The February 2024 LSAT is officially over, giving Dave and Jon license to reveal everything you need to know about it. Tune in as they outline the scored and experimental sections used, general impressions of difficulty, and, as always, their scoring scale predictions for every section combination!Episode Timestamps0:00–Intro3:00–LSAT World7:00–Upcoming … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 146: January 2024 LSAT Recap
The January 2024 LSAT proved a colossal kickoff to the year, with roughly 20,000 people testing over four full days! And as always, Jon and Dave tracked every minute of it and have the full recap: from the domestic tests to the internationals, they cover every section breaking down what was scored and what was experimental, the origins of each reuse (including the accuracy of their latest Crystal Ball), and the expected curves based on the … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 143: November 2023 LSAT Recap
The last LSAT of 2023 has wrapped, and Dave and Jon have all the details! Tune in as they cover the November test week from start to finish, discussing the many scored and experimental sections, the relative difficulty of everything presented, their expectations for the various scoring scales, and—to top it all off—the accuracy of their predictions from their latest Crystal Ball webinar (spoiler: nailed it again).Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 141: October 2023 LSAT Recap
With the conclusion of the year’s second-to-last LSAT (and the first four-day administration ever), Dave and Jon are finally in the clear to discuss all the details. Tune in as they deconstruct a record-breaking number of scored sections—including both domestic and international exams—and provide scaling predictions for all 62 possible combinations, as well as updates to their latest Crystal Ball forecasts for November! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 139: September 2023 LSAT Recap
With emotions running high after a disaster-plagued August administration, test takers were understandably anxious about how the September LSAT would go. Well we’re happy to report that not only was September a far smoother experience, but Dave and Jon were on the scene as always and have all the details you need: the content that was scored and unscored, the tests selected for reuse, and finally the anticipated scoring scales for each test … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 138: August 2023 LSAT Recap: Part 2, The Content
Testing for the chaotic August LSAT has finally come to an end—after two long weeks and multiple days of makeup exams—which means Jon and Dave are here at last to cover all the content! Tune in to hear them break down each of the 13 scored sections used, including what was real and what was experimental, where the sections originally appeared (and how well their Crystal Ball predictions fared), and as always scale predictions for every possible … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 137: August 2023 LSAT Recap – Part 1, The Problems
The August LSAT has seen an unprecedented number of registrants unable to test as planned, as ProMetric (LSAC’s new test-delivery partner) repeatedly failed to provide the necessary proctoring support. In this episode, Dave and Jon give an overview of the countless problems, examine LSAC’s response thus far, outline the various retake/refund scenarios in play for August test takers, and provide advice for making the most of what’s an objectively … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 134: June 2023 LSAT Recap
As the June 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Jon and Dave are here with the full breakdown! Tune in to hear their 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 form—domestic and international—and what they mean for your results. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 133: LSAT History: Tracking One RC Passage Through Time
One of the most unexpected and misunderstood aspects of the LSAT is the test makers’ frequent reuse of previously-administered, nondisclosed exams. In Episode 133, Dave and Jon take a closer look at this practice by focusing on the repeated appearance of a particular RC passage from early 2009 all the way to its eventual public release in late 2022, examining both how the reuse process works, and the many benefits that come from understanding … [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 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 126: January 2023 LSAT Recap
With the first LSAT of 2023 officially over, Jon and Dave are blazing into the new year with a full test recap! Tune in to hear them deconstruct the January LSAT, explaining what was scored and what was experimental, the relative difficulty of each scored section, and their 155-170 curve predictions for every content combination. They also discuss their latest Crystal Ball forecasts, examining just how accurate they were for January, and what … [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...]
PowerScore’s LSAT Crystal Ball: Does It Really Help?
For those who are unfamiliar, in each PowerScore Crystal Ball webinar we cover the following:The typical frequency of various question types, which helps you prioritize your studies for each section. The best LSATs to study in advance of each test administration. The most likely unreleased LSATs to be used for the next test administration (and we’ve very often been right in what we predict!). Using those test reuse predictions, we … [Read more...]