The PowerScore LSAT PodCast

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• April 2026 LSAT Recap 15.04.2026 48min

  Episode 178 contains the full April 2026 LSAT breakdown, both international and domestic, with Jon outlining every scored and experimental section in use all week (a quick discussion as there were hardly any), an analysis of how his latest Crystal Ball predictions turned out, and the scoring scales for every possible test combination. He also includes a detailed description of how make up tests work—critical information for anyone sitting for a retake!
• February 2026 LSAT Recap 12.02.2026 1t 2min

  The second, and likely smallest, LSAT of 2026 has wrapped, so it's time to talk specifics! Join Jon as he breaks down the February test—real sections vs experimentals, and every scaling outcome—as well as some breaking news for anyone testing a little later this year.
• January 2026 LSAT Recap 14.01.2026 56min

  2026 is off to a roaring start with four intense days of January LSAT turmoil: not only was there an challenging mix of new and reused content, but the test makers pulled a Reading Comp stunt that caught everyone by (unfortunate) surprise. But as always Jon's on the case and has all the details, from what was real and what wasn't, to precisely what happened in RC, to the exact curve your scored sections will produce!
• November 2025 LSAT Recap 12.11.2025 1t 22min

  After five long days, the final LSAT of 2025 has mercifully ended, and Jon is here with everything you need to know! Tune in as he breaks down a whopping 14 sections from the November exam, clarifying what was scored and what was experimental, and providing scaling estimates for every combination of content.
• The Future of the PowerScore LSAT PodCast 11.11.2025 17min

  In this brief, 18-minute discussion, Jon outlines his vision for the future of the PowerScore PodCast now that Dave Killoran, his long-time cohost, has departed. Give Episode 174 a listen if you're curious about what comes next!
• October 2025 LSAT Recap 10.10.2025 1t 9min

  2025's test year is drawing to a close, and the October LSAT cements itself as a milestone on many fronts. Not only did it contain a unique combination of new and reused content, but it's also Dave Killoran's final LSAT (and possibly podcast) at PowerScore. Tune in as he and Jon break down the test, predict scoring scales, and bid a very fond—and hopefully temporary—farewell to the greatest this industry's ever seen.
• September 2025 LSAT Recap 09.09.2025 1t 8min

  September 2025's LSAT proved to be one for the record books, as the test makers chose to forego the usual routine of mixing old sections with new, and instead presented exclusively first-use material for the entire week. But fear not: Dave and Jon weathered the storm and managed to track it all, compiling the entire catalogue of content! In Episode 172 they outline everything on offer, noting what was real and experimental, and detailing the scoring scales for all the content combinations.
• August 2025 LSAT Recap 13.08.2025 1t 8min

  The August 2025 LSAT has finally concluded after four frenzied days of testing, and as always Jon and Dave are on the scene to cut through the noise and separate the facts from the fiction. In Episode 171 they provide a detailed breakdown of what was scored and what wasn't (including that mysterious pair of Reading Comp sections!), curve estimates for every test form given, and an assessment of their latest Crystal Ball predictions to see if they kept their winning streak alive!
• June 2025 LSAT Recap 11.06.2025 1t 17min

  Episode 170 contains the full June 2025 LSAT breakdown, both international and domestic, where Dave and Jon outline every scored and experimental section in use all week, an analysis of how their latest Crystal Ball predictions turned out, and the scoring scales for each test format seen. Don't miss this comprehensive review of one of the biggest tests of the year!
• Admissions Mailbag: A Little Bit of Everything 03.06.2025 1t 7min

  In Episode 169, Jon and Dave open up their student mailbag once again! This time they focus on admissions, tackling topics like what outcomes you can expect with a low GPA, how to make the most of a nontraditional or non-law background, the consequences of academic infractions, and even the process—and likelihood—of transferring to a new law school after your first year.
• The 2025 US News Law School Rankings 22.04.2025 49min

