The One-Point Difference (Ep. 536)

from Thinking LSAT · host Nathan Fox and Ben Olson

Ben and Nathan dig into a striking chart showing dozens of schools clustering their LSAT medians at 150 and 160, while almost nobody reports 149 or 159. They break down why schools chase these round-number medians, how it leads to irrational admissions behavior, and what it means for applicants trying to play the rankings game. Also in this episode: - How applying without a GPA can affect your admissions chances - Success stories from Demon students who crushed the November LSAT - Why the University of North Carolina has climbed so quickly in the rankings Links Mentioned: Derek T. Muller Article Study with our Free Plan⁠ ⁠Download our iOS app⁠ Watch Episode 536 on YouTube Check out all of our “What’s the Deal With” segments Get caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library 0:00 Retaking to Beat New Medians 5:37 Applying with No GPA 14:05 November LSAT Success 20:05 The Irrational Pursuit of Round LSAT Medians 27:20 Lower Scores When Timed 34:50 Meeting with an Admissions Counselor 39:35 What’s the Deal with University of North Carolina 55:56 Word of the Week — Prolixity

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