How to Review LSAT Practice Tests

Quick answer: review each test before you check the answers. Redo the questions you were unsure of, then check them, then write down why you missed each one. Many students find that review teaches them more than taking the test did, so give it real time.

A Simple Review Process

1. During the test, mark any question you are not sure about.
2. Right after the test, redo the marked questions without a timer. Do not check answers yet.
3. Now score both versions. See the blind review guide.
4. For every miss, explain why the right answer is right and why yours is wrong.
5. Log it in your wrong answer journal.
6. Pick one or two things to work on before your next test.

What to Look For

• Timing: did you reach the end of each section?
• Section balance: compare accuracy with the section calculator.
• Question types: which ones keep coming up?
• Careless errors: did you misread or rush?

How Long Should It Take?

There is no set rule. A careful review often takes as long as the test or longer. If you are short on time, take fewer tests and review them well. See how many practice tests to take.

Questions to Ask for Every Miss

• What did the question ask, and did I answer that?
• Why did the wrong answer tempt me?
• What in the text rules it out?
• What in the text supports the right answer?
• What will I do differently next time?

If you cannot answer these without the explanation, try the question again later. Being able to explain it yourself is the real test.

FAQ

Should I review questions I got right?

Yes, if you were unsure. A lucky right answer hides a weak spot.

When should I review?

Soon after the test, while you remember your thinking.

Should I read explanations first?

Try on your own first. Explanations help more once you have worked on it.