How to Get a Higher LSAT Score

The higher your LSAT score, the more likely that your first choice of law schools will accept you. In order to raise your score, the Law School Admission Council, the organization that administrates the LSAT, recommends that test takers prepare thoroughly for the test. The highest score on the LSAT is 180, and the average is always between 140 and 160. Most law schools require at least a score of 150.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Start preparing well in advance. While you can sign up for the LSAT less than 1 month before the actual test, a month is only enough time to prepare if you do little else.
2. Take at least one practice exam and time yourself. The more practice you can get at simply taking the test, the more comfortable you will likely be with the actual test.
3. Read material with which you are unfamiliar. New material can improve your vocabulary. Dealing with new texts can also help build your reading comprehension.
4. The writing section is not scored. However, it will be provided to admissions personnel at any law school you apply to and can impact their judgement.
5. If you are still in the process of completing your undergraduate degree, ask the graduate office on your campus to provide you with test-prep materials. Each law school has a different definition of a high score. Set your goal by checking the scores expected by the schools you are applying to.
6. Since the types and styles of LSAT questions are known ahead of time, it is relatively easy to study for the test. Do test prep to get ready.
7. Practice logic puzzles to pursue a higher score. Even number games or crossword puzzles can help improve your ability handle the Analytical Reasoning section of the LSAT.
8. Familiarize yourself with the question types used on the LSAT. You can get a few samples on the LSAC website (see Resources below).
9. Use test-prep software or books in addition to hiring a tutor or enrolling in a test-preparation course. For some students, a structured approach to studying is highly useful.
10. Get a good night's sleep the night before the test rather than cramming up until the last minute. Research has proven that well-rested students always do better.

Tips & Warnings

• Beware of high costs. You are able to retake the LSAT if you wish. However, the high cost and time commitment make it much harder to arrange.
• Don't retake the test without additional preparation. Retaking the LSAT multiple times, with no other preparation, is not enough to earn a higher score.

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