How Many LSAT Questions Should I Do Daily?The other night at the Spivey-PowerScore Napa Meetup, I was talking with some students about LSAT prep. The question came up about how many full LSATs or LSAT sections to do daily. Was one test a day too much? One section a day just right? Or was there some other perfect number of questions to do daily that produced optimal results? Everyone Is DifferentThe very first response to that question is … [Read more...]
When Should I Take The LSAT?
You’ve always known you wanted to go to law school. Like Rachel Zane on Suits, taking the LSAT and going to law school has been your calling since before you can remember.Or you’re completely unsure. Law school sounds fun, but you have no interest in being a litigator, and you’re not sure whether it’s worth the time and financial investment. Either way, there is long-term and short-term planning that goes into taking the LSAT. Consider both … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed By LSAT Prep? Break It Down
Preparing For The LSAT Can Be OverwhelmingI've worked with LSAT students for many years, and one thing never changes: the process of preparing for this test is long and grueling. It's a challenging exam, and there are so many things to learn and practice that students often become frustrated with the process. Far from being an abnormal feeling, this is par for the course with the LSAT. What Can You Do About It? While it might seem you just … [Read more...]
When Will Logic Games Be Removed From The LSAT?
UPDATE In October 2023, LSAC announced that in August 2024 (as we predicted!) Logic Games would be removed from the LSAT and replaced by a second scored Logical Reasoning section. More on the change here: The Death of LSAT Logic Games. What Are Logic Games?Logic Games (also known as LG) is one of the three scored sections on the LSAT. Each LG section contains four games (which are logic puzzles), and each game contains 5 to 8 questions. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 130: April 2023 LSAT Recap
With the April 2023 LSAT finally behind us, Jon and Dave are checking in with all the details! In this episode they break down the April LSAT, reviewing its source tests and how well they match the Crystal Ball predictions, 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. Register for the upcoming Crystal Ball: … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 129: LSAT to Resume In-Person Testing!
Episode 129 sees Dave and Jon fully explore LSAC’s recent announcement that an in-person testing option would once again be offered for the LSAT starting in August 2023! They break down exactly how this alternative testing format will work, the pros and cons of in-person vs at-home testing to help you decide which to choose, and even reveal which option they’d each pick if they were to take an upcoming exam. If you’re testing in August or later … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 128: Student Mailbag: Special Crystal Ball Edition
In this special edition of their popular Student Mailbag series, Jon and Dave revisited their recent Crystal Ball webinar predicting the April and June LSATs to find student questions that they felt deserved some extra attention, and devoted Episode 128 to exploring those questions in full detail! Tune in as they address LSAT changes and section strategy, test retakes and international exams, and admissions concerns including security deposits … [Read more...]
The PowerScore 2023 LSAT Bibles: What Has Changed?
Do the Books Change Every Year? Yes!Each year I make revisions and updates to the LSAT Bibles, and there are several different reasons for that: First, new LSATs are released each year. I make changes to some of the content to account for new directions taken by the test makers. This includes adding new sections and changing others. Second, I regularly talk with LSAT students and also teach various sessions throughout the year. The feedback … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 127: February 2023 LSAT Recap
As the February 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Dave and Jon are here with the full breakdown! In this episode they provide a detailed overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, and, as always, scale predictions for every test combination to help you better estimate your results. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 125: State of the LSAT Union: 2022 Recap and 2023 Preview
The past 12 months saw a series of surprising LSAT developments unfold—from LSAC testing new LG formats to debate over law schools going test-optional—and many students were left struggling to make sense of it all. Fortunately, Dave and Jon are here to offer clarity, as they not only recap the key moments of 2022, but also preview the year ahead, from expected test changes and cycle adjustments to a number of PowerScore projects releasing soon! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 124: Student Question Mailbag: Reading Comprehension Edition
Jon and Dave have once again reached into their sack of student questions, focusing their 10th mailbag episode exclusively on the topic of Reading Comprehension. Tune in to hear them answer 12 of the most common Reading Comp questions, including how to apply LR skills to RC, how to stay focused during the passage, how to best use CTRL-F, how to attack Comparative Reading, how to maximize points as time is running out, and many more! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 123: Breaking Law School News – Opting Out of Rankings and Going LSAT-Optional
A pair of landmark announcements rocked the legal world this past week, as several top-ranked schools declared that they would no longer participate in US News’ annual law school rankings, and the ABA passed a motion recommending that the LSAT no longer be required for law school admissions. In Episode 123, Dave and Jon explain precisely what each of these shocking revelations entails, and how they’re likely to affect you and your plans going … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 122: November 2022 LSAT Recap
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 121: Avoiding Pyrrhic Victories on the LSAT
Inspired by the ancient Greek notion of “Pyrrhic victories”—where the cost of success outweighs the benefits—Dave and Jon have compiled a detailed list the LSAT’s most Pyrrhic scenarios and advice on how to avoid them. From miscalibrated timing to overly-rigid schedules to poorly-prioritized goal setting, this episode will help ensure that your LSAT milestones are exclusively triumphant! … [Read more...]