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Ben and Nate discuss the traits someone should have if they want to become a lawyer Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1269 for expert LSAT prep

Rachel and Tim, two of our admissions coaches, answer some frequently asked admissions questions and tell you how to maximize your LSAC GPA.

Ben and Nate tell listener Josh there's no secret to getting to the final passage in RC. Speed comes from comprehending the passage and the questions.

Nate and Ben tackle a few listener questions about LSAT score variance and regression Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1266 for expert LSAT prep

Ben and Nate tell listener Cristian to stop doing untimed sections and tests and instead use a mix of untimed drilling and timed practice sections.

Josh and Stefan, both current 1Ls, break down how the skills necessary for success on the LSAT are the same skills necessary for success in law school.

Nate and Josh dispense a quick bit of wisdom: Unless it's required, don't write an LSAT addendum for your law school applications.

Nate and Josh encourage listener Dan, a non-traditional student, to embrace the quality of his resume and set his sights high for law school.

Josh and Nate pick listener Lauren up off the mat and tell her to lock back in to her LSAT study after some recent disappointing practice scores.

Nate and Ben answer an unusual question from listener Alex: Can you review your LSAT mistakes too much?

Josh and Demon team member Stefan walk through the LSAT Demon approach in our written explanations and remind listeners to put in the work to understand

Ben and Nate break down why you should avoid 3+3 programs and maximize your competitiveness for scholarships.

Josh and Nate respond to listener Eve's question on whether to share optional information in the law school admissions process.

Nate and Josh tackle a question facing college students with law school dreams: "Should I listen to my pre-law adviser?"

Listener Jack has used all five of his LSAT attempts. Ben and Nate tackle his request for advice on moving forward.

Nate and Josh walk through the differences between offensive and defensive strengtheners in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

Nate and Josh tell listener Brandon to avoid setting a timeline for applying to law school and focus on improving his practice test scores.

Josh and Nate tell listener Sarah to stop thinking about question types and start focusing on understanding one question at a time.

Listener Mila shares her success with focusing on accuracy over speed. Josh and Nate commend her strategy and remind listeners that the LSAT is easy if you let it be.

Nate and Ben walk through differences in scholarships for full-time and part-time JD programs and preview a new feature coming soon to the Scholarship

Bella is trying to slow down when reading passages, but she ends up overthinking it. Ben and Nate tell her to stop thinking about speed and focus on

Listener Stacey has already pushed one admissions cycle and is considering pushing again. Ben and Nate remind her it never hurts to wait another cycle.

Olivia is looking for a way to increase her speed without sacrificing accuracy. Nate and Josh tell her there are no shortcuts on the LSAT

Nate and Josh give listener MS some advice on how to review the questions they didn't get to and guessed on in their timed sections.

In part two of this series, Josh is joined by Demon teachers Abhi and Ala to break down what it takes to score a 175 on the LSAT.

Listener Gavin is running out of questions the Demon has reserved for practice. Ben and Nate tell him, at this point, he should be seeing some minus

Dominick is not finishing RC sections (good) but is still missing 2-3 attempted questions (not good). Nate and Ben remind him he has to choose accuracy

Listener Sam provides the latest example of a cautionary LSAT tale: Don't register before you're ready.

Listener Jaden wonders, "Am I settling?" Ben and Nate tell Jaden if he's not applying early and broadly with his best possible LSAT score, the answer is yes.

Should you retake? Should you cancel your score? Should you pay for Score Preview? Josh and Nate tackle your burning questions about LSAT score release.

Listener Maggie is working with another test prep company and isn't seeing improvement. Nate and Josh tell her improvement only comes from understanding one question

Listener Ean writes in with the story of how he fought for and received an increase in his LSAC GPA. Josh and Nate use the story to remind listeners to

Ben and Nate give listener Kaylyn advice on applying to part-time JD programs. Even though they're often easier to get into, the Demon advise still holds

Nate and Ben tell listener Terry getting into a T14 law school isn't about having a pile of extracurriculars. It's about having an undeniable LSAT score

Ben and Nate tackle another common misconception: "I have accommodations, so I should finish the section." They remind listeners to slow down if their

Eve, who is practice testing in the 170s, is having trouble ignoring the clock. Nate and Josh challenge her to be willing to not finish a section and

Demon student Samir is meticulously tracking his scores in timed sections and practice tests. Nate and Josh tell him to spend less time worrying about

Julian is struggling with flaw questions once he gets to the answer choices. Josh and Nate remind him the Demon mandate to fully understand what the LSAT

Ben and Nate tell listener J to withhold optional information from law school applications, including information about your parents.

Nate and Ben dive into the best way to handle any character and fitness issues in your law school applications: Talk to your state bar.

Liam is having trouble with level five RC questions. Ben and Nate remind him to slow down and focus on gaining a level five understanding of the passage

Demon student Jacob shares how the Demon philosophy of giving your best hour of the day to LSAT study helped him improve his score by 20 points.

Lyla wonders why she isn't making quicker progress in her LSAT study. Ben and Nate tell her there is no secret to make a sudden score jump.

Nate and Ben tell Demon student Valeria not to overthink question difficulty or type. They tell her the Demon does the work for her and will give her

Josh welcomes Autumn Lockett, founder of GradMissions, to the podcast to discuss the reality of law school admissions, bust some myths, and tell students what they can do

Sarah is trying to develop her "skeptical voice" when reading arguments in LR. Ben and Nate tell her to remember 90% of LR arguments are bad

LSAT Demon team members Billy and Jackson go over how to most effectively utilize one of the Demon's most helpful tools: the Ask Button.

