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December 17, 2021

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...]

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December 16, 2021

You Can’t Argue with the LSAT

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...]

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December 15, 2021

Podcast Episode 99: Return of the GRE

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In Episode 99, Dave and Jon discuss exciting updates to the GRE’s role in law school admissions, exploring how the test is moving from a fringe prospect to a central player in the world of entrance exams. Tune in to learn why the LSAT may no longer be the only game in town when it comes to getting into law school! … [Read more...]

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December 6, 2021

What to Do if You Run Out of LSAT Practice Materials

What to Do if You Run Out of LSAT Practice Materials

A common question pops up around LSAT crunch time. "How do I prepare for the test if I've burned through all of my practice material?" There are three key steps I'd take between now and test day so you can still maximize the remaining prep time that you have. Review Review, over and over, anything and everything that's given you the slightest bit of trouble the past several months. A lot of people underestimate or even entirely ignore the value … [Read more...]

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November 29, 2021

Score Plateau? Focus on the Process

Score Plateau? Focus on the Progress

A few weeks before the LSAT, many people find themselves on a plateau. They just can't seem to improve their scores. People find themselves on plateaus for many different reasons, one of those causes is lack of organization. Over time, when you've done quite a bit of studying for the test, you can start to get lazy with your process. If you're stuck on a plateau, one of the best things you can do is organize your process! This can reduce your … [Read more...]

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November 24, 2021

What Does -9, -10, -11, -12 Mean When Talking About the LSAT Curve

What Does -9, -10, -11, -12 Mean When Talking About the LSAT Curve

The shorthand reference of -8 to -14 refers to the number of questions you can miss to obtain a 170 on the LSAT. It's also a reflection of test difficulty. Harder LSATs allow you to miss more questions whereas easier exams require you to miss fewer questions.After every LSAT, there is a discussion of the relative difficulty of the test. You often hear numbers such as -10 or -12 thrown around as indicators of the LSAT scale. Simply, it refers … [Read more...]

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November 18, 2021

Podcast Episode 97: The November 2021 LSAT Review

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The last LSAT of 2021 is finally behind us, and Dave and Jon have all the details! Tune in as they cover the November test week from start to finish, discussing the 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 (hint: these guys are good). … [Read more...]

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October 25, 2021

3 Reasons NOT to Read the Question First

3 Reasons NOT to Read the Question First

This is an issue that comes up quite commonly with students; some have a favorite question type, and prefer to attack those first in a given section. Others note the potential advantage of knowing what to look for before even beginning to read the stimulus. Below are three reasons that I suggest NOT reading the question first, but instead attacking each logical reasoning question in this order: Stimulus, Question, Answer Choices. 1. "Seeing the … [Read more...]

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October 19, 2021

Podcast Episode 95: The October 2021 LSAT Review

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The October LSAT was an absolute roller coaster, with system outages preventing thousands from testing on Saturday morning, extra testing days added for affected students, and endless confusion over scored and unscored sections. Fortunately Dave and Jon were along for the ride and in Episode 95 they cover it all: the rocky start, LSAC’s concessions, what was real and what was experimental, and above all the predicted scoring scales for all the … [Read more...]

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October 18, 2021

What Should I Do While I Wait for My LSAT Scores to Be Released?

What Should I Do While I Wait for My LSAT Scores to Be Released

So you’re in the wake of taking your LSAT. No doubt the days following it’s completion has been an unrelenting stew of emotion. Relief to be through it, anxiety about how you performed, and sleepless nights waiting on the release of your LSAT scores.For many—and fingers crossed you’re among them—the LSAT is a memory. Prep books and course materials can be discarded as you see fit. For others and perhaps yourself, things didn’t go as well as … [Read more...]

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October 11, 2021

Is the LSAT a Perfect Predictor of Law School Success?

Is the LSAT a Perfect Predictor of Law School Success?

The LSAT is intended to measure the skills you will need to do well in the study of law. But how good of a test is it?  How important are “LSAT skills” once you get to law school? Can it act as a predictor of how well you'll do in Law School? Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension is important, which is why it seems to show up on so many different standardized tests. Without question, people who want to go to law school should be able to … [Read more...]

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October 4, 2021

How and When to Create Templates in Logic Games

How and When to Create Templates in Logic Games

As people continue to prep for the LSAT, Logic Games weigh heavily on the mind. And a principal concern among most test takers is this: how can you tell when to draw out templates in your setup?More specifically, I was asked this question, "How can I quickly and easily identify when I should and should not template? I know that if I have a variable or variable set that can only go in one of two places, that can be a great hint, but it seems … [Read more...]

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September 27, 2021

About to Start an LSAT Prep Course? Make the Most of It!

About to Start an LSAT Prep Course? Make the Most of It!

So you’re thinking about taking a prep course! Test prep is a huge time and financial commitment. On top of that, the vast array of bells and whistles that come with a course can be daunting. Regardless of which test prep company you go with (hopefully it’s us!), here are some steps you can take to make the most of your time… and money! Show Up to Class This one should be an obvious one. How do you make the most of it? Show up and make a … [Read more...]

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September 20, 2021

Should You Avoid Older LSATs?

Should You Avoid Older LSATs?

Students often ask if they should restrict their studying to LSAT's that are more recently released. The thinking behind this is that older tests are now obsolete because the test has evolved over time. It's a good question, because if the test format changes, doesn't that make those older tests different and perhaps unusable? Are Older LSATs Obsolete? How different are the newer tests from the older tests? And, are they different enough that … [Read more...]

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