{"id":5845,"date":"2025-10-03T15:32:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T20:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/?p=5845"},"modified":"2026-11-06T09:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:35:05","slug":"best-lsat-prep-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/best-lsat-prep-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Best LSAT Prep Course for You?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best LSAT prep courses change how you reason through a question, not just how many you have seen. I enrolled in 11 of them and worked the question banks, live classes and study plans inside each one. The gap between the top of this list and the bottom is wide.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the thing: over <a href=\"https:\/\/report.lsac.org\/TestTakers.aspx?Format=PDF\">100,000<\/a> people take the LSAT each year, and a few points decide which schools say yes. 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width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.1 6.3 6.9 1-5 4.9 1.2 6.8L12 17.8 5.8 21l1.2-6.8-5-4.9 6.9-1z\"\/><\/svg>Best overall<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vlogo\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/blueprint-lsat-logo.png\" alt=\"Blueprint LSAT Prep logo\" width=\"267\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h3>Blueprint LSAT Prep<\/h3><div class=\"why\"><span class=\"why-ico why-ico-1\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span>Adaptive study plan, sharp video lessons and a higher-score guarantee.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"blueprint\">SEE BLUEPRINT PRICING \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcard\"><div class=\"vtag-wrap\"><span class=\"vtag vtag-2\">Best for live classes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vlogo\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/kaplan-logo.png\" alt=\"Kaplan LSAT Prep logo\" width=\"496\" height=\"189\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h3>Kaplan LSAT Prep<\/h3><div class=\"why\"><span class=\"why-ico why-ico-2\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span>Live, in-person and on-demand classes with every official LSAT question.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"kaplan\">SEE KAPLAN PRICING \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcard\"><div class=\"vtag-wrap\"><span class=\"vtag vtag-3\">Best budget pick<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vlogo\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/magoosh-logo.png\" alt=\"Magoosh LSAT Prep logo\" width=\"190\" height=\"62\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h3>Magoosh LSAT Prep<\/h3><div class=\"why\"><span class=\"why-ico why-ico-3\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span>6,000+ official practice questions, a mobile app and a 7-day money-back window.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"magoosh\">SEE MAGOOSH PRICING \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><ul class=\"jump\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><li><a href=\"#jump-matcher\"><span class=\"jico\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m16.24 7.76-2.12 6.36-6.36 2.12 2.12-6.36 6.36-2.12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"jtxt\">Find my LSAT course<\/span><span class=\"jarr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M19 12l-7 7-7-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#jump-top-5\"><span class=\"jico\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M8 6h13M8 12h13M8 18h13M3 6h.01M3 12h.01M3 18h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"jtxt\">Top 5 LSAT list<\/span><span class=\"jarr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M19 12l-7 7-7-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparison\"><span class=\"jico\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M3 3v18h18\"\/><path d=\"M18 17V9M13 17V5M8 17v-3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"jtxt\">How they stack up<\/span><span class=\"jarr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M19 12l-7 7-7-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#jump-best-by-need\"><span class=\"jico\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"jtxt\">Your situation<\/span><span class=\"jarr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M19 12l-7 7-7-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#jump-how-we-evaluate\"><span class=\"jico\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"8\" y=\"2\" width=\"8\" height=\"4\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2\"\/><path d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"jtxt\">Scoring method<\/span><span class=\"jarr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M19 12l-7 7-7-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faqs\"><span class=\"jico\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"jtxt\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"jarr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M19 12l-7 7-7-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"strip\" role=\"list\"><div role=\"listitem\"><b class=\"num\">11<\/b><span>LSAT prep courses tested hands-on<\/span><\/div><div role=\"listitem\"><b class=\"num\">4<\/b><span>categories scored: dashboard, content, value, support<\/span><\/div><div role=\"listitem\"><b class=\"num\">LSAC<\/b><span>practice questions benchmarked against official PrepTests<\/span><\/div><div role=\"listitem\"><b class=\"num\">$0<\/b><span>accepted from providers for placement<\/span><\/div><\/div><span id=\"jump-matcher\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target v2-jt\"><\/span><section class=\"matcher\" id=\"matcher\" aria-labelledby=\"matcher-title\"><div><span class=\"eyebrow\">30-second matcher<\/span><h2 id=\"matcher-title\">Find Your LSAT Course Match<\/h2><p class=\"sub\" style=\"margin:4px 0 0\">Answer three questions. We match you to one of the top courses below using the same scores as the rankings.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"qs\"><fieldset class=\"q\"><legend class=\"ql\">1. Your budget<\/legend><div class=\"opts\"><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-budget\" value=\"low\">Under $500<\/label><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-budget\" value=\"mid\">$500 to $1,500<\/label><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-budget\" value=\"high\">No limit<\/label><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"q\"><legend class=\"ql\">2. How you learn best<\/legend><div class=\"opts\"><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-style\" value=\"live\">Live classes with an instructor<\/label><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-style\" value=\"self\">Self-paced videos and adaptive quizzes<\/label><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-style\" value=\"tests\">Grinding official practice tests<\/label><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"q\"><legend class=\"ql\">3. Your situation<\/legend><div class=\"opts\"><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-sit\" value=\"first\">First attempt, plenty of time<\/label><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-sit\" value=\"working\">Studying around work or school<\/label><label class=\"opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"m-sit\" value=\"retake\">Retaking and aiming for 170+<\/label><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div class=\"v2-mres\" id=\"m-result\"><p class=\"v2-mres-empty\" style=\"grid-column:1\/-1\">Pick one answer in each column to see your match.<\/p><\/div><\/section><\/div> <span id=\"jump-top-5\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target v2-jt\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"top-5\" style=\"text-align:center\">Best LSAT Prep Courses, Ranked After Hands-On Testing<\/h2> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c546392b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#f4d7a1;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;background-color:#fff8ea;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:28px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Tip<\/strong><br>Scores come from using each course, not the sales page. Open \u201cFull breakdown\u201d for my hands-on review and the pros and cons. Tick \u201cCompare\u201d on two or three cards to line them up in the chart.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><article class=\"card card-top\" id=\"blueprint-lsat\" data-course=\"blueprint\"><div class=\"card-head\"><span class=\"rank\">1<\/span><div class=\"ident\"><span class=\"tag\">Best overall \u00b7 Editor&#8217;s choice<\/span><h3>Blueprint LSAT Prep<\/h3><p class=\"oneliner\">The most complete LSAT prep I tested: sharp videos, an adaptive QBank and a study plan that fixes itself when you fall behind.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scorebox\"><span class=\"big num\">4.8<small>\/5<\/small><\/span><span class=\"stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<span class=\"st-fg\" style=\"width:96%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"bars\" aria-label=\"Category scores\"><div class=\"bar\"><span>Dashboard<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:98%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.9<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Content<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:94%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.7<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Value<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Support<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:92%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.6<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"buy\"><div class=\"price num\">$99\/mo to $2,699<small>Self-paced, live online, 170+ tutoring<\/small><\/div><span class=\"save\">Coupons can lower these prices<\/span><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"blueprint\">GET STARTED WITH BLUEPRINT \u2192<\/a><p class=\"fine\">Higher-score guarantee \u00b7 170+ guarantee on tutoring tier<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-meta\"><div class=\"facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span>Practice questions<\/span><b class=\"num\">9,000+<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Full-length exams<\/span><b class=\"num\">10+<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Formats<\/span><b>Live, self-paced, tutoring<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Guarantee<\/span><b>Higher score<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"whofor\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> students who want a modern, adaptive platform and the flexibility to switch between self-paced, live online and tutoring.