Why Being “Average” in Your Bar Prep MC Performance Is Completely Fine
It’s late in the bar prep season, and your multiple-choice practice test scores might have you questioning everything. Perhaps you're...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
3 days ago3 min read
It’s Mechanical Pencil Day! But Leave Yours at Home for the Bar Exam
Today, July 5, is Mechanical Pencil Day —a perfect moment to appreciate the tool many law students use daily for note-taking, annotating...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
3 days ago2 min read
You Can’t Find What You’re Not Looking For: The Munchos Rule of Bar Exam Fact-Spotting
The other day, I had a craving for a nostalgic snack I hadn’t thought about in years: Munchos potato chip s. Light, airy, salty, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 252 min read
Mixology Meets Methodology: What the Bionic Bar Can Teach You About Bar Exam Success
On Royal Caribbean cruise ships, tucked away between the pools, buffets, and Broadway-style shows, you’ll find a dazzling piece of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 84 min read
The 2024 MBE Mean Increase: A Small Shift with Big Implications
In a recent Bar Examiner article , NCBE’s Chief Psychometrician, Dr. Joanne Kane, analyzed the July 2024 MBE scores and found something...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 112 min read
Toasting the Bar: Making Every Second Count on the MBE
If you’ve ever watched a toaster at work (and let’s be honest, we’ve all zoned out staring at one at some point), you know that it takes...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 313 min read
Tackling Ties: Columbia Football’s Win and Bar Exam Lessons
As a Yale graduate with a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia, I’ve always had a soft spot for my schools’ athletic...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Shift from Passive to Active MCQ Strategies
If you’ve been preparing for the bar exam, chances are you’ve encountered a frustrating scenario. I hear it from students and examinees...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Savor the Process: How Bar Prep is Like Enjoying Dessert on National Dessert Day
It’s National Dessert Day , and while everyone’s indulging in their favorite treats, let’s take a moment to think about how dessert can...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 14, 20242 min read
National Chocolate Milkshake Day: Blending Your Way to Bar Exam Success
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day . Let’s talk about the perfect blend—not just in your favorite sweet treat, but in your bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 12, 20242 min read