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“Unbelievable! That is the only word that describes how informative and

productive the Weekend Course was. The instructor presented the material

in a clear, precise manner while also making it interesting and enjoyable.”

Patricia Reithmeier Philadelphia, PA

Weekend Course

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The LSAT is one of the most important tests you will ever take in your life, and serious preparation is an

investment in your future. How well you score will strongly impact your choice of law schools, and ultimately your future earning power. At top schools such as Yale and

Harvard, the median LSAT score of the entering class is in the 170s (98%+), and acceptance rates can be lower than one in ten. In this competitive environment you need every possible admissions advantage.

Why is LSAT Preparation So Important?

Why Choose PowerScore?

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The PowerScore Weekend LSAT CourseThe Best Value — 16 Lecture Hours

Plus 19 Hours of Online Lecture Sessions for Only $450!• The Weekend Course consists of sixteen lecture hours taught on a Saturday and

Sunday of a single weekend by one of our highly-trained instructors.

• After the course is

over, you can review an additional 19 hours of online lecture sessions presented on

the same learning platform used in our popular LSAT Virtual Course. In total, there are over 35 available course hours for a very reasonable price of $450.

• The price includes the Weekend Course book, use of official LSAT

questions, pre-class study material and practice LSATs, nine official take-home LSATs, extensive homework, access to our Email Assistance Program and Online Student Center, and the ability to repeat the course for free. Given that some companies charge nearly $1,200 for courses with a similar amount of lecture time, this course is an incredible value.

The Best Instructors• The LSAT is one of the most intellectually

demanding standardized tests ever developed. All of our instructors have scored in the 99th percentile on an official Law Services-administered LSAT and are able to clearly explain the underlying principles of the test. None of the other national LSAT companies match this instructor standard.

• Our instructors are enthusiastic and truly enjoy teaching, and we only hire instructors who can patiently and effectively explain the ideas in our course. We put them through a rigorous training program before ever setting foot in a classroom. You can be assured that your instructor has an absolute command over the concepts that appear on the LSAT and uses the most effective techniques for attacking the questions on the test.

The Best Course Material, Including Licensed Use of Official LSAT Questions• The Weekend Course materials and fully-tested

techniques are taken directly from our renowned Full-Length LSAT course. You will learn such important techniques as how to recognize and attack the major Logical Reasoning question types and reasoning structures, how to quickly and efficiently diagram every type of Logic Game, and how to thoroughly break down Reading

Comprehension passages. For the full list of topics, check out our Weekend LSAT Course Syllabus.

• PowerScore is licensed by the Law School Admission Council (the producers of the LSAT) to reproduce questions from previously released LSATs. Since concepts tend to repeat from test to test, only by studying actual questions can you get the insight necessary to attack the methods used by the test-makers. Every single question in the Weekend LSAT Course and the homework has appeared on a previously released LSAT, giving you the opportunity to closely study the concepts that appear on the test. This provides you with a huge advantage over other preparation courses and books that are based on simulated questions.

• Our course contains exclusive, fully-tested techniques and methodologies. Thousands of students have taken our courses and significantly improved their scores. We expand and update our course material regularly, ensuring that you have all of the tools available to help you achieve your LSAT potential.

• Our course features hundreds of pages of material, and once the course is completed, you take with you a comprehensive set of homework problems, drills, and analyses, including nine official LSAT practice tests! The homework section is an essential part of the course and provides you with the opportunity to develop and refine your ability to apply our techniques and methodologies. Although the PowerScore LSAT Bibles are not included in the

The PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course is the most effective short-term preparation available for the

LSAT. If you want fast and efficient preparation for the

exam, the Weekend Course is for you. Our powerful techniques, methodologies, and strategies will help you exceed your expectations.

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course materials in their published form, many of the techniques and strategies contained in the Bible series are covered in the Weekend Course materials.

Free Repeat• We are so confident that our course works that we

are the only LSAT preparation company to offer a free, no-strings-attached course repeat. You can take our course again free of charge, anytime within a year of your original enrollment!