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-foot\"><button class=\"expand\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"blueprint-lsat-d\" data-toggle=\"panel\" data-alt=\"Hide breakdown\">Full breakdown <svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><a class=\"revlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/blueprint-lsat-prep-course-review\/\">Read the full Blueprint LSAT review \u2192<\/a><label class=\"cmp\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-cmp=\"blueprint\" id=\"cmp-blueprint\">Compare<\/label><\/div><div class=\"detail\" id=\"blueprint-lsat-d\" hidden><div class=\"review\"><p>Blueprint LSAT Prep felt like the gold standard from my very first session. The videos didn&#8217;t drag like typical lectures; they were sharp and kept my attention. The AI-driven QBank quickly built quizzes around the exact spots I was weak in, so I wasn&#8217;t wasting time rehashing what I already knew. The study plan even adjusted automatically when I fell behind, which made it a lot easier to stay motivated. Every time I logged in, the dashboard showed me exactly where I stood and what I needed to tackle next.<\/p><p>I tried their multiple package options, including self-paced and live classes, and the switch between them was seamless. The adaptive quizzes and performance analytics were especially helpful in keeping me focused. Two things to know going in: there is no dedicated app, so studying on the go isn&#8217;t as streamlined as it could be, and on the self-paced course you only get 24 hours to decide whether it&#8217;s a good fit before the refund window closes.<\/p><p>While the premium pricing is higher than the budget options, I found the platform to be worth it for students who want a structured, personalized and modern prep experience.<\/p><p>Against Kaplan, Blueprint&#8217;s adaptive QBank and self-correcting study plan are the better fit for self-directed learners who want the software to steer the week. Kaplan is the stronger choice if you need a live instructor holding you to a schedule.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shots\"><figure><label class=\"zoom\" for=\"lb-1\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/blueprint-lsat-score-report-question-breakdown-co-1024x594.png\" alt=\"Blueprint LSAT score report showing section score cards and a passage-by-passage question breakdown\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\"><\/label><figcaption>Blueprint&#8217;s score report after a practice exam: section cards up top, then every passage broken down by question type, your answer, the correct answer and time spent. This is where I found the question types I kept missing.<\/figcaption><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-1\" class=\"lb-t\" hidden><div class=\"lb\"><label for=\"lb-1\" class=\"lb-x\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/blueprint-lsat-score-report-question-breakdown-co.png\" alt=\"Blueprint LSAT score report showing section score cards and a passage-by-passage question breakdown\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"pc\"><div class=\"pro\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Pros<\/span><ul><li>Adaptive Study Plans: Automatically target weaker areas<\/li><li>Engaging Instructors: Videos felt lively and easy to follow<\/li><li>Multiple Learning Formats: Options for every type of student<\/li><li>Strong Score Guarantees: Including up to 170+ with certain packages<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Cons<\/span><ul><li>Premium Pricing: Costs more than budget options but reflects the depth of features<\/li><li>Lacks App: You can access your study material on the go, but without an app the experience isn&#8217;t streamlined<\/li><li>Short Refund Times: On the self-paced course you only have 24 hours to decide whether it&#8217;s a good fit and get a refund<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btnrow\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"blueprint\">GET STARTED WITH BLUEPRINT \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div> <div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/best-lsat-prep-courses\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='blueprint-lsat-promo-codes'><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"25OFFSPP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"LSAT\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_15548\" dataid=\"15548\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_15548 ccDiscType_Coupon_div aa\" data-cc-top-stores=\"153\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"154\" data-cc-discount-type=\"127,136\" data-cc-search=\"15548\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"25\" data-cc-brand-key=\"blueprint-lsat-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb f\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Blueprint-LSAT-Chart-Logo-280x280-1.jpg alt=\"Blueprint-LSAT-Chart-Logo-280x280-1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>Save $25 on Blueprint LSAT Self-Paced Pro<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified recently<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-last-used\" data-cc-last-used-id=\"15548\" data-cc-last-used=\"1794444527\">Last used <strong>1 day ago<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-usage\" data-cc-usage-id=\"15548\" data-cc-usage-count=\"5\">Used: <strong>5<\/strong> times<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-proof-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-proof=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/09\/blueprint-25-off.png\"><span class=\"cc-proof-check\">\u2713<\/span> Verified <span class=\"cc-proof-label\">View proof<\/span><span class=\"cc-proof-chevron\">\u2304<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"redirectTo\" target=\"_blank\" post-id-value= \"15548\" data-code=\"25OFFSPP\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5845?cc=15548\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"LSAT\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/\">Save $25<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"4\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><aside class=\"guide\"><div class=\"gi\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f<\/div><div class=\"gt\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Related guide<\/span><b>Blueprint LSAT Coupon Codes<\/b><span>Check it before you buy. The guide tracks which Blueprint packages the current code applies to, and it also covers the LSAC fee waiver discount and the free LSAT resource bundle if you want to try the platform first.<\/span><\/div><a class=\"btn btn-ghost btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/blueprint-lsat-discount\/\">SEE BLUEPRINT COUPONS \u2192<\/a><\/aside><\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><article class=\"card\" id=\"kaplan-lsat\" data-course=\"kaplan\"><div class=\"card-head\"><span class=\"rank\">2<\/span><div class=\"ident\"><span class=\"tag\">Best for live classes<\/span><h3>Kaplan LSAT Prep<\/h3><p class=\"oneliner\">Steady, dependable prep with 99th-percentile instructors, live and in-person classes, and the exclusive LSAT Channel.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scorebox\"><span class=\"big num\">4.6<small>\/5<\/small><\/span><span class=\"stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<span class=\"st-fg\" style=\"width:92%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"bars\" aria-label=\"Category scores\"><div class=\"bar\"><span>Dashboard<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Content<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Value<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:86%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.3<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Support<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:92%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.6<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"buy\"><div class=\"price num\">$899 to $1,999<small>On demand, live online, in person or the 170+ Course<\/small><\/div><span class=\"save\">Coupons can lower these prices<\/span><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"kaplan\">GET STARTED WITH KAPLAN \u2192<\/a><p class=\"fine\">Higher Score Guarantee on every course \u00b7 170+ guarantee on the 170+ Course and tutoring<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-meta\"><div class=\"facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span>Official questions<\/span><b class=\"num\">~6,000<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Official practice tests<\/span><b class=\"num\">59<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Formats<\/span><b>Live, in person, on demand, tutoring<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Guarantee<\/span><b>Higher score<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"whofor\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> students who need structure and accountability from live or in-person classes and want the deepest library of official questions.