Before working with the team at LSAT Unplugged, I was in a study rut, hovering at a score of 152 for months. I was reading LSAT books recommended by my peers and had tried out a couple of different tutors, none of which were a good fit. Despite my efforts, I wasn't getting closer to my goal score. After following his videos and newsletter, I decided to work with Steve and his team. Everything changed. I began to successfully implement strategies systematically and saw improvement across all sections. On test day, I scored 169. Approximately two weeks later, I was admitted to law school, a feat that was partially thanks to Unplugged's personal statement editor. Beyond specific test-taking strategies, LSAT Unplugged helped me be confident in my ability to conquer this test. The LSAT is an incredibly challenging exam, even for accomplished students. Unplugged's support was essential in pushing me to cross the finish line. If you are serious about law school, I highly recommend working with them. read more

Great tutors and study plan. My score went up from high 130s to low 150s with 1-1 tutoring

Steve did a free introduction call with me. He was very helpful during the call gave me suggestions on how to improve my score.

If you do not read "long" reviews, you probably should reconsider law school anyway... I was initially interested in LSAT Unplugged because of their advertised 50% military discount and what seemed like great offers. However, I ran into issues that left me feeling uncertain. First, their pricing structure is confusing. The website promotes a sale price (e.g., $748 for 3 months), and also highlights a military discount. When I inquired about the discount, I was told the military discount was already applied to the sale price implying there would not be reduced with the discount. I asked about this on the phone and email (so twice without a definite answer). Essentially, I was unsure if I was getting the full benefit of the discount or if the sale price was just a standard price anyone could get. To add to the confusion, I was told that the discount did not apply to one-on-one coaching, even though the military discount is featured prominently on the homepage under. I watched a testimonial featuring someone named Anne/Annie who was reportedly accepted into Stanford Law after claiming to have been representing New Zealand as a diplomat. After doing some research, I couldn't find any information confirming her story, which raised more questions about the authenticity of their marketing. I would be happy to allow the company to provide full and transparent information to resolve my uncertainty. Until then, I would recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Before I started working with Steve Schwartz, and my 1:1 LSAT Unplugged coach, I was studying regularly and made gradual gains in my practice test scores using Blueprint. However, I found myself in a rut and did not want to retake the official LSAT without some additional support. I listened to Steve's LSAT Unplugged podcast religiously. His content touched on the nuances of the test's most prevalent logical reasoning question types and reading comprehension passages, and helped me stay motivated to keep grinding to get into my dream law school! My most challenging question types were weaken/strengthen/exception questions. My private 1:1 coaching sessions allowed me to dissect these question types and drill practice questions which translated into helping my understanding of some of the other most common LR question types. My weekly sessions kept me accountable to come to each session with specific problems to focus on and be ready to drill specific challenges. I am thrilled to announce that after 1.5 months of working with LSAT Unplugged (in addition to 4 months of studying using Blueprint before that), I increased my score on my second official LSAT test and was admitted to my dream school! After getting admitted to my dream school, I wanted to continue studying for the LSAT and working on practice questions because I started to develop an appreciation for the skills the LSAT provides, which will help me prepare for the Bar Exam--the next big endeavor! However, I am also excited to be done with the LSAT, and I am celebrating with my friends and family and preparing for the next journey from LSAT student to law student! read more

For starters, I just want to be clear that I've never taken any of LSAT Unplugged's courses nor have I ever participated in their accelerator program. I definitely would have if the founder wasn't so unnecessarily rude to me. When I told the founder that I was disappointed in my score, he began mocking me, which reduced me to tears. Not only did he lack empathy, but he was seemingly taunting me during our conversation and then subsequently tried to upsell me to purchase a $5,000 service package when we initially discussed a $3,000 service package. Long story short, although the founder knows his stuff regarding the LSAT and has many helpful tips, he is extremely disrespectful and believes he can treat "small guys" like me however he wishes. Moreover, he is incredibly entitled and can't empathize with the fact that many students are inundated with ads regarding many different LSAT prep services and might just utilize a seemingly good service that is only charging LSAC fee waiver recipients like me $2/month. He can't seem to understand that the economy is bad and people might first attempt to self-study before spending thousands of dollars on 1-1 coaching. Also, the hours LSAT Unplugged extends to students in their 3,000 dollar coaching service is extremely stingy. Other companies with 99 percentile scorers offer students twice the hours at approximately three-fourths the cost. This is not information I would have went out of my way to look for if the founder had just simply been respectful toward me, because I've watched his videos for years and had already built a rapport with him in my mind. If anyone ever asks me about LSAT Unplugged in the future, I will make sure to tell them how the founder of LSAT Unplugged treated me during our 20- minute interaction and how his mockery of my situation reduced me to tears. read more

