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Nathan Fox and Ben Olson
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    Burn the Boats (Ep. 584)

    11/09/2026 | 1h 54 mins.
    Don’t try to sneak into law school late and unprepared without your best LSAT. Burn the boats and decide to be one of the best applicants next cycle. You’ll be glad you did.
    Also in this episode:
    ⬜ A listener shares a puzzling interaction with LSAC
    ⬜ Our approach to reading LR passages
    0:34 - Applying to only Harvard, Yale, and Stanford
    13:45 - Announcements and feature updates
    15:45 - Reprimanded by LSAC
    22:02 - ā€œWhat’s the Deal with UGAā€ update from a current student
    42:16 - More people are retaking the LSAT
    47:31 - Overcoming a low GPA1:00:44 - How to read LR passages
    1:26:50 - Applying before you get your score
    1:35:27 - Personal Statement Gong Show
    New York LSAC Forum
    Washington DC Law School Fair
    Philadelphia Law Fair
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    ā€œWhat’s the Dealā€ segments
    Word of the Week⁠⁠ library
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    The New LSAT (Ep. 583)

    11/02/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    The LSAT is changing in 2027. In this episode, Josh and Nathan break down the changes and how they will affect students.
    Also in this episode:
    ⬜ How should students with accommodations change their study schedules?
    ⬜ How to use your Logical Reasoning skills in Reading Comprehension
    0:26 - Introduction
    0:52 - Explaining the 2027 LSAT changes
    11:33 - Tips from departing Demons
    18:32 - Update from a listener taking a gap year
    22:54 - LR strategy for the final third of the section
    31:50 - Shoutouts and announcements
    34:59 - Study schedule for students with accommodations
    41:49 - How to treat RC more like LR
    49:44 - Studying for the LSAT on a budget
    57:11 - Word of the Week—Obeisance
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    2027 Applications Are Booming (Ep. 582)

    10/26/2026 | 1h 50 mins.
    Law school application cycles are only getting more competitive. Set yourself apart by doing it the right way. Get your best LSAT, then apply early and broadly in the next cycle. Also in this episode: ⬜ How to get from the low 170s to the high 170s⬜ Should slow LSAT progress discourage you from changing careers?

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    Moneyball in Provo (Ep. 581)

    10/19/2026 | 1h 41 mins.
    In the game of rankings and medians, BYU makes their play with an admissions pathway where not only is an LSAT not required, taking the test can lead to your admission being rescinded.Ā 
    Also in this episode:Ā 
    ⬜ Can an addendum erase bad pre-med grades? 
    ⬜ What should your admissions strategy be when geographically limited in your choice of law school? 

    New York LSAC Forum
    Washington DC Law School Fair
    Philadelphia Law Fair

    0:00 Applying When Locked LocalĀ 
    19:05 No LSAT Required (or Permitted)
    35:00 Tips From Departing Demons
    46:04 Test D Question — Trading Cards
    59:03 Assumption Confusion
    1:09:20 When to Hang It Up?Ā 
    1:18:21 Please Excuse My Pre-Med
    1:32:13 Word of the Week — minatory

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    ā€œWhat’s the Dealā€ segments
    Word of the Week⁠⁠ library
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    What Students Get Wrong About RC (Ep. 580)

    10/12/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    A Demon student posts on Reddit about skipping the third passage on Reading Comprehension. Ben and Nathan advise doing the passages in order. As the student’s LSAT ability improves, their reading and answering speed will improve with it.
    Also in this episode:
    ⬜ A Demon student shares their September LSAT score.
    ⬜ Cardozo Law accidentally sends an acceptance to every applicant.
    ⬜ Another contestant takes the stage on the Personal Statement Gong Show!

    0:00 September Score Release
    8:35 Cardozo Law Mistaken Acceptance
    11:29 Test D Question — Community center
    43:50 Suspicious Pre-Law Advice
    1:01:02 Skipping the Third RC Passage
    1:06:10 Holding Applications
    1:13:49 Personal Statement Gong Show
    1:24:00 Word of the Week — Solecism
    1:31:20 Email of the Week

    New York LSAC Forum
    Washington DC Law School Fair
    Philadelphia Law Fair
    ​Start for Free
    Apple Store | Google Play
    Watch on YouTube
    ā€œWhat’s the Dealā€ segments
    Word of the Week⁠⁠ library
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About Thinking LSAT
Ben Olson and Nathan Fox started the Thinking LSAT Podcast to become better LSAT teachers and have some fun. Please 1) subscribe, 2) rate and review, and 3) send us questions: help@thinkinglsat.com. Don't pay for law school! Learn more at lsatdemon.com
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