In this episode, we bid farewell to the LSAT Pros podcast, at least for now. We share more about our other free LSAT resources and classes, and how to reach us. Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAT Blog (Steve’s site) LSAT Hacks (Graeme’s site) LSAT Unplugged channel on YouTube (Steve) LSAT Unplugged podcast on iTunes (Steve) LSAT Blog books and study schedules (Steve) LSAT Blog Live Online LSAT Master Classes + On-Demand courses (Steve) LSAT Unplugged Instagram (Steve) LSAT Hacks Email Cours...
Apr 29, 2019•5 min•Ep. 17
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we cover: -How to practice predicting LSAT Logical Reasoning answers -How can you improve on LSAT Reading Comp? -How to prep for the Digital LSAT -Differences between old and new LSAT PrepTests -The most important thing to memorize for LG and LR (if any) Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes Digital LSAT Online Familiarization Tool Digi...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 16
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we cover: -The question of law schools taking students with GRE vs. LSAT -How to make and sustain significant improvement in LSAT Logical Reasoning? -Our one piece of advice on LSAT Reading Comprehension -How to factor in guesswork -How to avoid getting frustrated on LSAT Logic Games Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAT Blog (Stev...
Apr 15, 2019•52 min•Ep. 15
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we cover how to structure your LSAT studying over a 2-month period Links: Steve’s free week-by-week LSAT study plans Steve’s premium day-by-day LSAT study plans Steve’s LSAT question categorizations Steve’s video on how to review LSAT questions (student example) Graeme’s LSAT categorizations Graeme’s LSAT explanations Graeme’s LSAT g...
Apr 08, 2019•47 min•Ep. 14
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we cover how to decide whether to cancel/retake the LSAT and more. Topics covered include: Whether to cancel Why people consider canceling - what could go wrong, when it’s not worth it How long you have to cancel July LSAT see score first Deciding whether to retake How long you need for a retake When you’ve used every PrepTest What t...
Apr 01, 2019•45 min•Ep. 13
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we cover how to pick up the pace on the LSAT and more. Questions answered: How do you pick up the pace while ensuring you're not guessing/acting illogically on the test? The mindset/strategies/process that defines someone with a 175+ on the LSAT from the rest of the crowd? Have you ever worked with another student who was able to rec...
Mar 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 12
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we focused on LSAT Logical Reasoning strategies. Topics covered: How to return to questions you've marked as unsure Whether LR has gotten more difficult What to do if you're getting more than 5 wrong on LR Our pacing guidelines for LR How to use extra time if you finish the section early. How to know when to skip LR questions Links: ...
Mar 18, 2019•56 min•Ep. 11
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we focused on LSAT Reading Comprehension strategies. Topics covered: How to approach the LSAT Reading Comp section Whether to annotate RC passages (and how) How do I improve in speed and accuracy in RC? How RC is similar to LR How to close the gap from -4 to -1 Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAT Blog (Steve’s site) LSAT Hacks (G...
Mar 11, 2019•49 min•Ep. 10
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. In this episode, we focused on LSAT Logic Games strategies. Topics covered: How to decide Logic Games setups Organizing conditional rules How to decide how to diagram rules How to decide whether to keep making deductions or move on to questions What to do when you're not sure how to diagram rules How to make diagrams thorough, but still correct How t...
Mar 04, 2019•52 min•Ep. 9
This week, we discuss the Digital LSAT Changes in 2019. Hosted by Steve from LSAT Blog and Graeme from LSAT Hacks. Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAC’s Online Familiarization Tool LSAT Blog (Steve’s site) LSAT Hacks (Graeme’s site) Steve’s LSAT Unplugged podcast on iTunes Graeme on Instagram Digital LSAT Video Playlist (Steve’s YouTube)...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 8
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. LR question stem vs stimulus first (00:00:12) 2. Saving time on LG (00:13:17) 3. How to simplify diagramming for in-out grouping games (00:18:54) 4. How to remain calm when taking PTs (00:28:50) 5. Should I eliminate every AC? (00:40:08) Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAT Blog (Steve’s site) LSAT Hacks (Graeme’s site) How to go faster at LSAT Logic Games (LSAT Hacks) Bird in the forest: example of how to link all rules together (LSAT 33, Game 2) LSAT Blog Logi...
