Effective pacing starts with understanding that not all questions take the same amount of time—you should spend 30-45 seconds on easier questions and 1-2 minutes on harder ones. A tutor can help you identify which question types you naturally solve faster and which ones trip you up, so you can allocate your time strategically rather than working linearly through the section. Practice tests are essential here; reviewing your timing patterns across multiple tests reveals where you're losing seconds and helps you adjust your approach before test day.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how much focused work you put in, but students typically see 3-7 point gains in Logical Reasoning after 4-8 weeks of consistent practice with targeted instruction. If you're scoring in the mid-range (around 145-155), improvement often comes faster because you're refining technique rather than building foundational skills. A tutor can help you set realistic milestones based on your baseline and identify which question types will give you the biggest score boost.

The LSAT features roughly 10-12 core Logical Reasoning question types, including Strengthen, Weaken, Assumption, Flaw, Main Point, and others—each with its own strategy and common traps. Rather than studying all types equally, a tutor helps you prioritize based on your performance; if you're missing 40% of Flaw questions but only 10% of Main Point questions, that's where focused practice pays off. Mastering one question type at a time through targeted drills and timed practice is far more effective than reviewing all types simultaneously.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure of your approach—both things that personalized tutoring directly addresses by building your confidence through repeated, successful practice. Developing a consistent pre-question routine (like reading the question stem first, then the passage) gives you something concrete to focus on when nerves kick in. Regular timed practice tests, especially under realistic conditions, also desensitize you to the pressure and help you trust your preparation on test day.

Most students benefit from taking 8-12 full-length practice tests over their prep period, with the goal of spacing them out so you have time to review and adjust between attempts. The real value isn't in the score itself—it's in the detailed review afterward, where you analyze why you missed questions, how your timing held up, and which patterns keep repeating. A tutor can guide your practice test strategy, helping you identify which tests to prioritize and how to extract maximum learning from each one rather than just chasing higher scores.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores (typically 165+), proven experience teaching Logical Reasoning specifically, and the ability to explain complex argument structures in clear, accessible language. Beyond credentials, the best tutors understand your learning style and can adapt their teaching approach—some students learn best through visual diagrams, others through verbal explanation. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have extensive LSAT experience and can customize their instruction to your specific weak areas.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—either a short practice section or a review of your recent practice tests—so the tutor understands your current level and identifies your biggest pain points. From there, you'll discuss your target score, timeline, and learning preferences, then dive into one or two specific question types where you can see immediate improvement. This foundation helps your tutor build a customized study plan that focuses on high-impact areas rather than generic LSAT prep.