Dave and Jon are here with another Student Mailbag episode, this time tackling questions covering the LSAT-Flex and their expectations about its future (including what it’ll mean long-term for students), general prep advice on identifying inconsistent errors post-PTs and on the difference in memorization as a learning tool vs the development of genuine knowledge, and a whole host of admissions inquiries from rolling admissions after the November LSAT to applying as an older/nontraditional applicant to alumni connections and how they factor into acceptances. Don’t miss it!

• 0:00 – Intro. “Twilight Zone” by Golden Earring sets the backdrop for the freakish weather going on in Jon and Dave’s neck of the woods.
• This Week in the LSAT World
• 7:10 – Lost LSATs. Dave and Jon report on what ended up happening with all of those lost July LSATs we covered last episode.
• 12:07 – LSAT-Flex policy changes. LSAC announced that ear plugs are now allowed, in addition to mechanical pencils and pens.
• 20:34 – More LSAC news. August test signups (18,316 test takers scheduled), new LSAC website, Digital Law School Forums for pre-law students, and a reminder about the upcoming October 2020 LSAT registration deadline on Friday, 8/21.
• Reversals of Test Fortune
• 34:55 – What do you do when your LSAT practice test score takes a dip? Jon and Dave coach students through this alarming moment. Score variance is normal, so don’t sweat one low score! Use it as a moment to learn what went wrong and do your best to fix it before your next test. Additional reading – “Welcome To The LSAT Casino” by Dave.
• 44:24 – How to use a bad practice test performance to your advantage.
• 49:00 – What happens if the dip occurs on the last practice test you take before your real one?
• 55:28 – Outro.