Face Your LSAT Fears (Ep. 428)
Test day doesn’t always go as planned. From tech problems to tricky logic games, unexpected challenges of an official LSAT attempt can be intimidating to many students. But the best-prepared test takers don’t hide from their fears—they plan for them. Also on this week’s pod, Ben and Nathan discuss why retaking is almost always the correct decision, how students can learn from their mistakes, and what low-GPA applicants can do to bolster their applications.
1:45 - October LSAT Scores
Nathan and Ben applaud LSAT Demon students’ successes on the October LSAT. The guys encourage anyone who was disappointed with their score to retake.
11:09 - Test Anxiety
Ben and Nathan describe a powerful technique for dealing with test anxiety: anticipate test-day challenges, and plan how you’ll respond.
16:14 - Learning from Mistakes
The goal of review is to learn from your mistakes so that you don’t repeat them. The guys suggest some review questions to ask yourself to help accomplish this goal.
25:26 - “Lived Experience” Essays
Some law schools are now inviting applicants to write “lived experience” essays in place of traditional diversity statements.
30:42 - Low GPA
Nathan and Ben answer a series of listener questions about applying with a low GPA. The guys advise restraint in GPA addendums, and they remind listeners that nothing atones for a low GPA like a high LSAT score.