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LSAT January 2026 Major Change: Reading Comprehension Drops Comparative Passages, and our student hit 99th percentile!
The January 2026 LSAT came with an unexpected twist: Comparative passages in Reading Comprehension are no longer guaranteed. This is the first major structural change since 2007, and LSAC made no advance announcement.
🎉 Our Student Crushed It!
Before diving into the test changes, some exciting news: Our student scored in the 99th percentile on the January 2026 LSAT!
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What Happened?
On January 9, 2026, multiple test-takers reported that their Reading Comprehension section contained no comparative passages at all. Instead of the traditional three single passages plus one comparative set, they encountered four standalone passages.
Initially dismissed as a fluke, this was confirmed when LSAC quietly updated their official website. The new description states that RC sections may include "3 or 4 single passages" and "one or no comparative reading passages."
Does This Affect Difficulty or Scoring?
According to prep experts, this change should not impact overall difficulty or your score:
- Same number of questions: Total RC questions remain consistent
- Same time limit: No changes to section timing
- Same scoring logic: LSAT's standardized design ensures score comparability
How Should You Adjust Your Prep?
Don't overhaul your strategy. Continue practicing comparative passages—you might still encounter one. The key is building flexible, adaptable skills rather than expecting a fixed format.
Score Release
January 2026 LSAT scores were released on January 28 (today). Log in to your LSAC account to check your results.
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