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If you're a Syracuse undergraduate or professional hoping to be admitted to a law school such as the Syracuse University College of Law, Varsity Tutors would be happy to support you by setting you up with the right Syracuse LSAT prep to assist you in reaching for your goals. The LSAT is one of the more difficult obstacles you will face when preparing to apply to the law school of your choice. Designed to assess you on the skills needed to succeed in law school courses and a future law career, the LSAT evaluates you on Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning.
Your score on the LSAT is based on the number of questions you answer correctly. The exam consists of five 35-minute sections, all containing multiple choice questions. Four of these sections will contribute to your score. The unscored section, also known as the variable section, is used to test out new types of questions or evaluate new test formats. The placement of the variable section changes and you will not know which section is unscored until after you have received your score. In addition, the LSAT also includes a 35-minute unscored writing essay. With so many skills being assessed, you will want to do a comprehensive review to effectively prepare for the LSAT. An LSAT review course can help you gain confidence in your ability to do well on each of the assessments. Continue reading for more information about how LSAT prep can assist you during your LSAT review.
What can a Syracuse LSAT prep course cover?
The scored portions of the LSAT assess you on Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning. Each of the sections, along with the unscored Writing assessment, test you on different types of skills. Let's take a closer look at each section, starting with the Writing portion of the LSAT.
You will have 35-minutes to complete your writing sample. A writing prompt will present you with a decision problem and you will be asked to choose between two positions or courses of action. You will need to be able to defend your choice. You're not being assessed on choosing the "right" or "wrong" position. This section of the LSAT allows you to showcase your argumentative writing skills. Copies of your writing sample will be sent to all the law schools you apply to. Law school admissions offices will look at your reasoning skills, clarity, organization, use of language, and writing mechanics. This is your opportunity to show that you are able to make a logical and clear argument using sound evidence.
The next section is the Reading Comprehension assessment. This is a 35-minute section which evaluates your ability to read a passage and understand examples of the types of difficult texts similar to the ones that you will have to read in law school. An LSAT course can help you practice determining the main idea or primary purpose of a particular passage as well as being able to infer information or ideas from the passage. You will also want to be able to apply the information in a selection to a new context and be able to determine the impact of new information on a claim or argument. Practicing these skills in an LSAT course will help you with improving your skills under the supervision of a knowledgeable instructor.
The Analytical Reasoning section contains questions which evaluate your capacity to understand the structure of relationships and your ability to draw conclusions about that structure. An LSAT course can help you practice comprehension of the basic structure of a set of stated relationships or how to reason using conditional statements. He will need to be able to determine what could be true or must be true based on facts which you are given as well as being able to infer what could be true in conjunction with new information presented in different hypothetical situations. You will also need to be able to recognize two statements which logically equivalent in context. These are skills that you will need in your law career as well during your LSAT exam, so an LSAT review course can have long lasting academic and professional benefits.
The Logical Reasoning assessment is split into two separate sections, each of which you have 35 minutes to complete. The section assesses your ability to critique, analyze, and complete an argument. Content in the section can come from newspapers, magazines, advertisements, or scholarly publications. The skills assessed in this section of the LSAT are your ability to recognize the parts of an argument, recommend similarities and differences between patterns of reasoning, identify flaws in arguments, and ability to draw a well-supported conclusion. All of these skills can be practiced during a Syracuse LSAT prep course where you can receive immediate feedback about your progress and which areas you need to improve.
What are the benefits of different types of Syracuse LSAT preparation?
When you let Varsity Tutors assist you with your review, you will be able to choose between two separate options. You can either sign up for an online LSAT course or work with a private mentor.
When you sign up for a Syracuse LSAT prep class, you will be able to access your class sessions using our online learning environment. This gives you access to your classes. You will be able to speak directly to your teacher as if you are sitting in the same classroom. You will also be able to participate in various group activities and discussions which can help you more fully understand a concept or idea.
If you are a more independent type of learner, you may wish to sign up to work with a Syracuse LSAT tutor. This allows you to schedule your study sessions at your own pace and focus on the exact areas in which you would like to improve. You'll be able to receive personalized lessons based on your exact educational requirements.
Both options have been designed to support you as you reach for your LSAT goals.
How do I get started with Syracuse LSAT prep?
At this point, you have already invested so much effort and time in your education. It makes sense to take advantage of the best opportunities available to help you further reach for your goals. If you're ready to get started, call Varsity Tutors today to get signed up for the right Syracuse LSAT prep to suit your particular needs.
Demetra: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...out the best course of action for studying. I took courses and I did self-study, and I found the best success when I did self-studying. I am in law school because I was inspired by my late uncle who was a district attorney for sixteen years. He was such an inspiration to me as a child, and I did not feel like I fit in anywhere until I found my place in Criminal Law when...