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-foot\"><button class=\"expand\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"kaplan-lsat-d\" data-toggle=\"panel\" data-alt=\"Hide breakdown\">Full breakdown <svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><a class=\"revlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/kaplan-lsat-prep-course-review\/\">Read the full Kaplan LSAT review \u2192<\/a><label class=\"cmp\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-cmp=\"kaplan\" id=\"cmp-kaplan\">Compare<\/label><\/div><div class=\"detail\" id=\"kaplan-lsat-d\" hidden><div class=\"review\"><p>Kaplan LSAT Prep won me over by being steady and dependable from the first lesson. The course options (On Demand, Live Online, In Person and Tutoring) made it easy to see where I&#8217;d fit. In the live classes, I appreciated how clear everything was. The 99th-percentile instructors broke down logical reasoning and reading comprehension in a way that actually made sense.<\/p><p>For me, the biggest advantage was the built-in accountability. Having scheduled sessions pushed me to stay consistent in a way self-study never did. The platform itself felt more practical than flashy. It doesn&#8217;t look as modern as Blueprint, but I liked that it stayed focused on the essentials and gave me reliable tools I could count on.<\/p><p>The LSAT Channel is a unique perk you won&#8217;t find elsewhere, and the practice library holds every official LSAT question, nearly 6,000 of them, each with a detailed explanation written by a real teacher rather than generated by software. Kaplan is a dependable pick for anyone who learns best with real-time guidance, and every course carries its Higher Score Guarantee; the stricter 170+ guarantee comes only with the 170+ Course and Premium Tutoring.<\/p><p>Kaplan&#8217;s live classes and in-person option beat Blueprint for students who need outside accountability to stay consistent. Blueprint&#8217;s adaptive quizzes and auto-adjusting plan do more for self-studiers who want a modern, software-led schedule.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shots\"><figure><label class=\"zoom\" for=\"lb-3\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Kaplan-Progress-Tracker-1024x509.png\" alt=\"Kaplan LSAT progress tracker showing strengths and weaknesses by question type\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\"><\/label><figcaption>Kaplan&#8217;s progress tracker breaks down my strengths and weaknesses so I could spend my time on the question types I was actually missing.<\/figcaption><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-3\" class=\"lb-t\" hidden><div class=\"lb\"><label for=\"lb-3\" class=\"lb-x\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Kaplan-Progress-Tracker-1024x509.png\" alt=\"Kaplan LSAT progress tracker showing strengths and weaknesses by question type\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"pc\"><div class=\"pro\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Pros<\/span><ul><li>Strong Live Instruction: Real-time classes with engaging teachers and hands-on learning<\/li><li>Every Official Question: About 6,000, each with a teacher-written explanation<\/li><li>Exclusive LSAT Channel: Extra 60+ hours of targeted lessons<\/li><li>Proven Track Record: 50+ years of LSAT prep experience<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Cons<\/span><ul><li>Dashboard and Platform: Effective but less modern compared to Blueprint<\/li><li>Premium Pricing: More expensive than other budget options<\/li><li>170+ Guarantee Costs More: Only the 170+ Course and Premium Tutoring carry it<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btnrow\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/\" 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$170<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><aside class=\"guide\"><div class=\"gi\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f<\/div><div class=\"gt\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Related guide<\/span><b>Kaplan LSAT Coupon Codes<\/b><span>Kaplan&#8217;s codes usually apply across the LSAT lineup, whether you pick Live Online, On Demand, tutoring or the 170+ track. The guide shows what is live right now, so check it before you decide between self-paced and a live classroom.<\/span><\/div><a class=\"btn btn-ghost btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/kaplan-lsat-coupon-code\/\">SEE KAPLAN COUPONS \u2192<\/a><\/aside><\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><article class=\"card\" id=\"magoosh-lsat\" data-course=\"magoosh\"><div class=\"card-head\"><span class=\"rank\">3<\/span><div class=\"ident\"><span class=\"tag\">Best budget pick<\/span><h3>Magoosh LSAT Prep<\/h3><p class=\"oneliner\">Simple, self-paced prep with thousands of official questions and a score guarantee, for a fraction of what the big names charge.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scorebox\"><span class=\"big num\">4.4<small>\/5<\/small><\/span><span class=\"stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<span class=\"st-fg\" style=\"width:88%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"bars\" aria-label=\"Category scores\"><div class=\"bar\"><span>Dashboard<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Content<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:80%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Value<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Support<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:72%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3.6<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"buy\"><div class=\"price num\">$199 to $499<small>Plus a one-time $124 LawHub Advantage fee<\/small><\/div><span class=\"save\">Coupons can lower these prices<\/span><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"magoosh\">GET STARTED WITH MAGOOSH \u2192<\/a><p class=\"fine\">+5 point score guarantee \u00b7 7-day money back<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-meta\"><div class=\"facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span>Practice questions<\/span><b class=\"num\">6,000+<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Practice exams<\/span><b class=\"num\">10<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Access<\/span><b>12 months<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Guarantee<\/span><b>+5 points<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"whofor\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> self-studiers and busy students who want solid official practice and a score guarantee without paying for live classes.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-foot\"><button class=\"expand\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"magoosh-lsat-d\" data-toggle=\"panel\" data-alt=\"Hide breakdown\">Full breakdown <svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><a class=\"revlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/magoosh-lsat-prep-course-review\/\">Read the full Magoosh LSAT review \u2192<\/a><label class=\"cmp\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-cmp=\"magoosh\" id=\"cmp-magoosh\">Compare<\/label><\/div><div class=\"detail\" id=\"magoosh-lsat-d\" hidden><div class=\"review\"><p>For such a low price, Magoosh LSAT packs in far more than I expected. The platform is simple but delivers exactly what self-studiers need: thousands of practice questions, clear explanations and flexible schedules that actually feel manageable. The Premium self-paced course is the main option, but you can also choose the Guided Study plan if you want some extra structure and accountability.<\/p><p>The course is fully online and works across devices, including a mobile app with flashcards that I found handy for quick review. It doesn&#8217;t have the live instruction of Kaplan or the adaptive polish of Blueprint, the analytics are basic, and the only way to reach an instructor is email, so the accountability is on you.<\/p><p>Magoosh is hard to beat if you want affordable test preparation, proven resources and a reliable score improvement guarantee. It&#8217;s straightforward, effective and easy to use, especially for self-studiers and busy students who need flexibility.<\/p><p>Magoosh&#8217;s written and video explanations beat Blueprint&#8217;s for a budget self-studier who learns by reviewing every miss. Blueprint&#8217;s adaptive plan and Kaplan&#8217;s live instruction serve students who need structure imposed on them rather than built themselves.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shots\"><figure><label class=\"zoom\" for=\"lb-5\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Magoosh-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Magoosh LSAT dashboard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\"><\/label><figcaption>Magoosh&#8217;s dashboard is detailed but easy to navigate, and it looked the same on my laptop and my phone.