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Long-time listener Jimbo is trying to decide between a full-ride offer at a lower-ranked school and a partial scholarship at a higher-ranked school. Nathan and Ben weigh in on scholarship and school rank considerations. They also recommend comparing law school stats at lawschooltransparency.com . Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

New Demon student Andres wants help building a solid LSAT study plan. The guys recommend a mix of drilling, time sections, and timed tests. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan what advice they’d give to applicants who have been out of school for decades. The guys discuss the relevance of old undergraduate records and the importance of getting your best LSAT score. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Ben and Nathan respond to a recent YouTube comment and explain why you should never read the question first on Logical Reasoning. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

LSAT Demon tutors and current law students Matt and Sara talk about all things FAFSA. Tune in to hear why it’s necessary to submit this form to law schools—even if you’re a full-scholarship recipient. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Jordan is concerned about how a past criminal record might affect his law school prospects. The guys weigh in on Jordan’s next steps and explain why he should contact his state’s bar association. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Nathan and Ben share another Demon Live success story. Student Bonnie recounts starting with a score in the 140s, overcoming a high-150s “plateau,” and finally breaking into the 160s. Way to go, Bonnie! The guys encourage her to keep studying and shoot for 170. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

International student Jessica is wondering how her GPA from a foreign university will factor into her law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss international GPA conversions and recommend that Jessica reach out to LSAC directly. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Nathan and Ben tackle another logical reasoning question from Prep Test 73, Section 4, Q3 and discuss one of the LSAT’s most common flaws: inferring causation from mere correlation. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Ben and Nathan work through a logical reasoning question from Prep Test 73, Section 4, Q2 . They demonstrate how taking time to attack the argument prepares them to answer any question. They also debunk a myth about “principle” questions on the LSAT. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Demon tutors Francesca and Michael respond to a listener’s email about Canadian law schools. Then, they discuss their experiences as Canadian law school applicants. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

An anonymous listener writes in to relay some ProctorU complaints that have been floating around on message boards like Reddit. They’re concerned about the use of eye-tracking technology and rumors of lawsuits against remote proctoring companies. The guys remind listeners not to believe everything on the internet. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Manny asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on the salary medians reported by “ publiclegal .” Is there any justification here for paying sticker price at a higher-ranked school? The guys discuss these statistics, how they are misleading, and why you still shouldn’t pay for law school. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Demon student Manny has an LSAT score 12 points above the 75th percentile at his top school, but his GPA is lower. He was offered a partial scholarship that aligns with the Demon Scholarship Estimator ’s prediction. The guys discuss the fairness of schools handing out merit-based full scholarships. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Oz is frequently confused by questions that test the difference between necessary and sufficient conditions. Ben and Nathan discuss a few examples and offer some helpful tactics to use when approaching these questions. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Ben and Nathan share an email from Demon student Spencer, following up on a previous student’s concern about ProctorU and privacy. Spencer shares documentation from ProctorU, and the guys discuss their thoughts on privacy concerns while taking the LSAT. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Demon tutor and teacher Matt reads an email from student F regarding law school interviews and how to prepare. Matt discusses what it means when a law school requests an interview and how to set yourself up for success. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Addy shares a great analogy between studying for the LSAT and running track. Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of consistency and how it can affect both your test scores and your overall motivation. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Demon student Steph wants to know how important it is to do full-length practice tests. She finds that drilling and doing timed sections allows her to get more out of her review. Nathan and Ben say that doing a full practice every week or every other week is sufficient—just make sure you’re doing plenty of timed sections and drilling in between. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments...

An anonymous Demon student has some questions about how to review after taking practice tests and how to get faster. Ben and Nathan encourage this student to take their time, focus on understanding, and read the full explanations for any questions they miss. Don’t overthink how to study—and don’t underthink the importance of actually understanding individual questions. Email daily@lsatdemon.com wi...

Listener P scored 173 on his most recent official LSAT, but he already applied to several regional law schools with a score of 158. Now that T-14 schools are within his reach, he’s reconsidering his options. Nathan and Ben help P decide whether to apply late to some higher-ranked schools or to withdraw all his applications and apply next cycle. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments....

A new Demon student asks Ben and Nathan when she should apply to law school. The guys rehash their usual advice: Apply at the beginning of the admissions cycle, or don’t apply. By December, schools have already been handing out scholarships for three months. This student should focus on getting her very best LSAT score and apply next September. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments....

Student Gregg reaches out to announce his recent official LSAT score of 172 (up from 153)! He thanks the Demon team for making the test fun. Nathan and Ben discuss how the Demon’s approach to the test is different and reminisce about their journey of creating explanations for over 9,000 LSAT questions. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Nathan and Kevin discuss an ABA Journal article about the competitiveness of recent law school admissions cycles. They also speculate about why LSAT scores have been increasing across the board. The guys see this article as clickbait and advise students not to let it scare them away from fighting for a high LSAT score and a full-ride scholarship. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comment...

Listener F asks for advice on how to improve their writing skills before law school. Ben and Nathan make some recommendations, including the books Legal Writing in Plain English , by Bryan Garner, and On Writing , by Stephen King. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube