SOME LSAT MYTHS... OR ARE THEY?

Hello,
As I prepare for the LSAT, and as a result constantly think about it, I feel as if I should be considered an expert on the topic. However, there may be some general myths that need clarification for those who are preparing for the test.
Here are some of them:

MYTH: If you have a solid undergraduate background, your LSAT score isn't as important for getting into law school.
FACT: The LSAT is the most important element of your law school application, even if you have a great academic background and GPA. Make sure you put your best foot forward on test day.

MYTH: The LSAT tests your basic skills and innate abilities, therefore your score cannot be significantly improved through studying.
FACT: Nothing could be further from the truth. You can benefit tremendously from exposure to actual LSATs, and from expert insight into LSAT writers' habits and commonly used tricks. If you can afford to take a prep class, those are extremely beneficial.

MYTH: You should leave questions blank on the LSAT because random guessing will hurt your score.
FACT: Nope. There’s no penalty for wrong answers. Don't ever leave a question blank. Ever. If you have 40 seconds left on a section and six questions to go, answer "B" (or pick your favorite letter between A and E) for all the remaining questions. You've got a one in five chance of getting each of them right and getting an answer wrong does not hurt your score.

So these are just some of the myths that some people may be confused about, so I hope I was able to clarify some of these for you.
For more myths and facts visit The Princeton Review web site.

Until next time...