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Written by David M. Killoran; published by PowerScore.
Book Description
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The PowerScore Ultimate Setups Guide is a companion
to the Logic Games Bible. It provides complete setups and explanations
for every released LSAT game from February 1995 to December 2002 (the
games from three tests from 10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests,
and every game in the 10 More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests
and The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests; see below
for a complete list of the setups provided). Each setup includes a
diagram of the rules and the variables, as well as an identification
of key inferences. A number of questions are also fully explained,
and additional game notes are included.
The Ultimate
Setups Guide is designed to provide students with comprehensive
explanations for each game from the following Preptests:
February
1995 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 14;
10
Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
June
1995 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 15;
10
Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
September
1995 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 16;
10
Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
December
1995 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 17 |
June
1996 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 19;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
October
1996 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 20;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests;
The Official LSAT Sample PrepTest
(free online and in the LSAT & LSDAS
Registration & Information Book) |
December
1996 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 21;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
February
1997 LSAT
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The
Official LSAT PrepTest
With Explanations, Volume One |
June
1997 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 22;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
October
1997 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 23;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
December
1997 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 24;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
June
1998 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 25;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
September
1998 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 26;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
December
1998 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 27;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
February
1999 LSAT
|
The
Official LSAT SuperPrep |
June
1999 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 28;
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
October
1999 LSAT
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LSAT
PrepTest 29;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
December
1999 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 30;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
June
2000 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 31;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
October
2000 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 32;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
December
2000 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 33;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
June
2001 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 34;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
October
2001 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 35;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
December
2001 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 36;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
June
2002 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 37;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
October
2002 LSAT
|
LSAT
PrepTest 38;
The
Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests |
| December
2002 LSAT |
LSAT
PrepTest 39 |
This book is
ideal for those who want further practice on the Analytical Reasoning
section, and are working on any of the LSATs from 1995 to 2002.
However, the text of each LSAT logic game is NOT included in the
Ultimate Setups Guide, and must be purchased separately.
We recommend purchasing 10 More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests,
as well The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests, as all
of the logic games sections in all twenty of those tests are diagrammed
and explained in the Setups Guide.
About the Author
The author of the Ultimate Setups Guide and the Logic
Games Bible has over 15 years experience teaching the LSAT and
has scored in the 99th percentile on a Law Services-administered
test. An expert in LSAT preparation, he has overseen the preparation
of thousands of students and founded two national LSAT preparation
companies.
Product Details
160 pages, paperback
Dimensions (in inches): .2 x 8.25 x 10.5
ISBN: 0-9721296-2-6.
The price of the Ultimate Setups Guide is $29.99
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Chapter
7, pages 38-42 Students
who purchased the Logic Games Ultimate Setups Guide also
purchased these books:
The
Logic Games Bible
The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible™ is the most
comprehensive book available for the Logic Games section of the
LSAT. This book will provide you with an advanced system for attacking
any game that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented
in the Logic Games Bible are representative of the techniques
covered in PowerScore’s live courses and have been consistently
proven effective for thousands of our students.
The book features and explains a detailed methodology for attacking
all aspects of Logic Games, including recognizing game types, the
proper way to represent rules, the methods for efficiently and accurately
making inferences, and techniques for solving each question. Entire
chapters are devoted to the most advanced game techniques and to
time management strategies.
The
Logical Reasoning Bible
The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible™ is a comprehensive
how-to manual for solving every type of Logical Reasoning question.
Featuring over 100 real Logical Reasoning questions with detailed
explanations, the Bible is the ultimate resource for improving your
LSAT Logical Reasoning performance.
10
More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests
This publication contains 10 previously published LSATs in a streamlined
format (contains Preptests 19 through 28). For pure practice at
an unbelievable price, you can't beat 10 PrepTests for $30—purchased
individually, these 10 practice tests would cost $80. Each test
includes an answer key, writing sample, and score-conversion table.
The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT
PrepTests
This publication contains 10 previously published LSATs in a streamlined
format (contains Preptests 29 through 38). For pure practice at
an unbelievable price, you can't beat 10 PrepTests for $30—purchased
individually, these 10 practice tests would cost $80. Each test
includes an answer key, writing sample, and score-conversion table.
Frequently Asked
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1. Does the
PowerScore Ultimate Setups Guide use real LSAT questions?
Yes, we believe using real questions is a must for high-level LSAT
preparation. The Ultimate Setups Guide features 104 games drawn from
previously released LSATs.
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2. Is the Ultimate
Setups Guide just a collection of setups or will it teach me how
to do the games?
The Ultimate Setups Guide is a collection of thorough setups
for each Logic Game from the tests referenced above, however this
book does not contain the actual games or their corresponding questions.
Further, the Ultimate Setups Guide does not provide a detailed
analysis of how to make each inference in the setups provided. To
learn PowerScore’s methodology for attacking the Analytical
Reasoning section of the LSAT, you should purchase the Logic Games
Bible. The
purpose of the Logic Games Bible is to teach you how to attack
and solve every type of game that appears on the LSAT. There are
extensive explanations of the PowerScore methodology, how-to’s
on diagramming and inference-making, helpful drills, and of course
full explanations for every problem in the book. The book features
real LSAT games to help explain our approach and to provide you
with practice in applying our techniques.
