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Supply and (Lack of) Demand: LSAC Hikes LSAT Fees
Life just got a little more expensive.
The cost of taking the LSAT has gone up. If you want the privilege of sitting for one of the world’s most hated tests, it’s gonna cost you $160 – a 15-percent hike. Not only that, but the Credential Assembly Service price jumped up to a cool $155. These prices are already listed on LSAC’s website, and already apply to this June’s test. LSAT fees have gone up before, but usually just by tiny amounts just to keep up with inflation. That seems fair; they can’t be expected to make the LSAT cheaper. But a big increase like this is new.
Why did this happen? Well, as you may remember, LSAT enrollments are way down. For the last couple years, the bad economy was driving scores of college grads into the somewhat-welcoming arms of law schools, and as a result tons and tons of people were taking the LSAT.
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Apr 24, 2012 - 6:09 pm - By Colin Elzie
Tags: law schools, lsac, LSAT, lsat scores, lsat test, studying for the lsat
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What to Expect When LSAC Releases February LSAT Scores
A splendid Monday to those who took the February 2012 LSAT. It’s okay. No need to respond. Continue eating your sandwich. You may be interested to know that LSAC is scheduled to release LSAT scores this very week. You may also be interested to know that you’ll be receiving said LSAT score in one of a few ways.
The first way you can receive your February LSAT score is snail mail, but only if you pay for it. Which couldn’t be less worth it. After all, you’re reading this blog post on the interwebz. This is a strong indication that you have a computer (or at least access thereto) and thus have an account on the LSAC website. If you have an LSAC account, keep an eye on your email, for that is the source from whence your LSAT score shall come (I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to use “whence”).
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Mar 5, 2012 - 12:03 pm - By Alex Davis
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Believe These February LSAT Conspiracy Theories (Or Else)
After you take the February LSAT in twelve days you’ll never get to see your test again. With other LSATs you get to comb through the test, reliving all your little mistakes. But the February LSAT is non-disclosed. This can actually something of a blessing, as once the test is over, it’s over. But why should the February LSAT be the only non-disclosed test? LSAC says it’s for internal research purposes, and so that they have extra questions for LSAT-related emergencies. But what’s the real reason? What are they trying to hide? Maybe the February LSAT…
Isn’t actually an LSAT! Relatively few people take the LSAT, so they could probably get away with just throwing in an old GMAT or SAT, right?
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Jan 30, 2012 - 7:16 pm - By Colin Elzie
Tags: february lsat, lsac, LSAT, lsats
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The LSAT in 2012
The New Year is nearly upon us. 2012 will be a momentous time, with something for everyone. For those interested in sports, the Summer Olympics will be held in London. For those interested in idiotic nonsense, the world will come to an end in December. And for those going to Law School, the LSAT will continue to stand in their path. So what’s on the horizon for our favorite standardized test? While no one can know for sure, I’ve used the power of guessing and lies to come up with some predictions for the LSAT.
More Annoying Regulations – The LSAT used to be a simpler animal. When I first took the LSAT back in 2005 we were allowed such luxuries as earplugs, digital timers, and hoodies. But those days have been gone for some time. And then, just to make your life harder, this year LSAC added the requirement of a passport-style photo.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 6:00 pm - By Colin Elzie
Tags: 2012 lsat, law school, lsac, LSAT
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Waiting For Your LSAT Score Over the Holidays
It’s the holidays! Yay! You’re still waiting for your LSAT score! Yay! Wait…that’s not right. It’s an unfortunate truth that you can’t get your gift shopping done without that little voice in the back of your head reminding you that you haven’t yet received the score that could very well determine where you go to law school. No biggie though, right? It’s not as though you want to relax and enjoy your time off school or work without worry, basking in the particular type of glow that can only be produced through the right ratio of drunk relatives to poorly conceived gifts. And yet somehow, you manage to be unhappy about having yet to receive your LSAT score. Well, bah humbug. Here’s some advice to help you ignore that nagging little voice.
