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Abhi and Damon advise a student to focus on their GPA and ROTC program—even if it means putting the LSAT on hold for a couple of years. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!.

A listener asks whether they should quit their job to focus on LSAT study and law school applications. Ben and Nathan explain that there's only so much productive studying you can do in a day and recommend keeping the job.Also in this episode:- Ben and Nathan poke fun at a New York Times article on homeownership with a clear flaw- How to break out of a stuck practice test range- Whether it makes sense to enroll with plans to transfer after 1LStudy with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 550 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 Randomly Doing Bad9:05 New York Times Newsletter Flaw12:20 Stuck in the Low 160s21:04 Asking for More Money37:43 Quitting Job to Study for the LSAT50:48 Misleading Rankings1:01:38 Transferring After 1L1:09:57 Personal Statement Gong Show1:33:13 Word of the week — ascetic

Variance in practice is a normal part of your LSAT journey. Instead of focusing on the number at the end, focus on the question in front of you.

Old tests, new tests, and every test in between are merely reskins of the same faulty arguments. When you start to focus on why LSAT arguments tend to be rotten to the core, the surface level stops mattering and your scores increase. Watch the video on YouTube. Check out our scholarship estimator. Email questions to daily@lsatdemon.com

"You should actually get a little bit excited when you make a careless mistake—because you're about to get better." Everyone makes careless mistakes on the GMAT—even well-prepared test takers. In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach sits down with Manhattan Prep instructor Stacey Koprince to break down why these mistakes happen and what you can actually do to prevent them. Stacey explains the critical difference between a true knowledge gap and a careless mistake—and why the latter is often the easiest type of mistake to fix. Instead of beating yourself up when you spot one, she argues you should see it as an opportunity to improve your score. The conversation explores the hidden causes behind careless errors, including stress, mental fatigue, time pressure, and small weaknesses in your knowledge foundation. Zach and Stacey also discuss practical strategies for identifying patterns in your mistakes and building new habits that interrupt them before they happen again. Listeners will learn how to use a review log (AKA error log) to track mistakes, how to diagnose the real reason an error occurred, and how to design simple "micro-checks" during problem solving that can prevent costly slip-ups. They also tackle an uncomfortable truth about adaptive exams like the GMAT: sometimes the smartest strategy is getting questions wrong quickly so you can protect your accuracy on questions you can get right. If you've ever finished a problem, looked at the correct answer, and thought "I knew that—how did I miss it?", this episode will give you a framework for turning those frustrating moments into real score gains. About Stacey: Stacey Koprince is one of the most recognized names in test prep, with over 15 years of experience teaching the GMAT, EA, GRE, and LSAT. As Manhattan Prep's Director of Content & Curriculum, she has written countless articles, guides, and video explanations that thousands of students rely on. A former management consultant, Stacey now spends her days helping future business leaders master tricky concepts and find confidence in their prep—something she's passionate about seeing "click" for every student. Helpful links: Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register Purchase GMAT Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare GMAC Official Starter Kit (FREE): https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-official-starter-kit Manhattan Prep Official Starter Kit (FREE): https://www.kaptest.com/gmat/free/gmat-practice Inside the GMAT/GMAC Zach on Substack: https://substack.com/@gmaczach Key Takeaways: Careless mistakes aren't random—they usually follow personal patterns you can identify and fix. The process to fix them: identify the mistake → understand why it happened → build a new habit to prevent it. Small habits (like writing key information on scratch paper) can dramatically reduce errors. Keeping a review log helps reveal patterns across practice sessions. On adaptive exams, time management matters: sometimes it's smarter to guess quickly and protect accuracy elsewhere. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Careless Mistakes 05:04 Identifying Patterns in Mistakes 11:12 Types of Careless Mistakes 16:50 The Importance of a Review Log 24:02 Introduction to Effective Study Habits 27:53 Balancing Speed and Accuracy in Test Taking 34:46 Understanding and Managing Time During Tests 42:32 Finding the Right Balance in Test Taking

In this episode, Jake dives into some 7Sage user questions to discuss law school admissions strategies, including LSAT and GPA considerations, recommendation letters, and international applicant insights.

