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彧骁之天 - 2008-8-19 19:43:00

Q:大家帮我判断一下准备 LSAT 需要多久啊
英文基础比较扎实，GMAT分数还过得去，对LSAT现在还没有什么概念
现在在一家consulting firm, 全职，所以准备考试初步考虑是每天早上起来1－2h和晚上8－9下班坚持3－4h，一天中间最多还能抽出1h的零碎时间，周末不加班的话看一整天。
想请大家帮我判断一下，现在开始这样复习的话05年内能搞定LSAT,并考个像样子的分数吗？
因为我的时间不太充裕，所以想知道这样是否现实
请大家出出主意帮我规划一下时间～
A: 这个问题并非由我来回答，但很显然，要制定一个计划，你可以backward planning或者forward planning。由于申请截止日期已定，必需用backward planning。首先，决定考试日程，再做一些有关习题了解题型，并根据你的英语水平，加上你的目标分数，评估你攻克每个section需要的精力和需要的做的习题（包括书、培训等，但不包括真题）。再根据自己的学校学习安排，决定你需要模拟真题需要的量和时间。最后根据两个时间加上你希望完成的日期，比如考前两星期完成复习，来制定你的启动日期。当然，没有把握的话，最好考虑一些多余的时间以对付意外情况。
A: 试试就知道啦，不过可行性还是可以的。因人而异，LSAT越往高分，英语基础越重要，所以关键看你的英语基础有多扎实。
A: It well depends on what you mean by "英文基础比较扎实" and "像样子的分数". .
Do a diagnostic test within its time limit first. see how far the score is away from the median score of schools you want to apply to.
And then you may evaluate how much room for improvement in 6 months (since i think you will probably take the test in this coming June). Logic reasoning and games usually see faster improvement in a few months. but reading comprehension is very much to your current English level
Your schedule is indeed pretty tight.
　
Q: 一直想问的问题，中国名校毕业对申请美国JD有帮助吗?
A: 好像外国教授最重LSAT, 名校不好量化...
我记得一本书上访谈Stanford招生主任，其中说. "students should pay special attention to PS. However, if you have a high LSAT score, you do not have to worry about it..."之类的话。
A: American admission committees generally know little about Chinese schools.
I heard that it does help a lot if you let them know, in some way, like through your PS, reference letter, what it means to you to be able to get to the school you attended. they appreciate if you let them know as much as possible about your school.

Q: 2005-2007考试具体安排
A: 大陆现在只有两次考试：六月和十二月。其他的要去香港。
LSAT考试的注册费用是$90
国内考点：北大
2005-2006 LSAT Dates (IMPORTANT: Registration for these dates will not begin until March 2005.)
Monday, June 6, 2005
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Saturday, December 3, 2005
Saturday, February 4, 2006
2006-2007 LSAT Dates (IMPORTANT: Registration for these dates will not begin until March 2006.)
Monday, June 12, 2006
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Saturday, February 10, 2007
　
Q: LSAT写作将有变化
A: Beginning with the June 2005 test, the time allotted for the unscored LSAT writing sample will increase from 30 to 35 minutes, the writing space will increase from one to two pages, the directions have been revised, and each test taker will be randomly assigned one of two different kinds of writing prompt. One kind is new to the LSAT. The other is very similar to the kind of writing prompt that has previously been administered with the LSAT and that has appeared in official LSAT preparation materials produced prior to June 2005. The writing sample will remain unscored.

彧骁之天 - 2008-8-19 19:43:00

Q: LSAT 难度有增加吗?
LSAT黄皮书的早期的真题，不知道现在的题目跟那时候的难度是不一样的？
A: 据一些考试人的讨论总结，LSAT的阅读和LOGICAL REASONING的难度在增加，尤其是LOGICAL REASONING比较明显，这个可能可以通过对比近两年的题目和黄皮书的早期题目可以看出，但GAME的难度呈现下降趋势，尤其是近年的题目尤其明显。