I only just started classes with this company a week ago and already it is the worst experience I've ever had. It is literally impossible to get ahold of anyone for one-on-one assistance or even an answer to a simple question on one of the problems assigned. When I signed up, it clearly said this one-on-one service was available for any student that needed it (which is the reason I signed up in the first place). They advertised it as "The LSAT Unplugged Elite Laser Focus Coaching." Come to find out, this was a complete and total lie. I have left multiple messages asking for one-on-one assistance; no response. I have to send multiple emails to the general email to get a response and when they finally do respond, they don't answer your question, and instead tell you to ask it in a live class. When you try to ask questions in the live classes, the instructor doesn't answer it and instead says email the general email and an instructor will reach out, but no one ever does. When I was finally able to schedule an appointment, I could see that there were at least 10 open appointment times available over a couple months, so I scheduled one - problem solved right? No. I get an email two days later saying that no one is actually available and they cancelled the appointment. It's like once they've gotten your money, they don't care anymore about whether or not you get the help you need. This is clearly false advertising and I'll be submitting a consumer complaint to the BBB and the State AG's Office for deceptive business practices. Do not go near this disreputable company. read more

After receiving a generic study plan not personalized to my needs, instructors who wasted almost a quarter of an hour of time talking before starting a study session, a chaotic interface that is outdated and unfriendly, I am writing this review because LSAT Unplugged has unfairly robbed me of $597 by signing me up, without my consent, to a recurring billing cycle. After realizing my card was charged 3 days after the payment I asked for a refund and LSAT Unplugged continues to refuse to return my funds. While I informed them that I was unaware of the recurring payments they continue to not give my money back. This program has little to offer and will steal your money. Plenty of other programs that actually care about their clients and do not practice unscrupulous and non-transparent payment methods. read more

Scammer! He uses students as free labor to teach his live classes and videos. You're not paying for an expert. You're paying for fellow novice students. No score increase is guaranteed. read more

I went to Steve's free in-person class and it was amazing! I had taken the 2018 February LSAT and didn't score as high as I wanted (152), took a break from studying while I entered the workforce and decided if I actually wanted to go to law school. I found Steve when I was prepping for that exam, he was highly recommended by other mediums, blogs and whatnot. I did self-study and Steve's content helped me SO much. I admit my score was of my own fault since I did not dedicate the amount of time to studying and talking to others as I should have, but Steve's newsletter and content always cheered me up and helped A LOT. I found it challenging to speak up and share perspectives with the rest of the class, maybe because we didn't know each other. It was a little fast paced but I consider that to be positive since we got to cover about 6 questions in 1.5 hours (which seems a little contradictory) I loved the way Steve explained the different question types and went over how to approach each one. My most challenging questions are with parallel/ analogy questions, I tend to overthink them and then find myself in a trap without recognizing the keywords. I still have not had my make-or-break moment with theLSAT and I attribute it to lack of focus. I know it will come and I look forward to greeting it with an expectant welcome. As mentioned, I scored a 152 in my Feb'18 LSAT. I am aiming for a 165. A reward from the LSAT class taught by Steve is that I was able to understand where the questions were stemming from and he had a wonderfully clear way of communicating how to approach them and what to blur out and what to focus on. I believe my understanding on how to approach questions increased. My LSAT study and the recognition of flaws, logic games, and reading comp have helped me in a myriad of ways outside of the LSAT. I can now think about situations with more security and analyze them clearly. I catch myself being more aware of flaws in arguments, and I hope to harness that knowledge more. Steve is going to be a great resource for this. His content and personality show he truly cares about individuals unlocking that LSAT-ready mind inside everyone of us!! read more

