Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but most students see meaningful gains with consistent preparation over 10 weeks. The LSAT is scored from 120-180, and dedicated practice typically helps students improve by 5-15 points. Your actual improvement will depend on how much you study outside class, how quickly you master Logic Games, and how well you apply test-taking strategies to your weakest sections.

Logic Games require a specific skill set that most people haven't developed before encountering the LSAT—you need to visualize complex relationships and work through them quickly and accurately. A 10-week prep class breaks down game types systematically, teaches diagramming techniques, and gives you repeated practice so these patterns become intuitive. Many students find Logic Games their biggest hurdle, but with structured instruction and practice, this section becomes one of the most improvable areas of the test.

Timing is critical on the LSAT—you have about 8-9 minutes per Logic Game, roughly 8-9 minutes per Reading Comprehension passage, and similar constraints for Logical Reasoning. A 10-week prep class teaches you prioritization strategies, helps you identify which question types to tackle first, and builds your speed through timed drills. You'll practice full-length tests under real conditions so pacing becomes automatic, and you learn when to skip difficult questions strategically rather than getting stuck.

LSAT Reading Comprehension tests your ability to understand complex passages and answer detailed questions about them—it's different from regular reading because you need to identify the author's main point, tone, and logical structure quickly. Effective strategies include active reading (annotating key ideas), predicting answer choices before looking at options, and understanding common question types like "main point," "inference," and "author's attitude." A 10-week prep class teaches these strategies through repeated practice with real LSAT passages, helping you build both accuracy and speed.

Most students should take 8-12 full-length practice tests over a 10-week period—roughly one per week, plus additional sectional practice. Taking full-length tests under timed conditions is essential because it simulates test day, helps you manage stamina, and reveals patterns in your mistakes. Between full tests, you'll do targeted drills on weak sections. Your prep instructor will review your test results to identify specific areas to focus on, making each practice test a learning tool, not just a benchmark.

Test anxiety on the LSAT often stems from unfamiliarity with the format, time pressure, and high stakes. A 10-week prep class reduces anxiety by building mastery—the more you practice under timed conditions, the more confident you become. Your instructor can also teach you specific techniques like strategic breathing, question prioritization to build early wins, and mental reframing to manage stress. By test day, you'll have taken numerous full-length tests, so the actual LSAT will feel like familiar territory rather than something unknown.

Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced LSAT instructors who understand the test's nuances and can teach the strategies that move scores. When you work with an LSAT specialist, you get personalized instruction tailored to your weak areas—whether that's Logic Games strategy, reading speed, or test anxiety management. Your instructor will use your practice test results to guide the curriculum, ensuring your 10 weeks are spent on what matters most for your score improvement.