Education & Certification
- Monmouth University - Bachelor in Arts, Criminal Justice
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Languages
- Graduate Test Prep
- Elementary School English
- +51 subjects
Madison: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...I was dreading studying for the LSAT. Obviously, many students feel this way, as it is a daunting exam. However, when I started working on it, I came to really enjoy the strategies and logic involved. It became fun to practice. This inspired me to tutor the LSAT myself. I want students to feel as if the LSAT is not a daunting task but an exciting challenge that they can actually conquer. Every student can...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Other
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- Graduate Test Prep
- +5 subjects
Madeline: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
I love working with every type of student to help them reach their goals. As an English Ph.D. student, literature remains at the center of my educational journey. Reading and the skills that come with it--comprehension, analysis, critical thinking, empathy--are of utmost importance. I work hard to balance between challenging and encouraging my students. My excitable disposition and energy help to motivate learning and reinforce confidence in their own minds.
Education & Certification
- College of Saint Benedict - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Syracuse University - Current Grad Student, English
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- ACT
- +35 subjects
Ryan: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
I am currently in law school and completing a masters degree in international relations. I hold an undergraduate degree in finance, and have previously worked designing new financial products. I believe in teaching with real world concepts that students can relate to, so the material can be learned for more than just passing a test.... Cater to the learning style of the individual.... Determine our goals, what success means to us, and try to figure out how the student learns most effectively.
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Finance
- Syracuse University - Current Grad Student, Law and International Relations
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Public Speaking
- ACT
- Financial Accounting
- +57 subjects
Erika: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
I studied biomedical engineering at the University at Buffalo. I am interested in patent law and will be attending the University of New Hampshire School of Law this Fall. I've taught a middle school summer course for the Buffalo Engineering Awareness for Minorities.
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- MCAT
- LSAT Essay Section
- Statistics Graduate Level
- +33 subjects
Susan: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
I have taught grades K - 12, as well as online college courses and in-class courses. I am very eager to help students succeed in their educational pursuits because an education is very personal - it's all yours - nobody can take it away from you. Knowledge is very powerful. Let's learn and grow together!
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- SUNY College at Oswego - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- PCAT
- MCAT
- GMAT
- +212 subjects
Adam: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
I love the humanities because, with careful study, they build a person from the inside out. Languages, writing and the arts require you to engage fully with their subjects - to produce something unique, something that only you can offer. This, to me, is true learning. It translates into clearer thinking, better grades and greater satisfaction in life.
Education & Certification
- California State University-Bakersfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Sussex - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE
- Test Prep
- +56 subjects
Parisa: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...a good tutor. And just as importantly, I will work hard to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs. I know that everyone's learning style is different, and I view it as my responsibility to cater to the student's strengths while addressing his/her weaknesses. On experience (briefly): I was hired as a teaching assistant by my university's economics department (one of just a few undergraduates), and I also teach debate in local schools in...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- SAT Reading
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- Reading
- +26 subjects
Nicolas: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...conquertheir fear of failure. We practice not fearing mistakes, but seeing them as opportunities to learn, hone skills, and grow more confident. One of my strongest attributes as a tutor is my ability to break down complex ideas into clear and accessible language. There is nothing more gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- ACT English
- Essay Editing
- ACT Reading
- +26 subjects
Benjamin: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...UC Davis where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE
- PSAT
- SAT Math
- +36 subjects
Malcolm: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...laude from Temple University in 2012 with degrees in English and Italian. After graduation, I moved to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE
- SAT Math
- SAT
- +35 subjects
Will: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...native who is studying for the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
- Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Essay Editing
- Literature
- SAT Reading
- +22 subjects
Stacie: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE
- +134 subjects
Alex: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- DAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- +88 subjects
Nicholas: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...and lived with a family there. It was there that I learned the true power of being able to communicate in foreign languages. Whatever your goals may be - whether it's improving your grades in a course, or learning for travel - I will be more than able to help you reach them. Additionally, I tutor for LSAT preparation. On the October 2015 exam, I scored a 167 (94th percentile) and am confident that I...
Education & Certification
- University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- IB Literature and Performance SL
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- Spanish 3
- +26 subjects
Miguel: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- DAT
- PCAT
- GRE
- +176 subjects
Adam: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can...
Education & Certification
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Statistics Graduate Level
- LSAT Essay Section
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- +186 subjects
Michael: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...application process. Given the substantial weight of the LSAT in the admissions process, however, I am particularly passionate about helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break down each section and minimize the test's intimidation factor. With patience, repetition, and an understanding of how the test writers think, the LSAT can become predictable and even enjoyable. I want to help...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Middle School Math
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- Graduate Test Prep
- +26 subjects
Alison: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
My name is Alison, and I am a senior at George Washington University. I am currently applying for law school, and received a 178 on my LSAT exam. My tutoring style is to work directly with your strength and weaknesses to help you improve. By the end of our session, you will come out feeling like you have made strides.
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Communication
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- OLSAT
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- +4 subjects
Sam: Syracuse LSAT test prep instructor
...Stanford, UC Berkeley, UPenn, and NYU Law Schools. I most enjoy tutoring subjects that are distinctively analytical, like the LSAT, philosophy, and logic. I think these subjects are a unique challenge to teach because students only develop the necessary skill if they are able critically think through the problems at hand. I thus do my best to guide my students thinking processes, rather than tell them the answers. I spend most of my free time...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Algebra 2
- Trigonometry
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- +23 subjects