<\/figcaption><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-5\" class=\"lb-t\" hidden><div class=\"lb\"><label for=\"lb-5\" class=\"lb-x\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Magoosh-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Magoosh LSAT dashboard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"pc\"><div class=\"pro\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Pros<\/span><ul><li>Affordable Pricing: One of the lowest-cost full prep options<\/li><li>Clear Explanations: Written and video solutions for every question<\/li><li>Flexible Access: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile<\/li><li>Study Schedules: Built-in plans that adjust to your timeline<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Cons<\/span><ul><li>No Live Classes: Limited accountability compared to Blueprint or Kaplan<\/li><li>Basic Platform Design: Functional but lacks advanced analytics<\/li><li>Minimum Instructor Support: The only available communication is via email<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btnrow\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"magoosh\">GET STARTED WITH MAGOOSH \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div> <div class=\"coupon-container 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<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><aside class=\"guide\"><div class=\"gi\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f<\/div><div class=\"gt\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Related guide<\/span><b>Magoosh LSAT Coupon Codes<\/b><span>Checkout often shows two prices, Magoosh Premium plus a separate LawHub Advantage fee paid to LSAC. The guide explains which part of the total the coupon reduces and how to skip the duplicate fee if you already own LawHub.<\/span><\/div><a class=\"btn btn-ghost btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/magoosh-lsat-coupon-code\/\">SEE MAGOOSH COUPONS \u2192<\/a><\/aside><\/div> <div class=\"v2\"><article class=\"card\" id=\"princeton-review\" data-course=\"princeton\"><div class=\"card-head\"><span class=\"rank\">4<\/span><div class=\"ident\"><span class=\"tag\">Best for traditional learning<\/span><h3>The Princeton Review<\/h3><p class=\"oneliner\">Volume above all: 90+ practice tests and a classroom-style approach for students who like it thorough and traditional.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scorebox\"><span class=\"big num\">3.6<small>\/5<\/small><\/span><span class=\"stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<span class=\"st-fg\" style=\"width:72%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"bars\" aria-label=\"Category scores\"><div class=\"bar\"><span>Dashboard<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:68%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3.4<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Content<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Value<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:60%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Support<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:70%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3.5<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"buy\"><div class=\"price num\">$799 to $3,999<small>Self-paced to Immersion 170+<\/small><\/div><span class=\"save\">Money-back or free repeat if you don&#8217;t improve<\/span><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsat\/the-princeton-review-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"princeton\">GET STARTED WITH PRINCETON REVIEW \u2192<\/a><p class=\"fine\">Five packages from self-paced to Immersion 170+ \u00b7 check the provider for current offers<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-meta\"><div class=\"facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span>Practice tests<\/span><b class=\"num\">90+<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Live instruction<\/span><b class=\"num\">30 to 130 hrs<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>On-demand video<\/span><b class=\"num\">150+ hrs<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Access<\/span><b>1 year<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"whofor\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> disciplined learners who thrive on volume, long-term access and a traditional classroom structure.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-foot\"><button class=\"expand\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"princeton-review-d\" data-toggle=\"panel\" data-alt=\"Hide breakdown\">Full breakdown <svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><label class=\"cmp\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-cmp=\"princeton\" id=\"cmp-princeton\">Compare<\/label><\/div><div class=\"detail\" id=\"princeton-review-d\" hidden><div class=\"review\"><p>My opinion: the main strength of Princeton Review is volume. With options like Fundamentals, LSAT 165+, Immersion 170+ and Self-Paced, you get access to over 90 LSAT practice tests, dozens of hours of instruction and extensive study materials. It&#8217;s thorough and traditional, which a select group of students will appreciate.<\/p><p>The downside is that the lessons felt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/blueprint-vs-princeton-review-lsat-comparison\/\">less engaging than Blueprint<\/a>, and the platform felt less intuitive than Blueprint or Kaplan. While the score guarantee is a good backup, compared to Magoosh, which is simpler and more affordable, Princeton Review feels heavier and old-school.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s best suited for disciplined students who want extensive material and prefer traditional learning methods. Weighing it against the other big name? We put them side by side in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/princeton-review-vs-kaplan-lsat-comparison\/\">Princeton Review vs Kaplan LSAT comparison<\/a>.<\/p><p>The Princeton Review&#8217;s 90+ practice tests and game-style drills beat Magoosh on sheer volume for disciplined students on a long timeline. Kaplan is the better live-class pick if you want a more modern platform and more ways to reach an instructor.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shots\"><figure><label class=\"zoom\" for=\"lb-8\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Princeton-review-.png\" alt=\"Princeton Review LSAT practice test results screen showing a total score and per-section breakdown\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"514\"><\/label><figcaption>Princeton Review&#8217;s practice test report: total score up top, then a section-by-section map of every question. Useful, if a bit dated looking.<\/figcaption><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-8\" class=\"lb-t\" hidden><div class=\"lb\"><label for=\"lb-8\" class=\"lb-x\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Princeton-review-.png\" alt=\"Princeton Review LSAT practice test results screen showing a total score and per-section breakdown\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"pc\"><div class=\"pro\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Pros<\/span><ul><li>Large Amount of Content: Dozens of practice tests and 100+ hours of lessons<\/li><li>Official LSAT Questions: All practice pulled directly from LSAC<\/li><li>Strong Guarantees: Money-back or free repeat if you don\u2019t improve<\/li><li>Instructor Access: Instructors are available outside of classes<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Cons<\/span><ul><li>Outdated Platform: Felt less intuitive than Blueprint or Kaplan<\/li><li>Less Engaging: Heavy on content but not as interactive or adaptive<\/li><li>Time Commitment: The longer programs require significant scheduling<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btnrow\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsat\/the-princeton-review-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"princeton\">GET STARTED WITH PRINCETON REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"card\" id=\"lsatmax\" data-course=\"lsatmax\"><div class=\"card-head\"><span class=\"rank\">5<\/span><div class=\"ident\"><span class=\"tag\">Best for practice tests<\/span><h3>LSATMax<\/h3><p class=\"oneliner\">All 95 official PrepTests plus a digital LSAT simulator, best used alongside a primary prep plan.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"scorebox\"><span class=\"big num\">3.5<small>\/5<\/small><\/span><span class=\"stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<span class=\"st-fg\" style=\"width:70%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"bars\" aria-label=\"Category scores\"><div class=\"bar\"><span>Dashboard<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:60%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Content<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">4.5<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Value<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:66%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3.3<\/b><\/div><div class=\"bar\"><span>Support<\/span><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"fill\" style=\"width:64%\"><\/div><\/div><b class=\"num\">3.2<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"buy\"><div class=\"price num\">$249\/mo<small>Monthly subscription<\/small><\/div><span class=\"save\">Monthly plans<\/span><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsatmax\/lsatmax\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"lsatmax\">GET STARTED WITH LSATMAX \u2192<\/a><p class=\"fine\">Higher score guarantee \u00b7 monthly subscription, non-refundable<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-meta\"><div class=\"facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span>Official PrepTests<\/span><b class=\"num\">95<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Video lessons<\/span><b class=\"num\">1,500+ hrs<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Formats<\/span><b>Self-paced app, daily live classes, tutoring<\/b><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span>Support<\/span><b>Phone, chat, email, Discord<\/b><\/div><\/div><div class=\"whofor\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> students who already have a primary prep plan and want every official PrepTest plus a realistic exam simulator for extra reps.