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
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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