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November 8, 2022

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...]

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October 12, 2022

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...]

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March 25, 2022

What to Expect on LSAT Score Release Day

As the long countdown finally nears its end before any given LSAT score release day, we always like to present students with a handy list of reminders about how the process takes place. Keep tabs on this checklist so that you know exactly what to expect! Scores are no longer released in batches over several hours, but are now being sent out en masse at/just before roughly 9 am EST. There may still be some slight delays however, both for … [Read more...]

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February 9, 2022

What You Should Do the Day Before and Morning of the LSAT

What You Should Do the Day Before and Morning of the LSAT

Your LSAT date 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 connection … [Read more...]

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July 20, 2021

Bruce Lee: Enter the LSAT

Bruce Lee Enter the LSAT

Most people are familiar with Bruce Lee. He was a martial arts master who became an actor, and when he died young at 32, he was already a superstar and cultural icon. But while most people know him for his martial arts movies, few know that he was also a philosopher and avid student of the mind. After his death, thousands of books were found in his house, with over 1500 marked up with detailed notes and comments. Lee wasn't just a heavy reader, … [Read more...]

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June 7, 2021

Controlling Test Day Anxiety, NASA Style

Controlling Test Day Anxiety, NASA Style

A number of years ago I listened to the National Public Radio (NPR) podcast Fresh Air. They had a fascinating interview with a Canadian astronaut, Col. Chris Hadfield, who was promoting the release of his book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. Col. Hadfield is an interesting guy. From his Facebook description, he was "the first Canadian to walk in space and the first Canadian to command the international space station." Col. Hadfield's … [Read more...]

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May 3, 2021

Should I Take the LSAT “Cold?”

Should I Take the LSAT "Cold?"

All too often we hear about students that took the LSAT “cold,” meaning without studying. It’s not uncommon for some students to believe they don’t have to study, especially if they’ve proven they can test well. Another common reason students do this is to get a feel for a “real” LSAT without preparing. In both cases, the LSAT often delivers a harsh reality. You need to study for this exam to really do well. Of course, there are exceptions, … [Read more...]

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March 8, 2021

Sunk Costs and the LSAT

Sunk Costs and the LSAT

I was an Economics major in college, and one of the concepts we discussed was “sunk costs.” In Econ terms, a sunk cost is one that has already been expended and which cannot be recovered. The thinking goes that since you’ve spent it and you aren’t getting it back, you shouldn’t figure those costs into any decisions you make going forward. Examples of sunk costs include things like advertising, the use of consultants, product research, and staff … [Read more...]

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February 15, 2021

What to Avoid the Day Before the LSAT

What to Avoid the Day Before the LSAT

If your LSAT is swiftly approaching, ideally you're wrapping up your preparations for the test. Regardless of whether you prepared by taking a class or opted for self-study, you already know that this is not the sort of test that you can cram for. This is good news because it means that you shouldn't be planning to spend the day before the test studying! Take the Day Off Although it's understandable that you might want to make use of every hour … [Read more...]

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January 13, 2021

Free LSAT Prep

Free LSAT Prep

PowerScore gives away more free LSAT resources than any other LSAT company. You can attend a free webinar, read informative articles on the Blog, listen to a podcast, and more. Let’s take a look!All the Free ResourcesFree Webinars — PowerScore regularly runs free LSAT and Admissions webinars, and we cover important topics such as Conditional Reasoning, Causal Reasoning, Common Flaws, Basic Linear Games, Admissions 101, and many … [Read more...]

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November 23, 2020

This Thanksgiving, Be Grateful for the LSAT

This Thanksgiving Be Grateful for the LSAT

Thanksgiving is upon us! And of course, the most common theme associated with this pie-filled holiday is thankfulness. In a piece he published in the NYTimes, Artur Brooks argues that acting grateful can actually make you grateful. We have long been conditioned to believe that gratitude is not real unless it is sincere, but new research shows that emotional authenticity is somewhat overrated. Apparently, an article in the journal Social Cognitive … [Read more...]

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October 26, 2020

How to Use PowerScore Analytics to Review Your Practice Tests

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...]

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October 12, 2020

The LSAT Is About To Get Harder

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...]

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September 28, 2020

The LSAT Never Leaves You (That’s a Good Thing)

The LSAT Never Leaves You (That's a Good Thing)

There have been plenty of articles written about LSAT thinking in the real world, and about how LSAT logic is used (and often abused) in everyday life. Those articles are all valid, and interesting, I think! But one thought I want to mention is that the thinking skills you learn while studying for the LSAT will stay with you, and benefit you well into the future. Logical Reasoning in Daily Life While I often think of the value of learning LSAT … [Read more...]

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