Austin wants to know what direction he should take in his LSAT studying. Josh and Nate give him the LSAT Demon not-so-secret sauce: Read, understand, and solve

Alexandra worries she's running out of time to apply to law school. Josh and Nate tell her law schools don't care how old you are.

Nate and Josh tell Elena her practice scores will vary and remind her she should only take the LSAT when her practice tests consistently show scores she's

Nate and Ben tell Camille to listen to her gut, not her dad, and take a gap year before applying to law school.

Josh and Nate bring Jesse back down to Earth and remind him you can't rush the LSAT. You have to slow down before you can speed up.

Ben and Nate tackle three frequently asked questions on whether schools consider only your highest score, LSAC GPA, and when to apply.

Abhi joins Josh to discuss the Demon's newest offering: Crushing 1L Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1215 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Nate and Josh dissect a Reddit post and issue a PSA: Just because you get accommodations on the LSAT and in law school doesn't mean you will get them for exam.

Nate and Ben tell Paige to cancel her Demon subscription and focus on raising her GPA for the rest of undergrad.

Josh and Nate give Kimberly some well-known Demon wisdom: It never hurts to wait for next cycle Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1212 for expert

Molly asks if her lack of improvement means it's time to give up on the LSAT. Ben and Nate remind her that growth will come from solving one question at a

Demon Team Members Rachel and Tim explain the keys to a successful law school admissions cycle, including getting the best LSAT score you possibly can

LSAT Demon Teacher Abhi, Demon Veteran Liaison Damon, and former Demon student Jasper, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, discuss best practices for

In part one of this series, Josh is joined by Billy and Robert to break down what it takes to score a 175 on the LSAT.

Brandon is starting his freshman year of college and wants to maximize his chances of law school admission. Josh and Nate encourage him to begin with GPA.

Selena feels that her practice tests are in a rut. Nate and Ben suggest that practice tests have limitations as data points and can obscure actual progress.

Ryan wants to know if he is applying too broadly. Josh and Nate tell him that applying broadly is great, but he should delay a cycle if he wants to follow

Nate and Josh assure Jacob that with the right attitude and study habits, a 170 is well within his range.

Ben and Nate cover the basics of understanding arguments on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1203 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school.

If you’re missing problems, you’re not being efficient. True efficiency comes from slowing down and understanding each word.

Josie is concerned about her letters of recommendation, but Ben and Nate suggest she should be more worried about her plan to apply early decision.

Jayden asks how to speed up his progress. Nate and Josh advise him that the only way to improve is to get paid for the work you do.

Nate and Josh debunk Mich’s worry about an “early grad curse.” Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1199 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Demon team member Nate joins Josh to share his LSAT success story. He explains how embracing the Demon’s core principles—and abandoning gimmicks

Ben and Nathan advise Andrew not to apply in the hopes that schools will consider later scores. Once your application is in, the ball is in their court.

Trap answers designed to trick you, or just another definitively wrong choice? Josh and Nate weigh in on the "trap answer" debate.

Ally notices her accuracy drops when reading silently. Ben and Nate suggest that reading aloud makes her slow down

Eli asks if he should apply before or after the fall semester grades come in. Josh and Nate suggest door number three: neither.

Cam is underperforming on official tests. Ben and Nate say that the only explanation is that Cam isn’t treating the official test like another practice test.

If you’re too focused on your scores to concentrate on the question in front of you, you’re only making it harder on yourself. Take a day off, then come.

Demon Student Matt describes his long-game approach to success. Studying an hour and a half per day, Matt explains how not pushing for a specific timeline

Retaking and reapplying is a chance to submit a stronger LSAT score, a better personal statement, and an improved resume.

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

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 applicants

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.

Josh and Nate explain how to destroy LSAT arguments Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 1182 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

Ben shares how he went from a cold diagnostic of 155 to a 171 on the June LSAT while working full time, running a farm, and studying strategically with

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

Debbie is devastated after scoring 163 again on her second official LSAT, despite PTing in the 170s. Josh and Nate urge her to stop chasing a perfect

Zoe shares her LSAT journey from a 157 diagnostic to a 170 official score, then a 169 while teaching at the Demon. She reflects on slowing down, mastering

Eric asks whether to retroactively pass/fail three math courses to raise his GPA, even if it means losing his math minor. Nathan and Josh agree it’s

Carl worries that coming from a family of lawyers might make him seem entitled, but Nathan and Josh reassure him it’s actually a major asset.

You don’t need to memorize question types to succeed on the LSAT. Focus on careful reading and understanding what each question is actually asking before

Sarah worries she’s hit an LSAT ceiling and lacks the intuition to break into the 170s. Josh and Nathan urge her to master the easy questions and explain

Elisa improved her LSAT score from 145 to 176 by slowing down, focusing on understanding, and letting go of bad advice. She took an extra year to apply,

Josh and Nate reassure Erik, who wants to take a gap year, that his scores are good for up to at least three years, and most schools accept scores up to

Mia’s score dropped from the low 170s in practice to a 161 official score. Ben and Nathan explain that smarter review, more drilling, and fewer tests

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of taking the GRE versus the LSAT for law school, especially for applicants like Anissa who are stronger in math

Ben and Nathan advise Isha to stop customizing her drill settings. The default setup ensures a balanced mix of old and recent questions for drilling

Ben and Nathan break down absolute versus relative claims and explain how careful readers accept stated facts while remaining skeptical of any conclusion