Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with practice, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused work. If you're scoring in the mid-range, improvement of 3-5 points is realistic; larger jumps are possible if you're addressing fundamental gaps in strategy or timing. The key is identifying your specific weaknesses—whether that's passage comprehension, question type recognition, or pacing—and drilling those areas with expert guidance.

A personalized session typically starts by reviewing your recent practice test performance to identify patterns in missed questions. Your tutor will then teach or reinforce specific strategies—like active reading techniques, question type recognition, or time management approaches—and have you apply them to real LSAT passages. You'll get feedback on your approach, discuss why certain answers are correct or incorrect, and leave with targeted homework to build consistency between sessions.

Effective strategies include reading for structure and main ideas rather than trying to memorize details, marking key transitions and author opinions as you read, and tackling questions in a strategic order (easier questions first to build confidence and points). Many students benefit from spending 3-4 minutes on initial reading and 6-7 minutes on questions per passage. The right strategy depends on your natural reading speed and comprehension style, which is why personalized tutoring helps you identify what works best for you.

Practice tests are essential—they help you identify weak question types, measure your pacing, and build test-day stamina. However, the quality of your review matters more than volume. After each practice test, you should spend time understanding not just what you got wrong, but why the correct answer is right and why you were drawn to incorrect choices. Your tutor can help you conduct this deeper analysis and adjust your strategy based on patterns in your mistakes.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in LSAT prep and have a track record helping students improve their Reading Comprehension scores. When you get matched with a tutor, look for someone who understands your specific challenges—whether that's timing, inference questions, or dense academic passages—and can explain strategy clearly. A good fit means your tutor can diagnose your weaknesses quickly and create a focused study plan tailored to your goals and timeline.

The LSAT focuses on several key question types: main point/primary purpose, inference, specific detail, author's tone/attitude, and function of a passage element. Each requires a slightly different approach—main point questions reward big-picture reading, while detail questions require careful reference back to the text. Understanding these distinctions and practicing each type separately helps you develop targeted strategies and recognize what each question is asking before diving into answer choices.

Confidence comes from preparation and strategy mastery. When you work with a tutor, you develop a repeatable process for approaching passages and questions, which reduces uncertainty on test day. Regular practice with feedback, timed drills, and full-length practice tests under realistic conditions all build familiarity and calm. Your tutor can also help you recognize when anxiety is affecting your performance and teach techniques to stay focused and manage time pressure effectively.