1. Strategies for Success
LSAT EXAM
Strategies for Success

2. LSAT EXAM FORMAT SECTION # SECTION TITLE # OF QUESTIONS MINUTES I.
Logical Reasoning
24—26 35
II.
Analytical Reasoning
22—24 (4 sets)
III.
Reading Comprehension
26—28 (4 passages)
IV. V.
Experimental Section
Varies
VI.
Writing Sample
1 essay
Totals
118—132 (of which 96—104 count)
210 mins. (3 hours, 30 minutes)

3. Reading Comprehension Introduction
35 minute section

4. Reading Comprehension Introduction
35 minute section
Four passages, about 400—500 words from a variety of sources. No specific background necessary.

5. Reading Comprehension Introduction
35 minute section
Four passages, about 400—500 words
Expect 5—8 questions per passage

6. Reading Comprehension Introduction
35 minute section
Four passages, about 400—500 words
Expect 5—8 questions per passage
26—28 total questions (about 1.2—1.3 minutes per question including reading time)

7. Reading Comprehension Introduction
35 minute section
Four passages, about 400—500 words
Expect 5—8 questions per passage
26—28 total questions (about 1.2—1.3 minutes per question including reading time)
Allow 8 ½ minutes per passage (about 2 minutes reading time and 6—7 minutes to answer the questions)

8. Reading Comprehension Introduction
Passages from hard sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, plus one law-related topic
One passage will be a paired passage: two passages on the same subject matter
Combined, both passages = 400—500 words
Questions ask about the relationship between the passages’ ideas

9. Reading Comprehension Introduction
Passages from hard sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, plus one law-related topic
Essential to practice at home and analyze wrong answers
Practice accuracy before efficiency
Understand why an incorrect answer is wrong
Spot personal trends, your strengths and weaknesses

10. Reading Comprehension Introduction
Passages from hard sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, plus one law-related topic
Essential to practice at home and analyze wrong answers
You may use highlighters on the test; know the pros and cons

11. Attack-Strategy for Reading Comprehension
1. Start with the first passage; answer all questions within the 8.5 minute time limit.

12. Attack-Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Start with the first passage; answer all questions within the time limit.
Skim the questions before reading; don’t read the answers yet!

13. Attack-Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Start with the first passage; answer all questions during the time limit.
Skim the questions before reading.
Read the passage ONCE (more reading advice to follow).

14. Attack-Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Start with the first passage; answer all questions during the time limit.
Skim the questions before reading.
Read the passage ONCE.
Read the questions carefully.

15. Attack-Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Start with the first passage; answer all questions during the time limit.
Skim the questions before reading.
Read the passage ONCE.
Read the questions carefully.
Read each answer choice carefully; ONLY use the information in the passage.

16. Reading Strategies for Great Comprehension
Read the passage ONCE. Get the gist of the passage on your first reading.

17. Reading Strategies for Great Comprehension
Read the passage ONCE.
To avoid rereading, get the content by…
READING ACTIVELY

18. Reading Strategies for Great Comprehension
Read the passage ONCE.
To avoid rereading, get the content by…
READING ACTIVELY
VISUALIZING

19. Reading Strategies for Great Comprehension
Read the passage ONCE.
To avoid rereading, get the content by…
READING ACTIVELY
VISUALIZING
PARAPHRASING

20. Reading Strategies for Great Comprehension
Read the passage ONCE.
To avoid rereading, get the content by…
READING ACTIVELY
VISUALIZING
PARAPHRASING
ANALYZING

21. Skills for Reading Analysis
Distinguish main idea from supporting ideas.
Distinguish author’s personal ideas from mere reporting.
Distinguish hypothetical or speculative ideas from author’s committed ideas.
Identify transitions from one idea to another.
Identify the relationship between different ideas.

22. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea

23. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Idea

24. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Idea 3. Implications / Inferences

25. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Idea 3. Implications / Inferences 4. Applications beyond the passage

26. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Idea 3. Implications / Inferences 4. Applications beyond the passage 5. Author’s Strengths and Weaknesses

27. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Idea 3. Implications / Inferences 4. Applications beyond the passage 5. Author’s Strengths and Weaknesses 6. Structure of the Passage

28. Reading Comprehension Question Categories
1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Idea 3. Implications / Inferences 4. Applications beyond the passage 5. Author’s Strengths and Weaknesses 6. Structure of the Passage 7. Author’s Tone or Attitude

29. Reading Comprehension Question Accessibility
Know how to access the accurate answer; questions are written in three levels:
FACTUAL QUESTIONS

30. Reading Comprehension Question Accessibility
Know how to access the accurate answer; questions are written in three levels:
FACTUAL QUESTIONS
MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS

31. Reading Comprehension Question Accessibility
Know how to access the accurate answer; questions are written in three levels:
FACTUAL QUESTIONS
MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS
HIDDEN IDEA QUESTIONS

32. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Answers can be eliminated when they are…
IRRELEVANT to the question

33. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Answers can be eliminated when they are…
IRRELEVANT to the question
CONTRADICTORY to the passage

34. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Answers can be eliminated when they are…
IRRELEVANT to the question
CONTRADICTORY to the passage
UNREASONABLE

35. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Answers can be eliminated when they are…
IRRELEVANT to the question
CONTRADICTORY to the passage
UNREASONABLE
TOO GENERAL or TOO SPECIFIC

36. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Answers can be eliminated when they are…
IRRELEVANT to the question
CONTRADICTORY to the passage
UNREASONABLE
TOO GENERAL or TOO SPECIFIC
NEVER ADDRESSED in the passage

37. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Elimination techniques:
IRRELEVANT to the question
CONTRADICTORY to the passage
UNREASONABLE
TOO GENERAL or TOO SPECIFIC
NEVER ADDRESSED in the passage
ABSOLUTES or QUALIFIERS

38. Reading Comprehension Eliminating Wrong Answers
Elimination techniques:
IRRELEVANT to the question
CONTRADICTORY to the passage
UNREASONABLE
TOO GENERAL or TOO SPECIFIC
NEVER ADDRESSED in the passage
ABSOLUTES or QUALIFIERS
LOOK FOR THE SPECIFIC WORD(S) THAT ARE INACCURATE

39. Reading Comprehension
Practice Test Questions and Review

40. Reading Comprehension Final Advice
Practice daily, concentrate on improving accuracy before efficiency
Analyze why non-credited answers are wrong
Analyze your own “misses”
Analyze your own strengths and weaknesses
Keep practicing!

41. You Can Do It!
GOOD LUCK
ON THE
LSAT EXAM!