LSAT Prep Course Options in Spearfish

“I went into my TestMasters class having never looked at a single LSAT question before. After the first diagnostic I was terrified—I had always done well on standardized tests and a 150 was not where I thought I would be. Thankfully, my instructor Laura Ferro was incredible. She explained concepts and answered questions thoroughly from many different angles and helped me work through problem areas. Even when I doubted myself or questioned my ability to get where I wanted to be, she had complete confidence in me.

The TestMasters materials were a phenomenal resource. I never ran out of material to practice on despite what seemed like endless hours of studying. I also really appreciated TestMasters’ approach—no gimmicks or tricks, just learning the skills you need to understand and correctly answer questions.

When I walked into the testing center on the day I took the LSAT I knew that I could tackle any question that was thrown at me. It was a complete turnaround from how I felt on that first day of class and TestMasters helped me get there. I just got my score back a few days ago— 172! I moved up 22 points from my score on my first diagnostic, something I wasn’t sure was possible. I would recommend TestMasters to any friend of mine preparing to take the LSAT.”

“I was referred to TestMasters by an acquaintance, and once I researched the company more, I was completely sold on their program. I think TestMasters was the best investment I have made in my endeavor to go to law school. Coming in, I had never taken any practice exams, but I got a 152 on my first diagnostic. I was very nervous because I did not think I would see much of a score increase from 152, but on the actual February exam I scored a 168! The best thing about the entire experience was that I had an instructor who really knew how to teach the fundamentals. TestMasters gave me the confidence I needed to be able to succeed during the exam. Half of the battle was familiarizing myself with the types of questions I would see, and by the end of the course, I could tackle any type of question thrown my way. My instructor showed me how to hone in on my weaker areas while still maintaining mastery of my stronger ones. I was juggling being a full-time student at the same time, but I got out of the program exactly what I was willing to put into it. I cannot thank TestMasters enough for helping me achieve my LSAT score. I am sure, had I self-studied, I would have done fine, but it would not have been anywhere near what I got with the help of TestMasters. A couple pieces of advice: take this course if you’re willing to put the time and effort into it, take this course if you have the diligence to do the homework outside of the classes, and take this course if you want to see a big LSAT score increase because it really works!”

“TestMasters gave me the most comprehensive, personalized LSAT and application experience I could have ever imagined. After originally choosing an online course because I wanted flexibility in my studying, I looked for ways to supplement my learning and TestMasters was ready with options. I was able to clarify questions via their online center and work through confusion during a few one-on-one tutoring sessions with my awesome TestMasters instructor Zac Henderson. The online course taught me everything I needed with the flexibility I’d hoped for and Zac was there motivating me, encouraging me and answering any questions I had throughout the entire process. He even cheered me on at our school’s law school fair AND on test day!

After having such a positive LSAT experience (and seeing a 14-point increase), I knew I wanted to stick with TestMasters for the continuation of my application process. Austin Stack, my admissions consultant, talked me through law school fairs, interviews, resumes, and countless personal statement drafts. He really took the time to get to know me as an applicant and helped me gear my story appropriately towards a successful application. The work is certainly tough, but TestMasters helped me learn the information in the best way possible, and both Zac and Austin were there for me every step of the way. Originally, I was overwhelmed and completely unsure of what might be possible. Five months later I am proud to say I will be attending Columbia Law next fall!”

“My LSAT score redefined possibility. I ended up turning down schools that before TestMasters I had not even dared to dream of. With utterly no hesitance I am willing to say that TestMasters was essential to my success. There is no substitute for hard work, but without my instructor to effectively and thoroughly teach me the logical principles underlying the test, all the hard work in the world would have been for naught. While I cannot speak for other companies’ strategies for taking the LSAT, as I haven’t used them, TestMasters’ strategies work. I can think of no higher endorsement. TestMasters instills a firm grasp of all the necessary principles as well as effective test taking techniques, and, perhaps just as importantly, brings you into effectively structured contact with the entire available range of past test materials. As with hard work, there is no substitute for comprehensive exposure and that is exactly what TestMasters provides. If you are thinking at all of taking the LSAT, take TestMasters. It’s that simple.”

“After reviewing countless options, I realized that I could benefit from the structure and expertise of TestMasters. As a traditionally poor standardized test-taker, I knew that I would need to work on my timing. After my first diagnostic, I was truly panicked—I assumed there was no way I’d improve beyond a few points. However, the coursework is designed in a way that teaches you core concepts while improving your speed and accuracy. The combination of in-class instruction, academic support outside of class, and the TestMasters materials is unbeatable. The class sessions were completely conducive to my needs and my instructor was truly exceptional—she actually cared! I really don’t know where I’d be without TestMasters, but I do know that because of TestMasters I will likely be admitted into my dream school.”

“I want to thank you for your excellent LSAT program and the impact it has had on my future. I’m tremendously grateful for the exceptional curriculum and approach you offer your students and cannot imagine taking the LSAT without first taking TestMasters. My score on the first TestMasters practice test was a 139. I ended up scoring a 162 on the actual test—a score I am personally satisfied with and one that has helped me receive scholarships from every school I have been accepted to so far.

