Why Did My Score Drop? (Ep. 468)

Thinking LSAT

Nathan and Ben examine the root cause of underperformance on the LSAT: too much concern for the clock and not enough focus on understanding. The guys also poke fun at Nathan’s alma mater, share tips for staying focused on timed sections, and praise a listener’s decision to step away from a T20 law school.

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1:04 - Alumni Donations - The guys laugh at an “exciting opportunity” to donate money to UC Law San Francisco.

15:31 - Timed Sections - Listener Mike is avoiding timed sections until he improves at the test. Nathan and Ben explain why this approach is misguided—all LSAT students should make timed sections a cornerstone of their study.

18:43 - Staying Focused - An anonymous listener struggles to stay focused during timed sections. Ben and Nathan instruct Anonymous to zoom in on one question at a time.

27:44 - Score Drop - Listener Annabelle is flustered by a sudden score drop. Nathan and Ben blame Annabelle’s preoccupation with speed over accuracy.

33:23 - Why Law School? - The guys counsel a high-earning listener to reconsider their reasons for pursuing law school.

44:55 - Become a Good Test Taker - Listener Angelina describes herself as “an awful test taker.” Ben and Nathan implore Angelina to improve her self-talk by deciding to become a good test taker.

49:42 - GPA Addendums - The guys recommend more effective alternatives to writing a GPA addendum.

59:12 - Dropping Out - Nathan and Ben applaud an anonymous listener’s decision to drop out of law school.

1:06:19 - Words of the Week - A few students pay for law school. Few feel good about it.