Please brace yourself for a very long post about my experience with Blueprint Prep. These guys know what they are doing, and they put in a lot of effort into making the LSAT enjoyable!
2 years ago, I took Testmasters fresh out of college. I ended up hating the LSAT and cried everyday because I couldn't get a grasp on the dang thing. I read Powerscore books, but I had zero interest and motivation. After moving to San Diego for work, I decided to give it another shot after a friend recommended Blueprint to me.
I signed up and there was no turning back. I ended up going to every single class, even after a 9 hour work shift. How the hell was I able to do that? I had Sam Fox as my instructor, and you'll enjoy his teaching style very much! In fact, I looked forward to class. Crazy right? Best of all, he never made me feel stupid and he knew exactly how to explain things.
My first practice test was 142, and it stayed at 142 while I took Testmasters. My first diagnostic at the beginning of BP was still, surprise surprise, a 142. The difference with Blueprint is that they present the material in a clear and concise way, and the instructors will go above and beyond because they truly want you to get it. They also prepare you for the real thing, test anxiety and all. My confidence in doing well on the LSAT shot through the roof after taking this course.
After the class was over, I knew I had it in me to do better so I took Blueprint's online course. The vids are hilarious and I learned even more techniques that way. I was able to review areas where I needed help and I did it on my own time. I would totally recommend taking the classroom course first and doing the online course for another 2 months for maximum prep!
On test day, I felt like the most prepared person there. Everyone kept talking about how difficult it was. People were asking me what prep course I took and no one else took BP. I walked out of there confident, knowing that I gave it my best shot.
I ended up scoring 17 points above my diagnostic, however, after studying more in preparation to retake, my last PT was a 164 - that's 22 points from my first score! If you fear the LSAT, seriously, take Blueprint. You won't regret it. I owe these guys everything. My parents probably love them, because I would have never been able to fulfill my dream of going to law school. Now... if only all of my teachers could teach like these guys, I'd have a 4.0.
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