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The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible |  | Author: David M. Killoran
Publisher: PowerScore Publishing
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Pages: 402
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0980178207
Dewey Decimal Number: 340
EAN: 9780980178203
ASIN: 0980178207
Publication Date: January 31, 2008
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The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible is the most comprehensive book available for the Logic Games section of the LSAT. The intent of this book is to provide you with an advanced system for attacking any game you encounter on the LSAT. This same system is covered in the live classes taught by PowerScore, and all of the methods and techniques discussed in the book have been tested in classroom situations over many years. The book features and explains a detailed methodology for attacking the games section. All aspects of Logic Games are covered, from recognizing game types to diagramming rules to making inferences and answering questions. Entire chapters are devoted to the most advanced game techniques and to time management strategies. Logic Games are divided into individual types, and a discussion follows that teaches you how to approach each type of Game, and drills are presented to help you apply and understand the techniques. Thereafter, real LSAT logic games are used to illustrate how the techniques apply to real tests. Using real LSAT questions is a must for high-level LSAT preparation, and twenty-one real LSAT logic games are contained in the book. Each logic game is accompanied by a detailed analysis of the game setup and related questions. The author has over 12 years experience teaching the LSAT and has scored in the 99th percentile on a Law Services-administered test. An expert in LSAT preparation, he has overseen the preparation of thousands of students and founded two national LSAT preparation companies. The Logic Games Bible can be supplemented by The Ultimate Set-Ups Guide, which features setups for every game in each released LSAT from 1995 to 2002. Also, both books provide access to a unique website for additional LSAT and Logic Games information, and has answers to frequently asked questions. For more information about the renowned PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible, contact PowerScore at (800) 545-1750.
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 Great book for Logic Games July 30, 2010
Travis N. Weedn
The Powerscore LSAT Logic Games Bible is a great book for really understanding the principles of the logic games section of the LSAT. I have taken a Kaplan course and did not fully pick up all the principles, so I would highly recommend this book.
 Good for diagramming, flawed as a general approach July 29, 2010
C. Studlar
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The LG bible present has positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, they teach some useful techniques for diagramming.
On the negative side, they focus far too much attention on conforming to their techniques at all costs, and on their cumbersome classification scheme for the game types.
The book's dogmatism about their techniques exacerbates students' tendency to fall in the trap of trying to create the "perfect diagram". The authors imply that once you master their diagramming and deduction techniques, the answers will simply flow out. Unfortunately, on a timed test, the perfect diagram's costs are often higher than its benefits. The same goes for the initial deductions that they stress- they are useful, but not always worth the time.
The book's classification scheme of games into more than a dozen types is unwieldy. I have gained very little insight into the games based on their classifications, which they encourage readers to memorize. The authors should remember their audience: most of us don't want to be LSAT taxonomists. The emphasis on the diversity of game types leads the authors to downplay the commonalities between the different kinds of games (for example, the question types and the procedures for answering each question type, which are largely the same).
Personally, I would recommend combining PowerScore's diagramming techniques with the approach suggested in the Big Fat Genius Guide to Logic Games. Nonetheless, I don't dispute that many people find the Powerscore book useful- but if it's not doing the trick for you, it's worth exploring other options!
Don't Waste Your Money on Other Prep Courses! June 29, 2010
Ashley Gill
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the first time I've ever taken the time to write a review for a product, but I couldn't not say something about the quality of the PowerScore books. Let me say, I started preparing for the February 2010 LSAT in December 2009, and I did so by taking a $1300 Kaplan prep course. I scored a 148 on my diagnostic, and my scores with Kaplan never rose above a 153. I often felt as though their explanations weren't thorough, and it seemed as if whenever something was difficult to explain, it was simply labeled as "out of scope" -- not very helpful in understanding why incorrect answers are incorrect. So I took the LSAT in February and got a disappointing, but not surprising, 152.
I wanted at least a 156, so I planned to take the June 2010 LSAT, but decided to try a new study method. I'd heard about the Bibles, so I ordered the LG & LR Bibles. Overall, I liked their format. Yes, they are wordy, but they are THOROUGH. I went through them slowly and carefully, especially the LG Bible, as logic games were my weak spot. After finishing both bibles, I took my first full length test since the Feb LSAT, and got a 160. That was literally doing no other practice than reading the Bibles.
Ultimately, I ended up taking about 10 full length exams, never dipping below a 160 again, and peaking at 168. I took the June 2010 LSAT, and though I felt that it was quite difficult, I decided not to cancel my score, and ended up with a 165, way above the 156 that I wanted, and quite a leap from anything I'd ever done with Kaplan.
Basically, I'm telling you that there is absolutely no need to spend $1300 on a prep course (or at least not at first). Buy these books and go through them carefully, taking the time to understand each concept. THEN, if you aren't scoring where you want to, consider a course. I wish I'd tried the Bibles first... I would've had to take the LSAT only once, and I could've saved a ton of money.
Great Book. June 25, 2010
aabuster1
This book is great. I bought it and the examcrackers series of books. I believe that for most people this book and some of the "Official Test Preps" practice tests are all you will need or want. I'm not saying examcrackers is bad (cause it is a good set), its just this book gave me much more help than the others.
The book gives you great practice for the games section. The symbols it teaches you are more efficient than other books. The book gives walk through for the sections after you have did the practices. The walkthrough are very thorough. The walkthrough actually point out bits of information and observations that can really help improve your score. Some of the advice the book gives will speed up your initial "breakthrough" moment of the scenario/setup.
With official practice tests, this book, and some time to DO BOTH your score will increase.
LSAT help June 8, 2010
K. Morse (Lex PK , MD USA)
My son said this explained the test in a really easy to understand manner. He had a class at school and the teacher taught the same way, very helpful.
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