You won't want to miss this special preview of the November 2021 LSAT! Dave Killoran and Jon Denning will be hosting a free online webinar where they analyze recent test trends, and the latest LSAT statistics to predict what will appear on the upcoming test. You can't get this insider info anywhere else, including what past LSAT content is likely to resurface on the November 2021 LSAT. The goal is to help attendees recognize the concepts and … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 94: Student Question Mailbag, Law School Admissions Part 2
It’s time for the 8th installment of our popular Student Question Mailbag series, this time devoted entirely to admissions. You can find Part 1 of this Admissions discussion here. Join Jon and Dave as they tackle a long list of key questions, like how to best write resumes and personal statements, what constitutes a realistic reach school and how to improve your chances, and many more! … [Read more...]
Upcoming LSAT Dates, Deadlines, & Details
Need to get your ducks in a row and figure out which LSAT you need to take? Here's a list of all the upcoming LSAT dates, deadlines, and details you need to know. To sign up for your test date(s), head to LSAC.org. Upcoming LSAT Dates, Deadlines, & DetailsWe will continue to update this chart as changes occur and dates come up. For more information about the new four-section test, go here. Sabbath Dates At this time, there are no … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 93: The August 2021 LSAT Results – Making Sense of Score Drops
Last week’s August LSAT score release led to what seemed to be a disproportionate number of students reporting significant score declines from their recent PTs to the real thing, causing both alarm at the outcomes and speculation over the cause. In Episode 93, Dave and Jon set the record straight on exactly what did and didn’t happen with the August scores by dismissing fringe conspiracies and elaborating on the more plausible factors behind … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 92: Student Question Mailbag #7
It’s time for another Student Mailbag episode! Jon and Dave field questions on a wide range of important subjects: how uber-busy people can best organize a study schedule, knowing when you’ve truly peaked and shouldn’t retest, when a retake makes sense and how to properly prep for it, appropriate and inappropriate personal statement topics, applying early decision, 2021-2022 cycle predictions, and more! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 91: The August 2021 LSAT Review
As the first post-Flex LSAT comes to a close, Dave and Jon are here with their traditional recap to break it all down: what was scored and what was experimental, where the various test forms first appeared, and most importantly how the section difficulties impacted the scoring scale for every combination of content. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 90: Seven Deadly Sins – The Life and LSAT Behaviors You Must Avoid
In Episode 90, Jon and Dave tackle the all-important topic of mentality from a new angle, outlining the seven most destructive behaviors students adopt during prep. Tune in as they examine common pitfalls like Comparison traps and Self-Denial routines, each of which is followed by targeted advice to help correct your missteps and get you back on track! … [Read more...]
Introducing: August 2021 LSAT Crystal Ball Recommended Problem Sets
In their latest August 2021 LSAT Crystal Ball preview webinar, Dave and Jon analyzed all of the recent test trends, and deconstructed our comprehensive database of unreleased test information, to provide specific suggestions of the exact test content you need to master before your upcoming LSAT. To help you most effectively attack that recommended content, we have compiled the entire set—from full tests and sections to individual games and … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 89: Myths of the LSAT Experimental Section
The August 2021 LSAT marks the end of the Flex format and the return of the test’s experimental section, and Dave and Jon are here with all the details! Join them to learn exactly how the experimental section works, how to best identify it, and how to use it to your advantage as you navigate your way through test day. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 88: The LSAT Scoring Scale – 7 Common Myths Explained
The LSAT scoring scale remains one of the most mysterious and misunderstood aspects of an already-shadowy exam, so to help clear away the confusion, Jon and Dave are busting the scale’s 7 biggest myths! Listen as they explore everything from how the scale works to what truly tightens or loosens it to, above all, what differing scales mean for you on test day. … [Read more...]
New Course: LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible Course!
Today we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible Course! This is the first step in what will become a full-fledged LSAT Bibles Course encompassing all three of our best-selling books. Let’s take a look at what this new course includes as well as our plans for the future.The New Course: Complete LR Mastery The new course is built around our well-known Logical Reasoning Bible. We have taken the content in … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 87: The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible Course Launch
Episode 87 is a slight departure from the typical topics of LSAT concepts, test reviews, and admissions advice, as Dave and Jon turn their attention to the latest addition to the PowerScore lineup: the Logical Reasoning Bible Course! Tune in to learn all about this invaluable new prep tool, from what it is and who it’s for to how you can most effectively utilize it to master Logical Reasoning. Whether you’re just starting out or nearing the end … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 86: The June 2021 LSAT-Flex Review – We Make History, Again
Jon and Dave bid farewell to the last-ever LSAT-Flex with a bittersweet sendoff: the short format will be sorely missed, but celebrations also abound, as they correctly predicted the exact LSAT given to the majority of June test takers! Join them as they discuss all of the test forms used—domestic and international—concluding with an analysis of each section’s difficulty and a scale calculation for every unique combination. … [Read more...]
Official Scoring Scale for the New LSAT
When LSAC added sections from the May 2020 LSAT-Flex administration to their Prep Plus package, it allowed us to see exactly how they score a Flex test. Although the Flex version of the test is no longer with us, this data is still relevant to the new LSAT. Let’s take a look at LSAC’s official scoring scale for the May 2020 Flex test:*** There is no raw score that will produce this scaled score for this form. Note: This scoring scale is … [Read more...]