Product Description
Kaplan LSAT 2009: Comprehensive Program offers the most up-to-date content review, including strategies and practice for the new Comparative Reading passage set.This invaluable guide also presents Kaplan's proven test-taking strategies for achieving a higher score, as well as an online diagnostic test to target areas for score improvement. - NEW!Strategies and practice for the new Comparative Reading passage set
- 3 full-length practice tests
- Hundreds of additional practice questions
- Detailed answer explanations
- Personalized online syllabus and progress report that adapts to a student's goals and schedule
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Kaplan LSAT 2009 Comprehensive Program
- Paperback: 504 pages
- Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; 2008-06-03
- Label: Kaplan Publishing
- Studio: Kaplan Publishing
- ISBN: 1419552074
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Books: #91480
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Summary: Good 2008-12-15
Comment: It came sooner than I had expected and wrapped nicely in plastic. Everything's brand new :)
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Summary: Eeh. 2008-12-05
Comment: This prep book is okay, but nothing spectacular. I personally didn't find the "methods" all that helpful. The things they mentioned were either pretty obvious or something I didn't find helpful (I guess that could just mean I'm stubborn.) Not a bad buy if you're looking for some practice questions and tests though! I used this and the 10 prep tests book released by the LSAC and found my scores to be comparable in the two.
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Summary: Just okay... 2008-12-02
Comment: Not really that satisfied with the material inside the book, but the book was nice. I would not recommend this. Get the "Bible" books from Powerscore.
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Summary: too basic 2008-10-05
Comment: Kaplan/Princeton Review: I don't recommend wasting any time with either of these books. They are much too basic. If you want to study for a couple weeks and just get familiar with the test, then these are fine. However, you won't do your best if you rely simply on these general books.
I recommend the following study method:
Introduction to the test: Look at the free stuff from LSAC
Logic Games: Read the book "Ace the LSAT Logic Games", by Get Prepped.
Logical Reasoning: read the book "LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible", by Power Score.
Notice that the conditional reasoning, formal logic, and parallel reasoning sections are probably the most helpful sections. However, these questions are by far the hardest on the logical reasoning section. I recommend saving them for last to make sure you get done in time, since they are the most time consuming. (Before I read these sections I incorrectly thought conditional and logical reasoning was far to easy to be worth studying, since I had an engineering background.)
Reading Comprehension: don't read any books that tell you to highlight and underline stuff, you won't have time to finish the exam. Instead, read a bunch of novels to improve your reading skills if you were never much of a reader before. So ladies, read some romance novels, and guys well you know what to read.
Lastly, make sure to put down all study books the entire week before the test and simply do practice exams.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Kaplan prepares you for failure 2008-09-23
Comment: I am taking the LSAT in less than 2 weeks. As you can imagine, I have been studying hard for the last month. I have completed two programs so far, the one offered by Kaplan and the one offered by Princeton Review.
I did the Kaplan one first, and though I did not find the "tips" useful (such as, "use scratch work", "slow down to speed up"), I thought it was a fair preparation course and was pleased with my results on the practice tests included.
Then I got to the Princeton book and was blown away by the difference. Less fluff, more serious analysis, more detailed break down and strategies. It is really beyond compare. And, the drill questions in the Princeton book were MUCH harder. This is to your benefit.
You can compare the books yourself.
Princeton spends 98 pages on analysis of logical reasoning, Kaplan spends 17 pages.
(I am only counting advice, analysis and tips, not practice questions.)
Games, 96 pages in Princeton, 21 in Kaplan.
Reading Comprehension, 33 Princeton, 15 in Kaplan.
The difference really is that dramatic.
Kaplan has a "better score guarantee" -- well I guarantee, you will not be prepared if you use Kaplan's program.
It would almost be impossible to not increase your score at least marginally by the time your next test rolls around because you will at least be aware that scratch paper is not allowed (mentioned in Princeton, not Kaplan) and other reality checks that will come from actually taking the test.
I do not work for any of these companies, I am just a student. I feel like Kaplan's program is borderline sabotage and will only give a false sense of security. Kaplan gets 2 stars from me because I am giving them the benefit of the doubt, regarding malicious intent.
If you are preparing for the LSATs, buy the Princeton book. Buy 10 actual previously administered tests from LSAC (this is the most accurate way to assess your progress). Give yourself at least 4 weeks to study. Set a calendar and stick to it, and also take advantage of all online resources available for additional practice.
You should also buy a digital kitchen timer to help with pacing.
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Kaplan LSAT 2009 Comprehensive Program
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