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Defining the 1%: The Skills and Habits Behind 99th Percentile LSAT Scores

Scoring in the 99th percentile on the LSAT requires more than just practice—it reflects a specific set of skills, habits, and ways of thinking that most test takers never fully develop. This session is for students aiming to break into the 170s who want to understand what truly separates top scorers from the rest. You’ll learn how high scorers approach each section, the study habits that drive consistent improvement, and what differentiates performance across the 150s, 160s, and 170s.

Identifying LSAT Logical Flaws: What Matters & What Doesn’t [8/11/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to distinguish the logical flaws that actually cost points from the ones test-takers routinely overthink. We'll focus on the flaw types that appear most frequently in Logical Reasoning, how to recognize them quickly under timed conditions, and why certain wrong answer choices are designed to exploit the same misreading the flaw depends on. Attending live means you can bring a specific question type or stimulus you've been stuck on and hear how to think through it in real time, not just watch someone work a clean example. The coach works with LSAT students regularly and will share the patterns that separate confident, accurate flaw identification from the hesitation that tends to slow scores down.

Defining LSAT Score Bands: How to Breakthrough a Plateau [8/5/2026] (Recording)

Many LSAT students hit a plateau where more practice doesn't translate into higher scores. The key isn't simply doing more questions. It's identifying what's holding you back and making the right adjustments. This session is for anyone looking to break through a score plateau and reach the next LSAT score band. You'll learn how to diagnose common performance bottlenecks, refine your study strategy, and make more consistent progress toward your target score. Join live to hear from a 99th percentile LSAT scorer and expert instructor who has helped students overcome plateaus and achieve significant score improvements. The speaker will share practical techniques for identifying weaknesses, maximizing the impact of your study time, and building the habits that lead to sustained improvement. Expect actionable strategies you can immediately apply to your LSAT preparation.

Write On! Top Tips for LSAT & Other Academic Essays [9/1/2026] (Recording)

Professional writer, editor and writing coach Karin McKie will share quick tips to generate dynamic personal statements for college or graduate school applications like the LSAT plus any type of academic or business writing.

Write On! Top Tips for LSAT & Other Academic Essays [8/11/2026] (Recording)

Professional writer, editor and writing coach Karin McKie will share quick tips to generate dynamic personal statements for college or graduate school applications like the LSAT plus any type of academic or business writing.

Mastering this Skill Unlocked the 99th percentile LSAT for Me [5/27/2026] (Recording)

Many LSAT students spend months drilling questions without identifying the one skill that actually drives major score improvement. This session is for test takers who want to sharpen the core ability that separates top scorers from the rest. You’ll learn how to approach LSAT questions with stronger reasoning, improve accuracy under pressure, and develop the habits that consistently lead to higher performance across sections. Join live to ask questions about your own prep and see how a 175 scorer approaches the exam strategically. The speaker is an experienced LSAT coach who regularly helps students raise their scores through more focused, efficient preparation. They’ll share the patterns they see across top performers and the kinds of techniques typically covered in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Don't Use an LSAT Wrong Answer Journal. Do This Instead. [5/27/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know exactly how to identify why you're missing LSAT questions and what to do about it in your next study session. Instead of logging wrong answers in a journal that tells you what went wrong, you'll learn how to track the reasoning errors that actually repeat across question types, and how to build a correction habit that sticks. This session will also cover how to distinguish a knowledge gap from an execution error, because the fix for each is completely different. Attending live means you can describe your current study setup and get a direct response about whether your approach is working or working against you. The coach works with LSAT students at every score level and brings a clear sense of the patterns that separate candidates who plateau from those who break through.

Elite LSAT Case Studies: 154 -> 180, 160 -> 178, and 168 -> 179 [7/23/2026] (Recording)

In this session, you will see exactly how three real test-takers diagnosed and closed significant score gaps on the LSAT, including how each identified their highest-leverage weaknesses, restructured their study approach mid-prep, and built the consistency needed to perform in the 170s. You will leave with a concrete framework for auditing your own prep the way a high-scoring candidate would. Attending live means you can ask how these case studies apply to your current score range and get a direct answer in context, not a general one. The coach works with LSAT students across score bands every day, and this session is a rare look at the diagnostic patterns and turning points that actually drive score transformation at the elite level.

Running Out of Time on the LSAT? Here's How to Fix It [6/2/2026] (Recording)

Running out of time on the LSAT can be frustrating, especially when you understand the material but struggle to finish sections under pressure. This session is designed for students who want a more structured approach to pacing and a better understanding of where time is actually being lost. You’ll learn how to diagnose timing breakdowns, build strategies for moving through questions more efficiently, and identify the habits that commonly slow test-takers down. The coach works with LSAT students regularly and will share the patterns they see across improving scorers, along with the diagnostic thinking they use when evaluating timing issues. If you want a more repeatable approach to managing LSAT timing, it’s worth joining live.

Running Out of Time on the LSAT? Here's How to Fix It [6/2/2026] (Recording)

Running out of time on the LSAT can be frustrating, especially when you understand the material but struggle to finish sections under pressure. This session is designed for students who want a more structured approach to pacing and a better understanding of where time is actually being lost. You’ll learn how to diagnose timing breakdowns, build strategies for moving through questions more efficiently, and identify the habits that commonly slow test-takers down. The coach works with LSAT students regularly and will share the patterns they see across improving scorers, along with the diagnostic thinking they use when evaluating timing issues. If you want a more repeatable approach to managing LSAT timing, it’s worth joining live.