"The biggest score killer isn't one wrong answer. It's inconsistent pacing." Zach sits down once again with test prep expert Stacey Koprince—this time with a big milestone to share: his EA exam appointment is officially booked (date undisclosed, of course). From there, the conversation becomes a practical, stress-reducing roadmap for what to do after a practice test dip and before the real thing. Stacey helps Zach break down his recent practice exam results into three clear categories—strengths you can't coast on, fixable mistakes worth reviewing, and true "kryptonite" topics that are better strategically skipped. Along the way, they dig into why careless mistakes happen, how to review smarter (not longer), and how to make confident time-management decisions on test day—especially within the EA's panel-based format. The second half of the episode is focused on answering listern questions: how early is too early (or too late) to start studying, how many hours per week actually make sense, how EA prep compares to GMAT prep, and whether private tutoring is really worth the cost in the age of AI and free content. Stacey also calls out some of the worst test prep advice she sees—spoiler: grinding thousands of questions without proper review is at the top of the list. If you're approaching test day, debating between the EA and GMAT, or just want calmer, more strategic guidance on how to prepare like a pro, this episode is packed with reassurance, humor, and hard-earned insight. About Stacey: Stacey Koprince is one of the most recognized names in test prep, with over 15 years of experience teaching the GMAT, EA, GRE, and LSAT. As Manhattan Prep's Director of Content & Curriculum, she has written countless articles, guides, and video explanations that thousands of students rely on. A former management consultant, Stacey now spends her days helping future business leaders master tricky concepts and find confidence in their prep—something she's passionate about seeing "click" for every student. Helpful links: Register for the EA: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/register Purchase EA Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare GMAC Free EA Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare/free-prep-resources Manhattan Prep EA Resources: https://www.kaptest.com/gmat/courses/executive-assessment-test-prep Inside the GMAT/GMAC Zach on Substack: https://substack.com/@gmaczach Key Takeaways: Not all wrong answers mean the same thing. Separate true content gaps, careless mistakes, and "kryptonite" topics—each requires a different response. You can't coast on your strengths. Overconfidence in strong areas is one of the most common sources of avoidable score drops. Letting go is a strategy, not a failure. Knowing in advance which question types you'll skip or guess on preserves time, confidence, and overall performance. Timing decisions matter more than individual questions. When to move on from a question can have an outsized impact on your score. Practice tests are for diagnosis, not judgment. A score dip on a practice exam is normal—and often a sign you're learning the right lessons at the right time. Learning happens between problems, not during them. Review, reflection, and targeted drills drive improvement—not sheer volume. The final days are about readiness, not grinding. Light review, strategy reminders, and mental freshness beat last-minute cramming every time. Test-day routines should reduce decisions, not add them. Plan logistics, warm-ups, food, clothing, and timing in advance so your brain is reserved for the exam. Free prep can work—until it doesn't. If your score is improving, keep going. If it stalls, higher-quality (and often paid) resources may be worth it. The EA and GMAT demand different prep philosophies. EA prep is typically shorter and threshold-based; GMAT prep often requires more time due to how scores are used in admissions and rankings. Chapters: 00:00 Zach Shares His Exam Booking and Location Choice 01:30 Study Strategies and Practice Test Review 06:08 Test Day Preparation and Environment Setup 13:51 Final Tips for the Day Before and Day Of the Exam 19:50 Managing Test Anxiety and Strategic Question Skipping 24:58 Your Questions: Resources, Study Buddies, and When to Seek Help

Josh is joined again by Abhi and Aaminah, co-hosts of Crushing 1L, to talk about how skills needed to succeed on the LSAT are the same skills needed to succeed in law school.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

