Score improvement depends on your starting point and study consistency, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused preparation. If you're scoring in the 140s-150s range, improvement of 3-7 points is realistic with targeted practice and strategy refinement. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's pacing, question type recognition, or passage comprehension—and addressing them systematically rather than reviewing material broadly.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who typically begin by assessing your current performance on practice passages and identifying patterns in your mistakes. Sessions focus on teaching strategic reading techniques, breaking down question types, and building speed without sacrificing accuracy. Your tutor will have you work through passages under timed conditions, review your answers, and teach you the reasoning behind correct choices so you can apply those skills to new material.

Practice tests are essential—they're how you build stamina, identify weak areas, and measure progress over time. Most LSAT prep experts recommend taking full-length practice tests regularly (typically every 1-2 weeks) so you can see how Reading Comprehension performs alongside Logic Games and Logical Reasoning. Between full tests, drilling individual passages under timed conditions helps you refine strategies without the fatigue of a complete exam.

Pacing improves through strategic reading and practice, not by rushing. Many students waste time re-reading passages or overthinking questions; instead, expert tutors teach you to identify key structural elements on your first read and answer questions efficiently. Your tutor can help you develop a personalized timing strategy—some students benefit from skimming first, others from careful initial reading—and then practice that approach consistently on timed drills until it becomes automatic.

LSAT Reading Comprehension questions typically fall into categories like main point, supporting detail, inference, author's tone, comparative reading, and function questions. Each type requires a slightly different approach: main point questions reward big-picture understanding, while inference questions require careful reasoning about what the passage implies. A tutor can teach you to recognize question types quickly and apply the appropriate strategy, which significantly speeds up your work and improves accuracy.

Comparative reading passages (Passage A and Passage B) require you to understand each passage individually and then track how they relate—whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of a topic. The most effective strategy is to read Passage A completely, answer questions about it, then read Passage B and answer those questions before tackling comparative questions. This approach prevents confusion and helps you maintain clear mental models of each author's argument.

Start by taking a diagnostic practice test or working through a few passages to establish your baseline performance. Then connect with a tutor who specializes in LSAT prep and can assess your specific challenges—whether you need help with pacing, question types, or passage comprehension. Your tutor will create a personalized study plan and schedule regular sessions to keep you on track toward your target score.