Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but most students see meaningful gains (3–7 points on the LSAT scale) within 4–8 weeks of focused preparation. Students who work with tutors often improve faster because they get targeted feedback on their specific weaknesses rather than studying generically. Consistent practice with real LSAT passages, combined with strategy refinement, is what drives real progress.

Effective strategies include active reading (annotating as you go), mapping passage structure before diving into questions, and tackling questions in a strategic order rather than sequentially. Many students waste time on the hardest questions first; learning to identify easier questions and building momentum helps you manage the 35-minute window. Expert tutors can teach you which strategies fit your reading style and help you practice them until they become automatic.

Practice tests are essential—they reveal patterns in your mistakes and help you build stamina for the full section under timed conditions. Taking full-length practice tests regularly (ideally every 1–2 weeks) shows whether your improvements on individual passages translate to better performance overall. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, pinpoint recurring error patterns, and adjust your study plan accordingly.

Yes—comparative reading questions (comparing two shorter passages) and inference questions are particularly challenging because they require careful attention to nuance and logical reasoning. Strengthen/weaken questions also trip up many students who confuse the passage's argument with the answer choices. Understanding the specific demands of each question type and practicing them separately before combining them helps build confidence and accuracy.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who assess your current performance, identify your specific weaknesses (whether it's pacing, question type comprehension, or passage analysis), and create a customized study plan. Your tutor will work through real LSAT passages with you, teach you strategies tailored to your learning style, and provide detailed feedback on practice work. Regular sessions keep you accountable and allow your tutor to adjust the approach as you improve.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure about your approach. Working with a tutor builds genuine confidence through mastery—as you understand the passages better and develop reliable strategies, anxiety naturally decreases. Your tutor can also help you develop mental strategies for staying calm under pressure and managing self-doubt during the actual test.

Reach out to Varsity Tutors to discuss your LSAT goals and current performance level. You'll be matched with a tutor who has expertise in Reading Comprehension and understands the specific challenges students face. Your first session typically includes an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, followed by the development of a personalized study plan that fits your timeline and target score.