Your first session focuses on understanding your baseline skills and goals. Varsity Tutors connects you with a tutor who will review your practice test results, identify which sections (Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, or Logic Games) need the most work, and discuss your target score and law school timeline. From there, your tutor creates a personalized study plan that addresses your specific weaknesses rather than generic LSAT prep.

Logic Games are one of the most learnable LSAT sections—many students who initially find them intimidating become confident with the right strategies and practice. A tutor will teach you the diagram systems and game types that appear repeatedly on the test, then walk you through timed practice to build speed and accuracy. The personalized approach means your tutor focuses on the specific game types that trip you up, rather than drilling everything.

Reading Comprehension requires both strong comprehension skills and understanding of how the LSAT tests those skills—tutors help with both. Your tutor will teach you efficient reading strategies, show you how to identify question types and what they're really asking, and help you avoid common traps like choosing answers that sound right but don't match the passage. With practice and feedback, you'll develop the confidence to tackle dense passages under time pressure.

Timing issues usually stem from either inefficient strategies or trying to move too fast before you're accurate. Tutors help you find the right pace for each section—for example, some students need to slow down on Logic Games to diagram correctly, while others need faster reading techniques for Reading Comp. Your tutor will track your speed and accuracy across practice tests, then adjust your approach so you're working efficiently without sacrificing correctness.

Most students benefit from taking 20-30 full practice tests as part of their LSAT prep, spread throughout their study timeline. Rather than just taking tests and checking answers, your tutor helps you review them strategically—analyzing which question types you miss, identifying patterns in your mistakes, and adjusting your study plan based on what you discover. This targeted review is what turns practice tests into real learning tools.

Most students study for 2-4 months, though this varies based on your starting score, target score, and how much time you can dedicate weekly. Some students aiming for a modest improvement might prepare in 6-8 weeks, while others targeting top law schools may invest 4-5 months. Your tutor will help you build a realistic timeline based on your goals and current performance, then adjust as needed based on your progress.

Test anxiety often improves significantly through repeated, timed practice—familiarity with the test format and confidence in your strategies reduce stress on test day. Your tutor can help you develop a consistent study routine, teach you pacing strategies that feel manageable, and work through full practice tests under realistic conditions so you're not surprised by the pressure. Many students also benefit from discussing their specific anxiety triggers with their tutor so they can address them directly.