Set Higher Standards for Yourself

Demon student Andrew admits that he focuses too much on timing on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan remind him that any amount of focus on time is too much and is likely holding up his progress. They also encourage Andrew to set higher standards for himself and wait to apply…

Interpreting Your Diagnostic Test

Congratulations, you’ve completed your first practice LSAT. There are 90-something more of them available. Most students will do at least 10 tests before they’re ready for their first crack at the real thing. (Many students will do 20 tests, or 40 tests, or more.) You’ve dipped your…

Timing Is Everything… But Not What You Think

This week, I want to talk about timing. New students always ask me when they should start doing timed sections and timed practice tests—should they study for a week before their first timed test? A month? Six months? None of the above. All students…