learn how to read carefully on the LSAT so you can avoid this mistake.<\/p>\n
5. Read actively and take notes.<\/h2>\n
How do you make sure you don\u2019t miss any crucial word on the LSAT? Read actively by taking notes throughout the Reading Comprehension passages and on each Logical Reasoning question. Circle any keywords, such as \u201cHowever,\u201d \u201cNonetheless,\u201d or \u201cIn sum.\u201d Note whenever the argument changes or the author presents evidence for her argument<\/strong>.<\/p>\nYou can check out the video below for tips on taking notes:<\/p>\n
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