I had my first 30-minute coaching session with Steve and it was AMAZING. Steve has great insight, I love reading the daily emails he sends with tips/advice/insight. The emails are so down-to-earth, funny, realistic and compassionate. Because I love his emails, this coaching session was something I was so happy about. Prior to the coaching session, I had been feeling EXTREMELY stressed and anxious. I had previously done a 2.5 month in-person Kaplan course that was of ZERO help to me and was very costly. Money and time down the drain. I knew I needed a fresh start and a change in course for the upcoming LSAT but did not know how I could possibly tackle my self-studying with little guidance. With so many different opinions all over the internet, whose tips/advice do you trust? I had an idea that maybe I needed more structure. But the biggest hurdle: what is that structure? What materials do I need? what is too much? And is it even feasible to succeed and obtain my goal scores given my current lsat diagnostic/practice scores. Steve helped me realize that I'm going to have to put in a lot of work, but that there is a way to be more EFFICIENT with my study-time. I realized I need to have a good study-work-life balance and that is something I've been struggling with for 3 months now. I am going to use the tips we discussed to help me during my study process that I will utilize alongside his study schedule. I am a very skeptical person and feel like so many people and companies sell you products to bank/capitalize off of desperate students' needs. I have fallen victim of prey to those broken promises (i.e. Kaplan was a waste of time and money). Steve's methods make sense and I can see how much he understands the difficulty of this exam. I feel like my dreams of attending UCLA law are attainable, they will just take dedication and effective use of all my available resources. I have been using Steve's emails/blogs/youtube channels but will now add on the one component I was missing, ACTUAL structure from someone who is both realistic and a professional. I plan to obtain Steve's 6-month daily study schedule. The study schedule/structure is the element that sounds the easiest but is much harder than you think. Steve is an expert and he's very positive yet realistic and provides honest suggestions. He doesn't push any courses or products, he genuinely wants to help. I cannot thank Steve enough for the 30-minutes of gold, the peace of mind and motivation he has now given me, and the daily email/blog support he provides. I have one other friend who is currently in the same situation as I am, preparing for the LSAT on his own (self-study) and on a major budget, and I have raved and recommended Steve to him. I look forward to continue working with Steve during this journey. I am sure that I CAN and WILL do this. Thank you so much Steve for the true gold you have provided me with!!!!!! :) read more

This program changed my life for the better and I am so grateful for the opportunity that this program gave me. Before I started this program, I couldn't score higher than a 150 on my official LSAT and I was trying other programs to help me. Before I did Blueprint and Powerscore, but I could never talk to the instructor, only send chats. LSAT Unplugged though I got to speak to the teachers, ask questions in class. If I ever had an issue, I could reach out to the management crew and they would get back to me. Overall I felt that this team cared and I could have communication. I finally had my breakthrough method when I learned how to properly use the Socratic method they teach for I was able to learn what I was struggling with on the exam and now I can apply for my dream school as I had a 10-point increase. I was someone who thought I could brute force the exam for the score I wanted and when I did my fifth exam with no change after two programs I almost gave up on my dream to go to law school, but this program was my last shot and I am forever grateful. If you are struggling with the LSAT and are hitting walls reach out to this program if you value understanding, commitment, and communication because those are all things that you will get here. Most importantly it is ok if you feel like you hit a wall and don't know where to go, but reach out for help because everyone on this team is dedicated to your LSAT success. read more

Excellent resource for LSAT studying, and personally I think the best for its cost. Steve offers a variety of resources, both free and for limited cost. After using a lot of his free resources and subscribing to his mailing list, I decided to buy a schedule and answer explanations for a group of practice tests. The schedule was great for keeping me organized and on track, and I felt the flow of learning was beneficial to be prepared for test day. After using all of Steve's materials, I was able to bring my score up 16 points from my first exam. If you want a multitude of resources to study for the LSAT at an extremely affordable rate, I highly recommend LSAT Blog. Steve's methods do work! read more

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Steve in a virtual tutoring session and I already feel more confident about the LSAT! He was able to give me relevant and insightful advice that I can start applying to my studying habits and I can already feel a difference. Prior to speaking with Steve I felt like I was spinning my wheels and taking practice test after practice test, unable to make any significant gains in my scoring. During our session he asked me frankly what was giving me trouble and pointed out some obvious ways for improvement, and some not so obvious improvements. Perhaps the best piece of advice he gave was to "slow down in order to speed up". Instead of burning through tests i'm beginning to focus on 1 or 2 tests and really dissect them slowly and methodically. After implementing some of the changes Steve recommended, I can already feel myself to see this test in a different light and I kind of understand what it means to be in an LSAT state of mind, and I already feel more confident about getting the score I envision in my mind! The advice and resources i'm getting from Steve are really benefiting me and a few years from now i'm sure i'll look back and realize that his help made a huge difference. Thank you Steve! read more

I was accepted to the school I wanted and they are even giving me $. I couldn't of done it without you. Thank you. You helped me raise my LSAT by 6 points in 3 months. Not only that, I couldn't even begin to explain how many questions you helped answer about the whole admissions process. All of your content is great, so helpful. I'm going to keep listening during 1L. Your content was very helpful because I am an older student and I had been away from testing and applying to schools for a while. read more

My major has nothing to do with logic, and I really hate this kind of staff. The logic game part is a hell for me at first. While when I follow diagnoses of Steve, I found that I can do it just by myself, as a layman of this test, and after I practice more, I really did it quicker, I mean the thinking or the matching. I realized I became smarter about this test with his help. Besides, preparation life is easier for me now. Not like before, everything is with LSAT the whole day since I am not efficient. Now, with the step by step plan, I have more free time and get a better result of LSAT. Additionally, I have a clearer mind when I meet some sophisticated problems since I now learn to divide it into steps and solve them gradually. Though I have not taken LSAT till now, I think I would have a good result haha. Update after I take it the next few months. read more

