80. So you got your Score...
Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Sep 26, 2024•13 min
JD LSAT & Admissions
99th Percentile LSAT Instructor Jimmy D of JDLSAT.com shares key habits to achieve a top LSAT Score and maximize your chances of admission to your target law schools.
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79. Sal - 172 and Duke Law - ED! Part 2: Admissions to Duke Law!
LSAT Instructor Jimmy D Speaks with his former student, Sal, who scored a 172 and was admitted early decision to Duke Law. This episode will focus specifically on Admissions. But check out Ep. 78 with where we discuss Sal's LSAT Prep. Want to work with Jimmy? Book a free consultation: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Apr 16, 2024•2 hr 1 min
78. Sal - 172 and Duke Law - ED!
LSAT Instructor Jimmy D Speaks with his former student, Sal, who scored a 172 and was admitted early decision to Duke Law. This episode will focus specifically on LSAT Prep. But stay on the lookout for the next episode with where we discuss admissions. Want to work with Jimmy? Book a free consultation: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 30 min
77. 180 from 146! Student Success Story
LSAT Instructor Jimmy D Speaks with his former student, MK, who scored a 180 from a 146 initial diagnostic, while pregnant, working full time and caring for her baby son. This episode will focus specifically on habits and it will be first in a series with MK about her journey to a 180 (Replay). Atomic Habits Book: http://www.jdlsat.com/blog/atomic-habits-required-reading-for-the-lsat The Practicing Mind: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/335864.The_Practicing_Mind?from_search=true&from_srp...
Nov 27, 2023•52 min
76. Game Over: The End of Logic Games!
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D discusses LSAC's Announcement that the Games Section (Analytical Reasoning) will be phased out after the June 2024 LSAT Administration. Beginning with August 2024 the LSAT will no longer have a game section. LSAC's Official Announcement: https://www.lsac.org/blog/what-to-expect-starting-with-august-2024-lsat Previous Episodes mentioned: Ep. 75 GRE vs. LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Oct 21, 2023•24 min
75. GRE vs. LSAT?
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D discusses the GRE as an alternative to the LSAT for law school admissions. List of law schools that accept the GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre/score-users/law-schools/program-list.html Previous Episodes mentioned: Ep. 10 Growth Mindset Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html...
Oct 04, 2023•35 min
74. So you got your Score...
Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Sep 29, 2023•13 min
73. Why In/Out games are misnamed - and why it matters
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why In/Out games are misnamed - and why it matters Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l
Sep 22, 2023•17 min
72. The Pomodoro Technique for Studying
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains how the Pomodoro Technique can be applied to LSAT Study Show Notes: - Summary of the Pomodoro Technique - https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique - Ep. 71 High Intensity Training applied to LSAT Prep - Ep. 40 Timed Sections - A Valuable Tool Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l...
Sep 08, 2023•20 min
71. High Intensity Training applied to the LSAT
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains how the concept of High Intensity Training can be applied to LSAT preparation. Show Notes: - Blind Review - https://www.jdlsat.com/blog/optimized-blind-review - Fool Proofing (for Games only) - https://www.jdlsat.com/blog/fool-proofing-explained - Practice Test Journal Template - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QTXTdDQi3twMac1t_zRgr1Uwi2TI4e-OKdjfqTsdNHg/edit?pli=1#gid=1205532939 - For those interested in HIT Strength Training- https://amzn.to/4...
Jul 30, 2023•32 min
70. Help! My PT Score "Went Down!"
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains how it's very common for PT Scores to "drop" after a personal best and why you need to play the long game. Practice Test Journal Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QTXTdDQi3twMac1t_zRgr1Uwi2TI4e-OKdjfqTsdNHg/edit?pli=1#gid=1205532939 Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l...
Jul 19, 2023•28 min
69. LSAC Format change: From CAPS to Bold
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains a minor but positive change to the LSAT format and shares an update on his black coffee habit. https://www.lsac.org/blog/lsat-inbox-062823 Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l
Jul 12, 2023•10 min
68. Answer Choices are the Enemy!
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why answer choices are the enemy. You're still being "tested" just as much on the answer choices as the rest of the exam. So you cannot let your guard down and anticipating is essential! Other podcast episodes referenced: Ep 21. Anticipating Answer Choices Saves Time Ep. 35 Evaluating Answer Choices: A Simple Approach Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l...
Jun 16, 2023•33 min
67. Optimized Blind Review
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains his twist on blind review to make it more optimal (in his humble opinion), and how to really get the most out of it. Jimmy also explains the 7sage approach to blind review for contrast - as well as tips to get the most out of that technique. Here's a blogpost outlining the steps! Here's a link to the Practice Test Journal that Jimmy gives students to journal takeaways (the very first resource listed). Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on o...
May 27, 2023•59 min
66. So you got your Score...
Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
May 07, 2023•13 min
65. W.I.N. the LSAT and the Black Coffee Challenge
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains the acronym W.I.N. (What's Important Now) and how it applies to the LSAT. Jimmy also shares his experiment switching to black coffee, an experiment in changing habits. Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 26. An Essentialist Approach to the LSAT 3. Skipping is NOT Quitting 8. Fool Proofing Logic Games Explained 40. Timed Sections 22. Book Club: Atomic Habits - Required Reading for the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdl...
