Your first session focuses on understanding your baseline and goals. You'll likely take a diagnostic practice test or review your recent scores, discuss which sections challenge you most, and talk about your law school timeline. From there, a tutor can create a personalized study plan that targets your specific needs—whether you're struggling with logic games, reading speed, or test anxiety.

Logic games intimidate many test-takers because they require a completely different skill set than the other sections—pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, and speed under pressure all matter. A tutor can teach you the fundamental diagramming techniques and game types so you stop seeing them as random puzzles. With structured practice and feedback on your approach, most students move from avoiding these questions to tackling them confidently.

Timing issues usually stem from either spending too long on difficult questions or not having a clear strategy for each section. A tutor helps you develop section-specific pacing plans—for example, knowing when to skip a logic game and come back to it, or how to efficiently eliminate wrong answers in reading comprehension. Practice tests with timed conditions and feedback on your approach are essential to building the rhythm you need on test day.

Most students benefit from taking 15-25 full, timed practice tests during their preparation—ideally spread across several weeks to allow time for review and targeted drilling between tests. The goal isn't just volume; it's analyzing your performance on each test to spot patterns in where you're making mistakes. A tutor can help you use practice tests strategically, focusing on quality review rather than just racking up test attempts.

Reading comprehension on the LSAT tests your ability to understand argument structure and main ideas quickly—not just careful reading. Many students struggle because they try to read every detail, which wastes time. A tutor can teach you how to identify the passage's core argument, spot what the test makers care about, and answer questions efficiently. With practice, you'll develop a rhythm that lets you read actively without getting bogged down.

Test anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared or uncertain about your approach—both things tutoring directly addresses. By building confidence through targeted practice, learning proven test-taking strategies, and taking full-length practice tests under real conditions, you reduce the fear of the unknown. A tutor can also help you develop mental strategies for staying calm during the actual test, like knowing when to take a breath and move on.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores (typically 170+), law school experience, and a track record of helping students improve. They should understand the test's structure deeply and be able to explain not just what the right answer is, but why test makers designed the question that way. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have the knowledge and teaching skills to help you build a personalized study strategy that works for your learning style.