At the beginning of any given student's LSAT prep journey, we commonly receive two questions:"How do I begin to prepare?" "How do I pick the prep option that's best for me?"In this post I’ll do my best to answer both of those questions.First, I'm obviously pretty biased when it comes to courses and prep in general. PowerScore is truly the industry leader when it comes to quality instruction and student results. For the purpose of … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 71: The November 2020 LSAT-Flex Review
The November Flex is in the books, and Jon and Dave are here to walk you through it! In this episode they discuss all things November, including connection issues people faced (and recommended next steps), the first appearance and key content of the test’s various sections, moments of standout difficulty, and finally their expected curves for every possible exam combination. … [Read more...]
Ballin’ on a Budget: Thrifting for Answers in Must Be True Questions
It would be nice to spend even a day with the deep pockets of Jeff Bezos. If hard-pressed, my Richie Rich fantasies could settle for the likes of a Richard Branson. However, I have learned the importance of staying within a limited budget. I am far more likely to be found shopping at Goodwill than at Gucci. But hey, that doesn’t rule out rocking a thrift store penguin suit to blend in with the locals in Antarctica. Staying within our budget … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 70: The May 2020 LSAT-Flex Logic Games Section
In something of a surprise move, LSAC just released the only new test content of the year: a single exam form used for the May 2020 LSAT-Flex. Dave and Jon diligently worked through it and are here with everything you need to know, including a detailed analysis of its scoring scale and a comprehensive breakdown of all four Logic Games, from setups to key inferences to tricky questions and more! … [Read more...]
Crystal Ball Webinar: The November ’20-April ’21 LSAT Flex Tests
On November 2nd, Dave Killoran and Jon Denning hosted a special, free online Crystal Ball webinar where they analyzed recent LSAT trends and made predictions about what students will likely face on the November 2020-April 2021 tests. The goal of this session is to help attendees recognize the concepts and skills that will serve as the basis of their score—to highlight precisely what's most likely to appear, from guarantees to dark-horse, outlier … [Read more...]
Money Talks: LSAT, GPA, Tuition, & Salary Data for the T100 Law Schools
Does a law degree from a prestigious university automatically mean a six figure salary? Does starting salary correlate strongly with tuition, or is rank a more important factor?Law school is expensive, no doubt about it, with tuition ranging from $27,000 to almost $69,000. Given that starting salaries in the private law practice sector range from $62,000 to a whopping $190,000, it can certainly be a smart investment in the long run though. As … [Read more...]
How to Use PowerScore Analytics to Review Your Practice Tests
The process of reviewing your practice test performance is one of the most important components of preparing for the LSAT, but it can be difficult to know exactly how to get the most out of the review.We advise students to analyze each test on both broad and hyper-specific levels, then focus their study time on the areas that will make the most difference. But in order to truly understand where you need to focus, you need a detailed analysis … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 69: How to Choose the Ideal LSAT Date and Time
It’s been a busy few weeks since the October exam, with LSAT World updates galore and 2020’s last, and biggest, test right around the corner in November! In Episode 69, Jon and Dave give a rundown of the latest developments, and then offer a step-by-step guide to help you choose the best possible day and time to take your upcoming LSAT-Flex. Be sure to tune in before scheduling your next test! … [Read more...]
LSAT-Flex Timelines and Dates
In the current pandemic, LSAC has wisely been offering the LSAT-Flex. Since there is uncertainty over whether a Flex test is needed each time, the dates of announcement are variable. So below, we chart the LSAT-Flex Timelines, including the date each test was Flexed, the day the signup for times was announced, and the actual date you could sign up for a specific time. We also track how many days ahead of each LSAT these events … [Read more...]
January, February, and April 2021 LSATs Confirmed as Flex
LSAC has just announced that the January, February, and April 2021 exams will all be LSAT-Flex, confirming our suspicions that the Flex format will continue to feature well into the coming year.2021 LSAT-Flex Dates The test start dates of January 16th, February 20th, and April 10th will remain the same, with tests offered primarily on Saturday and Sunday at the start of each testing week (additional days will be made available, as … [Read more...]
The LSAT Is About To Get Harder
Any LSAT student reading the title above probably just felt their heart stop for a moment. I apologize for that! Fortunately, the LSAT won’t be getting harder immediately, but will likely be getting harder in the years to come. Let’s talk about why.Big Data is Everywhere The rise of Big Data has been widely discussed, usually in reference to social media and advertising. But with the dawn of the Digital LSAT and the launch of LSAC's own … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 68: The October 2020 LSAT-Flex Review
Another LSAT-Flex week has come to an end, and Dave and Jon have all the details! In this episode they break down the October LSAT, reviewing its source tests and their appearances throughout the week, highlighting the most notable elements that featured each day, and finally offering a section-by-section scale matrix to help you determine the exact curve for your particular exam. … [Read more...]
What Does -6, -7, -8, -9 Mean When Talking About the LSAT Curve
The shorthand reference of -6 to -9 refers to the number of questions you can miss on a 3-scored section LSAT (formerly known as the LSAT-Flex, now known as just the LSAT) to obtain a score of 170. It’s also a reflection of general test difficulty. Harder LSATs allow you to miss more questions whereas easier exams require you to miss fewer questions.After every LSAT, there is a discussion of the relative difficulty of the test. You often hear … [Read more...]
What to Do the Day Before and Morning of the LSAT-Flex
Your LSAT-Flex test is almost here! As you finalize your last-minute preparation for the test, remember that there are things you can do outside of LSAT prep to help ensure your best performance on test day. The Day BeforeRead back through your LSAC email containing information about the ProctorU virtual proctor system and requirements for your device to successfully run the Flex platform. If anything has changed with your internet … [Read more...]