LSAT Reading Comprehension Tips: Why You're Looking at the Page Instead of Reading It
Reading is a two-part process. The first part is decoding the words on the page. The second part, the part that actually matters, is interpreting, processing, and understanding what those words mean. When both parts are working together, information moves from the page into your mind and stays there. When only the first part is happening, your eyes are moving but nothing is landing.
The LSAT Is Ending Remote Testing, But Not for Students Who Have Exceptional Need
There are exceptions to this policy, because testing centers are not built to meet the needs of every student.
Private rooms are scarce — and demand far exceeds supply
Students approved for private rooms often face:
- Limited availability
- Long waitlists
- Forced rescheduling
- Travel burdens
I’ve had students told the nearest available private room was five hours away — one way. That is not accessibility. That is a barrier.
Do You Qualify for Testing Accommodations?
One of the most common misconceptions about accommodations is that having a diagnosis automatically qualifies you. It doesn’t.
To be eligible for accommodations, you must demonstrate that your condition causes a current functional limitation—a measurable impact on your ability to access or complete the exam under standard conditions.
Are You Eligible for LSAT Accommodations?
Many students with neurological, visual, psychological, and physical disabilities become highly symptomatic during their exams.
Struggling with Digital LSAT Testing? Paper Testing May Be the Solution.
For many LSAT test-takers, underperformance can stem from challenges they don’t immediately recognize—like the impact of digital testing.
Why Aren't Students Using Their LSAT Accommodations?
According to LSAC accommodation data from the 2022-2023 testing cycle, only 62.9% of students approved for accommodations actually sat for the exam.
The Power of Stop/Start Clock and Extra Break Accommodations
When preparing for rigorous standardized tests like the LSAT or GRE, students with disabilities often face unique challenges that require extra support.
Why GRE Takers Should Seek Accommodations Early
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a widely-used entrance exam at universities in the U.S. for students applying to graduate programs.
How to Get Started With Law School Accommodations
Accessing appropriate accommodations in law school is challenging for a number of reasons, including unfamiliarity with the school,
Documentation Guidelines for Law School Accommodations
If you are starting your 1L year of law school, and you're a student with a disability who needs academic accommodations, then it’s time...
Why you should manage your test anxiety on hard questions
Consider this: Hard questions take a longer time to answer than easy ones do. It’s an easy fact to accept; after all, hard questions are generally more complex.
LSAT Accommodations: 4 Reasons to Level the Playing Field
For individuals with disabilities, large test score discrepancies can become barriers to higher education.
Why (and How) You Should Apply for Law School Accommodations, If You Are Eligible.
Step 1: Consider whether law school accommodations may be right for you. Many of our LSAT accommodations clients do not know whether they...
Why the Stop/Start Clock Accommodation May Be Right for You
As an accommodations specialist, I hear all sorts of assumptions about the accommodations process.
Five Ways to Regain Focus During an Exam
Many of the students that we work with are diagnosed with ADHD or anxiety. These students often struggle with similar types of cognitive...
How to apply for GRE Accommodations
Are you eligible to apply for GRE accommodations? GRE accommodations are available for students whose cognitive functioning is impaired...
Is Your Brain Healthy? Take Our Quiz!
Brain health is critical. What you eat and drink, how much or how little you exercise, and how you sleep, socialize, and manage stress impacts...
Learning Disabilities and Accommodations at Home
Although all disabilities look slightly different in each child, the common thread among management of disabilities is that we...
COVID-19 & Special Education: Parent FAQs Answered
In the legal world, frustration of purpose occurs when an unforeseen event undermines a party's principal purpose for entering into a contract.
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Tutor for You
Finding the right tutor can be hard. With so many platforms and advertisements targeting you, it's easy to select the cheapest tutor or...
Are you Eligible for Disability Accommodations?
This article is designed to provide students and parents with a general understanding of the college disability accommodations process.
The Hidden World of LSAT Accommodations
What do accommodations for the LSAT look like? Many students believe that LSAT accommodations are simply a question of whether or not a...
Why You Should Apply for LSAT Accommodations (if you're eligible): 2026 Update - Step by Step Guide
Originally published in 2019. Updated February 2026 to reflect the current LSAT format and modern accommodations considerations. Many talented future law students become highly symptomatic during high-pressure exams. They may experience physical pain, intense anxiety, cognitive fatigue, slow processing, or focus disruptions that pull time and attention away from the test itself.