Daytime prep classes?

[Bubbles]

I really need to take a prep class for the October LSAT, but I work nights and I can't find any classes that meet during the day? Any advice would be appreciated!

[hardy79]

Not sure if you have considered this, but I'm signed up to do an online "virtual" class that is scheduled during the day. From what I understand, the format is similar to a normal in-person type of class.

[Anne]

I really need to take a prep class for the October LSAT, but I work nights and I can't find any classes that meet during the day? Any advice would be appreciated!

Depending on where you are geographically, there may be some companies that have daytime classes. It depends on the city and company though. Which ones are you looking at?

[NYCLSATTutor]

I really need to take a prep class for the October LSAT, but I work nights and I can't find any classes that meet during the day? Any advice would be appreciated!

Where are you located? 

[Bubbles]

Thanks everyone!

I haven't considered an online class, but I'll look into it...although it's not exactly what I was hoping for.

I'm in Austin.

[Anne]

Thanks everyone!

I haven't considered an online class, but I'll look into it...although it's not exactly what I was hoping for.

I'm in Austin.

Have you already picked out a prep company, or are you still looking? I ask because if you've already selected a prep company, investigated your class time options with them, and didn't come up with anything, an online class might be the best way to go for you. If you haven't picked out a company, you'll have a little more flexibility (although you still want to go with the better companies, and not sacrifice everything for scheduling).

[Bubbles]

No, I haven't picked a company yet. The major ones can't be all that different though, right?!? The schedule is pretty much my most crucial factor.

I did find some daytime online courses...so that is my back-up plan for now.

[LawSchoolGuy]

No, I haven't picked a company yet. The major ones can't be all that different though, right?!? The schedule is pretty much my most crucial factor.

I did find some daytime online courses...so that is my back-up plan for now.

That's actually totally wrong. Each company has a very different way that they teach the LSAT, and it would probably be better if you call around to the ones you're considering, see if you can view or listen to some sample material and figure out which one is best. Thinking that all of them are the same or that one size fits all is not the right way to go. I'm sure your schedule is important, but getting a decent score should be the thing you're most focused on, so I would worry about which company will actually teach me well, and not so much which one works the absolute best with my schedule. Just my $0.02.

[Jeffort]

No, I haven't picked a company yet. The major ones can't be all that different though, right?!? The schedule is pretty much my most crucial factor.

I did find some daytime online courses...so that is my back-up plan for now.

That's actually totally wrong. Each company has a very different way that they teach the LSAT, and it would probably be better if you call around to the ones you're considering, see if you can view or listen to some sample material and figure out which one is best. Thinking that all of them are the same or that one size fits all is not the right way to go. I'm sure your schedule is important, but getting a decent score should be the thing you're most focused on, so I would worry about which company will actually teach me well, and not so much which one works the absolute best with my schedule. Just my $0.02.

 

Prep class providers are not all created equal in terms of quality and effectiveness.   Research and screen potential companies about things beyond just scheduling options before making a decision.  Getting to see/hear a sample before having to commit $$ is important and very helpful to get past company promotional marketing materials and anonymous anecdotal reports in order to find the best fit for you with a company & class that will be effective and worth the time and $$.

It's pretty simple and not very time consuming to do this type of recon and ask detailed questions about the course, curriculum, their instructors credentials (and possibly get to talk to your potential instructor briefly before signing up) and to request a free sample to preview. 

[Anne]

No, I haven't picked a company yet. The major ones can't be all that different though, right?!? The schedule is pretty much my most crucial factor.

I did find some daytime online courses...so that is my back-up plan for now.

That's actually totally wrong. Each company has a very different way that they teach the LSAT, and it would probably be better if you call around to the ones you're considering, see if you can view or listen to some sample material and figure out which one is best. Thinking that all of them are the same or that one size fits all is not the right way to go. I'm sure your schedule is important, but getting a decent score should be the thing you're most focused on, so I would worry about which company will actually teach me well, and not so much which one works the absolute best with my schedule. Just my $0.02.

 

Prep class providers are not all created equal in terms of quality and effectiveness.   Research and screen potential companies about things beyond just scheduling options before making a decision.  Getting to see/hear a sample before having to commit $$ is important and very helpful to get past company promotional marketing materials and anonymous anecdotal reports in order to find the best fit for you with a company & class that will be effective and worth the time and $$.

It's pretty simple and not very time consuming to do this type of recon and ask detailed questions about the course, curriculum, their instructors credentials (and possibly get to talk to your potential instructor briefly before signing up) and to request a free sample to preview.  

I would also add that if you call any of these places and don't get a straight answer about ANY of your questions, be they about what kinds of questions they use (real LSAT questions or questions they write themselves), minimum official LSAT score requirements for their instructors, kinds of materials provided, if you'll have the same instructor all the way through, etc., that you cross them off your list. If they can't be up front with you before they take your money, I can't imagine they'll care too much about giving you quality prep once they already have your cash.