Personal Attention and Unmatched Student Support• Our service and support is the best in the

industry! Give us a call—you’ll talk to a real person immediately. We promise not to stick you in a class with 80 students, place you on hold for an indefinite period of time, or make you come to our office for your tests and materials.

Extensive Online Student Center• Prior to the Weekend Course you will be given access

to our Online Student Center, which contains a variety of valuable pre-course and post-course preparation material. The pre-course information contains detailed sections on test-taking strategies as well as primers to help you establish a foundation for attacking the different sections of the test. The PowerScore Online Test Scoring System allows you to take a practice test prior to the course, input your answers, and receive

an immediate evaluation of your performance. Online scoring is also available for each of the post-course LSATs in the course book.

• The Online Student Center also contains expanded information on concepts you learn in class so you can continue to prepare after the live portion of your class is completed. Examples of the post-course online information include advanced discussions of Logical Reasoning question types such as Numbers and Percentages and Must Be True questions, a discussion of Grouping Games from the Logic Games section, setups for each Logic Game from the eight practice tests, and advice on how to determine your score immediately after taking the LSAT. You even have access to the Online Student Center until two test administrations after you

take the course so you can get an update on test difficulty, the experimental section, and other useful test information.

Free Email Assistance• Free email assistance after you complete the course will

help you with any questions you may have from the homework or any of the practice tests. Just send us an email with your questions and an instructor will get right back to you.

The PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course

• The Best Value —16 livelecture hours

• �Highly Qualified Instructors – all have scored in the 99th percentile and are LSAT experts

• Extensive Course Materials and homework — hundreds of pages, including 9 official full-length LSATs

• Ability to Repeat the Course for Free within a year

• Personal Attention and unmatched student support

• Online Student Center score your practice tests and access hundreds of pages of course supplements

• Use of Official LSAT Questions from Law Services

• Free Email Assistance — for help with all of your questions after the course

• An incredible value at $450

Weekend Course

$450

“This course was hands down the best thing I have done to prepare

for the LSAT. I was so impressed with the knowledge and energy

of our teacher. I have taken the Kaplan course and this weekend

course alone blows the $1100 Kaplan course away. Thank you very

much PowerScore.”Jason Bushby

Atlanta, GA

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Session 1SATURdAy 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

IntroductionLogical�Reasoning

Attacking the StimulusWhen to Read the Question StemThe Elements of ArgumentationIdentifying Premises and ConclusionsAnalyzing the Question StemLogical Reasoning Question TypesPrephrasing AnswersThe Answer ChoicesMust Be True QuestionsMain Point QuestionsSufficient and Necessary ConditionsReversals and NegationsDiagramming “Unless”Conditional Reasoning Problems

Logic�GamesApproaching the GamesSetups and DiagrammingThe QuestionsAttacking the SectionRule Representation: Blocks, Sequencing, and Dual-OptionsBasic Linear Games

Reading�ComprehensionThe Two Passage TypesApproaching the Passages—6 Critical StepsQuestion TypesAttacking the QuestionsIntroductory Reading Comprehension Passage

Session 2SATURdAy 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Logical�ReasoningWeaken QuestionsTypical Weaken ScenariosCause and Effect ReasoningCausality in Weaken Questions

Logical�ReasoningAssumption QuestionsThe Supporter/Defender Assumption Model™The Assumption Negation Technique™Justify the Conclusion QuestionsThe Justify Formula™Strengthen Questions

Logic�GamesAdvanced Linear Setups and Multiple StacksThe Separation Principle™

Reading�ComprehensionDiagramming the PassagesPolitical Correctness

Session 3SUNdAy 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Logic�GamesThe Principle of GroupingUnified Grouping Theory™Diagramming the RulesThe Double-Not ArrowLinear vs Grouping SymbolizationsHurdle the Uncertainty™Grouping Games

Logical�ReasoningMethod of Reasoning QuestionsFlaw in the Reasoning QuestionsClassic LSAT FallaciesParallel Reasoning QuestionsThe Parallel Reasoning Elemental Attack™: Double the Conclusion™, the Premise Test™, the Validity Test™, and the Test of Abstraction™.

