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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 wi...

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 !