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-foot\"><button class=\"expand\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lsatmax-d\" data-toggle=\"panel\" data-alt=\"Hide breakdown\">Full breakdown <svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><label class=\"cmp\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-cmp=\"lsatmax\" id=\"cmp-lsatmax\">Compare<\/label><\/div><div class=\"detail\" id=\"lsatmax-d\" hidden><div class=\"review\"><p>LSATMax is a solid option for students who want lots of practice with real LSAT material. The program includes all 95 prep tests, and the ability to simulate the digital LSAT or LSAT-Flex formats is a nice touch. Their daily live classes and Q&amp;A sessions give you the chance to connect with instructors, though they felt more like extra support than the core of the program.<\/p><p>The mobile app is convenient, but many students pointed out usability issues, and it isn&#8217;t as smooth to navigate as some of the larger test prep companies. The platform doesn&#8217;t feel as modern or adaptive as Blueprint, and the structure is less cohesive than Blueprint or Kaplan.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re looking for a course centered on structure and interactive learning, Blueprint or Kaplan may be a better fit. If you already have a primary prep plan and just want more questions and explanations, LSATMax is a helpful tool for building test-day familiarity.<\/p><p>LSATMax&#8217;s 95 official PrepTests and digital simulator give you more test-day reps than Blueprint or Kaplan, which makes it the better supplement for a retaker drilling timing. Blueprint and Kaplan stay the stronger primary courses for structure and instruction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shots\"><figure><label class=\"zoom\" for=\"lb-7\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Lsatmax.gif\" alt=\"LSATMax mobile app home screen with day-by-day study and practice tabs\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"375\"><\/label><figcaption>LSATMax&#8217;s app home screen, laid out day by day. It&#8217;s the most mobile-first course here, which is great on the train and less great when the app gets clunky.<\/figcaption><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-7\" class=\"lb-t\" hidden><div class=\"lb\"><label for=\"lb-7\" class=\"lb-x\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Lsatmax.gif\" alt=\"LSATMax mobile app home screen with day-by-day study and practice tabs\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"pc\"><div class=\"pro\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Pros<\/span><ul><li>Practice Library: Includes every official LSAT PrepTest<\/li><li>Realistic Exam Simulations: Digital LSAT and LSAT-Flex formats available<\/li><li>Daily Live Support: Q&amp;A and live classes with 99th-percentile instructors<\/li><li>Multi-Channel Help: Phone, chat, email, and even Discord access<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Cons<\/span><ul><li>Limited Structure: Less cohesive than Blueprint or Kaplan<\/li><li>Student Support: Some users report slow response times<\/li><li>Smaller Scale: Fewer live class options than larger providers<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btnrow\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-long\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsatmax\/lsatmax\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"lsatmax\">GET STARTED WITH LSATMAX \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><div class=\"cmpbar\" id=\"cmpbar\" hidden role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Compare courses\"><div class=\"cmp-txt\"><b>Compare <span class=\"cmp-badge\" id=\"cmp-n\">0<\/span><\/b><span id=\"cmp-count\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cmp-act\"><button class=\"clear\" type=\"button\" id=\"cmp-clear\">Clear<\/button><button class=\"btn btn-cta\" type=\"button\" id=\"cmp-go\">COMPARE \u2193<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div> <span id=\"comparison\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target v2-jt\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-comparison\" style=\"text-align:center\">How Top LSAT Prep Courses Stack Up<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formats, practice material, guarantees and current pricing for all five courses side by side, with the best value in each scored row marked.<\/p> <div class=\"v2\"><div class=\"sc-wrap\"><div class=\"sc-grid\" id=\"spec\" style=\"--total:5;--rows:14\"><div class=\"sc-col sc-top\" data-col=\"blueprint\"><div class=\"sc-head\"><span class=\"sc-rank\">1<\/span><b>Blueprint<\/b><\/div><div class=\"sc-brand\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/blueprint-lsat-logo.png\" alt=\"Blueprint logo\" width=\"267\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Our score<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">4.8 \/ 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Price range<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">$99\/mo to $2,699<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row sc-disc\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Discount<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\"><span class=\"sc-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='9190' href='?cc=9190' thehref='?cc=9190' afflink='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save $400<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Course formats<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Live, self-paced, tutoring, 170+ course<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice questions<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">9,000+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice exams<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">10+ full exams<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Score guarantee<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Higher score or money back (170+ on tutoring tier)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Refund policy<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Full refund if requirements met (24 hours on self-paced)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Instructors &amp; support<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">98th-percentile instructors, tutoring, live review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Live classes<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Yes (live online)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Best for<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Best overall<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"blueprint\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc-col\" data-col=\"kaplan\"><div class=\"sc-head\"><span class=\"sc-rank\">2<\/span><b>Kaplan<\/b><\/div><div class=\"sc-brand\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/kaplan-logo.png\" alt=\"Kaplan logo\" width=\"496\" height=\"189\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Our score<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">4.6 \/ 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Price range<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">$899 to $1,999<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row sc-disc\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Discount<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\"><span class=\"sc-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='9584' href='?cc=9584' thehref='?cc=9584' afflink='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save $170<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Course formats<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">On demand, live online, in person, tutoring<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice questions<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Every official question (~6,000), teacher-written explanations<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice exams<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">59 official (LawHub Advantage)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Score guarantee<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Higher score or money back on every course (170+ on 170+ Course and tutoring)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Refund policy<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Full refund if requirements met<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Instructors &amp; support<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">99th-percentile instructors, LSAT Channel<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Live classes<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Yes (live online and in person)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Best for<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Live classes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"kaplan\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc-col\" data-col=\"magoosh\"><div class=\"sc-head\"><span class=\"sc-rank\">3<\/span><b>Magoosh<\/b><\/div><div class=\"sc-brand\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/magoosh-logo.png\" alt=\"Magoosh logo\" width=\"190\" height=\"62\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Our score<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">4.4 \/ 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Price range<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">$199 to $499 (+$124 LawHub fee)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row sc-disc\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Discount<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\"><span class=\"sc-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='16757' href='?cc=16757' thehref='?cc=16757' afflink='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save 80%<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Course formats<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Self-paced, Guided Study with classes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice questions<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">6,000+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice exams<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">10<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Score guarantee<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">+5 points<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Refund policy<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">7-day money back<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Instructors &amp; support<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Email support, video and written explanations<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Live classes<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">No (12 hrs on-demand classes on Guided Study)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Best for<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Budget<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"magoosh\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc-col\" data-col=\"princeton\"><div class=\"sc-head\"><span class=\"sc-rank\">4<\/span><b>Princeton Review<\/b><\/div><div class=\"sc-brand\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/princeton-review-logo.png\" alt=\"Princeton Review logo\" width=\"189\" height=\"106\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Our score<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">3.6 \/ 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Price range<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">$799 to $3,999<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row sc-disc\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Discount<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\"><span class=\"sc-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='11738' href='?cc=11738' thehref='?cc=11738' afflink='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsat\/the-princeton-review-lsat\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsat\/the-princeton-review-lsat\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsat\/the-princeton-review-lsat\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save 15%<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Course formats<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Live online, self-paced, tutoring<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice questions<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Official LSAC questions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice exams<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">90+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Score guarantee<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Money back or free repeat<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Refund policy<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Guarantee terms apply<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Instructors &amp; support<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Instructors available outside class<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Live classes<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Yes (30 to 130 hrs by package)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Best for<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Traditional learning<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsat\/the-princeton-review-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"princeton\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc-col\" data-col=\"lsatmax\"><div class=\"sc-head\"><span class=\"sc-rank\">5<\/span><b>LSATMax<\/b><\/div><div class=\"sc-brand\"><img class=\"sc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/10\/lsatmax-logo-trimmed.png\" alt=\"LSATMax logo\" width=\"237\" height=\"151\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Our score<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">3.5 \/ 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Price range<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">$249\/mo<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row sc-disc\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Discount<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\"><span class=\"sc-rib none\">No discount<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Course formats<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Self-paced app, daily live classes, tutoring<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice questions<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Every released LSAT question<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Practice exams<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">All 95 official PrepTests<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Score guarantee<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Higher score guarantee<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Refund policy<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Non-refundable<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row best\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Instructors &amp; support<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">99th-percentile instructors; phone, chat, email, Discord<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Live classes<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Daily live classes and Q&amp;A<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-row\"><span class=\"sc-lbl\">Best for<\/span><span class=\"sc-val\">Practice tests<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-cta btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/lsatmax\/lsatmax\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"lsatmax\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tablenote\"><span id=\"tablenote-txt\">Showing all 5 courses.<\/span><button class=\"linkbtn\" type=\"button\" id=\"spec-showall\" hidden>Show all courses<\/button><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"also-tested\" style=\"text-align:center\">Other LSAT Courses Worth Knowing<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These have a real audience, but each falls short of the five above in one clear way.<\/p> <div class=\"v2\"><div class=\"also\"><div><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/lsatlab.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LSATLab<\/a><\/b><small>Analytics-heavy supplement \u00b7 self-paced + tutoring<\/small><\/div><span>LSATLab stands out for its analytics and explanations, but it works more like a tutoring supplement than a primary LSAT prep course. The video lessons are clear and short (around 25 minutes each), which makes them easy to digest. The structure is less motivating, though, so students who need accountability may stall.<\/span><\/div><div><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testmasters.net\/lsat-prep-courses\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">TestMasters<\/a><\/b><small>Classroom-style \u00b7 live + self-paced<\/small><\/div><span>TestMasters is built like a college lecture hall. The course is lecture-heavy with a strict emphasis on timed practice, and it demands a serious time commitment, which can feel intense. Where Blueprint feels modern and visually engaging, TestMasters feels rigorous and academic, with less focus on tech-driven tools.<\/span><\/div><div><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alphascore.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">AlphaScore<\/a><\/b><small>Budget self-paced video course<\/small><\/div><span>AlphaScore is simple and straightforward, but noticeably lighter than top providers like Blueprint. The video library gets the job done, and the explanations are clear, but the platform design is basic and the course does little to keep you accountable.<\/span><\/div><div><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/7sage.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">7Sage<\/a><\/b><small>Self-paced \u00b7 active community forum<\/small><\/div><span>The biggest appeal of 7Sage is its tools: detailed video explanations and a large online forum that gives it more of a community feel than AlphaScore. That said, it doesn&#8217;t feel as structured or polished as the larger prep companies. The site&#8217;s design can feel clunky at times, and while the community is active, the quality of advice varies.<\/span><\/div><div><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.velocitylsat.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Velocity LSAT<\/a><\/b><small>Video course + 1:1 tutoring<\/small><\/div><span>Velocity LSAT offers both a video course and tutoring, a useful combination. The videos can feel dry and unorganized, though. The structure doesn&#8217;t pull you in, and without strong design or adaptive features it feels dated compared to other prep companies.<\/span><\/div><div><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mometrix<\/a><\/b><small>Study guides, flashcards and quick review<\/small><\/div><span>Mometrix isn&#8217;t a full LSAT prep program. It felt more like a collection of review tools, flashcards, study guides and strategy videos than a comprehensive course. The material is simple and easy to use, which works for brushing up on basics, but it isn&#8217;t enough to carry serious prep on its own.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"kit-inline-form\"><style>.kit-inline-form .formkit-form{margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;}<\/style><script async data-uid=\"228159d92d\" src=\"https:\/\/jedge-crushempire-com.kit.com\/228159d92d\/index.js\"><\/script><\/div> <span id=\"jump-best-by-need\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target v2-jt\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"best-by-need\" style=\"text-align:center\">Which LSAT Course Matches Your Situation?