Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your current strengths and weaknesses across the three main sections: Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Logic Games. Varsity Tutors connects you with a tutor who will review your practice test results, discuss your target score and law school goals, and create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs. This foundation ensures every session afterward builds on what you actually need to improve.

Logic Games challenges many test-takers because they require both pattern recognition and speed—skills that improve dramatically with targeted instruction. A tutor can teach you the diagramming systems that work best for your brain, help you recognize game types quickly, and build your speed through strategic practice. Rather than grinding through games randomly, you'll learn to approach each one methodically, which reduces anxiety and increases accuracy.

Timing is one of the most common LSAT challenges, and tutors address it by teaching you section-specific strategies before pushing for speed. For example, some students need to learn how to skip difficult questions strategically in Logical Reasoning, while others benefit from a different approach to Reading Comprehension passages. Your tutor will help you identify where you're losing time, practice with actual time constraints, and develop a personalized pacing strategy that maximizes your score.

Most LSAT prep experts recommend taking 20-30+ full practice tests before your official test, but quality matters more than quantity. Your tutor will help you use these strategically—taking them under timed conditions, reviewing every question you miss to understand the error pattern, and adjusting your study focus based on results. Rather than just accumulating test scores, you'll use each practice test as a diagnostic tool to refine your approach.

Reading Comprehension on the LSAT isn't about reading speed—it's about understanding argument structure and the author's main point. Tutors teach you how to annotate passages strategically, identify the question type before diving into answer choices, and avoid common traps designed to catch careless readers. Most students improve significantly when they shift from trying to remember details to understanding the logical flow of each passage.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or feeling unprepared for specific question types. Working with a tutor builds confidence through familiarity—you'll practice under real test conditions, learn exactly what each section demands, and develop strategies that feel automatic on test day. When you know your approach and have practiced it dozens of times, the actual test feels less intimidating and more like another practice session.

Most students benefit from 2-4 months of consistent LSAT preparation, with tutoring sessions typically ranging from 1-3 times per week depending on your timeline and target score. Your tutor will help you create a realistic study schedule that balances practice tests, targeted drills on weak areas, and review sessions. The exact timeline depends on your starting score, target score, and how much time you can dedicate to independent study between sessions.