LSAC announces that upcoming LSAT administrations will return primarily to in-person testing. Ben and Nathan discuss the shift away from remote testing and what it means for test takers.Also in this episode:- How to approach a final LSAT attempt- Cooley Law offers a scholarship for attending a meet and greet with the dean- How much time to spend studying each dayStudy with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 547 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library

#691: Your IQ used to be your biggest career asset. Then AI scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT, the SAT, and the MCAT — and suddenly the cognitive skills that once set you apart became something anyone can access for free. Executive coach Liz Tran joins us to talk about what actually drives career success and earning power now. Her answer: AQ, or agility quotient — your capacity to handle change, learn new skills fast, and keep moving when your industry shifts beneath you. The personal finance implications are real. The average half-life of a technical skill is five years. In tech, it's closer to two. That means the expertise you spent years building — and the salary that came with it — can become obsolete faster than a mortgage term. Tran argues the people who protect their earning power long-term aren't necessarily the most credentialed. They're the ones who can unlearn old ways and adapt quickly. We walk through her four AQ archetypes — the neurosurgeon, the astronaut, the firefighter, and the novelist — each with a different default approach to change. Knowing your type helps you understand where you might freeze up during a career pivot, a market downturn, or a high-stakes financial decision. Tran points out that analysis paralysis, something many real estate investors and career changers know well, often comes down to archetype — and there are practical fixes. We also cover her ABCD framework — anchors, bets, classroom, and discomfort — which maps out how to stay functional and decisive during volatile periods. And we get into the six thinking hats theory, specifically how pairing black-hat (downside) thinking with green-hat (future-focused) thinking can sharpen any major financial or career decision. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Intro to AQ — agility quotient defined (03:19) IQ vs. EQ vs. AQ — how the three differ (04:09) Origins of IQ — born from industrialization (04:41) Birth of EQ — rise of the knowledge worker (05:01) Why AQ matters now — the tech revolution (06:19) AI and IQ — cognitive skills are now commoditized (07:51) Technical vs. durable skills — and why both matter (10:48) Half-life of skills — technical skills expire fast (13:41) Measuring durable skills — how to spot your gaps (15:59) The four AQ archetypes — neurosurgeon, astronaut, firefighter, novelist (25:08) Improving your weak spots — run toward discomfort (30:59) The ABCD framework — four pillars of high AQ (43:56) Anchors — people, places, routines that ground you (54:25) Six thinking hats — six ways to approach any problem (01:04:28) AQ is changeable — it's never too late to grow Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, and your postal person: https://affordanything.com/episode691 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send a textSelf-Mastery in Real Life: Regulation, Trust, and the Shift from Control to ConnectionIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down with Velvel & Chyena Friedman for a powerful conversation on what real success looks like when it's built on faith, family, and unshakable values. Velvel shares his unconventional journey—from a full-time yeshiva education and Rabbinical ordination to scoring a perfect 180 on the LSAT and stepping into high-stakes litigation—plus how Torah learning shaped his mindset, discipline, and clarity. Chyena opens up about the dignity and joy she finds in being the foundation of the home, and how the right partnership can elevate every area of life. Together, we discuss Shabbos as a “forced gift” of rest, navigating pressure without losing priorities, staying professional with strong boundaries, and why in marriage you're not meant to argue to win—you're meant to build a life as one team. What makes this conversation so powerful is that it's not just about success—it's about what success is built on. Throughout the episode, Velvel and Chyena show what it looks like to be led by a guiding principle, even when life is demanding. The episode closes with their mantra, “Ein od milvado”—a grounding reminder that everything is in Hashem's hands. No matter what season you're in, you'll walk away with something practical, uplifting, and real.EPISODE SPONSORSYAKIRA BELLAYakira Bella is the go-to for trendy, modest women's fashion that still feels current—think playful-but-polished pieces, elevated basics, and outfits that actually work for real life (day-to-day, Shabbos, events, everything in between). Their collections balance tasteful + bold, with a steady stream of new arrivals and best sellers so you can refresh your wardrobe without overthinking it. If you're looking for modestwear that's stylish, wearable, and affordable, Yakira Bella is absolutely worth checking out.  Visit https://yakirabella.com/ and follow along at https://www.instagram.com/yakirabellaofficial/ GUEST BIOVelvel FreedmanVelvel Freedman is a high-stakes litigator and partner at Freedman Normand Friedland LLP. Raised in a secular-turned-observant home in West Palm Beach, he attended yeshiva and earned smicha before attending Columbia Law School. He credits years of Gemara study with sharpening his discipline, analytical rigor, and “zitsfleish”—the ability to sit, focus, and do the work—qualities he now brings to complex commercial disputes and high-pressure courtroom advocacy.Chyena FreedmanChyena Freedman brings a values-first lens to marriage, family life, and what success really means. With warmth and clarity, she shares how she and Velvel build a strong home culture, stay aligned on priorities, and keep faith at the center—even in the midst of a demanding career and a full family lifeCHAPTERS00:00 Smicha to Columbia: Velvel's Unlikely Path01:22 Meet Velvel & Chyena: Redefining “Success”10:43 Baal Teshuva Roots + Becoming “Velvel”16:47 Torah Mind COMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

