LSAT Blog Interview: The LSAT Mindset

LSAT Blog Interview LSAT Mindset
LSAT Blog reader Jacob recently conducted a lengthy interview with me about the strategies of top-scoring LSAT takers.

Here's an excerpt from the interview:

In your courses on the LSAT, I know you cover subjects about high scorer habits. Why is it so important to learn about high scorer habits, or about habits in general? 

LSAT PrepTest 72 (June 2014 LSAT) PDF Explanations Download


Just wanted to let you all know that LSAT PrepTest 72 (June 2014 LSAT) PDF explanations are now available for instant download.

PrepTest 72 is the most recently released LSAT, so it's the best reflection of the LSAT's current state. It's especially crucial for anyone preparing for the September 2014 LSAT and beyond to thoroughly study this exam and its explanations. The LSAT evolves over time.

You can also get free video explanations for LSAT PrepTest 72 Logic Games. (You can get LSAT PrepTest 72 for less than $9 on Amazon.)

LSAT PrepTest 72 Logic Games Explanation

I just made a video explanation for the fourth LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 72 (June 2014 LSAT). It's the game where employees of the Summit Company work a four-day workweek and transfer workpieces between days.

I explained all questions in one video. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!


LSAT PrepTest 72 Logic Games Solution

I just made a video explanation for the third LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 72 (June 2014 LSAT). It's the game where 5 artifacts are recovered from a sunken ship. They're from Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.

I explained all questions in one video. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!


June 2014 LSAT Logic Game Explanation

I just made a video explanation for the second LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 72 (June 2014 LSAT). It's the game where a realtor shows a client 5 houses. The houses are Quarry, Riverton, Shelburne, Townsend, and Valencia.

I explained all questions in one video. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!

June 2014 LSAT Logic Game Solution

I just made a video explanation for the first LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 72 (June 2014 LSAT). It's the game where a radio station airs 5 news updates: international, national, sports, traffic, and weather.

I explained all questions in one video. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!


LSAT Diaries: LSAT Retake Score Increase

LSAT Blog LSAT Retake Score Increase
This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from Jeff, who improved from a 151 diagnostic to a 172 on his June LSAT retake after using my intense retaker's LSAT study plan!

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Thanks to Jeff for sharing his experience and advice!

LSAT Diary: Teacher Preparing for LSAT

This LSAT Diary is from Kira, who's studying for the September 2014 LSAT. Below, she shares her LSAT self-studying experience.

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Please thank Kira for sharing her story below in the comments!

June 2014 LSAT Score Release Dates

Good luck to everyone taking the June 2014 LSAT!

The June 2014 LSAT scores / results are scheduled to be released via email by Monday, July 7, 2014, so you'll have to wait for your LSAT score.

(Note: Test-takers' LSAC accounts are listing Thursday, July 3, as the score release date. I'm guessing this means scores will be released on that day, or possibly even sooner!)

However, the scores usually come out a bit earlier than scheduled.

Let's look at the trend over the past several years (click to enlarge):












LSAC doesn't like to release scores on major holidays, so a July 4 score release is unlikely. Weekend releases are uncommon, but possible. My guess is that they'll be released either Thursday, July 3, or Saturday, July 6.


"But at what time specifically do scores come on score release days? I need to know when to constantly refresh my email / LSAC account!"

In batches over the course of several hours. Likely starting late in the day (Eastern Time).

No one knows how the batches are organized, if at all.

The batches do not seem to be organized in any of these ways:

alphabetical/regional/high-to-low scores/low-to-high scores/test center #, etc.

Wish everyone all the best!

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See other LSAT score release dates posts and read about admissions.

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Please feel free to vent and discuss your general thoughts on the exam in the comments, but no specifics about particular questions themselves, please. (LSAC doesn't permit such discussion.)

Law Schools Might Stop Requiring LSAT Scores for 10% of Students

It's looking likely that the American Bar Association will soon allow law schools to admit students who haven't taken the LSAT.

The American Bar Association's governing council recently approved several changes to its standards. Among them was a change that would allow law schools to admit up to 10% of their entering classes even if these students have never taken the LSAT.

While the council's changes will go before the ABA's House of Delegates for review in August, the governing council still has the final say. Since the changes have made it this far, I'm guessing they'll become a reality.

Of course, Harvard Law and other top law schools are unlikely to stop requiring the LSAT for admission anytime soon. However, fourth-tier law schools may take full advantage of the change in order to woo applicants who'd be likely to do poorly on it anyway.

With the recent decline in the number of law school applications, these overpriced law schools need all the help they can get to fill their seats. Being permitted to stop requiring the LSAT will probably do a lot to help them keep that tuition money coming in.


Hat Tip: The ABA Journal

Previously: ABA Considers Allowing Students to Apply to Law School without LSAT Scores

June 2014 LSAT Questions and Answers

LSAT Blog June 2014 LSAT Questions Answers
The June 2014 LSAT is just around the corner, and I know many of you are planning to take it.

What questions do you have about LSAT Test Day?

This LSAT Blog post is a place where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions about anything related to LSAT studying and law school admissions.

(If you're looking for general advice on improving your Logic GamesLogical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension abilities, please note that I've already written plenty of blog posts on these topics. I also have plenty of advice in my LSAT study schedules.)

Keep at it in these last few days. The June 2014 LSAT will be here before you know it!


Registration for September 2014, December 2014, and February 2015 LSATs Now Open

LSAT Blog registration september december 2014 february 2015 lsats
LSAC opened registration for the September, December, and February LSATs late this year.

Many of you wanted to register but weren't able to.

Now, you can.

So, just in case you haven't registered since LSAC recently opened the floodgates, do it now.

LSAT test centers fill up quickly, and you don't want to be stuck traveling far the day before or morning of.


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