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In this candid mailbag-style episode, Ben answers a wave of Instagram DMs sparked by graduation season and summer LSAT prep. He starts by dispelling myths about GPA requirements for law school, emphasizing that while a high LSAT can compensate for a low GPA, it doesn’t erase concerns entirely. He explains how law schools report medians—not averages—making the extremes (both low and high scores) less impactful than applicants think. If you have a 2.5 GPA and a high LSAT, you still face an uphill battle, and law schools will expect a compelling reason for your academic underperformance.

Ben also takes aim at Reddit, especially the /r/lawschooladmissions crowd, arguing that it fosters misinformation and anxiety. He cites examples of high-scoring applicants who bombed the cycle—not because their numbers were off, but because of awkward vibes, bad writing, or just poor strategy. Ben underscores that admissions are about more than stats; law schools also want people who can write, communicate well, and not be weird in an interview.

Next, Ben offers brutally honest feedback to people who messaged him with questions ranging from whether they can take the LSAT as a Bangladeshi student to whether they should apply with a 2.6 GPA and a 162 LSAT. He argues that such profiles scream “not ready” and warns against rushing into law school without improving those numbers. For high schoolers deciding between top undergrads like Columbia and Brown, Ben explains that the decision should come down to happiness and GPA maximization, not marginal prestige differences.

Finally, Ben covers rising LSAT registration fees and closes the episode with a promise to pivot back to practical LSAT skills, including Logical Reasoning walkthroughs—his way of re-centering on actionable value for his listeners.