Score improvement depends on your starting point and how much focused practice you do. Many test-takers see 3-5 point gains (on the 120-180 scale) within 4-8 weeks of targeted study, while others improve more significantly with consistent effort over several months.

The key is identifying your specific weaknesses—whether you're struggling with inference questions, main point questions, or time management—and addressing them systematically. Tutors help you pinpoint exactly where you're losing points and develop strategies to fix those gaps, which often leads to faster improvement than studying alone.

Successful test-takers typically use one of a few proven approaches: some read the passage first and then tackle questions, while others preview questions before reading to know what to look for. Many find that annotating key ideas (main point, author's tone, structural shifts) while reading saves time overall.

Other high-impact strategies include eliminating obviously wrong answers before choosing the best one, flagging comparative questions early, and practicing passage types you find hardest. The best strategy is the one that works for your brain—tutors help you experiment with different approaches and develop a system that maximizes both accuracy and speed.

Most students benefit from 3-4 focused practice sessions per week, each lasting 45-90 minutes, for 8-12 weeks before test day. However, quality matters more than quantity—practicing ineffectively for hours won't help as much as strategic, targeted practice with feedback.

A typical schedule might include: timed full sections (to build speed and stamina), untimed sections (to diagnose comprehension issues), and question review (to understand why you got things wrong). Tutors help you structure your practice to maximize improvement, identify which passage types need extra work, and adjust your schedule based on your progress.

Timing struggles usually stem from reading too slowly, getting stuck on difficult questions, or not having a clear strategy for which questions to tackle first. The LSAT gives you about 35 minutes for 4 passages—roughly 8-9 minutes per passage including reading and answering questions.

Effective pacing strategies include: skipping a question temporarily if you're unsure (and returning to it later), reading at a natural pace rather than rushing, and understanding that you don't need 100% accuracy to score well (missing 3-4 questions can still yield a strong score). Tutors help you find the right reading speed for comprehension, practice under timed conditions, and build the confidence to make smart choices about when to move on.

Reading Comprehension questions typically fall into several categories: Main Point (what's the passage about?), Detail (what specific fact did the passage mention?), Inference (what can we reasonably conclude?), Author's Tone/Purpose (what's the author's attitude or goal?), Comparative (how do two passages differ?), and Function (why did the author include this detail?).

Each question type requires a slightly different approach. Detail questions reward careful reading; inference questions require logical thinking beyond what's explicitly stated; comparative questions demand careful attention to nuance. Tutors teach you to quickly identify question types and apply the right strategy for each, which significantly speeds up your work and improves accuracy.

Reading anxiety is common because this section feels high-stakes and time-pressured. The best antidote is confidence built through thorough practice—when you've practiced dozens of passages and felt yourself improve, test day feels less threatening.

Practical strategies include: taking full timed practice tests to get comfortable with the experience, developing a consistent routine for test day, using deep breathing between passages, and remembering that you don't need a perfect score. Tutors help you build a solid study foundation, track your real progress over time, and develop mental strategies for staying calm and focused when it counts.