The November LSAT—and with it the 2022 testing year—has officially wrapped! And that means Jon and Dave are on the scene with everything you need to know, highlighting the exam’s scored vs experimental content, explaining difficulty section by section, and finally examining every possible combination to predict a scoring scale for each test taker. If you tested in November you won’t want to miss this! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 120: October 2022 LSAT Recap
The October LSAT was not only the biggest test of 2022 enrollment-wise, it also included the most scored section combinations and some of the toughest LG and RC content that we’ve seen all year! But as always, Jon and Dave are here to cut through the confusion, clarifying what was real, the standout moments of difficulty, and, above all, how it all fit together to produce a surprisingly-wide range of scoring scales. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 119: Logic Games: Numerical Distributions
Numerical Distributions are one of the most common, and most powerful, features in LSAT Logic Games, so it is imperative that you master them before test day. In Episode 119, Dave and Jon fully deconstruct Numerical Distributions, explaining how to identify them, revealing the common scenarios they produce, and highlighting several recent games where Distributions are the key to success! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 118: Student Question Mailbag #9
Inspired by the countless great questions in their latest Crystal Ball webinar, Jon and Dave have opened up the student mailbag once again! In Episode 118 you’ll hear them weigh in on everything from when the LSAT will go back to in-person testing, how paper accommodations work, LSAT Writing do’s and don’ts, test fatigue and improving endurance, applying prior to taking the LSAT, the value of joining a pre-law group (and how PowerScore partners … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 114: Getting Started with the LSAT—A Roadmap for Success
The first days of your LSAT journey are an exciting time, filled with new ideas to investigate and opportunities to explore. But it can also be a tremendous challenge to know how and where to begin! In Episode 114, Jon and Dave break down precisely how to get started, from creating an ideal gameplan and establishing the proper mindset, to the crucial mistakes you must avoid. Don’t kick off your prep without listening to this discussion! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 113: June 2022 LSAT Recap
The June LSAT was another wild ride, from the use of two tests predicted in our latest Crystal Ball to the introduction of a brand new experimental Logic Games section! Join Dave and Jon as they break it all down, identifying source tests for the domestic and international exams, highlighting everything that was scored and experimental, and finally outlining the precise scoring scales from 155 to 170 that each test combination will produce. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 112: Breaking News: New LSAT Experimental Section Administered
On Saturday, June 11th, test takers were shocked to encounter a brand new LSAT experimental section, blindsided by the fact that it was unannounced, was clearly labeled as unscored, and contained just three mini-Logic Games intermixed with survey questions about solution strategies. In Episode 112, Jon and Dave take a closer look at this surprise development, explaining exactly what happened and why, and what it means for the future of the LSAT. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 111: LSAT Logic Games Explained: PT 92+ (June 2020 Flex)
Dave and Jon’s LSAT Logic Games Explained series continues with a look at the most recent official test, PT 92+. This exam, first administered in February 2012 and then retested in June 2020, provides an opportunity to explore a games set wholly representative of modern LSATs, with a mix of Linear, Grouping, and Numerical Distribution elements that demonstrate the test makers’ current tendencies and that will have you ready to tackle whatever … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 110: April 2022 LSAT Make Up Tests Recap
Well, we made it: the last of the April LSAT make up tests is finally behind us, closing the book on a long and rocky administration. Given the volume of test takers forced to sit for a retake, Jon and Dave have devoted an extra episode to the April make up exams, including how things went, what was scored and what was experimental, and the scoring curve they expect these proxy tests will produce. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 109: The New LSAT-Optional Proposal—Has the ABA Lost Its Mind?
A surprising new policy has just been proposed by the ABA that would make the LSAT (and all other entrance exams) optional for law schools, paving the way for a future where applicants no longer need test scores for admission. In episode 109, Dave and Jon break down these developments, exploring where things stand, what’s likely to follow, and what it all means for applicants going forward! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 108: April 2022 LSAT Recap
The April LSAT has been tumultuous at best, with system outages preventing hundreds from testing on Saturday, three days of make ups for affected students, and widespread confusion about scored and unscored sections. But fear not: Jon and Dave weathered the storm and in Episode 108 they cover it all, from the disastrous weekend and LSAC’s concessions to what was real and what was experimental to all the predicted scoring scales for the various … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 107: Student Question Mailbag: Law School Admissions Part 3
The third admissions-centric episode of Dave and Jon's popular Student Mailbag series is here, tackling the supremely slow admissions cycle and what to do about waitlists, how and when to write addenda (including Letters of Continued Interest), the rise of the GRE, and more! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 106: The 2023 US News Law School Rankings
The 2023 US News law school rankings are officially out, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for a deep dive into the latest results! In Episode 106, Jon and Dave explain the divisive methodology behind the rankings, the notable winners and losers as schools rise and fall (including some historical highs and lows in the top-10), and how students should view these new standings when making application decisions. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 105: March 2022 LSAT Recap
While the March 2022 LSAT proved limited in both popularity and content—fewer than 7,000 people sat for it, and only two test forms were used—it still managed to pack quite a punch for those in attendance! In episode 105, Dave and Jon cover it all: the scored and experimental sections, the relative difficulty of everything presented, their expectations for the scoring scales, and the accuracy of their predictions from their latest Crystal Ball … [Read more...]