Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you apply feedback. Students who work with tutors typically see gains of 3-7 points on the Logical Reasoning sections within 4-8 weeks of focused practice, though some improve faster. The key is identifying your specific weaknesses—whether that's argument structure, assumption questions, or timing—and drilling those areas systematically with expert guidance.

The biggest mistakes are misreading the question stem (which changes what you're looking for), falling for answer choices that sound logical but don't actually strengthen or weaken the argument, and working too slowly because you're trying to understand every detail. Students also struggle with distinguishing between similar question types—like "most strongly supported" versus "assumption"—which require different reasoning approaches. A tutor can help you recognize these patterns in your practice tests and build habits that prevent them.

Pacing comes from recognizing question types quickly and knowing which questions to tackle first. Most students benefit from spending 30-45 seconds reading the stimulus, 15-20 seconds reading the question stem, and 30-60 seconds evaluating answer choices—but this varies by question type. Working with a tutor helps you identify which question types you can solve faster and which ones need more time, so you can build a personalized timing strategy rather than rushing through everything.

Effective practice means doing timed sections from real LSAT tests, reviewing every single question (correct and incorrect) to understand why each answer is right or wrong, and tracking patterns in your mistakes. Many students waste time doing untimed practice or reviewing too quickly; instead, focus on quality over quantity—drilling 2-3 sections deeply is more valuable than rushing through 10. A tutor can guide your practice schedule, help you analyze your mistakes systematically, and adjust your approach based on what's actually holding you back.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores themselves and experience teaching the section to students with different starting points. They should be able to explain *why* answers are correct, not just tell you the right choice, and help you develop strategies that work for your learning style. When you connect with a tutor for students in Baltimore, ask about their approach to pacing, how they identify your weak question types, and whether they use real LSAT practice tests in their instruction.

Confidence comes from understanding the material and having a reliable strategy, not from motivation alone. When you work with a tutor, you move from guessing or second-guessing yourself to knowing *why* you're choosing an answer, which reduces anxiety significantly. Regular practice under timed conditions also builds familiarity with the test format, so test day feels less overwhelming and more like another practice session.

Your first session typically involves reviewing a recent practice test or timed section to identify your baseline and specific problem areas—whether that's particular question types, timing issues, or conceptual gaps. From there, your tutor will develop a personalized plan focused on your biggest opportunities for improvement. You'll likely start working on strategy and question-type recognition right away, so you can see how targeted instruction changes your approach.