Steve gave a free class about the new Digital LSAT as a guest in my LSAT prep class at the University of Montana. The session was very informative. Students have found it very helpful. I am truly thankful Steve took the time to do this. Steve's materials on how to prepare for the LSAT are some of the best on the web. I used his blog extensively to prepare the class I teach. read more

I feel very lucky to have found Steve. I took the LSAT in September after self-studying and scored well below my last few practice tests. I was averse to re-taking until finally I was convinced to re-take in January. I contacted Steve at the end of December, and we started working together about a week later. I had a hard time believing there was value in untimed questions/sections. My previous approach had been to take as many timed sections and practice tests as I could. Steve helped me to slow down and to spend time dissecting a question, not just to understand the right answer. He wanted me to ask why it was right and how the question was trying to trip me up. It was great to have Steve's support and guidance to structure my studying, especially because I had so little time. He helped me to triage and spend time on what was important. He adapted my study plan to fit my schedule, my needs, and the progress I was making. His material is really incredible as well: I found his courses, checklists, and study plans invaluable. I am still waiting on my score but will update this review when I get it. Steve helped me hone down a target score and reminded me that one sitting of the LSAT won't define me. I would recommend working with Steve, buying his courses, and studying the free material on his website to anyone who wants to succeed on the LSAT. read more

Excellent service, no frills and gets you what you need, which is a concrete plan to study for the LSAT. Before finding the blog, I knew two things: that I needed to increase my LSAT score and that I needed guidance on how to achieve it. I believe the blog identifies the best path to a higher score, which is simply putting in the work and taking a lot of practice tests and reviewing your mistakes. You will see your score plateau and maybe even dip a bit as the tests and your condition are not consistent across each one. Try not to feel bad during these times. The law of averages will kick in as you follow the plan, and you will take so many tests that you will eventually bust through these periods to higher ground. I have so many friends that could have easily improved their scores, but they studied for maybe a month or two and probably took 3-5 practice tests total. They could have ended up at a higher ranked school or at the same school but with more scholarship $$$. In this prestige-obsessed profession, a higher score and a higher-ranked school really leads to tangible differences in what kind of jobs you can end up with, all else (including hustle) given equal. Think to yourself, if you want to enter this profession for X reason, would a higher LSAT score help you achieve X? I can't think of anything off the top of my head where it wouldn't. I gave the LSAT all I had. Had never put effort into academics before but decided now was the time. The recession was in full swing, and I had no career or even job prospects as I bounced through interim positions. To follow the plan, I brought and took practice tests with me everywhere I went, whether it was the rural countryside with no electricity/WiFi, or on plane rides. Started with a 168 cold diagnostic and ended up with a 177 on the test after using the 5-month plan on Steve's site. Achieved super splitter status as a result and was accepted by two of CCN. Don't sell yourself short like some of my friends who should have put more time into studying before they jumped aboard the law school train. Study for the LSAT, increase your score, and use a plan like LSAT Blog to help you. read more

I did one of Steve's live webinars through Hunter College - FOR FREE. I really appreciate the lengths to which Steve offers free resources through college partnerships and his bi-weekly e-mail tips. There are a lot of other affordable options, too, such as the study guides. Being able to experience Steve's teaching style either for FREE or low cost allowed me to see what I'd be paying for and led me to apply for and enroll in one of his reduced price masterclasses. I took the pricey Kaplan classes and found it impersonal. It was a $1500 introduction to the LSAT that left me pretty demoralized. I have high aspirations and wasn't getting the score needed to achieve them. To be honest, I kind of had a make-or-break moment when I accepted getting the best score for ME, not for a school. Steve's approach tells me that he will work at MY level, to increase MY strengths and address MY weaknesses rather than some blanket set of strategies to please an institution. I only even considered going to law school when I took that approach to my entire life, Steve helped me recognize how important it is and how much more successful I will be when I take it with the LSAT, too. read more

