Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand and where you want to go. Your tutor will review your practice test scores, discuss your target law schools, and identify which sections—logical reasoning, reading comprehension, or analytical reasoning (logic games)—need the most work. This diagnostic approach helps create a personalized study plan tailored to your strengths and challenges, so your tutoring time is spent efficiently on what matters most.

Logic games intimidate many students, but they're highly learnable with the right strategy and practice. A tutor will teach you how to diagram different game types, recognize patterns, and work through them efficiently under time pressure. Rather than just drilling games, your tutor helps you understand the underlying logic and develop a systematic approach so you can tackle unfamiliar game types with confidence on test day.

Timing is one of the biggest challenges on the LSAT, and tutors address it head-on through strategic practice. Your tutor will help you identify which question types slow you down, teach you when to skip and come back, and build your speed gradually through timed drills. Rather than rushing through practice tests, you'll learn to work at a sustainable pace that balances accuracy with efficiency—skills that transfer directly to test day.

Reading comprehension requires active engagement with dense, complex passages—something tutors help you master through targeted techniques. Your tutor will teach you how to identify main ideas, track argument structure, and spot the author's tone quickly, so you can answer questions accurately without re-reading entire passages. Practice with real LSAT passages under timed conditions helps you build the skills and confidence needed to handle any passage type on test day.

Most students benefit from taking 15-20+ full practice tests before test day, spaced throughout their study period. Your tutor will recommend a schedule based on your timeline and goals, helping you use practice tests strategically—not just as a measure of progress, but as a learning tool to identify patterns in your mistakes. Reviewing each test thoroughly with your tutor is where the real learning happens, so quality of review matters more than quantity of tests.

Absolutely. Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about the material or unfamiliar question formats, both of which tutoring directly addresses. By mastering the content, developing reliable strategies, and practicing extensively under timed conditions, you build genuine confidence that carries into the testing room. Your tutor also helps you develop mental strategies for staying calm and focused when you encounter a tough question, so anxiety doesn't derail your performance.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores themselves, law school experience, and a track record of helping students improve. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand the test inside and out and can explain complex concepts clearly. Beyond credentials, a good tutor tailors their approach to your learning style, identifies your specific weak areas, and adjusts their teaching strategy based on your progress.