<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick the line that sounds like you. Each one jumps to that course&#8217;s review above, or use the <a href=\"#jump-matcher\">30-second matcher<\/a> at the top of the page to get a single pick.<\/p> <div class=\"v2\"><div class=\"cats\"><div class=\"cat\"><b>I want in-person classes<\/b><span><strong>Kaplan<\/strong> is the only course in my top five that still runs in-person classes, alongside its live online and on-demand formats, if you want a traditional classroom setting.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#kaplan-lsat\" data-jump=\"kaplan-lsat\">Kaplan review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I need exam simulations<\/b><span><strong>Blueprint<\/strong> gives you full-length exams in the updated format inside a complete course, and <strong>Kaplan<\/strong>&#8216;s 170+ course adds a full-length proctored practice exam that mimics test day.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#blueprint-lsat\" data-jump=\"blueprint-lsat\">Blueprint review \u2192<\/a><a href=\"#kaplan-lsat\" data-jump=\"kaplan-lsat\">Kaplan review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I&#8217;m a working professional who needs flexibility<\/b><span><strong>Magoosh<\/strong> works on a phone and its study schedules adjust to your timeline. <strong>Blueprint<\/strong>&#8216;s study plan rebuilds itself when you fall behind, so a missed week does not derail the month.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#magoosh-lsat\" data-jump=\"magoosh-lsat\">Magoosh review \u2192<\/a><a href=\"#blueprint-lsat\" data-jump=\"blueprint-lsat\">Blueprint review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I&#8217;m on a budget<\/b><span><strong>Magoosh<\/strong> offers a comparable amount of study material without the high price tags of its competitors, and it still comes with a score improvement guarantee.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#magoosh-lsat\" data-jump=\"magoosh-lsat\">Magoosh review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I want community<\/b><span><strong>Kaplan<\/strong> includes access to its own online student community alongside live classes, so you get peers and an instructor inside one program instead of a forum on its own.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#kaplan-lsat\" data-jump=\"kaplan-lsat\">Kaplan review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I need lots of practice material<\/b><span><strong>Blueprint<\/strong> gives you thousands of official questions and 10+ full-length exams in the updated format. <strong>Kaplan<\/strong> includes every official LSAT question, about 6,000, with explanations written by real teachers.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#blueprint-lsat\" data-jump=\"blueprint-lsat\">Blueprint review \u2192<\/a><a href=\"#kaplan-lsat\" data-jump=\"kaplan-lsat\">Kaplan review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I want unique study techniques<\/b><span><strong>The Princeton Review<\/strong> turns its study material into games, so you can learn without constant reading or video lessons.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#princeton-review\" data-jump=\"princeton-review\">Princeton Review review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I want expert instructors<\/b><span><strong>Kaplan<\/strong> puts 99th-percentile instructors in every live class and gives you several ways to reach them. <strong>The Princeton Review<\/strong> also keeps its instructors available outside class hours.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#kaplan-lsat\" data-jump=\"kaplan-lsat\">Kaplan review \u2192<\/a><a href=\"#princeton-review\" data-jump=\"princeton-review\">Princeton Review review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cat\"><b>I&#8217;m looking for a video-heavy course<\/b><span><strong>Blueprint<\/strong>&#8216;s videos were the sharpest I watched and the easiest to stick with. <strong>The Princeton Review<\/strong> wins on volume, with 150+ hours of on-demand video lessons.<\/span><span class=\"links\"><a href=\"#blueprint-lsat\" data-jump=\"blueprint-lsat\">Blueprint review \u2192<\/a><a href=\"#princeton-review\" data-jump=\"princeton-review\">Princeton Review review \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div> <span id=\"jump-how-we-evaluate\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target v2-jt\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-we-evaluate\" style=\"text-align:center\">Our LSAT Course Scoring Method<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four categories, scored out of 5 and weighted equally. Pick a category on the left to open it.<\/p> <div class=\"v2\"><div class=\"method\"><nav class=\"toc\" id=\"v2-toc\" aria-label=\"Jump to a scoring category\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Chapters<\/span><a href=\"#m-content\" data-target=\"m-content\">Content &amp; Practice Questions<\/a><a href=\"#m-platform\" data-target=\"m-platform\">Dashboard &amp; Platform<\/a><a href=\"#m-support\" data-target=\"m-support\">Support &amp; Instructors<\/a><a href=\"#m-value\" data-target=\"m-value\">Value for Money<\/a><a href=\"#m-not\" data-target=\"m-not\">What We Don&#8217;t Score<\/a><\/nav><div class=\"acc\" id=\"v2-acc\"><section id=\"m-content\"><button class=\"ab\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"m-content-p\" data-toggle=\"panel\"><span>Content &amp; Practice Questions<\/span><span class=\"wt\">25%<\/span><svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"ap\" id=\"m-content-p\"><p>Practice questions are the heart of LSAT prep, so this is where we spend the most time. We work through each provider&#8217;s question sets and full-length practice tests and compare them against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lawhub\">official LSAC PrepTests<\/a> for timing, section mix and difficulty. Courses that license real LSAC questions get credit for it; courses that lean on invented questions get marked down. We also check that the curriculum matches the current exam, with Logic Games retired and Logical Reasoning carrying more weight, rather than an old Games-first schedule.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section id=\"m-platform\"><button class=\"ab\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"m-platform-p\" data-toggle=\"panel\"><span>Dashboard &amp; Platform<\/span><span class=\"wt\">25%<\/span><svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"ap\" id=\"m-platform-p\" hidden><p>We run a real study schedule inside each platform: on-demand lessons, live classes where offered, study planners, analytics and the mobile app if there is one. We&#8217;re looking at whether the study plan adapts when you fall behind, whether the analytics actually point you at your weak question types, whether live sessions run at workable hours, and how the platform holds up on a phone. Screenshots in each review are from our own accounts.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section id=\"m-support\"><button class=\"ab\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"m-support-p\" data-toggle=\"panel\"><span>Support &amp; Instructors<\/span><span class=\"wt\">25%<\/span><svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"ap\" id=\"m-support-p\" hidden><p>Instructor quality is judged on whether they teach the reasoning or read the slide, and whether logical reasoning and reading comprehension come out clear. Support covers how you reach an instructor (live Q&amp;A, office hours, email, chat, Discord), how fast answers come back, and whether there&#8217;s a student community. Built-in accountability counts for more than you&#8217;d think once you&#8217;re two months in.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section id=\"m-value\"><button class=\"ab\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"m-value-p\" data-toggle=\"panel\"><span>Value for Money<\/span><span class=\"wt\">25%<\/span><svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"ap\" id=\"m-value-p\" hidden><p>Value isn&#8217;t the lowest price; it&#8217;s what you get for the price you&#8217;ll actually pay after current discounts. We weigh access length against a typical 3 to 6 month study window, read the score-guarantee terms for catches (like a 170+ guarantee that only applies to one package, or a refund window measured in hours), note whether LSAC&#8217;s LawHub fee is bundled or extra, and whether live and on-demand are sold together or separately.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section id=\"m-not\"><button class=\"ab\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"m-not-p\" data-toggle=\"panel\"><span>What We Deliberately Don&#8217;t Score<\/span><svg class=\"chev\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"ap\" id=\"m-not-p\" hidden><p><strong>Provider score-increase claims.<\/strong> They&#8217;re self-reported with different definitions and no audit, so they can&#8217;t be compared. <strong>Testimonials on the provider&#8217;s site.<\/strong> Same reason.<\/p><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"v2-trust\" style=\"text-align:center\">Why Our LSAT Rankings Hold Up<\/h2> <div class=\"v2\"><aside class=\"trust\" aria-labelledby=\"v2-trust\"><ul><li><span class=\"ck\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Hands-on, not spec sheets<\/strong><span>Every course above was used by our reviewer: lessons watched, question sets worked, live classes attended, schedules built.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Same rubric for every course<\/strong><span>Dashboard, content, support and value, scored the same way for all eleven providers.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Benchmarked against LSAC<\/strong><span>Practice questions are compared to official LSAC PrepTests, not to each other.