Are You Ready to Take the LSAT? (Ep. 417)
With the deadline to register for the October LSAT only days away, Nathan and Ben share some advice to students who are on the fence about registering. Simply put, your recent practice test scores will tell you whether you’re ready to take the test. The guys also consider what a “reasonable” price for law school would be, discuss how best to negotiate law school scholarships, and uncover a pearl of wisdom regarding Main Point questions in RC.
2:20 - October LSAT Registration
Nathan and Ben counsel LSAT Demon student Nafosat on whether she’s ready to register for the October LSAT.
7:25 - U. Chicago Settlement
Ben and Nathan comment on a recent Reuters article about alleged price fixing by elite U.S. colleges and universities. The guys remind applicants that law schools are in it for the money.
14:24 - Don’t Pay for Prestige
An anonymous listener asks whether it’s reasonable to pay $40k annual tuition to attend an elite law school. Nathan and Ben discourage listeners from paying for “prestige.”
20:18 - Negotiating Scholarships
Listener Perrin asks how to negotiate law school scholarships. Ben and Nathan recommend applying broadly to discover your value in the marketplace, then using better offers as bargaining chips.
24:51 - Saving Practice Tests
Ben and Nathan assure students that there’s no need to save newer practice tests for later.
25:32 - Pearls vs. Turds
LSAT Demon team member Elizabeth suggests a fun way to judge Main Point answer choices in Reading Comprehension.
28:51 - Personal Statement Topic
“I’m boring,” laments an anonymous LSAT Demon student struggling to pick a personal statement topic. Nathan and Ben encourage Anonymous to write about a work experience that showcases their work ethic and problem-solving skills.
32:22 - Focus on Accuracy
Listener Mason feels discouraged because he’s still scoring -10 in Logical Reasoning. Ben and Nathan instruct Mason to slow down and focus on accuracy.
35:43 - Test Limit Exemptions
When requesting an exception to LSAC’s limits on repeating the LSAT, it’s not enough to cite “underperformance” on official tests. Nathan and Ben consider the sorts of extenuating circumstances that might qualify for an exemption from the five-test limit.