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Learn about the LSAT

What is the LSAT and how is it structured? The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a 101-question, multiple-choice test for applicants to law schools. The test is administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The LSAT is composed of five 35-minute multiple-choice sections and one 30-minute essay. Two of the five multiple-choice sections will be Arguments (Logical Reasoning), one will be Games (Analytical Reasoning), and one will be Reading Comprehension. The fifth section will be an experimental section which doesn't count towards your score. The experimental section can be Arguments, Games, or Reading Comprehension. How is the LSAT scored? The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180, with an average score of 150. Along with your LSAT score, you will receive a percentile ranking. This ranking compares your performance with that of everyone else who has taken the LSAT in the previous three years. How important are my LSAT scores? Law schools use your percentile ranking to determine where your score places you in comparison to your competition. More than 50 percent of test takers receive scores between 145 and 159, although this range represents less than one-quarter of the possible scaled scores. A score of 160 or above would put you in an elite group. Can I cancel my scores? Yes. You can cancel your LSAT scores at the test center by completing the score cancellation section on the LSAT answer sheet. You can also cancel your scores by sending a written cancellation request to LSAC within five days of the test. Score reports will reflect that your score was cancelled at your request. How do I know if I am ready for the LSAT? Try our free online LSAT course demo, which includes a full-length practice test. When you finish the practice test you'll get a complete score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. If you are satisfied with your results, then you may be ready. If you feel that you still need help, check out The Princeton Review's many test preparation options or call 800-2Review. How do I pick a test date? First find out the application deadlines for the law schools to which you are applying, then work backwards from your earliest deadline. Build some extra time in to your planning process for unexpected delays. Registration deadlines are typically one month before the test date; late registration deadlines are typically three weeks before the test. What fees are associated with the LSAT? It costs $108 to take the LSAT and receive one free score report. The late registration fee is $54. In addition, subscription to the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) is required for application for most law schools. This subscription costs $99 and includes one free score report. Additional score reports at the time of LSDAS subscription cost $10, and $12 after the initial subscription. Waiver forms for the LSAT and LSDAS fees are available through LSAC and can be downloaded from the LSAC website at www.lsac.org. Where can I get more information about the LSAT? You can contact us here at The Princeton Review by calling 800-2Review. Or you can contact the LSAC at: (215) 968-1001 or via the web at: www.lsac.org. Once I have taken the test, how do I get help with the admissions process? We know the law school admissions process can be intimidating and time-consuming. Our Admissions Consulting Program can help. An experienced Princeton Review admissions consultant will personally guide you through the entire process, helping you to identify the law schools that are right for you, craft and edit your essays, update your resume, and market yourself as a top candidate. Call 800-2Review for more information. How do I enroll in Princeton Review's LSAT course at a discount? To register for a course, call 800-2Review or visit PrincetonReview.com and provide this unique promo code to receive a $75.00 discount: NAMBWL