Score Release Highs and Lows (Ep. 367)
Today on the pod, Ben and Nathan celebrate two LSAT Demon students who increased their scores by a whopping thirty-one points. They also offer advice and encouragement to listeners who are disappointed by their August test scores. Plus, the first full-ride scholarship of the 2023 admissions cycle arrived even earlier than Nathan and Ben had anticipated. The guys remind listeners to apply at the beginning of the cycle—which may be August for some schools. And they discuss a tweak to their GLAD guide to law school admissions.
6:62 - The First Scholarship of the Cycle
Listener Delia shares news of her August scholarship offer from Arizona State. Ben and Nathan double down on their advice to apply as soon as applications open.
12:31 - From 145 to 176
Long-time listener Amanda studied for three years to increase her score from 145 to 176. She reflects on some of the biggest lessons from her LSAT journey and describes how she fell in love with the test.
34:37 - An Excuse to Keep Prepping
Student McKenna is underwhelmed by her August test score. But she’s thankful for the excuse to keep studying with Demon Live and listening to the podcast. Nathan and Ben suggest that her lower-than-expected score may be a blessing in disguise.
38:07 - Decide Later
LSAT Demon student Eric suggests an edit to the GLAD acronym for admissions: “D” for “Decide.” Ben and Nathan discuss the merits of shifting your law school decision to the end of the application process.
45:48 - Questionable Admissions Advice
Admissions staff and consultants have advised listener Christina to highlight student employment in her applications. Nathan and Ben remind listeners that admissions professionals’ interests aren’t always aligned with those of the applicants.
55:50 - Should I Try Demon Live?
Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener on their LSAT Demon plan options.
59:31 - Four More Shots
LSAT Demon student Mariah feels discouraged by her August test score. Nathan and Ben suspect that she tried to do too much on test day. They remind Mariah that she’s got four more shots at the official test.
1:01:46 - From 140 to 171
An anonymous listener shares news of their official 171 on the August test—a 31-point improvement over their diagnostic. The guys marvel at the fact that such drastic score increases don’t feel like anomalies anymore.
1:07:54 - Stipends and Fees
An anonymous listener provides information on a fellowship at Penn State Dickinson that could account for the large number of “more than full” scholarships. Ben and Nathan discuss the outrageous fees charged by some law schools.
1:15:49 - Pearls vs. Turds
Listener Joshua shares a tip from another LSAT prep company. Should you avoid timed practice tests until your accuracy on untimed tests is greater than ninety percent? Short answer: No.