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3. If some of the games in the book are drawn from the 10
Real LSAT PrepTests or 10 More Real LSAT PrepTests will
that hurt my preparation?
No! First, there are over 200 LSAT games currently in release from
Law Services, and the Setups Guide does not cover all of them. In
addition, the Setups Guide is designed to be used primarily after
you have attempted those games on your own. You can then utilize
the Setups Guide to determine any mistakes or omissions that you
may have made in diagramming a particular game, and study the supplied
diagram to assist you as you continue to prepare.
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4. Can you explain the difference between the LSAT Logic Games
Bible and the Logic Games Ultimate Setups Guide?
The LSAT Logic Games Bible is a how-to guide that explains
the methods we use to attack the Logic Games section, including
how to identify game types, how to create efficient setups, how
to make inferences, and how to solve questions. The Bible is the
essential guide for learning exactly how to conquer the Logic Games
section.
The Logic
Games Ultimate Setups Guide contains the setups for every game
from 1995 through 2002 (and the exclusive book website contains
additional setups for other LSAT games). This is not a how-to guide,
but a solution manual that shows you if you are correctly applying
the techniques described in the Logic Games Bible. If you
are thinking of buying only one book, buy the Logic Games Bible
first. The Ultimate Setups Guide can be purchased later to
supplement the information provided in the Games Bible.
FAQ
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Detailed Table of Contents top
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| Chapter
One: Introduction |
1 |
Introduction |
1 |
A
Brief Overview of the LSAT |
2 |
The
LSAT Scoring Scale |
3 |
The
LSAT Percentile Table |
4 |
The
Use of the LSAT |
5 |
The
Analytical Reasoning Section |
6 |
Approaching
the Games |
7 |
Setups
and Diagramming |
7 |
The
Questions |
9 |
Attacking
the Section |
10 |
Logic
Games QuickReview |
11 |
Comprehensive
Game Classification |
12 |
Game
Setup Usage Notes |
17 |
| Chapter
Two: February 1995 LSAT Games |
18 |
| Chapter
Three: June 1995 LSAT Games |
22 |
| Chapter
Four: September 1995 LSAT Games |
26 |
| Chapter
Five: December 1995 LSAT Games |
30 |
| Chapter
Six: June 1996 LSAT Games |
34 |
| Chapter
Seven: October 1996 LSAT Games |
38 |
| Chapter
Eight: December 1996 LSAT Games |
43 |
| Chapter
Nine: February 1997 LSAT Games |
48 |
| Chapter
Ten: June 1997 LSAT Games |
52 |
| Chapter
Eleven: October 1997 LSAT Games |
57 |
| Chapter
Twelve: December 1997 LSAT Games |
61 |
| Chapter
Thirteen: June 1998 LSAT Games |
65 |
| Chapter
Fourteen: September 1998 LSAT Games |
69 |
| Chapter
Fifteen: December 1998 LSAT Games |
74 |
| Chapter
Sixteen: June 1999 LSAT Games |
78 |
| Chapter
Seventeen: October 1999 LSAT Games |
83 |
| Chapter
Eighteen: December 1999 LSAT Games |
89 |
| Chapter
Nineteen: June 2000 LSAT Games |
93 |
| Chapter
Twenty: October 2000 LSAT Games |
99 |
| Chapter
Twenty One: December 2000 LSAT Games |
103 |
| Chapter
Twenty Two: June 2001 LSAT Games |
108 |
| Chapter
Twenty Three: October 2001 LSAT Games |
113 |
| Chapter
Twenty Four: December 2001 LSAT Games |
119 |
| Chapter
Twenty Five: June 2002 LSAT Games |
124 |
| Chapter
Twenty Six: October 2002 LSAT Games |
134 |
| Chapter
Twenty Seven: December 2002 LSAT Games |
146 |
| Endnotes |
159 |
"I was
feeling completely stymied by the games section of the LSAT in my
studying, and consulted a few sources before trying the Logic Games
Bible and Ultimate Setups Guide. The former gave me a systematic
way of understanding and dealing with the games, and helped a great
deal in getting them under control. Both books were the best resource
I could find for help with the logical analysis section of the LSAT.
- Jeffrey
Clarke
"The Logic
Games Bible and Ultimate Setups Guide contributed to my success
on the LSAT. I scored in the 95th percentile. I strongly believe
had I not used these books, then I would not have been as successful
on the LSAT as I was. I went from getting approximately 7 problems
correct on the Games section to being able to successfully complete
all of the Games that I took on the actual test. The book was great."
-
Sharon Calhoun
"I can't
say enough about both the Logic Games Bible and the Setups Guide.
Together with a slew of practice tests direct from LSAT, they were
my only means of preparation for the June test. Although I haven't
gotten my scores back yet, I can honestly say I never would have
picked up on logic games as fast as I did with Powerscore materials."
- Stephen
Oertle
"I was
intimidated by the logic games section and confused by the explanations
other prep books dispersed. So I brought the Logic Games Bible and
Setups Guide and I was thrilled with the manner in which the material
was presented and explained. The explanations were clear and concise
and the PowerScore diagramming techniques proved to be invaluable.
I would strongly recommend purchasing both books and the timer in
order to ensure success on the logic games section. Thanks, PowerScore!
-
Silvana Melazzini
"I have
used your Logic Games Bible and Logic Games Ultimate Setups Guide,
and I found both to be absolutely superb."
-
Jerry Howe
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