INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you take the LSAT you should prepare by taking a course or by reading a study book. Courses are often offered online or in-person and you should choose the method that best fits your needs. Study guides can be found at any number of book stores. After you graduate with a four year degree, you should turn your focus to getting into law school. Apart from sending law schools a general admissions application, you will have to take the LSAT. The LSAT is a standardized test meant to measure reading and verbal reasoning skills that are considered necessary to succeed in law school. It consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple choice questions. An unscored writing sample is also administered before the end of the test. The LSAT measures three separate skills:  First, it measures your ability to read and understand lengthy and complex materials similar to those often found in law school. Second, it measures your ability to understand structured relationships and to draw logical conclusions regarding that structure. Third, it assesses your ability to analyze, evaluate, and complete arguments. After taking the LSAT and receiving a score you are comfortable with, it is time to apply to law schools. If possible, you should try to attend an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. ABA accredited law schools go through a rigorous process ensuring the school conforms to national standards in legal education and practice. In most states (excluding California), you must attend an ABA accredited school in order to sit for the bar exam. Because passing the bar exam is a prerequisite to becoming a business lawyer, attending an ABA accredited school is very important. Also, look for programs with strong business law programs. Visit each school's website and read about the program. You can also look online and find different rankings and reviews about each school's business law program. Do this research because you want to get the best business law education possible. Each law school requires its' own application. However, to make things easier, all applications are compiled using the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website. In general, each application will require you to compile the following information:  LSAT score; Undergraduate transcripts; Letters of recommendation; Evaluations; and A general application, which will include your personal information as well as an essay. Once you have compiled all the required information on LSAC's website, you will submit each of your applications using their service. When you submit each application, you will need to pay each school's application fee. If you are using LSAC, you will pay a one-time fee of $155 plus $12 for each application you send in.

SUMMARY: Prepare for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Take the LSAT. Find a program. Prepare your applications. Pay fees.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a lot of different types of tables in the world, so take some time to consider you want. Go online and look up images of tables, noting the style of each one. Also, get ideas from furniture catalogues and woodworking magazines.  Base your choice on your needs, such as what you want to use the table for and how much space you have available for it. For instance, you may desire a large, rustic kitchen table. You might also make a short coffee table or an elegant bedroom end table. Use a pencil and a ruler to create your ideal table. Don’t worry about the dimensions at first. Instead, think about how you want the finished table to look. Select what features you want, then settle on a size.  Once you have a rough design, pencil in the dimensions. Keep in mind that lumber sizes listed at stores are 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) smaller than the actual lumber, so add an extra 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) to all of your estimates. Your dimensions will vary depending on the kind of table you construct. A dining table has different dimensions than a bedside table. Break your table down into its basic components. The simplest table has a tabletop and legs connected by apron pieces. If you plan on adding extra features to your table, you will need to get lumber for those sections as well.  For example, try making a table with 3 2 in × 12 in (5.1 cm × 30.5 cm) tabletop boards cut 61 in (150 cm) long, 4 4 in × 4 in (10 cm × 10 cm) legs cut 28 1⁄2 in (72 cm) long, 2 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) apron boards cut 18 3⁄4 in (48 cm) long, and 2 2 in × 12 in (5.1 cm × 30.5 cm) more apron boards cut 49 in (120 cm) long. Get extra lumber for any additional features you add to your table. For instance, you can add rails for extra stability or add boards to extend the tabletop. Pine isn’t the toughest wood, but it is a beginner-friendly choice. You can still use it to create tables that last decades. Some common hardwoods, including maple and cherry, are also suitable choices for sturdy tables.  Look for other inexpensive types of wood. Construction-grade douglas fir can be used to make tables. Woods like poplar make for good furniture but are tougher to stain properly. For outdoor projects, choose redwood, cypress, or a treated wood like pressure-treated pine. Once you know what you need, visit a home improvement store to purchase it. Most stores will cut the wood for you, so ask them to take care of it. Save yourself some work so you can begin constructing the table right away. You can cut the wood yourself if you have a workbench, some clamps, and a circular saw or handsaw. Always wear polycarbonate safety glasses and a respirator mask when operating a saw.

SUMMARY: View pictures of tables to figure out what kind of table to make. Sketch out a rough design of your table on paper. Estimate how much wood you will need. Select an inexpensive but sturdy wood such as pine for a lasting table. Purchase the wood and and have it cut.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The main website for Sprint is at http://www.sprint.com. Signing into the website allows you to pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and chat with a representative. Near the middle of the right-hand side of your screen, you should see a yellow box that says “Chat” in black. It will also have 2 white conversation bubbles under it. Click that box.  If you don’t see the box right away, that’s okay. There are only so many Sprint employees working on the chat function at a time. If there’s no one available, the chat box won’t appear. If you don’t see it, wait a few minutes, it should appear again. The chat function is available 24 hours a day. The chat function is available on the mobile site, too. You’ll need to enter your first and last name, email address, the phone number associated with your Sprint account, and then your question or the topic you need help with. Once you’ve entered all that, click the yellow button near the bottom that says “Submit.” Once you’ve entered your information, a Sprint representative will respond. It might take them a few minutes, so be patient. Once they start responding, they should be able to help you with your issues or answer your question.

SUMMARY:
Go the Sprint website. Look for the yellow chat icon on the right side of the screen. Enter your contact information and question in the chat box. Wait for a Sprint representative to respond.