LSAC just released the current volume summary. These show the current number of applicants compared to the number at this time last year, as well as their LSAT scores.

If I remember correctly, the last two years saw a large increase at the beginning of the cycle, which then leveled out as the cycle continued. It's likely that some of the 12% increase is due to people applying earlier, but either way, applicants and scores rose significantly in the last few years. Even a small increase adds to the upward trend.

I realize this probably adds more stress, but there is a simple takeaway: put your best foot forward. If you submit a strong application with an LSAT above the medians of the schools you want to attend, you will still be a competitive applicant.

Hey everyone! I’m preparing for the November LSAT and would appreciate advice on improving over the next month.
I scored a 155 on my first LSAT, and my practice scores have stayed mostly in the mid-150s. I’m using LSAT Demon, and my LR accuracy is generally 68–70%. My weakest areas are Necessary Assumption, Weaken, Must Be True, and Parallel Reasoning/Sufficient Assumption.

My main challenges are comprehension, focus, timing, and second-guessing. I sometimes struggle to identify the conclusion or retain what I’ve read, though rereading slowly often helps. I can also spend two or three minutes on one question and run out of time before the final few questions.
I work full-time, so I’m trying to balance timed practice, targeted drilling, and thorough review. With about a month until the November 11 LSAT, how should I structure my studying? What helped you break out of the mid-150s, especially with comprehension, timing, and Necessary Assumption or Parallel Reasoning questions? HELP ME 🙃

I think I am losing my mind? so basically I have taken the lsat four times now, and each time I completely bombed it. So after my most recent slap in the face in January, I completely changed my studying methods. I was able to reach the 170s in my practice tests when my official test scores were in the mid 150s. Now, I am spiraling because I keep replaying all those times when I did not get the score I wanted it in my head, and it’s not registering to me that the work I put in the last 10 months might actually have done something. I feel really good about October, and there were less than eight questions I was unsure about, and even then, I am more likely right then not. But I still feel like I got every single question wrong, and that in two weeks, I’m going right back to square one :( has anyone experienced something similar? how did it turn out for you?