1. Booze it up
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Dec 21, 2011 - 6:00 pm - By Alex Davis
Tags: december lsat, law school, law school admissions, LSAT, lsat score, LSAT Study, lsat studying
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Dispelling the Myth that the February LSAT is the Toughest
In just a couple months the February LSAT will be upon us. If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re studying for this test. And if you’re studying for the February LSAT, you’ve maybe heard that the February LSAT is the hardest exam out there. But fret not, for such stories are pure falsehoods.
It’s true that the February LSAT is different from the other three LSAT administrations (June, October, and December) for a number of reasons. For one, it’s usually the least-taken test, (the bulk of test-takers sit for the exam in October or December). This means that there are often fewer testing centers available, most noticeably outside of America. It’s also a very popular test for retakers – many people take the February test in an attempt to get off waitlists.
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Dec 12, 2011 - 6:16 pm - By Colin Elzie
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Colin Elzie’s Best LSAT Stories
As you work through this last month to get your best LSAT score, things might seem rough at times. But keep up the hard work and you’ll have the best LSAT day possible. To help you along your way, here are some of the best LSAT stories I’ve come across. How exactly will this help, you ask? I don’t know. Motivation? Shut up.
Best LSAT Story I: The Case of the Fishy Snack – As you know, you can (and of course should) bring a snack for the break to give you energy for your best LSAT day possible. Most people bring granola bars or sandwiches or Nacho Cheese Combos or some such thing, but I had a student who once insisted on bringing sushi. I’m not sure how she ended up feeling later that night (what with eating raw room-temperature fish and all), but during the test itself it ended up working out well.
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Nov 7, 2011 - 6:19 pm - By Colin Elzie
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What to Expect as You Await Your LSAT Score
If you took the October LSAT, you’re probably wondering where your LSAT score is. Your LSAT score is not scheduled to come out until Wednesday, but they usually arrive multiple days early. So people are getting anxious. You could be getting your LSAT score at any time! Like right now! Go check your email!
No, but seriously, try not to freak out about it. Worrying won’t make your LSAT score come out sooner or be any higher. However, you can start planning for one of three results:
1. Your LSAT score is exactly what you expected. Great. No surprises, it all paid off. Now get started on your applications. Really, now! Send them out as soon as possible, and you’re on your way to enjoy law school!
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Oct 24, 2011 - 9:35 am - By Colin Elzie
Tags: LSAT, lsat score, most strongly supported, october 2011 lsat, October LSAT, waiting for lsat score
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Why is the LSAC So Strict on LSAT Test Day?
The LSAC has always been a little excessive in their restrictions and policies, requiring finger printing, prohibiting mechanical pencils and sweaters with hoods (even if you’re not wearing the hood and it’s 20 degrees out), and recently, requiring students to bring a headshot picture of themselves, in addition to their ID. These policies may have been started with good intentions, but collectively they come off as somewhat comical, if not outright paranoid. Are they really worried that I’m going to turn my digital watch into some sort of a James Bond-inspired wireless transponder? Has the LSAC forgotten that I’m going to law school to avoid engineering, not to exploit it?
Add to the picture proctors tasked with interpreting and enforcing these rules, wielding absolute power over the futures of a few hundred stressed out pre-law students, and a whole new level of paranoid nonsense arises.
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Oct 20, 2011 - 6:33 pm - By Nick Rey
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What You Can and Can Not Bring the Day of the LSAT
This Saturday you and thousands of others will roll out of bed, chug a couple shots of espresso, and gather to collectively face the October LSAT. To give yourself the best chance at scoring well (surpassing even your best PEs), it’s essential that you show up informed and properly prepared. This will help you minimize stress on game day, letting you slip into the zone and allow your training to take over.
The most important thing you can do at this point is to make sure you have everything you need already assembled and ready to go. The LSAC has some strange requirements, and if you’re not aware of them, you may not even be able to enter the testing center. Here’s what you absolutely must bring:
• Admission ticket – if you don’t have one, you can reprint it online at LSAC.org’s “Day of the LSAT” page.
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Sep 27, 2011 - 5:00 pm - By Nick Rey
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