[keltorsori]

I'm a long time MacNN'r and I'm working on a new project that could use some feedback (or might actually be useful to some of you). I've worked for a few years as an LSAT prep instructor and think it's crazy how expensive this stuff is. So, I'm starting a website aimed at giving out good LSAT preparation material for free or damn close to it.

I'm starting out by putting up one question every day from a different LSAT and explaining how to approach it. I'm finishing/editing the first of my overall study guides that'll be posted soon.

Anyway, I could use some feedback, not only on the concept, but the site itself. So, without further ado, I present, LSAT Ace

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Hell, maybe one of you is thinking about law school and this would actually help, who knows.

[ShortcutToMoncton]

It's a good idea, in terms of how much expensive crap is out there for studying the LSAT. I bought a Kaplan book when I first started studying and it was mistake-ridden and badly written.

Having said that, I personally don't think anyone would need anything more than the official LSAC test prep books. They've got nice little explanations, they're well done, and they're fairly cheap. I tend to think anything else is just a waste of time.

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[keltorsori]

That's essentially what I'm trying to go for. I'm just going a little more in-depth in the explanation area (all the LSAC books give you is the answer keys, not WHY one thing is a better answer over another).

I think the primary benefit for anyone who does test prep is just forcing them to take the time to study. If you're self-motivated and can get some decent materials, spend a little time everyday on it and you'll improve.

[ShortcutToMoncton]

Yeah, I read through a couple. LSAC does give explanations but generally not for actual, recent tests like you can do on there. I think if you're able to get some more material online and get a little database going, the site would do very well.

You're right though, LSAT tests are expensive. I didn't do one myself, but the school emailed an Oxford teaching position out this weekend. They require a high score but they pay $850 to teach a weekend seminar. That's pretty serious cash, so I can only imagine what they're charging people to take it!

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[keltorsori]

Originally Posted by ShortcutToMoncton 

You're right though, LSAT tests are expensive. I didn't do one myself, but the school emailed an Oxford teaching position out this weekend. They require a high score but they pay $850 to teach a weekend seminar. That's pretty serious cash, so I can only imagine what they're charging people to take it!

The company I worked for charged a little over $2k for a class. Usually 10-15 students in a class, so you can do the math. They paid their instructors pretty well and definitely had the best materials of any of their competitors, but still, it's insane.

[ShortcutToMoncton]

Yeah, pretty crazy.

Funnily enough, I did that December LSAT for the first question you have up. Don't remember it at all though.

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