Score improvement depends on your starting point, study intensity, and how consistently you apply strategies between sessions. Many students see meaningful gains—typically 5-10 points—within 4-8 weeks of focused tutoring, though some improve faster depending on their baseline and the areas they target. Your tutor will set realistic milestones based on practice test results and help you track progress over time.

Reading Comprehension and Logic Games tend to be the biggest challenges for many test-takers, though everyone has different weak spots. Reading Comp requires both speed and accuracy under pressure, while Logic Games demand pattern recognition and systematic diagramming. Your tutor will diagnose which sections are holding you back and focus on the strategies and practice that matter most for your score goals.

Pacing is one of the most coachable aspects of LSAT performance. Your tutor will teach you section-specific timing strategies—like how to prioritize questions, when to skip and return, and how to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. You'll practice these strategies on timed drills and full practice tests, getting real feedback on what works for your test-taking style.

Practice tests are essential—they simulate test-day conditions, reveal patterns in your mistakes, and build stamina for a 3+ hour exam. Most serious LSAT prep includes regular full-length practice tests, typically 1-2 per week as you get closer to test day. Your tutor will review your practice test results with you, pinpoint recurring errors, and adjust your study focus based on what the data shows.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with the format and uncertainty about your abilities. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated exposure to question types, mastery of strategies, and consistent practice under timed conditions. Your tutor can also teach you mental techniques for staying calm on test day and help you develop a realistic sense of your actual capabilities based on practice test performance.

A typical schedule involves 1-2 tutoring sessions per week combined with independent study between sessions—usually 10-15 hours weekly for comprehensive prep. The length of your overall prep depends on your timeline and starting score, but most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of structured preparation. Your tutor will create a customized schedule that balances intensive study with your other commitments.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores (typically 170+), proven teaching experience, and familiarity with current test formats and strategies. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of LSAT content and the ability to diagnose your specific challenges. A great LSAT tutor combines test expertise with the skill to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt their teaching to your learning style.