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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 back ready to tackle one question at a time.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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, waiting until his practice scores indicated that he was ready, and focused review propelled him to a 177.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Undergraduate work makes you a better applicant, but your GPA and LSAT are what get you in the door. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nate offer some strategies to help turn Parallel Reasoning questions into your favorite question type. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Josh and Nate explain how to destroy LSAT arguments. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 LSAT Demon. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 score, register for every upcoming test, and focus on just getting "base hits".Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 review, and resisting outside pressures to follow a rigid K-JD path.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 likely worth it for law school admissions and scholarships.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

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. As long as he brings strong grades, a solid LSAT, and a professional application, his background boosts his employability and appeal.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 worrying about labels.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 that speed comes from careful, accurate reading.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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, studied one hour a day, and proved that patience pays off.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 five years old. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 would lead to better long-term results.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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. They question whether law school is the right path given her investment banking background and STEM strengths.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan advise Isha to stop customizing her drill settings. The default setup ensures a balanced mix of old and recent questions for both drilling and tests.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan break down absolute versus relative claims and explain how careful readers accept stated facts while remaining skeptical of any conclusion the argument attempts to sell.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Alyssa asks whether to focus on her personal transformation or a difficult family situation. Ben and Josh choose door number three and urge her to highlight her leadership and logistics work instead.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Josh tell Eliza not to bother with a second LSAT writing sample. It adds risk without reward—one is enough unless the first was a disaster.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A listener with a 173 LSAT and a scholarship offer considers deferring law school for a year. Ben and Josh advise reapplying instead, warning that the deferral terms eliminate flexibility and risk losing scholarship money.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A listener asks if the June 2025 LSAT was unusually difficult. Ben and Josh explain that test difficulty is subjective, Reddit is unreliable, and focused prep remains the best strategy.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Demon team member Rachel shares how she transitioned from the world of fashion and TV to a 174 LSAT score and a spot at Wake Forest Law. She talks with Josh about discovering LSAT Demon, studying through long workdays, and using her union negotiation experience to fuel her desire to fight for workers' rights as a labor and employment lawyer.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A student's recent LR slump has him doubting his prep. Nathan and Josh urge him to try Demon's classes for a month to rebuild accuracy and confidence.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ibrahim worries about a score drop despite improved accuracy. Ben and Nathan say to stay the course—focus on reviewing mistakes, drilling, and pushing accuracy above 90%, and the scores will follow.Read more on our ⁠website⁠. Email ⁠daily@lsatdemon.com⁠ with questions or comments. Watch this episode on ⁠YouTube!

Mary asks if guessing at the end of a section falsely inflates her score. Nathan and Josh say no—it's realistic test behavior. Take credit for any lucky breaks as part of your honest improvement.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Brandon asks whether he should write a GPA addendum to explain his academic turnaround. Ben and Nathan say yes—keep it short, factual, and focused on his straight A performance in the last three years, not his early struggles.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ashley worries she's too old for law school at 30, but Nathan and Josh reassure her she's right on track—and possibly even ahead.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

LJ wonders if outside knowledge is hurting their LSAT performance. Ben and Nathan explain that such knowledge can aid comprehension, but must never override the logic of the passage or question.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh warn Grace that canceling is almost never worth it. Law schools only care about your highest score, and multiple cancels look worse than lower scores.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Don't rush law school. Val should wait to apply until after hitting her goal LSAT score on timed practice tests—no matter the year—and plan to take the test multiple times for the best results.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Austin asks whether to choose a local school or a higher-ranked one farther away. Nathan and Josh say most law schools are regional, rankings beyond the top 14 don't matter much, and paying anything close to full price is a terrible deal regardless of location.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

It's fine if your reasoning differs from the explanation—wrong answers can be wrong for multiple reasons. Just make sure your logic holds up, especially with written explanations, and use the Ask Button to clarify and keep learning.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Tasha doesn't need new accomplishments to reapply—she just needs a higher LSAT score and a refreshed essay focused on her experience.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A listener asks if being eligible for the GI Bill might reduce his merit aid. Ben and Nathan say it's possible schools assume GI benefits mean guaranteed payment, but it shouldn't stop him from getting great offers if he applies broadly with a strong LSAT. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Darren started with a 152 and ended with a 174 after a year of steady, focused LSAT prep. When he prioritized honest review in lieu of gimmicks or shortcuts, he found his confidence skyrocket. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Joshua worries about running out of questions before reaching 170+, but Ben and Nathan explain that real progress comes from meaningful review, not volume. With proper review and LSAT Demon's ever-expanding library, running out isn't a real concern.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ovidia struggles to meaningfully review RC. Nathan and Josh explain it usually comes down to poor passage comprehension. Slow down, read carefully, and make sure you understand the passage before ever looking at the questions.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan advise against using gimmicks to gain an edge on the LSAT. The test consistently measures careful reading and argument understanding, so your preparation should focus on those skills.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Annika asks how to best use the LSAT's ten-minute break. Josh and Nathan encourage her not to overthink it—eating, stretching, or meditating are all good options. Just be sure to follow the rules.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Sydney scored in the 170s but is now unsure about law school. Ben and Nathan reassure her that pausing isn't failure—it's smart. They suggest exploring careers, gaining work experience, and talking with lawyers. Law school can wait if it doesn't feel right.Apply to work for the DemonThinking LSAT Ep. 509On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical ProfessionRead more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

​​Josh and Nathan advise June LSAT takers to keep studying and plan for August, regardless of how the June test felt. Treat every official test like another practice run and keep working toward your goal score. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Jack, a former professional rugby player, shares how he went from a 141 to a 172 on the LSAT by embracing understanding over speed, committing to consistent study, and overcoming the mental hurdles of failure and self-doubt.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

If your LSAT score is stuck, you're likely doing too much too fast. Slow down, focus on accuracy, and review every mistake carefully.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!