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Commissions, disclosed<\/strong><span>We may earn a commission if you buy through our links. It doesn&#8217;t change scores or order; six of the eleven courses we tested pay us nothing.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Kept current<\/strong><span>Re-checked each testing cycle as LSAC updates the exam and providers update courses.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Corrections welcome<\/strong><span>Spot an outdated detail? Tell us and we&#8217;ll fix it.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"final-verdict\" style=\"text-align:center\">Final Verdict<\/h2> <div class=\"v2\"><div class=\"final\"><p class=\"final-lede\">Finding the right LSAT prep course can be challenging, which is why this guide highlights providers that excel at meeting specific student needs.<\/p><div class=\"final-grid\"><div class=\"fpick fpick-top\"><span class=\"tag\">\u2605 Best overall<\/span><b>Blueprint LSAT Prep<\/b><p>Blueprint is the best overall LSAT prep course, combining adaptive tools, engaging video lessons and a guaranteed higher score. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/blueprint-lsat\/blueprint-lsat-online\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"blueprint\">Get started with Blueprint<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fpick\"><span class=\"tag\">Best for live classes<\/span><b>Kaplan LSAT Prep<\/b><p>Ideal for students who want live classes, structured study plans and every official LSAT question with teacher-written explanations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"kaplan\">Go to Kaplan<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fpick\"><span class=\"tag\">Best budget pick<\/span><b>Magoosh LSAT Prep<\/b><p>The affordable, flexible option that is perfect for self-starters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh-lsat\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta=\"magoosh\">Try out Magoosh<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p class=\"final-rest\">LSATMax emphasizes practice tests, Princeton Review offers a traditional, content-heavy approach, and LSATLab provides strong analytics and tutoring. Choose the course that matches your learning style, and you will be set up for LSAT success.<\/p><\/div><\/div> <span id=\"faqs\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target v2-jt\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faqs\" style=\"text-align:center\">FAQs<\/h2> <div class=\"v2\"><div class=\"faq\"><div><h3>What are the best LSAT prep courses?<\/h3><p>Blueprint is the best LSAT prep course for most students, based on hands-on testing of 11 courses, thanks to its adaptive quizzes, sharp video lessons and a study plan that rebuilds itself when you fall behind. Kaplan is the pick for live and in-person classes, and Magoosh is the strongest budget option.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Do I need an LSAT prep course to succeed on the exam?<\/h3><p>Not always, but structured prep improves consistency and test-day readiness, especially now that Logical Reasoning carries more weight in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/lsat-scoring\">scored sections<\/a>. A course gives you official practice questions, a study schedule and an explanation for every miss, which is hard to replicate on your own.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Which LSAT course has the most practice tests?<\/h3><p>LSATMax, which includes every official LSAC PrepTest released (95 of them) inside a digital LSAT simulator. The Princeton Review includes 90+ practice tests, and Kaplan pairs every official LSAT question with 59 official practice tests through LawHub Advantage.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Are online LSAT prep courses practical?<\/h3><p>Yes, programs like Blueprint and Magoosh prepare students as well as in-person classes. Blueprint&#8217;s adaptive quizzes and Magoosh&#8217;s mobile app fit around a work or school schedule, and Kaplan&#8217;s live online classes add real-time instruction without a commute.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>What LSAT score do I need for my target schools?<\/h3><p>Every ABA-approved law school publishes its admitted students&#8217; LSAT medians in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abarequireddisclosures.org\/\">ABA Standard 509 disclosure<\/a>, so you can look up the 25th, 50th and 75th percentile scores for any school. Aim at the median for a solid shot at admission and at the 75th percentile if you want scholarship money.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>What is the most affordable LSAT prep course?<\/h3><p>Magoosh is the cheapest full course, with a self-paced Premium plan and a Guided Study plan that adds on-demand classes. It still includes thousands of official questions and a score guarantee, so the low price does not mean thin prep.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"hwr-callout\" style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;margin:32px 0 8px;padding:20px 22px;border:1px solid #d9e2ea;border-left:4px solid #1e3a5f;border-radius:10px;background:#f8fafc;\"> <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 40px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:#1e3a5f;color:#ffffff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;\">&#10003;<\/div> <div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;\"> <p style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0d66b3;\">Our methodology<\/p> <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:#0f172a;\">How we tested and ranked these courses<\/p> <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:#334155;\">Every course here went through the same six-step process: hands-on testing, real use cases, verified pricing and claims, and one consistent scoring rubric. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/how-courses-are-ranked\/\" style=\"color:#0d66b3;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\">See how we review courses<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"keep-researching\" style=\"text-align:center\">More LSAT Reading<\/h2> <div class=\"v2\"><span class=\"eyebrow relhead\">Course deep dives<\/span><ul class=\"rel\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/blueprint-lsat-prep-course-review\/\"><b>Blueprint LSAT Prep Course Review<\/b><span>First-hand guide to every Blueprint tier<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/kaplan-lsat-prep-course-review\/\"><b>Kaplan LSAT Prep Course Review<\/b><span>Package-by-package breakdown<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/magoosh-lsat-prep-course-review\/\"><b>Magoosh LSAT Prep Course Review<\/b><span>Who each plan fits<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/blueprint-vs-princeton-review-lsat-comparison\/\"><b>Blueprint vs Princeton Review LSAT<\/b><span>Head-to-head on lessons, platform and price<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/princeton-review-vs-kaplan-lsat-comparison\/\"><b>Princeton Review vs Kaplan LSAT<\/b><span>The two classroom-style heavyweights compared<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/best-lsat-tutors\/\"><b>Finding the Best LSAT Tutors<\/b><span>When one-on-one prep beats a course<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><span class=\"eyebrow relhead\">Know the LSAT<\/span><ul class=\"rel\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/how-many-months-to-study-for-lsat\/\"><b>How Many Months Should You Study for the LSAT?<\/b><span>Build a timeline before you pick a course<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/lsat-study-tips\/\"><b>LSAT Study Tips and Schedule<\/b><span>How to prepare week by week<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/how-hard-is-lsat\/\"><b>How Difficult Is the LSAT?<\/b><span>What makes the exam hard and how to beat it<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/improve-your-lsat-score\/\"><b>How to Improve Your LSAT Score<\/b><span>Tips that actually move the number<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/lsat-score-range-and-percentiles\/\"><b>LSAT Score Range and Percentiles<\/b><span>What your score means to admissions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/lsat-score-calculator\/\"><b>LSAT Score Calculator<\/b><span>Turn a raw score into a scaled score<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/what-is-the-lsat-passing-score\/\"><b>What Is the LSAT Passing Score?<\/b><span>Targets by school tier<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/how-the-lsat-is-scored\/\"><b>How the LSAT Is Scored<\/b><span>Decoding your score report<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/what-are-the-sections-of-the-lsat\/\"><b>What Are the Sections of the LSAT?<\/b><span>Exam breakdown after Logic Games<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/lsat-practice-sample-questions\/\"><b>15 LSAT Practice Sample Questions<\/b><span>Try real-style questions before you buy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-take-the-lsat\/\"><b>How Much Does It Cost to Take the LSAT?<\/b><span>Full fee guide<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/best-time-to-take-the-lsat\/\"><b>When Is the Best Time to Take the LSAT?<\/b><span>Test dates and application timing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/how-many-times-can-you-retake-the-lsat\/\"><b>How Many Times Can You Retake the LSAT?<\/b><span>Retake limits and strategy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/lsat-vs-gre\/\"><b>LSAT vs GRE<\/b><span>Which exam fits your law school plan<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/lsat-exam-guide\/\"><b>Guide to the LSAT<\/b><span>Everything about the exam in one place<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div> <div class=\"v2-sticky\" 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