Reading Comprehension tends to be the most challenging section for many students because it requires both speed and analytical thinking under time pressure. Logical Reasoning sections can also trip up test-takers who haven't mastered the specific question types and argument structures. The good news is that personalized tutoring helps you identify your particular weak spots early in the 10 weeks, so you can allocate your study time strategically. A tutor can break down the reasoning patterns, teach you to spot common argument structures, and help you develop faster reading strategies tailored to how your brain works best.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on the LSAT, and it's something that improves dramatically with strategic practice. Most students need to work backward from timing goals—understanding that you have roughly 8-9 minutes per Reading Comp passage and about 1.5 minutes per Logical Reasoning question. The key is practicing with real, timed conditions so your brain adapts to the pressure. During a 10-week prep program, you'll take multiple full-length practice tests under timed conditions, learn to skip and return to difficult questions strategically, and develop confidence managing the clock. Your tutor can review your timed practice tests to spot where you're losing time and teach you section-specific speed techniques.

Most effective LSAT preparation involves taking 15-25 full-length, timed practice tests throughout your prep period—that's roughly 2-3 per week during a 10-week program. Practice tests serve two critical purposes: they build your stamina and comfort with the test format, and they provide diagnostic data about your strengths and weaknesses. Taking the tests under realistic conditions (quiet environment, full 3+ hours, no breaks except what the actual test allows) trains your brain for test-day conditions. Your tutor reviews your practice test results to identify patterns in missed questions and adjust your study focus accordingly.

Test anxiety on the LSAT is common, but it's manageable with the right preparation strategy. Confidence comes from familiarity—the more you practice with real LSAT questions under timed conditions, the less foreign and scary test day feels. A 10-week prep program builds this familiarity systematically, and your tutor can teach you specific techniques like controlled breathing, positive self-talk, and strategic breaks to keep anxiety in check. Many students also benefit from understanding that the LSAT is learnable and improvable, not a fixed measure of intelligence—knowing you've mastered the logic games and reading comp strategies reduces anxiety significantly.

Most students benefit from 15-20 hours of focused study per week during a 10-week LSAT prep program, though the exact amount depends on your starting score and target score. This typically breaks down to 2-3 hours on weekdays and longer sessions on weekends, built around taking at least one full-length practice test weekly. Your tutor helps you structure this time efficiently—focusing on weak areas rather than just grinding through problems. Quality matters more than quantity; 15 focused hours with a tutor's guidance beats 30 hours of aimless practice. A personalized study schedule keeps you accountable and on track toward your score goal.

Logic Games are often the most frustrating section because they feel completely different from anything in your previous education—but they're also the most learnable and improvable section with the right approach. Success comes from mastering the fundamental game types (sequencing, grouping, matching, etc.) and learning to diagram quickly and accurately. Most students need 3-4 weeks of focused practice to move from struggling with games to completing them correctly and efficiently. During 10-week prep, your tutor teaches you proven diagramming techniques, helps you recognize game patterns instantly, and builds your speed through targeted drills. Many students jump 10+ points in this section alone with consistent practice and good instruction.