TL;DR: the world needs more "LSAT Steves" in it. My LSAT situation prior to discovering the gem that is Steve: When I first became serious about the LSAT in mid-2017, I was extremely bamboozled. I had just finished serving on jury duty and felt a need to make a change within the legal scene. However; no-one in my nuclear family had taken the LSAT before, and my cousin that had *just* graduated law school told me to avoid such an idea (which was based on his experience at a third tier school; he was miserable) or b) do my own research. So; being the person that I am, I proceeded with the latter since I figured that one person's experience didn't speak for everyone's experience and that if a legal career was meant for me, it wouldn't pass me; then I realized that I had absolutely no idea what I needed to study, or how I should be studying for that matter. Needless to say, my LSAT prep was non-existent before finding Steve. I knew I had to study for the LSAT; I just didn't know where to start. LSAT challenges that were faced during the session: I wouldn't go on to say that any of the content was a "challenge;" it's mostly just challenging to get through with my own mindset since I have tendencies to read over questions too quickly or "clock out" when a question about an uber-boring topic comes around. Having to self-correct my mindset during a characterless question is enough of a challenge in the sense that it subtracts brainpower that could be utilized for "finding the traps" within the question that's presented to me. However; I do agree with Steve when he says to save said characterless questions for the end of the section. Overcoming challenging challenges and achieving my make-or-break moment: I would say that my make-or-break moment was hit when I was finally able to put two and two together for the sake of logical reasoning. I always understood it when I thought about it, but I've always had problems translating my thoughts onto paper. In my mind, it would process as "a -- b and b -- a," but on paper, it would come off as "a -- triangular dinosaur -- peanut rock -- maybe b -- fake b part two -- throw an a in here -- maybe a circle -- is b still alive? -- chooses an answer." I overcame this when I did indeed realize that my mind was being "a truther" the entire time and that I was driving myself nuts since I couldn't believe that something could be so straightforward. LSAT "treasure" + admissions: After our session, I felt more confident for my June 2019 LSAT retake (took February 2018 LSAT; had one clue as to what to do, but my timing just wasn't with it). I'm also ready to submit a more-tailored round of applications into fewer schools (note: initially I've applied for the 2018-2019 school year but decided not to attend as a result of unsatisfaction with admissions results and financial aid packages). Since I have a pretty solid grasp as to what I'd like to practice post-law school, I'll make an effort to apply to schools with strong specialization programs. Hopefully, I'll have all of my apps in by the end of September/October of 2019. New life and opportunities: So far, the impact on my life has been that I've received a little more clarity going forward with my whole grad school plan scenario. For the sake of being technical, grad school is something that first crossed my mind around this time in 2016. I had just learned that I was definitely graduating a year early (graduated in 2017 as opposed to 2018) and had a little panic since that meant that I had one less year of being comfortable with my messy undergrad life. Looking back on it, regular grad school never felt right (aka going for my masters in the same field that I have my BA in), and I didn't want to loophole myself into an unideal scenario. "Professional" schools such as business school and law school never crossed my mind back in 2016 since I thought that I had to go get a masters in something just because everyone else was doing it. However, when I first looked into law school, I had an "ah-hah" moment but was then bummed by my February 2018 LSAT score; then, I lost all hope and ditched the LSAT for the GMAT (which is still a beast in my life that I've toned down lately). Going forward, I intend on mostly applying to law programs with some dual degree programs (with communications/PR) and some communications/PR/media relations programs just in case I don't get into law school. read more

Steve's blog was so helpful, I honestly don't know how I would have prepped for the LSAT without it. His schedules let me pick a study plan I could pursue on my own, knowing each week I was reliably moving forward so that I would be completely prepared by the time my test date arrived. The blog also gave me a valuable sense of community, where I felt like I was part of a group that was all doing the same thing, where in my actual life at that time no one I knew was planning to go to law school. Steve's posts struck a great balance between educational, fun, and just plain interesting. Thanks in large part to Steve's blog, I was able to ace the LSAT, and get into a number of top schools :) Thanks, Steve! read more

I'd taken the LSAT once but knew I blew it. While prepping for round 2, I found myself studying the same materials I used the first time and not really seeing my score improve - until I found Steve. I recently purchased his 2-month study schedule (at an extremely reasonable price) just to brush up on my fundamentals and I've already seen dramatic improvements in my drills / practice tests. The schedule gave me structure, as it lays out a day-by-day plan of attack. This is especially useful for those who work and study at the same time, since his calendar (containing homework assignments, blogs written by Steve himself, etc.) provides a focused way to study while keeping you accountable. I've also watched Steve's YouTube videos and took his free in-person class. He's honestly great at teaching and just a cool dude. If you're looking for a real expert at probably a fraction of the price of some of the "big guys" like Kaplan - whose methods are dreadful BTW - talk to Steve. 5 stars from me. read more

