David M. Killoran

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About David M. Killoran
Dave Killoran, a graduate of Duke University, is an expert in test preparation with over 20 years of teaching experience and a 99th percentile score on a Law Services-administered LSAT. In addition to having written PowerScore's legendary LSAT Bible Series, and many other popular publications, Dave has overseen the preparation of thousands of students and founded two national LSAT preparation companies.
Dave co-hosts the PowerScore LSAT PodCast with weekly topics including specific LSAT concepts and strategies to test changes and admissions advice. He is also a contributor to the PowerScore LSAT Blog and the PowerScore LSAT Forum, and is very active on Reddit.
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The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning BibleTM is the most comprehensive book available for the Logic Reasoning section of the LSAT. This book will provide you with an advanced system for attacking any Logical Reasoning question that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented in the Logical Reasoning Bible are representative of the techniques covered in PowerScore’s live courses and have been consistently proven effective for thousands of our students.
Once you understand how to efficiently approach each Logical Reasoning question type and deconstruct the argument presented, you’ll quickly discover the correct solution. With over 100 official LR questions and detailed explanations for every answer choice, this book will teach you how to:
- Recognize common reasoning elements and determining their validity
- Master every LR problem with our detailed methodology for identifying and solving each question type
- Draw accurate inferences and quickly eliminate answer choices with confidence
- Understand challenging reasoning concepts such as Formal Logic, Conditional Reasoning, and Causality
- Solve even the most complicated LR problems through practice with extensive drills and reinforce every major concept
Entire chapters are devoted to every currently-tested question type, to section strategy and time management, and to even the most challenging reasoning concepts presented.
In addition, the Logical Reasoning Bible features
- Discussion of aspects of the Digital LSAT interface and diagramming strategies tailored to it
- A look at the LSAC digital interface–with its key features noted
The Logical Reasoning Bible is supplemented by a unique website that provides additional materials to complement the book and answer frequently asked student questions. Plus, access our LSAT Forum for additional free help!
The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible is the most comprehensive book available for the Logic Games section of the LSAT. This book will provide you with an advanced system for attacking any game that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented in the Logic Games Bible are representative of the techniques covered in PowerScore s live courses and have consistently been proven effective for thousands of our students.
The Logic Games Bible features and explains a detailed methodology for solving all aspects of Logic Games, including:
- Recognizing game types and the proper way to represent rules
- The methods for making inferences efficiently and accurately
- Techniques for solving each question type
- Discussion of the Digital LSAT interface as well as diagramming strategies
- A look at the LSAC digital interface itself, with its key features notes
- Detailed explanations for 28 official LSAT logic games
- Time management strategies
- Extensive drills to reinforce every major concept
- A classification of every type of game that has appeared on the LSAT since June 1991
- Access to a unique website that provides additional materials to complement the book and answer frequently asked student questions.
The Analytical Reasoning problems on the LSAT are often the most intimidating; however, once you understand how to construct an appropriate setup and make the necessary inferences, the solution to each problem is quickly discovered.
The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension BibleTM is the definitive guide to the Reading Comprehension section of the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), featuring official LSAT passages and questions with complete explanations. This book will provide you with a powerful and comprehensive system for attacking any Reading Comprehension question that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented in this publication are representative of the techniques and approaches that have been tested in PowerScore's live LSAT preparation courses and have consistently been proven effective for countless students.
In an effort to clearly explain the fundamental principles of the Reading Comprehension section, this book contains substantial discussions of:
- How to deconstruct the passages
- How to identify and attack the questions, and
- How to successfully avoid traps set by the test makers.
In addition, The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible contains a variety of drills and exercises that supplement the discussion of techniques and questions analysis. The drills help strengthen specific skills that are critical for LSAT excellence; for this reason they are as important as the LSAT questions.
At the end of this book, you will find a complete quick-reference answer key to all of the problems. This includes chapter-by-chapter answer keys, and a unique reverse lookup feature that lists all of the included passages, sorted by the LSAT administration date and PrepTest number. We believe the use of official Reading Comprehension passages is essential to your success on the LSAT, and no LSAT passage in this book has been modified from its original form. Also, now included is discussion of aspects of the Digital LSAT interface as well as diagramming strategies. You’ll also find a look at the LSAC digital interface itself, with its key features noted.
By carefully studying and correctly applying the techniques employed in The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible, we are certain that you can increase your Reading Comprehension score.
The PowerScore GMAT Reading Comprehension Bible is the definitive guide to the Reading Comprehension portion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), featuring passages, questions, and concept drills, complete with explanation and analysis. This book will provide you with a powerful and comprehensive system for breaking down any passage and attacking any Reading Comprehension question that you may encounter on the GMAT. The concepts presented in this publication are representative of the techniques and approaches that have been tested in PowerScore's live GMAT preparation courses and have consistently been proven effective for countless students.