Session 4SUNdAy 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Logical�ReasoningResolve the Paradox QuestionsPoint at Issue QuestionsThe Agree/Disagree Test™

Reading�ComprehensionScience and Technology PassagesComparative Reading Passages

Logic�GamesNumerical Distribution GamesIdentifying Numerical DistributionsFixed vs Unfixed DistributionsNumerical Distribution Identification DrillLimited Solution Set Games Identify the Templates™

The�Writing�SampleWriting Sample Analysis The Decision Prompt The Pro-Con Format The Decision Prompt Writing Sample

The PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course Syllabus The PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course consists of four sessions of four hours each. Sessions I and II are taught on Saturday, and Sessions III and IV are taught on Sunday. The total in-class instruction time is sixteen hours. You will be provided with access to a pre-weekend practice LSAT, a course booklet that includes a comprehensive homework assignment with questions, drills, analyses, and additional practice LSATs for you to work on once the weekend course concludes. The following syllabus is used in the PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course:

“This was by far the best investment I could have made to help me tackle the LSAT.”

Deborah Danton Ann Arbor, MI

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Need more options? We offer a Full-Length LSAT Course, a Virtual LSAT Course, and personal tutoring.

The ultimate guide for attacking the analytical reasoning section of the LSAT.

The LSAT Logic Games Bible features a detailed methodology for solving the

games section, extensive drills, and 21 real LSAT logic games with detailed analyses.

402 pages. $51.99

The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible is a comprehensive how-to manual

for solving every type of Logical Reasoning question. Featuring dozens of real Logical

Reasoning questions with detailed explanations, this is the ultimate resource

for improving your LSAT Logical Reasoning score. 541 pages. $49.99

The PowerScore Full-Length LSAT Course — 125 hours for $1295The 8-week PowerScore Full-Length course will pro-vide you with maximum exposure to every concept that appears on the LSAT.

• Over 125 course hours including 64 live lecture hours, more than 45 hours of online teaching sessions, and 16 hours of proctored practice test time

• Instructors who have all scored in the 99th percentile and are LSAT experts

• Exclusive and fully-tested techniques and methodologies

• Extensive course materials and homework totalling 2,700 pages

• 14 official LSATs (4 proctored in class and 10 take-home) and hundreds of additional practice questions

• Free LSAT hotline for after-hours help with course concepts and homework

• Extensive online student center with test scoring and feedback, and additional course supplements

Please visit www.powerscore.com for more information about this course.

The PowerScore Virtual LSAT Course: $995Prepare for the LSAT from the comfort of your home or office with PowerScore’s Virtual LSAT Course. Our live, online course offers you the structure and

group interaction of a classroom course, without any schedule restrictions or travel requirements.

• 36 hours of live online lessons

• Instant access to a recorded archive of each lesson from the course for review

• More than 45 hours of additional online teaching sessions--for a total of over 80 course hours

• 14 official LSAT practice tests, each with online scoring and detailed feedback

• Course materials and homework shipped to your home or office

• Comprehensive Online Student Center with practice test scoring

• Free two-way headset for use during lessons to communicate with instructor and class members

LSAT Private In-Person Tutoring: $150 per hourPowerScore offers private LSAT tutoring at the rate of $150 per hour. In addition to our open-ended tutoring program, we offer several packages which feature reduced tutoring pricing and include tutoring materials. When you first speak with your tutor, he or she will recommend materials that will provide you with the most organized and productive plan to help you reach your goal. Additional packages can be found online.

5-hour�Tutoring�Packages• $600 (save $180 with this package)

• 5 hours of tutoring with one of our 99th percentile instructors

• A personal copy of the Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests

10-Hour�Tutoring�Package• $1,150 (save $550 with this package)

• 10 hours of tutoring with one of our 99th percentile instructors

• The PowerScore Weekend Course Book, which includes 9 practice LSATs

• Access to PowerScore’s Online Student Center

Open-Ended Telephone Tutoring: $100 per hourTelephone tutoring offers the same benefits as our in-person tutoring, only with additional convenience. Based on your discussions and the information you provide, your tutor can design a lesson plan based on your specific needs. This customized tutoring arrangement will provide the perfect balance between the convenience of self-study and the discipline that comes from a set schedule. Whether you are having trouble with logic games, logical reasoning, or reading comprehension, our instructors have mastered each of these sections and can help you do the same. And since both the student and the instructor work off of the same materials, describing the correct approach and appropriate diagramming is easy.

