Jon and Dave bid farewell to the last-ever LSAT-Flex with a bittersweet sendoff: the short format will be sorely missed, but celebrations also abound, as they correctly predicted the exact LSAT given to the majority of June test takers! Join them as they discuss all of the test forms used—domestic and international—concluding with an analysis of each section’s difficulty and a scale calculation for every unique combination. … [Read more...]
Official Scoring Scale for the New LSAT
When LSAC added sections from the May 2020 LSAT-Flex administration to their Prep Plus package, it allowed us to see exactly how they score a Flex test. Although the Flex version of the test is no longer with us, this data is still relevant to the new LSAT. Let’s take a look at LSAC’s official scoring scale for the May 2020 Flex test:*** There is no raw score that will produce this scaled score for this form. Note: This scoring scale is … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 83: The April 2021 LSAT-Flex Review
The April 2021 LSAT-Flex has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: Dave and Jon are here with a detailed look! Tune in as they discuss all of the content used this week—including the international exams—and offer their take on everything from the tests’ first appearances, overall difficulty, unusual moments, and exact scale predictions for every possible configuration. … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 80: The February 2021 LSAT-Flex Review
With the February 2021 LSAT-Flex finally behind us, Dave and Jon are checking in with all the details! In this episode they break down the February LSAT, reviewing its source tests and their appearances over the weekend, 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...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 79: The Death of the LSAT Flex
LSAC has just made a major announcement covering everything from the next 16-months’ worth of test dates to the future of the LSAT’s format. In episode 79 of the PodCast, Jon and Dave give a rundown of everything they’ve learned so far, as well as their take on these breaking developments! … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 77: The January 2021 LSAT-Flex Review
With the January 2021 LSAT-Flex week coming to an end, Jon and Dave are finally free to tell you all about it! Join them as they break down all of the content used this week—including the international LSATs—and offer their take on everything from overall difficulty, unusual moments, and scale predictions for every possible test configuration. … [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...]
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...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 69: How to Choose the Ideal LSAT-Flex 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...]
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-Flex Curve
The shorthand reference of -6 to -9 refers to the number of questions you can miss on an LSAT-Flex 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-Flex, there is a discussion of the relative difficulty of the test. You often hear numbers such as -7 or -9 thrown around as indicators of the LSAT … [Read more...]