In order to develop a strong foundation in Reading Comprehension, this book contains:
- Substantial discussions of how to deconstruct reading passages
- How to identify and attack the various question types that commonly accompany GMAT passages
- How to successfully avoid traps set by the test makers
The PowerScore GMAT Reading Comprehension Bible's drills and exercises supplement the discussion of techniques and question analysis, providing the opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills necessary for a strong performance; for this reason the book s numerous drills are as important as the passages and questions themselves.
Once you have studied and applied the techniques outlined in The PowerScore GMAT Reading Comprehension Bible, we are confident that you can improve your Reading Comprehension performance on the GMAT. The GMAT Reading Comprehension Bible is also supplemented by an exclusive website that provides additional materials, information and assistance.
The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible WorkbookTM is the ideal companion to the renowned PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible and is designed specifically to allow you to practice the application of our methods and techniques.
This book contains:
- Eight complete reading comprehension passages, reproduced in their entirety from actual past LSATs
- Ten individual passages, and multiple drills that focus on reinforcing the skills you need to effectively attack the Reading Comprehension section
- An answer key that provides an extensive breakdown and analysis of each passage
- Each question and answer choice explained
While The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible provides the conceptual basis for understanding and applying general strategies, The LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible Workbook is specifically designed to test and reinforce these techniques and strategies. This is not a how-to manual, but rather a traditional workbook filled with drills designed to reinforce and improve upon the specific techniques and approaches that will enable you to master the reading comprehension section of the LSAT. No Reading Comprehension question or drill in this book was used in the LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible.
To help you practice the application of your Reading Comprehension skills, this book is divided into three sections:
Section One: Practice Drills
The first section of this workbook contains drills which test isolated analytical abilities, designed to reinforce and improve the specific skills necessary to successfully attack the Reading Comprehension section. The set of drills is followed by an answer key explaining each item.
Section Two: Individual Passages
The second section of this workbook contains ten individual LSAT Reading Comprehension passages. At the end of the section is a comprehensive explanation of each passage, including an expansive breakdown of each passage, a ViewSTAMP analysis, and a complete explanation of every question and answer choice.
Section Three: Complete Reading Comprehension Sections
The final portion of this workbook features two complete LSAT Reading Comprehension sections, followed by full explanations of each passage and every corresponding question. This section gives you the opportunity to emulate actual testing conditions, allowing you to apply the full range of reading comprehension strategies while also focusing on your pacing under time pressure.
Note: If you are looking for a how-to manual, please refer to The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible, which provides the conceptual basis for the general strategies you will be practicing. In the discussions of passage approaches and techniques in this workbook, we will assume that you have read the PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible and are familiar with its basic terminology.
The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible Workbook is the ideal companion to and is intended for use after you have read The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible. This is a traditional workbook designed to reinforce the techniques and approaches that will enable you to master the Logical Reasoning section of the LSAT. The 294-page Workbook includes:
- A full chapter of practice drills
- An answer key to explain each item
- Five actual Logical Reasoning Sections, presented in their entirety, from officially released LSATs
- 125 LSAC-released Logical Reasoning questions
- Complete explanations of each stimulus and every corresponding question and answer choice
- No duplicate drills or questions from the LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible
The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible Workbook is the ideal companion to The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible. While the renowned LSAT Logic Games Bible provides the conceptual basis for the setups, rule diagramming, and general strategies, The LSAT Logic Games Bible Workbook is specifically designed to help you better understand these concepts, and to allow you to practice the application of our methods and techniques.
This is not a how-to manual, but rather a traditional workbook designed to reinforce the techniques and approaches that will enable you to master the games section of the LSAT.
The workbook is intended for use after you read The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible. No game or drill in this book was used in the LSAT Logic Games Bible, and the material doesn't overlap with anything you will have already encountered.
The 338 page Logic Games Bible Workbook is divided into two sections: Practice Drills and Individual Games. Together they include:
- Game drills followed by an answer key to explain each item
- Eight individual LSAT Logic Games, reproduced in their entirety from officially released LSATs administered between December 2002 and December 2006
- Comprehensive explanation of each game
- Discussion of the ideal set-up of each game & rule diagram
- Important logical inferences discussed and diagrammed
- A complete explanation of every question
The first section of this workbook tests isolated analytical abilities, designed to reinforce and improve the specific skills necessary to successfully attack the Logic Games section.
The second section is excellent for testing and reinforcing your game skills on days when your time is limited.