Most test-takers benefit from spending 1.5-2 minutes per question, leaving buffer time for harder questions. The key is recognizing question types quickly—Weaken, Strengthen, Flaw, and Main Point questions each require different reading strategies. A tutor can teach you to identify question stems faster and prioritize easier questions first, which builds confidence and preserves mental energy for complex reasoning questions.

The biggest mistakes are misreading the question stem (leading to wrong answer choices), failing to identify the logical flaw in an argument, and spending too much time on one question. Many test-takers also struggle with conditional logic and assumption questions, which require careful tracking of what the argument actually claims versus what it assumes. Personalized tutoring helps you recognize your specific error patterns and develop strategies to catch them before test day.

A solid approach is drilling individual question types for 2-3 weeks, then moving to timed section practice, and finally full practice tests under real conditions. You'll want to complete at least 50-75 practice questions per week, with time between sessions to review mistakes. A tutor can create a customized study schedule based on your timeline and current performance, ensuring you hit peak readiness by test day.

Track your performance by question type across practice tests—most students find they consistently struggle with 2-3 specific types like Assumption, Flaw, or Comparative Reasoning questions. Reviewing your wrong answers is crucial: note whether you misread the question, misidentified the argument's structure, or ran out of time. A tutor can analyze your practice test data to pinpoint patterns you might miss on your own, then focus your remaining study time on those specific areas.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question types or fear of running out of time. Building confidence through repeated, timed practice helps—the more familiar the format feels, the calmer you'll be under pressure. A tutor can also teach you grounding techniques and help you develop a pre-test routine, plus review your practice tests to show you're actually improving, which reinforces that you're ready.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—working through a few practice questions while your tutor observes your approach, timing, and reasoning process. This helps identify whether you need help with argument analysis, question type recognition, pacing, or test anxiety. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan targeting your specific gaps and timeline before test day.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores (typically 170+), proven experience teaching Logical Reasoning, and familiarity with the most recent test format and question types. They should be able to explain argument structure and logical flaws clearly, and have strategies for helping students improve both accuracy and speed. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated mastery of the LSAT and experience helping students in Cincinnati achieve their target scores.