Retaking and reapplying is a chance to submit a stronger LSAT score, a better personal statement, and an improved resume. If you’re focused on doing the bare minimum, you’ll miss that opportunity.
Tula struggles with the first section of practice tests and wants to know how to “warm up.” Josh and Nate assure her that a warm-up isn’t necessary, but a mindset shift might be.
Why X essays often carry more risk than upside. If required, keep the essays focused on why you are a good candidate and a good fit for the school.
Anna worries about getting yield protected at a mid-ranked “dream” school with a 161 median LSAT. Ben and Nathan say not to worry—schools don’t deny strong applicants outright, and if they do, it’s their loss. Apply broadly, leverage your numbers, and don’t let mediocre schools with weak medians define your law school dreams.
Andre asks about his extreme RC score swings. Josh and Nathan explain that accuracy—not variance—is the real issue and encourage a perfect-passage strategy.
Undergraduate work makes you a better applicant, but your GPA and LSAT are what get you in the door.
Nathan and Josh revisit one of the foundational pieces of Demon advice: solve one question at a time and don't worry about finishing the question.
Ben and Nate offer some strategies to help turn Parallel Reasoning questions into your favorite question type.
A 3.73 GPA isn’t the same as a 3.2—schools care about more than medians, and every point counts in the index. The solution for below-median GPAs? Crush the LSAT.