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Free Explanations for Preptests 101-158
Legacy Format LSAT Explanations
These preptests are some of the 22 preptests which LSAC did not convert to the new format. You can find these tests via licensees for additional practice. The full list of unconverted preptests is as follows: PTs 1-18, 21, 23, PT A, Feb 1997 LSAT
LSAT Explanations FAQ
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Also if you google “LSATHacks preptest 101” or “LSATHacks [first few words of the question]” you’ll easily find the preptest or question.
Why are some explanations numbered PT 101-158 and others numbered 2-23
Pts 101-158 are the numbers for the current format of the LSAT, which has 2 LR, 1 RC and one unscored section. Back when the LSAT had logic games, the preptests were instead numbered from 1-94.
When LSAC converted its tests to the current format, it left 22 preptest unconverted. These are valuable sources of extra questions you can use if you run out of material. You can access them via licensees, and we have explanations for many of these preptests in the legacy explanations section at the bottom of this page. The full list of unconverted PTs is as follows:
- Preptests 1-18
- Preptests 21 and 23
- Preptest A
- February 1997 LSAT
I’ve been using preptests in the legacy format. Do you have explanations for those?
You can find all the legacy format explanations on this page. They still have the logic games explanations.
Why are some explanations members’ only, and how do I access them?
A small number of questions are members’ only, as we don’t have the rights to display them publicly. You can get them as part the LSATHacks Ultimate Bundle or as part of LSATHacks Extra Explanations.
Why do some preptests only have explanations for a few sections?
Blank sections mean we didn’t write explanations for that section yet. There are currently about 7500 LSAT questions. We have explanations for around 4700 questions, which is well over a million words of writing.
We’re working on writing the remainder. Please leave comment on the page for a preptest if there’s a particular question you’d like to see explained.
Thank you so much for this!
Hi, when do you usually post new explanations?
I’m taking Sept. one, are you gonna post explanations for PT 78 before the test date?
Really like your explanations :)
Usually a couple weeks after the PT is released. However, this cycle I’ve had a backlog of other work and am behind on explanations. I’m hoping to have 78, 79 and 80 up by the end of January.
Hello. Could you tell me how long are the videos included in LSAT Course Beta? I’m taking September LSAT, and I’m wondering if I can finish everything if I start now.
There are about 28 hours of video spread out over 12 lessons, which you can definitely finish in the three weeks before the 24th. Since you’ve already done some prep, you can also choose to focus on only those videos where you require the most additional review, as each lesson page contains a clear description of the video’s content.
You will also have access to the course for eight months by default, so in the event that you need to postpone your test date, you’ll still be able to access the videos and course content.
Hello,
Will you be uploading a review on June 2016 PT by any chance?
Thank you for all your hard work and efforts on all of these explanation!
At some point. Had a major pause due to moving apartments + having to organize some backend stuff. I’m going to be working on both June and September shortly.
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Hey man, how many sessions of tutoring do you recommend to get a good benefit? I perform self-study and would like to utilize 1-2 sessions to help with some holes in my studying. Thank you!
1-2 sessions is probably a good amount for most people. A lot depends on up how well you’re able to identify problem areas up front.
With more typical tutors that you work with multiple times per week, they can really get to know a student over time. But since I just do a small number of sessions, more depends on whether students can self assess what areas they should ask me about. I know about a lot of topics, but lessons are most effective if you’re able to tell me which topics are important in your case.
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Thanks! Glad the explanations are helpful :)
Thank you for posting test prep 77, you have very insightful comments.
great！thank you so much
Graeme-I am very confused by question 20 of RC on prep test 72. I chose answer E because it literally says almost the exact same thing in lines 38-41. I get why C is correct but I do not understand why E is wrong? Thanks.
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