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How We Predict Answers (Ep. 477)
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The best LSAT students make strong predictions before reading the answer choices, but they remain open to correct answers that don’t match their predictions. This week, Ben and Nathan outline their flexible approach to prediction. Later, the guys advise students to set aside plenty of time for reviewing mistakes. They also discuss the possibility of a more competitive law school application cycle. And they explain why it shouldn’t matter whether you take the LSAT at home or at a testing center.
0:52 - A More Competitive Cycle?
LSAT registrations are up 18% compared to last year. Does that signal a more competitive admissions cycle?
5:37 - Make a Prediction
Nathan and Ben describe the process of predicting answers on the LSAT. Predict an answer, revise your prediction to fit the question, and remain open to other options when you read the answer choices.
15:35 - Study Schedule
Listener Cali worries that she spends too much time reviewing mistakes and not enough time drilling new questions. Ben and Nathan assure Cali that review is the most important part of LSAT prep.
27:48 - Remote vs. Testing Center
Should you take the LSAT at home or at a testing center? Nathan and Ben insist that the best LSAT students shouldn’t care where they take the test.
32:26 - Bar Passage Rates
Top law schools tend to have high bar passage rates. But as LSAT students know, correlation does not equal causation.
36:05 - LSAT Timeline
Ben and Nathan urge listener Connor to put off LSAT prep and focus on his undergraduate grades.
43:22 - FAFO
Don’t FAFO in your law school applications.The guys implore listener Brad to apply only with his best LSAT score.
52:08 - Tips from a Departing Demon
LSAT Demon student Camille says: “Please keep your faith in the process, and most importantly, yourself. Work hard, work smart, and keep pushing. You CAN do this.”
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