For those of you who are on the fence about LSAT coaching, I hope you take the time to read this short little review of my experience with Steve and why he is THE BEST when it comes to improving your shot at law school admissions. I was struggling for about 10 months with the LSAT, wavering around the mid 150s and not able to break into the 160s. From working with professional test-prep companies to buying every book I could find, nothing helped. Then, I came across Steve's Youtube channel as I was studying and became hooked. He gives you valuable insight and personable content that makes you feel comfortable with the LSAT. Eventually, I realized he offered one-on-one coaching and while it was definitely an investment, it was the necessary move needed. He got me on a tight schedule for 2 months before my LSAT date and man was it rigorous. However, it was nice to know I had an experienced mentor and coach planning my weekly goals and meeting with me online to discuss the struggles for the week and what I could do better. This may not be for everyone, but I credit Steve Schwartz for helping me improve from a 154 to a 164 on the LSAT and helping me get into some of my dream law schools. His coaching was more than just reviewing LSAT questions; it was about training me mentally and getting me in the right mindset to tackle the LSAT beast. And even after our coaching was over, he has been available to me for questions I have regarding law admissions. He is on a mission to help as many of us as possible and I really cannot thank him enough. Go ahead and at least subscribe to his channel and blogs. Maybe, you'll end up working with him just like I did and you'll see your LSAT experience drastically change. Thank you, Steve. read more

Steve's prep materials and resources are unmatched. In addition to following Steve's blog and study guide, I enlisted Steve's tutoring services via telephone. I was already in a position where I could ace many games, but certain types would give me trouble. I went into my sessions with him with a list of games that had especially given me trouble. What Steve helped me to do was to sharpen my skills so that I could slash right through many games (many in only 5-6 minutes), giving me the extra time I would need in the case of an especially ugly game (Dinosaurs, for instance) might appear. He also taught me how to quickly identify the limited placement options that are essential to cracking certain tough games, and also how to know when creating full templates of possibilities is your best bet (a great example of this is PT 59, Game 4). It's probably hard for you to imagine how a tutoring session via telephone would be feasible (before trying it, I certainly did), but it works very well. And the time I spent working with Steve sharpen my skills was well worth the investment: when I approached my fourth game on the February test, I had 18 minutes remaining to complete it. If nothing else, be sure to learn some of his approaches to various games, in particular those involving limited placement games (dinosaurs), Grouping: In and Out games (birds in the forest), and Sequencing. I feel strongly that his techniques in these areas are far superior to those offered by the prep books. By the end of my prep, I had done enough LR questions that I felt as though I knew what was coming--where they would try to set you up, and how to sidestep it. I got to the point that I sometimes didn't even need to read each of the answers--I could pre-phrase after reading the stimulus and go straight to the correct answer, thereby conserving valuable time for the tougher questions later in the section (though I don't necessarily recommend this approach UNLESS you have spent considerable amounts of time drilling). I told Steve that I sort of felt like the Keanu Reeves' character "Neo" in The Matrix--that I could see "the code" and react accordingly (interestingly, Steve told me that he uses that analogy with his students as well). Why dodge the bullets coming at you when you can just raise your hand up to them and cause them to fall harmlessly to the floor? However you approach your LSAT prep, just remember this: if Steve suggests that you should do something, do it! The stuff works. read more

Steve is extremely passionate about what he does and it really shows through his care for his students. Before meeting Steve, I was lost and didn't know how to approach my LSAT retake. I just didn't know how to start studying again and what to focus on to improve my score. I contacted Steve and he was very prompt with his reply. He took the time to get to know me and my goals (not just for the LSAT, but for life in general). During our coaching session, he was very patient with me and tried to understand why I approached questions the way that I did. Instead of just telling me the "right" way to do it, he would probe around and help me come to a deeper understanding myself. Steve is committed to his students and gives them his 150% every session. If you're looking for some LSAT or life guidance, he is the person to contact! read more

In a word, Steve's blog is EVERYTHING - everything that you need to do better on the LSAT. Before I found Steve's blog, I scored under 160 on the LSAT. The next time I took the LSAT, after prepping with Steve's materials, I scored just under 170. This huge jump not only helped me to get admission into an ivy league law school, but also helped me get a significant scholarship to Baylor Law School (read: a lot less debt lol), my law degree, and finally, my dream job as a trial lawyer! Before I found Steve's blog, I was trying to self-teach with only a Kaplan LSAT guide book and a bunch of practice tests, but I was not seeing much improvement in my score. I had just finished a year of volunteering full time for AmeriCorps, 1 year out of undergrad, when I began studying for the LSAT, and I could not afford to take a commercial prep course. I had a full time job, a 2nd part time job, and self-teaching was not going so well for me. I was having the most trouble with the logic games - although the study guides have some explanations, I could not internalize the underlying principles I needed in order to crack the tougher games. When I came across Steve's blog, he had videos explaining each practice logic games, step by step, and things finally started to click! His videos really helped me grasp the essence of the logic games, and I saw dramatic improvement in my score on the games section. Because of that success, I started reading more and more of Steve's blog posts, and purchased several of Steve's guidebooks/pdf how-to's, and the PLANNER! 5 years later, and I still remember how much that planner/study schedule made all the difference in helping me stay on track. The general logical principles that Steve helps you hone for the LSAT translate into the logical thinking and reasoning you will need in law school and in practice (in analyzing cases, and drawing legal conclusions), so it's not just an investment in a single test score, but in legal skills you will need throughout your entire career in law. I made sure to express my gratitude to Steve privately, and I am always recommending his blog to anyone that asks me for tips on preparing for the LSAT, but I wanted to also POST about the success I had with his materials, because I think he is a genius at LSAT Prep, and I wish more people knew about his blog. Not only is it a BETTER resource, in my humble opinion, but it is so much more affordable. If the Kaplan LSAT prep course was anything like the Kaplan bar prep course, I can say with some confidence that I was much better off with Steve's blog! I cannot say enough good things, other than I wish I had known about his blog/site before I took my first LSAT, because then my multiple test scores would not have been averaged, haha. read more