We offer several Telephone Tutoring packages, so please visit our website for descriptions and prices. All domestic phone charges are included.

The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible is the definitive guide to the Reading Comprehension

section of the LSAT, featuring real LSAT Reading Comprehension passages and questions with complete explanations.

360 pages. $61.99

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“This course helped me with the structure of the LSAT

tremendously. I learned how to increase my speed, yet still

answer the questions as thoroughly as possible. I espe-

cially want the PowerScore “people” to know that my

instructor truly showed a passion and determination

for helping each student with gaining valuable knowl-

edge about the LSAT. PowerScore was a tremen-

dous course, and I am so thankful that I found it!”

Audrey E. Shapiro, Atlanta, GA

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the LSAT? The Law School Admission Test is a standardized test required for admission to any American Bar Association approved law school. The LSAT is designed to measure skills that are considered essential for success in law school, including reading and understanding complex passages, analyzing information and arguments, and critical reasoning. The LSAT consists of the following five sections, and you are given 35 minutes to complete each section:

• 2 Sections of Logical Reasoning (short arguments, 24-26 total questions)

• 1 Section of Reading Comprehension (3 long reading passages and 1 comparative reading passage set, 26-28 total questions)

• 1 Section of Analytical Reasoning (4 logic games, 22-24 total questions)

• 1 Unscored Experimental Section of one of the above three section types

The five-section test is followed by a 35-minute writing sample. The writing sample is not scored, but a copy is sent to all of the law schools where you apply.

When is the next LSAT and what is the registration deadline?The LSAT is given four times a year; in February, June, October, and December. The regular registration deadline for each LSAT is typically one month prior to the listed test date.

How is the LSAT scored?Your LSAT score is based on the number of questions answered correctly, and that number is converted to a scaled score of 120 to 180, with 120 being the lowest score and 180 the highest score. The median score is approximately 151. Only about 2% of all test takers receive a score in the 170s, and almost 70% of all test takers fall into the 140 to 160 score range.

How do I sign up for the LSAT? All registration must be done through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). We recommend that you order the “LSAT and LSDAS Registration and Information Book,” which is available free of charge. The handbook contains general information on both the LSAT and LSDAS, lists all available test centers, and outlines relevant Law Services testing policies and fees. The handbook can be ordered by phone at (215) 968-1001 or on the web at www.lsac.org.

Will I lose my deposit if I withdraw from the course before it starts? As long as you withdraw at least ten business days before the start of your first class, you are entitled to a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.

What is the PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course repeat policy? If classes are available, you can repeat our weekend course for free as long as you re-use your original material. This policy is valid for a period of one year from the date of your original enrollment. Unlike other courses, we do not require that you submit your homework in order to be eligible to repeat our course for free.

Are there publications that will provide me with extra help on the LSAT?If you wish to begin studying PowerScore techniques before the class begins, consider purchasing our LSAT Logic Games Bible and our LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible, and the Reading Comprehension Bible. These books detail our methodology for attacking those sections of the test and are available for purchase at www.powerscore.com.

Will PowerScore pro-vide me with any help during the law school application process? Yes, we can. Through our Admissions Counseling services we can help you with any part of the law school admissions process. We have full application services that can guide you from law school selection all the way to sending in your application, personal statement services where you can get assistance from professional writers and editors as you craft your law school essays, and editing services where you can submit your completed application or personal statement and get a thorough, professional evaluation and critique of your materials within 72 hours. No matter what stage of the process you are in, we can help you maximize your chances of admission.

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“The techniques that PowerScore presents to attack every type of question on the LSAT are brilliant. I�was�scared�to�death�of�the�logic�games�until�the�weekend�course�gave�me�a��structured�method�of�attack.”

Jason Way • Columbus, OH

“The PowerScore LSAT course was phenomenal. I highly recommend it as an essential way to relieve�your�jitters,�focus�your�studying,�and�maximize�your�LSAT�score. Why not expand your law school opportunities with the highest possible score!?!”