Apr 03, 2023•22 min
64. Pushing your Comfort Zones
99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why it's important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when studying for the LSAT - and mastering almost any field. Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 10. Growth Mindset 44. The Daily Stoic (Stoic Philosophy) 22. Book Club: Atomic Habits - Required Reading for the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l...
Mar 04, 2023•15 min
63. NOT All or Nothing
Jimmy D explains why it doesn't have to be all or nothing! As referenced, check out the book Atomic Habits by James Clear Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 24. 180 from 146: Student Success Story! 42. Admissions: Recommendation Letters 22. Book Club: Atomic Habits - Required Reading for the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.htm l...
Jan 30, 2023•31 min
62. Avoidant Behavior/Procrastinating
Jimmy D discusses avoidant behavior patterns and the LSAT/Admissions process. Simply identifying them, can lead to change, but Jimmy also shares some best practices to prevent those patterns from preventing your success. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Jan 23, 2023•29 min
61. 170+ possible from a 140 diagnostic?
Is 170+ possible from 140 diagnostic? Jimmy D answers explains what you need to know, not what you want to hear. Previous podcast episodes mentioned: 10. Growth Mindset 53. 180 Scorer MK discusses Growth Mindset applied to the LSAT 54. Part 2: 180 Scorer MK discusses Growth Mindset applied to the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Jan 15, 2023•16 min
60. Graeme on Games and Managing Test Anxiety
Jimmy sits down with Graeme Blake, founder of Lsathacks.com, to discuss best practices for games as well as managing test anxiety. Previous podcast episodes mentioned: 2. Local before Global - A Game Changer 3. Skipping is NOT Quitting 10. Growth Mindset Graeme created a custom Study Guide just for our listeners! You can access it here: https://lsathacks.com/jdlsat/ Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Dec 14, 2022•42 min
59. So you got your Score...
Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Nov 30, 2022•12 min
58. LSAT Hacks' Graeme Blake shares his LSAT Study Guide!
Graeme Blake is the creator of LSAThacks.com which gives outstanding explanations for LSAT Questions. He sits down with Jimmy to discuss Study Plans and his guide just for out listeners! Graeme also discusses common test taker mistakes (and solutions) to maximize your LSAT Score! Among the topics discussed: - The importance of a wrong answer journal - or pattern/hard question journal - How to get the most out of LSAT Hacks - How Graeme got better at the exam AFTER scoring a 177 (you read that co...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min
57. Georgetown 1L, and former student, Ted discusses admissions with Jimmy
In this episode Jimmy D interviews his former student, Ted, a 1L at Georgetown. They discuss the law school admissions process, as well as Georgetown Law specifically. Among the many topics discussed: Admissions overall, making sure you're at the right law school for you, early decision, crafting personal statements, outlines, addenda, interviews. They also discuss a key tip Jimmy gave Ted to get applications out early! Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.co...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 48 min
56. Admissions: On Writing Well
LSAT Instructor and Admissions consultant Jimmy D explains the importance of simple, clear, and direct language in your writing, particularly personal statements. He highlights the classic, On Writing Well, by William Zinsser. Free electronic version of On Writing Well: http://richardcolby.net/writ2000/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/On-Writing-Well-30th-Anniversa-Zinsser-William.pdf If you'd like to purchase a hard copy or audio version: https://amzn.to/3Tf3z4q Book a free consultation to work with ...
Oct 13, 2022•13 min
55. Pencil (not Pen) is a must for Logic Games
99th pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why a Pencil (not a pen) is necessary for Logic Games. Jimmy's favorite pencils for Games: https://amzn.to/3qjtdZa Pencils for LR and RC scratch work: https://amzn.to/3AT6msA Erasers: https://amzn.to/3Qk7lYc Graph paper: https://amzn.to/3enAYL5 Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Sep 06, 2022•14 min
54. Part 2: 180 Scorer MK discusses Growth Mindset applied to the LSAT
Part 2: Jimmy's former student MK, who scored a perfect score 180, joins us again to discuss applying a growth mindset to LSAT prep. Check out the book, Mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck https://amzn.to/3JGs8Uu Optimal Work: Optimalwork.com The Power of Regret: https://amzn.to/3cvohNH
Aug 30, 2022•30 min
53. 180 Scorer MK discusses Growth Mindset applied to the LSAT
Jimmy's former student MK who scored a perfect 180 joins us again to discuss applying a growth mindset to LSAT prep. Check out the book, Mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck https://amzn.to/3JGs8Uu Mindset Diagram: https://businessmagazinegainesville.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mindset-Diagram.pdf
Aug 08, 2022•40 min
52. Part 3: 173 from 150s. Eli’s Success Story
LSAT Instructor Jimmy D interviews Eli who earned a 173. Among the topics discussed are skipping, dealing with the clock and finding your rhythm. We also discuss the benefit of journaling after PTs and how building habits can help build confidence. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Aug 01, 2022•34 min
51. Part 2: 173 from 150s. Eli’s Success Story
LSAT Instructor Jimmy D interviews Eli who earned a 173. Among the topics discussed are balancing work with LSAT study, assessing how you feel before and after the exam, meditation, and dealing with distractions during the exam. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html
Jul 23, 2022•32 min
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