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How can The Princetion Review help improve
your LSAT score?
About the LSAT
What is the LSAT and how is it structured?
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a 101-question, multiple-choice
test for applicants to law schools. The test is administered by the
Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
The LSAT is composed of five 35-minute multiple-choice sections and
one 30-minute essay. Two of the five multiple-choice sections will
be Arguments (Logical Reasoning), one will be Games (Analytical Reasoning),
and one will be Reading Comprehension. The fifth section will be an
experimental section which doesn't count towards your score. The experimental
section can be Arguments, Games, or Reading Comprehension.
How is the LSAT scored?
The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180, with an average score
of 150. Along with your LSAT score, you will receive a percentile
ranking. This ranking compares your performance with that of everyone
else who has taken the LSAT in the previous three years.
How important are my LSAT scores?
Law schools use your percentile ranking to determine where your score
places you in comparison to your competition. More than 50 percent
of test takers receive scores between 145 and 159, although this range
represents less than one-quarter of the possible scaled scores. A
score of 160 or above would put you in an elite group.
Can I cancel my scores?
Yes. You can cancel your LSAT scores at the test center by completing
the score cancellation section on the LSAT answer sheet. You can also
cancel your scores by sending a written cancellation request to LSAC
within five days of the test. Score reports will reflect that your
score was cancelled at your request.
When can I take the LSAT?
- Saturday, October 4, 2003
- Wednesday, October 8, 2003 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)
- Saturday, December 6, 2003
- Monday, December 8, 2003 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)
- Saturday, February 7, 2004
- Monday, February 9, 2004 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)
How do I pick a test date?
First find out the application deadlines for the law schools to which
you are applying, then work backwards from your earliest deadline.
Build some extra time in to your planning process for unexpected delays.
Registration deadlines are typically one month before the test date;
late registration deadlines are typically three weeks before the test.
What fees are associated with the LSAT?
It costs $108 to take the LSAT and receive one free score report.
The late registration fee is $54. In addition, subscription to the
Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) is required for application
for most law schools. This subscription costs $99 and includes one
free score report. Additional score reports at the time of LSDAS subscription
cost $10, and $12 after the initial subscription. Waiver forms for
the LSAT and LSDAS fees are available through LSAC and can be downloaded
from the LSAC website at www.lsac.org.
Where can I get more information about the LSAT?
You can contact us here at The Princeton Review, or you can contact
the LSAC at:
www.lsac.org.
Once I have taken the test, how do I get help
with the admissions process?
We know the law school admissions process can be intimidating and
time-consuming. Our Admissions Counselor
can help. An experienced Princeton Review admissions consultant will
personally guide you through the entire process, helping you to identify
the law schools that are right for you, craft and edit your essays,
update your resume, and market yourself as a top candidate.
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