I had been studying on my own for some time using the Kaplan books, then took a course at my local university - with no improvement (despite studying for at least 4 months and putting in a lot of time). I then found LSAT unplugged though some online searching - his website easily had the most comprehensive resources. The biggest struggle using his courses were learning how to review properly and sticking to the schedule while working, volunteering, and being in school. I'm still trying to figure out how to effectively review - but Steve has given me some great advice that I am now implementing. I was particularly worried about the reading comp section - I really struggled with it and thought it for sure would be my downfall. After his course, my scores increased immensely. I used to get -7/8 on this section, and now it's down to -4! This course has now improved my LSAT score from 156-160, and I'm currently averaging 165 on timed preptests! I also watch all his youtube videos - which really helps to stay inspired during this process, it gives me motivation when I feel like disengaging from studying. One thing I have really noticed from his resources is how my mindset has changed in general - I am so much more critical of articles I read. It feels like a new world has opened up to me; I'm a much more informed, critical, and detailed-oriented thinker - an important asset to have as a lawyer. Also, Steve is very receptive to questions and will get back to you usually within a day or two with any concerns you may have - he's very accessible. Best to all the test-takers out there and be sure to check out all of his resources: blog, youtube vids, and courses! read more

Steve did a fabulous job coaching me for the November 2018 LSAT. Through his capable instruction, he helped me raise my score from a 155 to a 164. This is no small feat as I am not nor have I ever been a "natural" test taker! Not only am I a more competitive applicant at higher-ranking programs, but I also have a stronger shot at securing scholarship money. I contacted Steve back in August upon graduating from my master's program. I had self-studied my way through the exam while in grad school with minimal success. I knew that I was capable of scoring higher with more time but was overwhelmed by the prospect of restudying. Steve responded to my request in a timely fashion and put me on track for November. I worked intensively with Steve on all three sections and was particularly impressed by his instruction in Logical Reasoning and Logic Games. His instruction enabled me to completely reframe how I approached LR stimuli. I learned to view each one as part of a conceptual whole, which ultimately shaved minutes off my time. Steve's strategic diagramming techniques had a similar effect on my performance on the games section. I had not encountered his approaches to either section in standard prep materials like Kaplan or PowerScore. What makes Steve's coaching worthwhile is his uncanny ability to consistently demand the highest performance from his students. He sets the bar during training extremely high, more so perhaps than does the actual test. The effect is that on test day you know the exam inside and out--there are absolutely zero surprises. You have the confidence and knowledge to think analytically and strategically under pressured conditions in the manner the test expects. This puts you at an extraordinary advantage compared to your fellow test takers. I give Steve my unreserved recommendation and encourage you to make the investment in his coaching. He is extremely bright, motivated, and adaptable--a powerful combination of character qualities for a coach. There are few people who have achieved his depth of insight into this test. Perhaps most significantly--and what motivated me to work with him--he identifies personally with his students through first-hand experience. He has put in the same excruciating hours of study that you will. He understands that superior results don't come easy. And because of this, he will gradually break down your self-expectations and push you to achieve beyond what you believed to be possible. read more

I met Steve Schwartz online through "Zoom" for a 15 minute consultation about personal statements. I had read every advice available online for free (including bad advice). I read dozens of examples of actual PSs that people wrote and were used to get into T14 schools. My only wish would have been that I would have spoken to Steve earlier so that all that time I spent researching PSs could have been utilized for studying for the LSAT. Steve is definitely an expert in all subjects related to applying to law schools in the US. I highly recommend the LSAT Unplugged. Steve wastes no time and asked me what I wanted to get out of the meeting. Even after all of my research, I could not distinguish the difference between a PS and a Diversity statement. In less than 15 minutes, Steve was able to clear the confusion for me and was also able to give me extremely useful advice and information. My advice is to contact Steve at the beginning of your application journey if you are trying to best utilize your time. The only person that might not benefit very much would probably be a student who takes a gap year and is not working to strictly focus on their application. Other than those rare students, Steve will definitely save you time and frustration. read more