Reagan writes in after following Ben and Nathan's advice from a previous episode to retake the LSAT and reapply. She shares her success story, including multiple full-ride offers and additional stipends.Also in this episode:- How an older applicant can best prepare.- A student gets waitlisted…for the waitlist.- The guys react to Nathan's nephew's argumentative essay.Study with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 546 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 Older Applicant 8:43 Waitlist for a Waitlist18:19 Retake & Reapply Results31:42 Test D Question — Room for Dessert48:42 Tips from Departing Demons54:02 Accommodation Solicitation57:04 Reaching Out for a Grade Change1:07:35 Argumentative Essay on Meat Pizza1:18:53 Word of the Week — paucity

this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are joined by Alicia Crowder, aka Diana from Tell Me Lies, and it's peak fangirl chaos and behind-the-scenes tea. they get into the cult-like TikTok community around the show, insane fan theories that almost outdo the writers, and what it's like to watch people dissect your character in real time. from auditioning over Zoom and finding out she booked the role while sitting on her couch, to the shock of reading THAT plot twist, Alicia shares what it's really like being at the center of one of the internet's most unhinged relationship dramas.the girls dive deep into Diana's psychology: ambition, codependency, perfectionism, and that terrifying type-A composure that somehow still cracks. they talk toxic men, manipulation disguised as love, and why Stephen isn't strategic, he just wants control. Alicia opens up about Juilliard, 15-hour shoot days, filming scenes out of order, memorizing five-page dialogues, and the pressure of delivering emotional chaos on cue at 4 a.m. plus, the subtle power move of asking writers to let Diana score higher on the LSAT (as she should).and because this is Delusional Diaries, it wouldn't be complete without a little fun: Diana answering Hinge prompts, night owl vs. morning person debates, dog-mom routines, superstitions during auditions, and the very real spiral of waiting to hear if you're “the final two.” it's a mix of ambition, vulnerability, internet obsession, and the reminder that even the most put-together girls are still human. chaotic, thoughtful, and slightly delusional, obviously. just, with a special guest this time!Timestamps0:17 - Alicia Crowder from Tell Me Lies 14:45 - Season 3 reactions (and spoilers) 21:18 - If Diana was on Hinge 27:30 - Auditioning for Tell Me Lies 35:41 - Need a Season 4 Follow Alicia CrowderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicialucillecrowder?igsh=MXdwNnlqYnlxdzk2bw==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicialucillecrowder?_r=1&_t=ZP-93qX27Ub0DXMore of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Caraway - visit Carawayhome.com/DIARIES and use code DIARIES for 10% off your order Apartments.com - visit apartments.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.