Q: 请问去美国读JD需要什么样的工作背景？
我以前的教育背景是国内的会计Master，目前在国内从事证券行业，涉及到会计、法律各方面的问题，不过没有国内的律师证。想要去美国读JD是否需要以前有很强的法律背景呢？
A: If you graduated from a university degree, no matter what kind of major, got a not bad LSAT score and have enough money, you are qualified to pursue JD in US.
Q: 但是如果我的目标是前二十名甚至是前十名呢？当然，如果LSAT足够高的情况下。
因为，如果申请 MBA的话，即使GMAT足够高，但是如果background不行的话，前十名也是很难的，JD有同样的情况吗？
A: I do not think so. if you get LSAT and GPA high enough. Your background doesnt matter. In fact, Law school pay more attention to LSAT and GPA. JD bases on only university education, not your experience.
A: Your numbers (LSAT&GPA) are No. 1 important.
You do have nice background. it would be a plus in your application. Some law schools such as Northwestern like applicants with some experience. But I dont think background in law is preferred than that in other areas. Diversity is what they really want.
Most schools would take your work experience into consideration, but it is not a major factor. A lot Americans go to law school directly out of college.
A: 考LSAT 和以前学的专业几乎没有任何关系，关键是英语，不过PHILOSOPHY或者POLITICAL SCIENCE，ENGLISH专业的人还是占点便宜的
工作经验对于JD 的申请不是那么重要，有的美国人认为工作经验是弥补本科GPA不足的一种途径，这一点和MBA完全不一样。不过工作经历倒是可以帮助你写PS，有时说想上好学校，LSAT分数是命根。
　
Q: Experiment Section in LSAT
Is it true that the experiment section in LSAT could either be Logic Game or Reading?
A: could be Logic Game, Reading or Logic Reasoning. Suggest do not guess.
A: the experimental usually appears among the first three sections
　
Q: LSAT 作文能用铅笔写么？
As Cracking the LSAT says, "a pen will be provided at the test center, which must be used (for writing sample only) to ensure a photocopy of high quality". Is that true?
A: for the whole test, use pencil and pencil only for the answer sheet and writing.

Q: 关于六月考试，咨询大家的意见。
刚开始复习两周，主要是计划考10月的，但是也想去考6月的感受一下，多半会CANCEL成绩，不知道大家认为这样的临场实习，有没有帮助，还是会有反效果，因为准备的不充分，给以后的考试留下阴影。
我现在的情况是可以全心复习，每天争取学校6小时以上。具体做题还没限时，一个LR错7个左右，阅读10个左右，GAME做很少，错5个吧，不限时。
因为附近的考场马上就报满了，所以想问问大家的意见，尽快决定要不要报。谢谢。
A: 考一次确实有点帮助吧！
我去年12月考的，今年十二月再考一次，有了实战经验好多了，至少不是无头苍蝇！
A: It is fine to take the first test as a practice.
Mind one thing though. you can take three tests at most within two years.

Q: 共享官方一些样题。
A: Complete Sample LSAT
LSAT Preparation- Sample Questions With Explanations
　
Q: 请大家一起探讨一下那些US大学接受亚洲或是中国学生多一些？
有些咨询的老师说区别不大，不过据我听说除州立大学不谈，各校对中国学生接受的比例是有差别的。
A: I dont know if there is quota system for international students. but it is true that some schools are more friendly to Chinese students than others. schools like Columbia, Michigan, Upenn, William & Mary and WUSL seem to have a lot of Chinese LL.Ms. JDs in any one of all the law schools are rare, so it may become hard to know if they love or hate us
A: Schools are looking for diversity. Sometimes even a relatively low scores on LSAT, GPA, might be admitted by his/her diversity.
A: Stanford has an unofficial quota: only 10-20% of students accepted are Asians.
Note that most of those are ABCs and AB whatever other Asians...
A: Diversity is only for blacks, Hispanics and native Americans.
Asians have NO ADVANTAGE, possibly a disadvantage competing against white students.
-Irena is right. Asians are minority but not URM (under-representative minorities)
-Too bad that none of us is a black man (or black woman, Hispanic man, Hispanic woman, etc.)
If it is at all possible, it maybe beneficial NOT to let the schools know we are Chinese.
Since it is not possible...we have to bite the bullet.
　
Q: 请问所谓的Kaplan内部教材好吗？不知道好不好，特别是logical reasoning.
另外请问logical reasoning 系统的看国外逻辑推理大学教材有用吗？XDF的老师说logical reasoning是凭感觉做题的，是天生的。大家意见如何？好像美国大学有专门给非逻辑专业开的Critical Thinking 的课程。。。
A: I never use the Kaplan myself. There are both positive and negative comments on it.
As to the logical reasoning, the best so far should be the Logical Reasoning Bible by Powerscore. I remember there was a post saying that it is available in China.
A: I dont think LSAT logical reasoning is as complex as requiring formal theoretic knowledge of logic.
XDF的老师说logical Reasoning是凭感觉做题的，是天生的"--------genetic? hum, that is hilarious. I would say it is simply a matter of practice with a little bit common-sense and reasonable reading skill.
Hope people who used Kaplan offer some suggestions*****
A: the Powerscore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible:
Logical reasoning questions are explained in 7 or 8 categories. With each type of question, the book offers a "stimulus peculiarities", i.e. explaining the characteristics of this type;
then there is detailed analysis on the stem/question, helping you to identify the question type.
Then there is a detail on the approach to the question by giving you a few specific examples (all examples are real LSAT questions). A review follows.
Finally, there are real questions for your practice.
The Powerscore LSAT Logic Game Bible is in similar format.
A: I think logical reasoning abilities are partly dependent on instinct. ;-) We can learn all the rules,
but when it comes down to 25 questions in 35 minutes, your "gut reaction" is what really counts!

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