The first couple months of my LSAT studies were rough. I jumped right into drilling questions/games/passages, which, for me, was a huge mistake. The one big mindset-change, that Steve preaches, which has helped me immensely, is the idea that I needed to "sharpen my axe before cutting down the tree". Really taking the time to learn the game before playing it. Learning the methods before jumping into drilling. This is something Steve endlessly preaches, and, again, that idea/mindset has helped me a lot. The only difficult aspect of all of this is dealing with time and patience, which comes with...time and patience! And accepting that the LSAT will get to you sometimes. I'm still studying - just beginning month 5, and I'm making strides. I have one of Steve's cheat sheets that I CONSTANTLY refer back to. I mean almost every study sesh I'm referring back to it. There's so much good stuff on there. It's a simple, comprehensive, organized 4 page overview that covers the whys and wherefores of the LSAT. I'm taking the exam in November (and again in January), and I'll be back on here to share my results! Highly recommend Steve's services - seriously, the guidance is well worth it. read more

Steve is amazing---I first heard about him from a law student who made a vlog on youtube. First, I can't tell you how brilliant or passionate he is when it comes to the LSAT (I believe it comes out of the adversity he faced from it as I am facing now). His advice is spot on and his methods are effective. He offers a lot of free classes in his Brooklyn campus for potential students and lots of free content on his youtube channel. He collaborates with admissions folks, lawyers, and students to give a different perspective outside of the LSAT. I am a non-traditional student who is using different methods. First I read the LSAT Trainer, then I got into 7sage, the powerscore bibles...Honestly, they slowly helped me improve my score but it was one of his talks with Ellen Cassidy and me getting her book that made my score jump from the mid 150s to low 160s. I am not done studying. I plan on buying his course because he really knows his material---as one of the other reviews pointed out, he helps you out if you have fee waiver. He sends free emails to everyone and is really open in helping anyone out when you e-mail him. He's always giving new tools to do things differently, such as reading comprehension and I plan on staying in touch with him long past my LSAT journey. Listen to his talks, buy his schedule, buy his course---I have actually talked to a few students who have taken it and they give glowing reviews. I will update this review once I have taken it. read more

I'll keep this one short and sweet: Steve is super helpful-- I met Steve in the weeks leading up to taking the LSAT after having studied for 6+ months beforehand. He gave me some incredibly helpful pre-test hints that I found very useful leading up to test day-- how to prep in the days leading up, where to put myself . mentally, other actual LSAT tips, etc. The emails he sends are funny and down to earth-- he recognizes the absurdity of the LSAT and the process while making it accessible and easy to understand. I recommend Steve very highly regardless of your situation, as there were a number of students in our meeting who were towards the beginning of their studying and he was also super helpful for them. We need more Steves in the LSAT world! read more

I was studying for the LSAT in my final year of college, while I was also completing graduation requirements, writing my undergraduate thesis, and filling out law school applications. It was a very busy, hectic semester, and I was coming up against a ceiling with my LSAT score on practice tests. I had taken another course to prep for the test, but after an initial bump in my score I found that the prep course wasn't helping me continue to improve on the test. My tutoring sessions with Steve were what made the difference for me, and ultimately helped me achieve a score I was really happy with in the end. He had different ways of approaching problems and thinking about the questions that I had not yet encountered, but they really helped me cement my understanding of different types of questions. I found Steve's videos really helpful on their own, but getting to talk through specific problems that stumped me in our sessions were what I think helped me break through to the next level with the LSAT. With Steve's help, I was able to achieve a score in the 97th percentile, when before his tutoring I was scoring closer to the 94th. This may seem like a small jump, but at the most competitive law schools a tiny bump in your LSAT score can make all the difference. I enrolled at Columbia Law School, and have been very happy in law school, and I have a job lined up at a large New York law firm once I graduate. I am very grateful to Steve for helping me boost my LSAT score and helping me get to where I am today. read more

Steve's e-mail and blog is a fantastic resource to help you focus and get around different blockages that you're struggling with on the LSAT. After studying on my own without any structure and not enough materials, I happened upon Steve's LSAT Blog. Reading his struggles on his first time instantly became relatable with mine and he has all the different resources I needed to take my studies further. I was able to sign up for his LSAT Study Schedule that gave me structure and organization and how to attack the prep and prepare for the test. Right now, I'm looking to join his supreme course to better understand the material and further my prep to get a higher score. Steve's LSAT Blog has made me more determined and focused to prep and go to law school. Steve has all the advices and resources for you through his blog and his email, which he responds and updates you every week! Give his Blog a chance, you won't regret it!! read more