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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/support

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast:...

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:...

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: ...

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast:...

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/support

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.html⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/support

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.html⁠ --- Send in a voice message:...

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-...

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.html⁠ --- Send in a voice message:...

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.html⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/support

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.html⁠ --- Send...

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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdlsat/support

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:...

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.html --- Send in a voice message:...

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.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jdlsat/message Support this podcast:...

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jdlsat/support

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jdlsat/message Support this podcast:...

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 --- Send in a voice...

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jdlsat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jdlsat/support

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...

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:...

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...