Many students struggle with pacing—there's only about 1.5 minutes per question—and distinguishing between similar answer choices that seem correct. Others find it difficult to identify the core argument quickly or spot subtle logical flaws. Additionally, some question types feel more intuitive than others, leading to inconsistent performance across different question formats.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but most students see meaningful gains with focused, strategic practice. If you're missing 8-10 questions per section, targeted instruction on question types and reasoning patterns can often help you improve to missing 4-6 within 4-8 weeks. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's argument structure recognition, timing, or particular question types—and building mastery there.

A tutor helps you diagnose exactly which question types and reasoning patterns trip you up, rather than grinding through practice tests without direction. You'll learn strategic approaches tailored to your thinking style, get real-time feedback on your reasoning, and develop a study plan that targets your gaps. Personalized instruction also builds confidence by helping you understand the 'why' behind correct answers, not just memorizing patterns.

Practice tests are essential—they help you build stamina, identify patterns in your mistakes, and get comfortable with timing pressure. Most students benefit from taking full practice tests every 1-2 weeks, then drilling specific question types in between. A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results to spot whether you're missing questions due to misunderstanding the logic, rushing, or unfamiliarity with a particular question format.

Most test-takers benefit from a flexible approach: spend 30-45 seconds reading and understanding the argument, then 45-60 seconds evaluating answer choices. If a question isn't clicking after that, mark it and move on—you can return to it if time allows. A tutor can help you identify which question types you naturally solve faster and which ones need more time, so you can develop a pacing strategy that plays to your strengths.

Your first session typically starts with a diagnostic assessment—a tutor will review your practice test results or work through a few Logical Reasoning questions with you to understand your strengths and weaknesses. You'll discuss your target score, timeline, and any specific question types that frustrate you. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that focuses on your biggest opportunities for improvement.

There are roughly 10-12 core Logical Reasoning question types, including Strengthen/Weaken, Assumption, Flaw, Inference, and Main Point. Mastering them requires learning the specific reasoning pattern each type tests, then practicing until you can identify the question type and apply the right strategy automatically. A tutor helps you build this recognition and strategy toolkit, so you're not just guessing—you're systematically working through each question type with confidence.