A listener writes in asking whether they should retake a 173, worried that a future attempt could be lower. Ben and Nathan explain why they should be willing to use all four remaining attempts: law schools only care about your highest score, and every point, especially for higher scores, can turn into thousands of dollars.

Also in this episode:

• - When applicants can expect scholarship responses from law schools

• - Advice from Demon students who crushed the LSAT

• - Another brave contestant steps up for the Personal Statement Gong Show

  
  

• Links Mentioned:

  https://lsat.link/grades

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  0:00 - Following the Demon Way

  3:30 - When Will I Hear Back on Scholarships?

  9:31 - Medians Above 4.00

  24:25 - Tips from Deparing Demons

  31:40 - Should I Retake a 173?

  36:35 - Light at the End of the Tunnel

  50:56 - Personal Statement Gong Show

  1:05:23 - Word of the Week — Anachronism

When LSAC accused a student of cheating, claiming his score jump had “Powerball odds,” Ben and Nathan dig into the details. They break down LSAC’s vague statistical claims and explain why big score increases are both possible and common for serious students. They also urge the student to document their prep to show clear evidence of progress.

Also in this episode:

Early 1L and 2L law firm hiring trends

A student asks whether to keep taking undergrad classes to boost their GPA

Should you ask law schools for an application fee waiver?

Links Mentioned:

https://lsat.link/grades

⁠Study with our Free Plan⁠

⁠Download our iOS app⁠

Watch Episode 532 on YouTube

Check out all of our “What’s the Deal With” segments
Get caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library

0:00 - Is It Ever Worth Paying for Law School?

23:40 - LSAC Accuses a Student of Cheating

49:20 - 1L and 2L Law Firm Hiring Trends

56:37 - Should I Keep Taking Classes?

1:03:37 - Community Colleges Offering A+ Grades

1:09:59 - Pearls vs. Turds

1:15:06 - Should You Ask for a Fee Waiver?

1:19:44 - Word of the Week — Demarcating

Since the October score release, there's been some online chatter claiming the October LSAT was unusually difficult. Nathan and Ben respond to one student's concerns by pointing to numerous Demon students who crushed the LSAT this month. They remind listeners that every test administration sparks the same rumors, but the LSAT remains consistent from one test to the next. That consistency should inspire confidence. If your practice test scores match your goal score, you’re ready for the real deal.

Also in this episode:

- Ben and Nathan explore community colleges awarding A-pluses

- Demon students share their parting advice for LSAT success

- They critique a prep company that promotes a “blind review” score

Links Mentioned:

lsat.link/grades

Northeast Community College Course Search: https://reg-prod.ec.northeast.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search

Foothill College Course Search: https://foothill.edu/schedule/

Arizona State University Universal Learner Courses: https://courses.ulc.asu.edu/

⁠Study with our Free Plan⁠

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Watch Episode 531 on YouTube

Check out all of our “What’s the Deal With” segments.

Get caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library.

0:30 - Was the October LSAT Harder?

7:45 - Drill Rating System

12:51 - Colleges with A-pluses

25:32 - Tips From Departing Demons

39:24 - Blind Review Score

53:08 - Lived Experience Essay

1:00:00 - Personal Statement Gong Show

1:07:55 - Word of the Week — incommunicado