How Long Should You Study for the JD-Next? A 10-Week Study Plan
How Long Should You Study for the JD-Next? A 10-Week Study Plan By Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · Updated August 2026 · 13-minute read THE CONNECTPREP METHOD Ten weeks. Four phases. PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Diagnostic Concept Mastery Applied Practice Calibration Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 […]
Which Law Schools Accept JD-Next? The Complete 2026 List
Which Law Schools Accept JD-Next? The Complete 2026 List By Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · Updated August 2026 · 12-minute read JD-NEXT ADOPTION 67 law schools now accept JD-Next 43 56 65 67 2023 2024 2025 2026 Cumulative ABA-accredited schools with a JD-Next variance, by year JD-Next adoption has grown every ABA review […]
What Is a Good JD-Next Score? The 400-1,000 Scale Explained
What Is a Good JD-Next Score? The 400–1,000 Scale Explained By Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · Updated August 2026 · 11-minute read THE JD-NEXT SCORE SCALE Where does your score land? 400 550 700 800 850 1,000 BUILDING COMPETITIVE TARGET 800–850 EXCEPTIONAL The 800–850 band is where ConnectPrep builds its coaching plans for […]
Every JD/MBA Program in the U.S.: The Complete 2026 List
The most complete list of JD/MBA dual-degree programs anywhere — 150+ U.S. programs state by state, plus 3-year accelerated options, admissions notes, and FAQs.
How to Calculate Your GPA: Weighted vs. Unweighted (with Examples)
College Admissions Guide How to Calculate Your GPA: Weighted vs. Unweighted A clear, no-nonsense guide to understanding your GPA, with formulas, worked examples, and what it really means for your college applications. Your GPA is one of the first things colleges look at, but most students have never actually been taught how it works. Whether […]
A Founder’s View: Education in 2026 Is Having Its Reckoning
A Founder’s View · 2026 Education in 2026 Is Having Its Reckoning. Here’s the Question No One Wants to Answer. Five hard truths about AI and learning this year, and the WashU bet that still gives me hope. Read it, then tell me where I’m wrong. By Jeremy M. Fine · Founder of ConnectPrep & […]
K–12 Summer Reading List: Best Books for Summer 2026
K–12 Summer Reading List: Best Books for Summer 2026 | ConnectPrep ☀️ Summer Reading Program The Ultimate K–12 Summer Reading List:Best Books for Summer 2026 A grade-by-grade guide to the best summer reads — books that keep skills sharp, spark curiosity, and make students excited to open a page. ConnectPrep Editorial TeamSummer 2026 Edition12 min […]
JD-Next vs. the LSAT: The New Path to Top Law Schools
For decades, the LSAT was the single gatekeeper to law school. That era is ending. A growing number of top-ranked law schools now accept JD-Next as an alternative admissions assessment, opening a new and more predictable path to a legal education. If your target schools include any of the growing list that honor JD-Next, it […]
Landing a Job in the AI Era: What the Class of 2026 Needs to Know
Here are two facts that seem to contradict each other: roughly 35% of entry-level jobs now require AI skills, and yet hiring for the Class of 2026 is up 5.6%. Both are true at the same time — and the students who understand why are the ones who will stand out. The first-job market did […]
DI vs. DIII Basketball Recruiting: A Side-by-Side Playbook
Division I and Division III basketball recruiting work nothing alike. Here’s what coaches at each level actually want to see — and how to message yourself accordingly.