and only one test left—is a losing play. He breaks down LSAT “ranges” vs a single “score,” and why hitting the top of your range radically changes both admissions outcomes and scholarships.

We map law school decisions on a simple X-Y axis: job outcomes vs. total cost. Ben shows how late apps get worse on both, and why rankings (T20/T50) are a terrible proxy compared to ABA 509 employment data and real starting salaries.

Big picture: the law-school industrial complex is wobbling. With loan policy shifts and banks caring about ROI, many mid-tier schools will struggle, full-rides will tighten, and the minimum viable LSAT will creep up—making patience and a higher score the best financial move.

Ben walks through a real listener case study (151→159) and outlines the tradeoffs: rush a 159–162 now, or take months to reach 165–168+ and  ...