With the June 2007 exam, the LSAC made the most significant change to the LSAT in more than 15 years. One of the four passages in the Reading Comprehension section of the exam was replaced with a new passage type called "Comparative Reading." The LSAC released sample content in February 2007 (available at lsac.org). This change will impact 6-8 questions on the exam.
What does this mean for the test?
- Don't panic: It is a new question type, but it still builds
on the same RC skills that you were required to use on previous
versions of the exam.
- The structure is different—most questions require
students to think about both passages and how they relate, not
just one passage.
- These questions require that students use more Logical
Reasoning skills in the Reading Comprehension section.
- There are significantly fewer "quick and easy" points
than on other passages—working efficiently is of even
greater importance on the Reading Comprehension section.
What should you do?
- Take a look at free sample
content in our LSAT practice area.
- Prepare for this new question type—Kaplan's proven LSAT prep program has specific strategies
and practice for this and every other question on the exam.
Kaplan can help you score higher on the test—guaranteed.
- Come to a free Sample Class
the NEW Comparative Reading Questions in your area.
Kaplan will continue to keep you and our students updated on
this change as soon as information is available. You can also
check lsac.org
for test change information as it is released.