The 2023 US News law school rankings are officially out, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for a deep dive into the latest results! In Episode 106, Jon and Dave explain the divisive methodology behind the rankings, the notable winners and losers as schools rise and fall (including some historical highs and lows in the top-10), and how students should view these new standings when making application decisions. … [Read more...]
2023 US News Law School Rankings Released!
The 2023 US News Law School Rankings are out! We’ll break down some of the big news from the new rankings in a moment. But first, here’s our standard disclaimer about rankings. Please keep in mind that these rankings are just numbers put through an arbitrary formula that was created by a magazine that makes millions of dollars off of them, so use them at your own risk!The list below is numbered according to the new rankings, and the order … [Read more...]
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...]
LSAT March Madness
Recapping a Wild Week This past week featured two of my favorite events: the start of the NCAA basketball tournament and St. Patrick's Day. If you are a sports fan and Irish (I'm both), it's about as good as it gets! And the tournament this past weekend proved to be as exciting as expected: in the first round, there were 10 upsets (defined as a lower-seeded team winning versus a higher-seeded team), which isn't far off from the historical record … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 105: March 2022 LSAT Recap
While the March 2022 LSAT proved limited in both popularity and content—fewer than 7,000 people sat for it, and only two test forms were used—it still managed to pack quite a punch for those in attendance! In episode 105, Dave and Jon cover it all: the scored and experimental sections, the relative difficulty of everything presented, their expectations for the scoring scales, and the accuracy of their predictions from their latest Crystal Ball … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 104: LSAT Logic Games Explained – PT 1 (June 1991)
Join Jon and Dave as they kick off a new PodCast featured series: entire games sections from official PTs fully explained, from the setups and key inferences to the trickiest questions and answer choices, all deconstructed through the eyes of the masters themselves! In this episode they tackle PT 1 from June 1991, the first LSAT of the modern era and a set of games that even 30 years later has an incredible wealth of insights to offer. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 103: February 2022 LSAT Recap
The February 2022 LSAT is officially over, which means Dave and Jon are in the clear to reveal everything you need to know about it! In Episode 103 they outline the scored and experimental sections used, general impressions of difficulty, and, as always, their scoring scale predictions for every section combination. Don't miss it! … [Read more...]
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...]
Podcast Episode 102: 2021-2022 Law School Admissions Mid-Cycle Recap and Predictions
As we cross the halfway point of the 2021-2022 admissions cycle, Jon and Dave are taking a close look at the data to explain exactly how things are going so far. Tune in as they explore the current applicant and LSAT numbers, compare this cycle to the past two, and make predictions about what to expect this spring. They’ll also explore some specific scenarios from retakes to waitlists and give advice on precisely what applicants should do next! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 101: The January 2022 LSAT Review
As the first LSAT of 2022 comes to a close, Dave and Jon are kicking off the new year with a detailed test recap! Join them as they review the January test, outlining what was real and what was experimental, the relative difficulty of every scored section, the expected curves from 155-170 for each configuration, and the continued hot streak of their Crystal Ball predictions (including some updated thoughts on February). … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Test Mentality Resource List
The LSAT is daunting, and can tax your brain as you get more and more wrapped up in studying. During your final stretch to your test, you should make sure you are as mentally prepared as possible for the pressures of test day. To help you reach a state of pure mental power and balance, I've compiled a list of some of my favorite LSAT confidence resources. Set aside some time before the test to think about how you will approach the LSAT when it … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 100: State of the LSAT Union: 2021 Recap and 2022 Preview
To mark both their milestone 100th episode, as well as the final PodCast of 2021, Jon and Dave are here with a thorough recap of all things LSAT these past 12 months. Tune in as they review the many ups and downs of another tumultuous year, before turning their attention to 2022 and previewing all it has in store...including some exciting PowerScore developments in the works! … [Read more...]
The January/February 2022 LSAT Crystal Ball Webinar
You won't want to miss this special preview of the January and February 2022 LSATs! 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 January and February 2022 LSATs. The goal is to help attendees … [Read more...]
You Can’t Argue with the LSAT
Over on the PowerScore LSAT Discussion Forum I've been talking to several students (both publicly and privately) about their LSAT performance. These are students who are either looking for big score increases (20+ points), or that are a little bit stuck with their scores, and who are looking to get back on the score increase train. In talking to these students, one of the age-old problems for LSAT takers keeps coming up. What's that problem? That … [Read more...]