Juanita Kellerman • Berkeley, CA

“The weekend class was just the thing I needed to get my hands around the LSAT and gain a better understanding of what was expected. The instructor was immensely qualified, with impressive credentials. Well�worth�it.”

Jeff Oyer • Columbus, OH

“The weekend course was totally effective. My instructor broke everything down and made it so easy

that this test will be a piece of cake. Imagine�in�just�one��weekend�being�able�to�learn�techniques�to�ace�this�test. I take my test in a few weeks and I am so ready for it. PowerScore will be

the reason I get into a top law school. Thanks, PowerScore!”

Casey Petrillo • New York, NY

“Before taking the PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course I was very nervous and worried about tak-ing the LSAT. After taking this course, I have a better understanding of what to expect and I have learned different techniques that will help me solve problems on the test. This�course�was�amazing!”

Paytreen Davidson • Birmingham, AL

“The PowerScore Weekend LSAT Course really helped me gain insight on understanding every aspect of the LSAT. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about the test and gave us great�tips�on�how�to�tackle�every�type�of�question�you�can�encounter. I am confident that I can score higher and it’s because of PowerScore.”

Jocelyn Poblete • Los Angeles, CA

“The class is critical for any student serious about pre-paring for the LSAT.”

Ryan Keller • Berkeley, CA

“My instructor was very intelligent, a clear and concerned communicator, very sociable. He’d taken the LSAT, scored in the top 1% and was highly credible & very effective. Class�sizes�were�very�small�with�lots�of�individual�attention�&�active�class�participation. We didn’t move onto the next topic until everyone’s questions were answered. Yet we still covered the full range of topics. The class content was very well organized, the location was very convenient, the price was just right...time spent at Powerscore is time well spent!”

Larry Mahlu • San Diego, CA

“Other test prep companies seem to have forgotten that the LSAT is a timed test. Many of their ‘methods’ and ‘tricks’ are time consuming and impractical. PowerScore does not lose sight of the importance of time, and their�strategies�are�aimed�to�not�only�improve�your�score,�but�to�make�sure�you�can�get�through�the�test�effectively. I liked the intensive nature of the weekend course, and my instructor was great.”

Steven Augustine • Cleveland, OH

“I had been studying for the LSAT for five months prior to taking your course. After taking the weekend course my score improved by almost 10 points. I was extremely pleased with the results. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who believes that they can improve their score by just studying on their own. It�was�worth�every�penny.”

Heather Barnes • Denver, CO

“The PowerScore Weekend LSAT course was the most extensive and beneficial study session I have ever attended.”

Kristin C. Mantooth • Ann Arbor, MI

“It was refreshing to find a course that actually says something different! Before taking the PowerScore weekend course, everything I read or heard gave basic information. The�organization�and�depth�of�this�course�allowed�us�to�understand�the�minds�of�the�test�makers. Although I know that my performance on the LSAT is up to me, I felt far bet-ter prepared to take the test this Monday than I did last Friday. Our instructor was very personable, and he took the time to explain complex ideas. He sensed when people were confused by a tough concept, and he was able to phrase concepts in such a way that everyone understood. Overall, I am thrilled with the course!”

Chad Michael • Madison, WI

“I cannot recommend this program highly enough. Having looked through many books and heard a great deal about it, the LSAT seemed a daunting undertaking. This program presented information so clearly that the test started to make sense. The tech-niques offered during the class were very, very helpful during the test. Our instructor was great, explaining everything in great detail, and answering all of our questions. I�was�amazed�to�open�the�test�and�start�sailing�through�the�questions,�which�I�know�was�related�to�the�info�from�the�class�I�attended. This was by far the best investment I could have made to help me tackle the LSAT.”

Deborah Danton • Ann Arbor, MI

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Still not sure? See what our students have to say about our course!

“My first score on a sample test before the course was a 149. After taking the weekend course, doing all the

homework, and taking 6 of the full-length practice tests I scored a 166 (95th percentile). If you’re willing to do the work it will definitely help.” — Brad Glick • Philadelphia, PA