

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

Quality Over Quantity: Tips for Improving MBE Performance
When preparing for the bar exam, a common question arises: "How many multiple-choice questions should I complete?" While it’s tempting to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Applying Occam's Razor to Bar Prep
I want to share a concept that's as sharp as it is simple—Occam’s Razor. It’s a principle that I had learned long ago. But I had...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read


From Courtroom to Exam Room: How Trump's Cross-Examination Strategy Mirrors Bar Exam Confusion
Lawyers for former President Trump rested their case in the New York hush money trial earlier this week, and the jury has been dismissed...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 24, 20244 min read

Different Takes on the Bear in the Woods
It’s perhaps the National Park Service's most popular tweet ever. To raise awareness on bear safety, the National Park Service recently...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 9, 20233 min read