Arco Master the LSAT, 2001 Edition

by Arco Publishing Company

• ISBN13: 9780764561214
• ISBN10: 0764561219
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

Summary

ARCO presents a comprehensive guide for pre-law students.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: LSAT Basics
Getting Started	3	(2)
Can You Prepare for the LSAT?	3	(1)
What Is an LSAT Study Plan?	3	(1)
How Can You Tell if Your Work Is Paying Off?	4	(1)
All About the LSAT	5	(12)
What Is the LSAT?	5	(1)
How Do You Register for the LSAT?	6	(1)
What Kinds of Questions Are on the Test?	6	(1)
How Is the Test Structured?	7	(1)
What Does the Answer Sheet Look Like?	8	(1)
How Is the Test Scored?	9	(2)
What Smart Test-takers Know	11	(6)
LSAT Questions: A First Look	17	(12)
What Can You Expect on the Test?	17	(1)
How Does the LSAT Test Logical Reasoning?	17	(1)
How Does the LSAT Test Reading Comprehension?	18	(3)
How Does the LSAT Test Analytical Reasoning?	21	(1)
What Is the Writing Sample?	22	(7)
Summing It Up: What You Must Know About the LSAT	23	(6)
PART TWO: Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses
Diagnostic Examination	29	(66)
Answer Key	63	(1)
Explanatory Answers	64	(31)
PART THREE: LSAT Question Types
Logical Reasoning	95	(58)
What Does Logical Reasoning Test?	95	(3)
How Do You Answer Logical Reasoning Questions?	98	(5)
What Smart Test-takers Know	103	(50)
Reading Comprehension	153	(38)
What Is Reading Comprehension?	153	(3)
How Do You Answer Reading Comprehension Questions?	156	(9)
What Smart Test-takers Know	165	(26)
Analytical Reasoning	191	(44)
What Is Analytical Reasoning?	191	(2)
How Do You Answer Analytical Reasoning Questions?	193	(23)
What Smart Test-takers Know	216	(19)
The Writing Sample	235	(232)
What Is the LSAT Writing Sample?	235	(2)
How Do You Handle the Writing Sample?	237	(4)
What Smart Test-takers Know	241	(12)
Summing It Up: What You Must Know About LSAT Question Types	245	(8)
PART FOUR: Three Practice Examinations
Practice Examination 1	253	(62)
Answer Key	285	(1)
Explanatory Answers	286	(29)
Practice Examination 2	315	(60)
Answer Key	347	(1)
Explanatory Answers	348	(27)
Final Practice Examination	375	(68)
Answer Key	410	(2)
Explanatory Answers	412	(31)
PART FIVE: Appendices
A Creating Your Law School Application	443	(16)
B Workshop: The Personal Statement	459	(8)
C Ask the Experts	467