Feb 18, 2019•45 min•Ep. 7
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. How does one live the LSAT? (00:00:10) 2. Bubbling strategy (00:11:01) 3. LR algorithm (00:14:50) 4. Short on time in LG (00:24:10) 5. Formal logic still worth spending time on? (00:26:58) 6. Checking 2 LR answer choices against each other (00:30:38) 7. What to do when things aren’t clicking in LG (00:35:34) Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes Steve’s 170+ LSAT Logical Reasoning Method video on YouTube Graeme Blake, https://lsathacks.com Steve Schwartz, https://lsat...
Feb 11, 2019•48 min•Ep. 6
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. When to stop making deductions (00:00:15) 2. IDing weaknesses (00:04:55) 3. When to stop making deductions (00:08:15) 4. Knowing when to diagram LR and how to predict ACs (00:19:29) 5. Using deductive reasoning in RC (00:31:30) 6. Algorithm for LG? (00:37:02) Links / Misc.: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes Sufficient Assumption Wigs Question - PT58 S2 Q25 How to study for a retake - Steve’s YouTube videos Steve Schwartz, https://lsatblog.blogspot.com Graeme Blake, https...
Feb 04, 2019•46 min•Ep. 5
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. Two Months Out: How To Study? (00:00:01) 2. How To Improve LSAT Stamina? (00:14:25) 3. Only Went Up 1 Point: How to Improve? (00:24:20) 4. How Often to Diagram LR? (00:39:22) 5. Simplifying in/out Game Diagrams (00:47:50) Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAT Hacks (Graeme’s site) LSAT Blog (Steve’s site) LSAT Logic Game explanation: birds in the forest | PrepTest 33 Game 2 Setup PrepTest 33 Game 2 Video Explanation on LSAT Blog 7 Logic Games Repeated on Future P...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 4
We’re new - if you listen, please leave a review on iTunes. That’s the biggest way you can help support the podcast, and we’d really appreciate it. For this episode, we’re doing something a bit different - it’s a recording of a webinar we conducted live in advance of the January LSAT. It mostly covered Test Day prep in the final week, but we also discussed a variety of other topics, including rule substitution questions and the digital LSAT. Links: LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes LSAT Hacks (Graeme’...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 3
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. How to use new condition/rules in LG, finding the key to unlock the game (00:01:03) 2. Drilling RC by focusing on one passage (00:10:20) 3. Studying for a retake (00:19:39) 4. Types of method of reasoning (00:24:47) 5. Using a highlighter for diagramming (00:35:13) 6. Becoming more confident, dealing with anxiety (00:42:40) LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes Steve Schwartz, https://lsatblog.blogspot.com Graeme Blake, https://lsathacks.com Follow Steve on YouTube! https://...
Jan 15, 2019•58 min•Ep. 3
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. Diagramming statements that start with “no” (00:01:14) 2. Increasing speed on LR, dealing with anxiety (00:07:52) 3. Making predictions in LR (00:30:36) 4. How to save time on LG (00:38:24) 5. How to review LSAT Qs (00:46:20) LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes Graeme Blake, https://lsathacks.com Steve Schwartz, https://lsatblog.blogspot.com Follow Graeme on Instagram! https://instagram.com/graeme_blake Follow Steve on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/lsatblog Steve’s LSAT...
Jan 15, 2019•53 min•Ep. 2
This week’s LSAT questions: 1. How to determine whether an LR choice is out of scope (00:00:17) 2. When to stop making deductions on LG? (00:10:12) 3. Score plateau/fluctuations (00:18:14) 4. Big score improvement by LSAT Test Day? (00:34:55) 5. LR in real life example: substitute teachers scenario (00:54:22) LSAT Pros podcast on iTunes Steve Schwartz, https://lsatblog.blogspot.com Graeme Blake, https://lsathacks.com Follow Steve on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/lsatblog Steve’s LSAT Unplugge...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
