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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!

Preet asks about appealing for a sixth LSAT attempt. Nathan and Josh offer Preet some advice, but suggest that the main takeaway is to wait until your scores indicate you're ready before signing up. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

​​Caleb's plan to take pass/fail classes senior year to protect a stellar GPA is smart—so long as LSAC excludes them from GPA calculation. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Writing too strong of “Why X” essay can hurt your scholarship chances if it reveals desperation or lack of alternative options. Law schools use every data point, including your essays, to determine the lowest amount they can offer while still securing your enrollment. Applicants should show sincere interest without signaling they're locked in—negotiate like someone with choices.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Josh and Nathan advise Angelice to begin with one focused, high-quality hour each day. That hour should incorporate a mix of drilling, timed sections, and thoroughly reviewing mistakes. Build on that foundation, but never trade consistent questions for any other form of study. One Hour LSAT: https://lsatdemon.com/resources/lsat-tips-and-strategies/one-hour-lsatYour Ultimate LSAT Study Plan: https://lsatdemon.com/resources/lsat-tips-and-strategies/ultimate-study-planRead more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

The LSAT includes one unscored experimental section that tests future questions—but you can't identify it, so don't try. Just do your best on all sections. Trying to game the test by guessing the unscored section can backfire. Focus on accuracy, not speculation.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Haley is crushing the first 15–17 questions of each LR section but stumbles after that, likely due to subtle rushing and a mistaken focus on doing just a few more. Nathan and Josh explain that accuracy, not speed, should always be the goal. Instead of pushing to reach later questions, Haley should slow down and focus on solving each one correctly.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan encourage Carolyn to keep exploring law with eyes wide open. They admire excellent legal writing and intense work ethic but warn that most legal practice is detail-heavy, isolating, and often unfulfilling.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Applying early means applying in September with your best LSAT score already on record—rushing the process risks worse scores, weaker offers, and unnecessary debt.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh praise Susan's shift from frequent practice tests to timed sections, emphasizing that mastering one question at a time and reviewing immediately leads to deeper learning and better results.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh tell Carrie not to worry about score variance, since law schools only look at her highest LSAT score. They suggest she focus on accuracy, learn from every mistake, and trust the process of solving one question at a time. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh encourage Luna to retake the LSAT despite her strong 176, emphasizing that a few more points could open doors to top schools and bigger scholarships.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan argue the LSAT is easy if approached the right way. It tests reading and reasoning, not speed. They urge students to slow down, focus on understanding each question, and learn from mistakes instead of rushing through practice tests or fixating on study schedules.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Josh and Nathan respond to John, who began his LSAT journey with an impressive 166 diagnostic, by encouraging him to stick with intuitive practice rather than overanalyzing question types or obsessing over timing. They explain how the Demon's one-question blind review method reinforces deep understanding and warn against inefficient habits like full-section blind review and flagging questions.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Josh and Nathan advise “Medicine Matt” to slow down, take a gap year (or more), get legal-adjacent experience in healthcare, and focus on earning a high LSAT. His STEM background can be a strength if paired with a clear career path and strong application.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Ben explain that nearly all LSAT practice questions are real past test questions, so practice tests closely mirror the official exam. The only real difference on test day is how students treat it. Panic and pressure, not content, derail performance.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recommend slowing down, focusing on accuracy, and doing more targeted drilling instead of timed sections.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan reassure Evan, a low-income student, that working through college is a strength, not a weakness, in law school admissions. They emphasize that GPA and LSAT matter far more than unpaid internships or prelaw clubs—and that with straight A's and a great LSAT, Evan could go to law school for free or even get paid.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don't matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurately, and prioritizing “easier” questions to improve their score.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan explain why you don't need diagrams or technical terms to master conditional logic—just focus on intuitively understanding the argument.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Amelia took the LSAT before she was ready and scored below her practice range because she treated the official test differently. Josh and Nathan advise Amelia to wait until her practice scores match her goal and approach the official test like a regular practice test.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ava feels burnt out and unsure whether to postpone her LSAT. Ben and Nathan stress the importance of enjoying the test and letting go of artificial deadlines.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

It seems likely that Matt is misreading employment stats for part-time programs. Ben and Nathan clarify how to read 509 reports and red flags to look for when evaluating 509 reports. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Chloe is worried that taking a summer off to study for the LSAT after graduation might hurt her law school applications due to a short resume gap. Ben and Nathan reassure her that a three-month employment gap is irrelevant compared to GPA and LSAT score, and caution her against rushing the application timeline.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Dion consistently misses only the hardest LR questions. Ben and Nathan explain that rushing to finish kills accuracy and that slowing down will boost both score and understanding.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A student questions whether most of the reading comprehension passage is irrelevant. Josh and Nathan dismantle that myth and explain why understanding everything—even the weird bits—is essential.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Elena wonders whether to delay law school another year due to a competitive cycle and economic uncertainty. Ben and Nathan explain why you're always in control—apply when ready, but only attend if the offer is right.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A student expresses frustration that they have regressed back to the 140s. Ben and Nathan speculate that he is taking practice tests for the sake of seeing a score and not properly reviewing mistakes. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Jack loves English and wants to go to law school. Ben and Nathan say that's necessary but not sufficient to dive into law school. You need to know what lawyers actually do.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nikki decided to apply to law school after a weekend visit with a friend, studied for about six weeks using LSAT Demon while working full-time, and improved her score from a diagnostic 157 to a 174 on the January LSAT. She joins Erik to talk about her study process and what it's like as a Canadian applicant. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan warn against making 70-minute sections a regular habit. Instead, you should practice under real conditions to treat the official test like any other practice test.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Don't stress as test day gets closer. Stick with the study routine that's been working and focus on refining your skills, not changing your approach. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Connor joins the show to share how he reached a 176. He explains how his approach transformed over the course of his studies. The strategy that scored him the 176: focus on reading each sentence, connect it to the previous one, and understand the passage well enough to anticipate any question.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh tell Olivia that her triple major and multiple minors won't impress law schools, and she should focus entirely on raising her GPA by getting straight A's.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh tell Danny that if he wants to break out of the 150s, he needs to stop rushing, slow down, and focus on truly understanding each question, because those “silly mistakes” are the real reason he's stuck.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan encourage Reagan to pass on the “okay” offer, reapply early next cycle, and see if a few more LSAT points are possible, because better timing and a stronger score could lead to way better deals.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on picking a law school once your offers are in. Producer's Note: At the time of recording, the 2025 rankings had not been released. The University of Utah was ranked 28th and is now ranked 31st.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan emphasize that legal experience is valuable not for admissions, but to help you explore the profession and make informed career decisions before committing to law school.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan explain that while recent updates to the LSAT Demon scholarship estimator may seem discouraging, they're just rough projections. They urge Sean to apply broadly, noting that law schools practice individualized pricing and real scholarship offers will only come once applications are submitted.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh advise JP to approach Reading Comprehension with the same active, critical mindset used in Logical Reasoning—treating each passage like a legal document and engaging with it aggressively to better understand and enjoy it.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan explain why students sometimes see repeat questions in LSAT Demon, clarify when and why it's fine to redo them, and emphasize that the real value of practice tests lies in learning, not getting a “perfect” score.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan explain that for Yale, Harvard, and Stanford, the holistic review only matters after you clear the high GPA and LSAT bar—and with Erica's strong resume, they ask the real question: why law school at all?Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!