Looking back on my TestMasters experience, I can say that my instructor, Palmer Heenan, deserves the most credit for my success on the LSAT. Palmer is an incredibly dedicated instructor and approaches the art of teaching with true compassion and humility. I can say this because Palmer goes above and beyond for his students, encouraging them to reach out to him via phone and email at almost any time of the day. Moreover, Palmer brings a positive attitude and sense of humor with him to every lesson. He actually enjoys the LSAT, which is kind of crazy, but his attitude is infectious and benefits all of his students. I have been lucky enough in my life to meet certain people who have helped me overcome obstacles when I really needed help. Palmer is one of those people. Thanks so much to TestMasters and Palmer for helping me succeed in the law school admissions process.”

“The TestMasters self-paced online LSAT course gave me all the tools I could have possibly needed to reach my full potential on the LSAT. The course was a perfect balance of working at my own pace and being held accountable. The required homework ensured that I got enough practice with each type of question, and the vast quantity of supplementary materials let me practice until I got the hang of things. Additionally, the course provided statistical insights into which types of questions I struggled with, which helped focus my studies on problem areas.

The most impressive part of the course was the helpful staff who provided personalized responses in minutes to any question I had. The LSAT can be a frustrating exam, and it is easy to get deterred when you don’t understand why a certain answer is correct. Getting help quickly was an incredibly beneficial aspect of the self-paced course, and it is clear that the team at TestMasters genuinely cares about their students.”

“I would highly recommend TestMasters to anyone who is seriously considering law school. TestMasters provides students with every chance for success, from the ample amounts of explanatory material to the bank of LSAT questions to the full-length diagnostics. Moreover, the instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also very motivational. What I think helped me the most in improving my score was the style of in-class discussion, spending significant time debating answer choices and being put on the spot to say why something is right or wrong. This forced me to really think about why I decided to choose or not choose an answer. For me it was a combination of spending hours pouring over homework three or four days a week and the open discussion in class that really helped me improve consistently throughout the course.”

“Without TestMasters I would never have achieved a 167 on the LSAT. Prior to taking the course my score had stagnated well below my goal and I had no clue what to do about it. I was doing everything the home prep books told me to yet my score did not budge for a full month. The horror stories I had heard from friends about their scores stagnating or even decreasing came to mind. Thankfully I came across my future TestMasters instructor Zac Henderson at a law school fair, and his enthusiasm about what I perceived to be a boring, painful test had me hooked. From the first week of class my worries were put at ease. Yes, TestMasters has high expectations for the amount of time you dedicate to studying, but it is completely manageable if you prioritize correctly. Zac was more than willing to walk me through any questions I had during class and the resources available online were invaluable. I would highly recommend TestMasters to anyone serious about doing well on the LSAT!”

“I highly recommend TestMasters as an LSAT preparatory course. It was immensely influential in my score increase. TestMasters did an excellent job, through in-class discussion, exercises, and supplemental material, helping me to comprehend every question and teaching me how to analyze each answer choice and determining the correct answer. TestMasters prepared me for every question I could potentially see on test day, and I felt fully prepared when I took the real test. I am very grateful for all the help from my instructor and the entire TestMasters staff, and would recommend the course to anyone with law school aspirations.”

“I am so happy I chose TestMasters to prep for the LSAT. The program was very organized, which helped me feel comfortable with the test and reduced my test anxiety. My instructor was approachable, competent, flexible, and willing to explain things in many ways if students didn’t understand. His experience, patience and positive attitude helped me become comfortable with the LSAT and achieve a 20-point score increase! The class gives a specific schedule with homework and explains areas to focus on each week, breaking the test into manageable chunks—a great way to tackle a big goal. TestMasters also provided a wealth of practice problems to study and a helpful scoring system to check answers and work specifically on areas that I knew I struggled with. The course was well worth the cost and I am grateful for my helpful instructor and the entire TestMasters staff.”

“The first thing that I did when I decided that I wanted to apply to law school was to call my best friend’s brother, a successful lawyer, for advice about the LSAT. He gave me a five minute lecture about why I shouldn’t even consider taking any other class besides TestMasters. Even though I’d never heard of TestMasters before, I’d heard plenty of negative things about Kaplan and Princeton Review, including from a friend who’d been asked to teach an LSAT class for Kaplan despite having never actually taken the test, so I decided to give them a shot. I am grateful that I took that advice and I was very pleased with the class and with my experience. My instructor was patient and professional, taking the time to explain the concepts and the TestMasters methods thoroughly. I liked that the TestMasters methods were so clearly thought out and designed to avoid confusion while still allowing you some latitude to do what makes the most sense to you. Likewise, I appreciated that TestMasters draws their abundance of practice problems from actual LSATs so that we could really try to get into the heads of the test writers and understand what they were getting at and what they wanted us to do. Taking TestMasters was the sole thing I did to prepare for the LSAT and I’m certainly glad that it was!”