Princeton Review: Cracking the LSAT with Sample Tests on CD-ROM, 2000 Edition
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 340.076
EAN: 9780375754104
ISBN: 0375754105
Label: Princeton Review
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 1999-06-29
Publisher: Princeton Review
Release Date: 1999-06-29
Studio: Princeton Review
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Summary: Pretty good basic info
Comment: I used this book to study for the LSAT and would recommend it for the person who has never taken the LSAT nor has much idea what they're getting into. Good basic information in terms of explaining how the test is laid out and what to expect the actual day of the test. Good explanations, specifically in terms of the arguments section and how to prepare for the different types of questions you're going to be asked. The two tests in the back are helpful (I had the copy without the CD-Rom, so can't attest to it's validity) and I appreciated the explanations to their examples (especially in terms of the analytical games section...
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Summary: The last think I want is brevity...
Comment: I have never adapted to PR's approach to standardized exams -- they rely on brevity and anecdotes rather than objective and detailed explanations and strategies to the LSAT, and that's the last thing I wanted in preparing for my entrance to law school. The practice exams are effective, but they aren't real LSAT questions (like Barron's and Kaplan's) -- there's no subsitute for the real thing! Besides, I don't even like their brittle pages!
Princeton Review is more like a "pocketbook" approach to the exam. The book is written in a way that best fits a cram studier a week or less away from test day. Answers to practice questions are not always balanced (for ex., they may do well to support the right answer but not considerate in refuting wrong ones). The lack of consistency, "simulated" practice exams rather than the real thing, and the oft-cheesy attempt to humor me while studying are all reasons I trash this volume. I'll admit PR is an acquired taste, but unfortunately, I never had the tongue for it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't waste your time
Comment: This is the first book I bought and I wish I'd made a different choice.
Although the writers of the book try hard to be clever, their tone is patronizing. The technique sections are superficial and are not followed up by practice sections. This makes for a very dull and tedious read.
However, the CD-ROM has four practice tests that you can grade and review (although some seemed easier than real tests) so okay for instant gratification.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'm glad others know this is bad
Comment: I found it somewhat a relief to find out that others were criticizing this book. Just last night, I was about ready to give up on even studying becuase of that 'social heirarchy' question. What frustrated me is that the reasoning behind one of the WRONG answers could have just as easily applied to the RIGHT answer. Granted there are many well written questions and I allow for imperfections in 'simulations' and just move on but with this one I kept finding myself saying 'yeah, but what about...' etc. I seem to like Kaplan somewhat better after looking at it. I also have ordered the REAL LSATS which is what most people seem to be suggesting. I guess right now I don't know which study guide would be the best but I"m certain in NOT'S PRINCETON.
Customer Rating:
Summary: it's good , but consider the real thing
Comment: The book is definitely good. I used it before taking a live Princeton Review course. I think it helped me get a lot more out of that live course, but the latter is definitely superior to simple using the book and going into the test. My score increased more from the course than from the book. But for an introduction to the LSAT, I don't think there's anything better.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Pretty good basic info
Comment: I used this book to study for the LSAT and would recommend it for the person who has never taken the LSAT nor has much idea what they're getting into. Good basic information in terms of explaining how the test is laid out and what to expect the actual day of the test. Good explanations, specifically in terms of the arguments section and how to prepare for the different types of questions you're going to be asked. The two tests in the back are helpful (I had the copy without the CD-Rom, so can't attest to it's validity) and I appreciated the explanations to their examples (especially in terms of the analytical games section...
Customer Rating:
Summary: The last think I want is brevity...
Comment: I have never adapted to PR's approach to standardized exams -- they rely on brevity and anecdotes rather than objective and detailed explanations and strategies to the LSAT, and that's the last thing I wanted in preparing for my entrance to law school. The practice exams are effective, but they aren't real LSAT questions (like Barron's and Kaplan's) -- there's no subsitute for the real thing! Besides, I don't even like their brittle pages!
Princeton Review is more like a "pocketbook" approach to the exam. The book is written in a way that best fits a cram studier a week or less away from test day. Answers to practice questions are not always balanced (for ex., they may do well to support the right answer but not considerate in refuting wrong ones). The lack of consistency, "simulated" practice exams rather than the real thing, and the oft-cheesy attempt to humor me while studying are all reasons I trash this volume. I'll admit PR is an acquired taste, but unfortunately, I never had the tongue for it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't waste your time
Comment: This is the first book I bought and I wish I'd made a different choice.
Although the writers of the book try hard to be clever, their tone is patronizing. The technique sections are superficial and are not followed up by practice sections. This makes for a very dull and tedious read.
However, the CD-ROM has four practice tests that you can grade and review (although some seemed easier than real tests) so okay for instant gratification.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'm glad others know this is bad
Comment: I found it somewhat a relief to find out that others were criticizing this book. Just last night, I was about ready to give up on even studying becuase of that 'social heirarchy' question. What frustrated me is that the reasoning behind one of the WRONG answers could have just as easily applied to the RIGHT answer. Granted there are many well written questions and I allow for imperfections in 'simulations' and just move on but with this one I kept finding myself saying 'yeah, but what about...' etc. I seem to like Kaplan somewhat better after looking at it. I also have ordered the REAL LSATS which is what most people seem to be suggesting. I guess right now I don't know which study guide would be the best but I"m certain in NOT'S PRINCETON.
Customer Rating:
Summary: it's good , but consider the real thing
Comment: The book is definitely good. I used it before taking a live Princeton Review course. I think it helped me get a lot more out of that live course, but the latter is definitely superior to simple using the book and going into the test. My score increased more from the course than from the book. But for an introduction to the LSAT, I don't think there's anything better.
WE KNOW THE LSAT
The experts at The Princeton Review take the LSAT and other standardized tests several times a year to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched books possible.
WE KNOW STUDENTS
Each year we help more than two million students score high with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software.
WE GET RESULTS
Students who take our six-week LSAT course have an average score increase of 70 points (verified by International Communications Research).  The proven techniques we teach in our course are in this book.
AND IF IT'S ON THE LSAT, IT'S IN THIS BOOK
We dont' try to teach you everything there is to know about reading comprehension or analytic thinking.  We just tell you what you'll need to know to score high on the LSAT.  There's a big difference.  In Cracking the LSAT, we'll teach you how to think like the test makers and
*Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
*Crack complex argument problems by zeroing in on the conclusion
*Use powerful methods of diagramming to solve games problems
*Ace the reading-comprehension sections by "mapping out" the passages
*Improve your writing sample by knowing what they're really looking for
This book includes two full-length sample tests.  The questions in the test are the same kind of problems you'll see on teh actual LSAT, and we fully explain every solution.
Includes four full-length sample LSATs on a Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM, plus the assessmetn tests in the book!  Quick feedback--predict your LSAT score instantly.
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