Should I go ahead and take the prep course?

[Ryans5]

I just took the LSAT practice test under timed conditions with maybe 30 minutes of overall preparation and scored a 149. Should I go ahead and shell out the 1500 bucks for the prep course? How much will it generally boost your score?
They say 10-20 points and if that's true I'm aces but I'm not sure I believe that.

[MikePing]

Its a very good investment.  Take it. 

[Jwebony956]

$1500

My prep course with MLSAT doesn't cost as much and they have been super helpful thus far. I only paid $1000 for my 12 online courses and get with it access to extra only study groups (that meet 2-4x a week), extra free class session with one of their instructors, 30 minute week office hours with an instructor to address any of your concerns and a number of other resources, class recordings and free practice tests that come with the cost.

I do not think any other prep course compares and I've taken both Princeton Review and BluePrintPrep in the past.

[bradyllewis]

I think that professional prep materials are very important and worth the money (although 1500 seems kinda high).  Just think about how important this exam is to you.  You should do whatever you can to get the best score within your ability.

[MikePing]

I assume the $1500 is for a course that meets live.  If so, its a reasonable charge. 

I think that live courses are a bit better because you can get some one-on-one help and better feedback. 

[Jwebony956]

I assume the $1500 is for a course that meets live.  If so, its a reasonable charge. 

I think that live courses are a bit better because you can get some one-on-one help and better feedback.

I think Testmasters is the only one that charges that much.

[Graeme]

If you're good at self study, then you might consider simply buying the prep materials on your own.  The companies write all of their strategies in the books. 

For example, a powerscore course will cost ~1300. 

You could get all of the LSAT preptests and the 3 powerscore bible books for ~300, and that's if you pay full price.

You'll need a bit more motivation, but it can be just as effective.

[MikePing]

If you are disciplined, I think you can get 80-90% of the results of a prep course through self study. 

If you are considering this, the question to ask yourself is whether 1-3 points is worth that money.  1-3 points could make major differences in your law school chances, it really depends on where you want to go.

Live courses give you a chance at having a professional watch you and work with you directly.  The other option would be to study yourself, but drop $400-$500 on a tutor.  Either option will get you the results you want.   At the end of the day, the tutor is cheaper, the  course is easier.