Want a 170+? Here’s How the Best LSAT Students Actually Study (Ep. 36 w/ Madeline)

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In this episode, Ben Parker and Madeline dive deep into the science of learning — and what actually works when it comes to improving on the LSAT and beyond. Drawing from the research-backed insights of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, they unpack how most people study the wrong way, why “feeling productive” isn’t the same as learning, and what to do instead.

Ben and Madeline break down the book’s key takeaways — from why learning should feel effortful, to how spaced repetition and active recall beat re-reading or highlighting every time. They connect each principle directly to LSAT prep, explaining how common traps like aesthetic note-taking or passive review waste time, and how strategies like deliberate practice, prediction, and consistent engagement actually build comprehension and endurance.

Throughout, they challenge popular LSAT myths, arguing that real progress doesn’t come from memorizing question types or tricks, but from improving your ability to read and think critically. For anyone serious about score growth — or mastering any complex skill — this conversation delivers a grounded, no-nonsense roadmap for studying smarter, not just harder.