The LSAT Rebuild: Why Smart Students Plateau—and How to Break Through [8/26/2026] (Recording)

If you've been studying consistently but watching your score stagnate, this session will help you understand why. We'll break down the three most common reasons disciplined students plateau on the LSAT: flawed logic frameworks, inefficient review habits, and untrained pattern recognition on games and reading comp. You'll leave with a specific diagnostic lens to identify which of these is holding your score back. Attending live means you can describe your exact situation and get a direct response, not a general answer built for no one in particular. The coach works with LSAT students through this problem every day, and hearing how they reason through cases like yours is the kind of clarity that a recording, watched alone, rarely delivers.

“RAOUR” Annotation: The Easy New Way to Read and Understand All Types of Texts [9/11/2026] (Recording)

“ROUR” Annotation: The Easy New Way to Read and Understand All Types of Texts Educator Karin McKie has created a quick and easy way to annotate and understand dense texts for school or work, developed over decades of tutoring thousands of diverse learners. Mastery of these simple techniques increases standardized test prep scores like the LSAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and more.

“RAOUR” Annotation: The Easy New Way to Read and Understand All Types of Texts [8/29/2026] (Recording)

“ROUR” Annotation: The Easy New Way to Read and Understand All Types of Texts Educator Karin McKie has created a quick and easy way to annotate and understand dense texts for school or work, developed over decades of tutoring thousands of diverse learners. Mastery of these simple techniques increases standardized test prep scores like the LSAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and more.

Wrong Answer Journal Guide (WAJ) with Examples

The WAJ is a critical tool for improving your LSAT score, and will catalyze your LSAT progress by clarifying technical errors. Included is a WAJ template I teach, and contains real entries from my past students.

Why You're Running Out of Time on the LSAT - and How to Fix It Before August [6/19/2026] (Recording)

Running out of time on the LSAT is rarely just a pacing problem—it’s usually a sign of deeper issues in approach, prioritization, and decision-making under pressure. This session is for students who feel consistently rushed on Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension and want to improve before the August exam. You’ll learn why high scorers move efficiently without rushing, the habits that quietly drain time during sections, and the specific adjustments that can help you complete more questions accurately. Join live to hear how an experienced LSAT coach diagnoses timing issues and the patterns they see across students who successfully improve their pacing. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about your own prep strategy and get practical guidance typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Mastering Logical Reasoning: Recognizing Flaws

Flaw questions are one of the most common types of logical reasoning questions, and they test a critical skill used in law school and your legal career. Get a jump start on preparing for the LSAT by joining this presentation to become a master at identifying flaws. Megan works for Portland State University and designed an innovative LSAT Prep course that focuses on the real-world applications of the skills tested on the LSAT. Instead of sharing "tips and tricks," Megan teaches her students the "why" behind what the LSAT is testing using examples from legal practice, law school class discussions, and every day life. This approach helps students relate to the material and integrate LSAT skills into everyday practice. Law school teaches you how to think, and with Megan's help you can get a head start!

Intro to Logical Reasoning: Breaking Down the Task and the Stimulus

Are you new to studying for the LSAT? Or has a commercial test prep course left you confused with their complicated jargon and unintuitive hacks? This is the first presentation in a series that will break down logical reasoning in a simple, practical way. Many LSAT prep approaches were crafted by people who performed really well on the LSAT but may not have ever practiced law, or possibly never even went to law school. What those courses miss are the every day applications of LSAT skills to real-world law school scenarios and legal practice. I am a graduate of Georgetown Law who scored in the 97th percentile on the LSAT with several years' experience practicing at one of the most prominent law firms in the country, as well as a mid-sized boutique. My work in legal research, case strategy, briefing, discovery, and client relationships have informed my perspective on the LSAT. I know the LSAT is not just a test to be hacked, but rather a sensible evaluation of the skills required to succeed in law school and legal practice. My innovative curriculum has helped hundreds of students in my classes at Indiana University and Portland State University, as well as the private tutoring students I have been working with over the past 13+ years. In this session of the series, we will cover the following topics: - Why logical reasoning? - What is the "task"? - What is the "stimulus"? - How to approach logical reasoning questions - The types of logical reasoning questions, and - Beneficial study resources and strategies

Deconstructing Logical Reasoning: Understanding Parts of an Argument

This presentation builds on a previous session in which I discussed the language used on the LSAT to describe logical reasoning questions and the different types of logical reasoning questions. In this session, we will discuss how to break down a logical reasoning passage (or stimulus) to identify the different parts of an argument. This foundational skill helps with every type of logical reasoning question and carries over to reading comprehension as well.

Your Complete Law School Application Roadmap: From LSAT to Deposit

Applying to law school is a long, multi-step process, and success depends on having a clear plan from the very beginning. This session walks through the full roadmap, from LSAT strategy and timing to building a strong school list, crafting standout essays, securing recommendations, navigating interviews, managing waitlists, and making final deposit decisions. You’ll learn how each piece fits together, how to avoid costly missteps, and how to stay organized and confident throughout the cycle.

The 150 LSAT Addendum That Got Me Into UVA Law

A real below-median LSAT addendum, reproduced verbatim, with a line-by-line read of the four things it does and the four things it refuses to do. Written for a splitter whose score sat roughly twenty points under the school's median — a low LSAT against a low GPA. Includes how to decide whether you need an addendum at all, because a weak one is worse than none. Reproduced as submitted, which means it names the sitting: the October 2021 LSAT.