  The 2025 US News law school rankings have been released, setting the "official" standard by which schools will be compared to one another for the upcoming admissions cycle. In Episode 168, Dave and Jon offer their take on this year's rankings, including the controversial metrics and weighting involved, the most prominent winners and losers as schools rise and fall, and—above all—exactly what these rankings mean to you as an applicant!
• April 2025 LSAT Recap 16.04.2025 1t 20min

  After three long, confusion-filled days, the April 2025 LSAT has mercifully ended, and as always Jon and Dave are on the scene to help explain one of the strangest tests in recent memory. Tune in to Episode 167 for a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, scale predictions for every test form combination and what they mean for your results, and, as always, the accuracy and applicability of their latest Crystal Ball predictions! 
• LSAT Faceoff: Dave and Jon Debate Five Common Test Concerns 03.04.2025 1t 25min

  In Episode 166, Dave and Jon go head-to-head on five of the most contentious issues that often divide LSAT students and prep providers, serving up their unique—and at times opposing—perspectives on these hot-button topics. Tune in to hear them debate everything from whether to read the stimulus or question stem first, when and why you should cancel your score, the value of diagramming, their ideal pre-test routine, and even the utility of the LSAT itself!
• February 2025 LSAT Recap 11.02.2025 55min

  After two intense days, the February 2025 LSAT has wrapped and Jon and Dave are here in Episode 165 with all the details! As usual, it contained some oddities—no experimental Reading Comp?—but as they explain their Crystal Ball predictions came true once again, and their breakdown of the content and scoring scales cover every section tested.
• State of the LSAT Union: 2024 Recap and 2025 Preview 06.02.2025 1t 9min

  2024 was a year of unprecedented LSAT changes, from the removal of Logic Games to the reconfiguring of all available practice tests to the introduction of a host of new PowerScore courses (among quite a lot else), and as always Dave and Jon are here with a comprehensive retrospective to help you make sense of it all. Join them in Episode 164 as they recap the past year, and provide some sneak peaks at what 2025 has in store!
• January 2025 LSAT Recap 22.01.2025 1t

  The January 2025 LSAT was record-breaking, with over 25,000 people testing over four packed days, but Jon and Dave weathered the storm and are here with all the details! In Episode 163, they cover it all: from domestic tests to internationals, join them as they outline what was real and what was experimental, the sources of reused content (and the astounding accuracy of their Crystal Ball predictions), and the curves for every section combination to give you an idea of exactly how you scored.
• Principle Questions 18.12.2024 58min

  In Episode 162, Dave and Jon tackle one of the trickiest concepts on the LSAT: Principle Questions. Tune in to hear them break down this common and confusing question type, as they explore specific examples and apply solution strategies that will help you conquer every form of this notoriously tough idea.
• November 2024 LSAT Recap 13.11.2024 1t 13min

  The last and largest LSAT of 2024 is  finally over, meaning Jon and Dave are free and clear to tell you all about it! In Episode 161 they cover the November test start to finish, discussing the record number of scored and experimental sections used, the relative difficulty of everything given, their expectations for the numerous scoring scales, and—to top it all off—the accuracy of the predictions from their latest Crystal Ball/Miniball webinars (hint: they got this one exactly right).
• PowerScore's Crystal Ball Webinars: Everything You Need to Know About Predicting LSATs 17.10.2024 1t 12min

  For over four years, Dave and Jon have undertaken a truly daring feat: before every LSAT they have attempted to predict the precise content—from source test reuse to specific passage topics—that would appear on the upcoming exam. And for 29 of the last 31 tests they've gotten it right. These notorious "Crystal Ball" webinars are immensely popular, but often misunderstood, so in Episode 160 they offer a peak behind the curtain, explaining what they're doing, how they do it, and most importantly the value students can derive from these one-of-a-kind sessions.
• October 2024 LSAT Recap 08.10.2024 1t 10min

  2024's second-to-last LSAT has finally ended, which means Jon and Dave are free to tell you all about it! Tune in to hear their overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental (Including Crystal Ball predictions), and, as always, curve estimates for every test form—international and domestic—and what they mean for your results.