Your first session typically focuses on understanding your baseline performance and learning style. A tutor will review your diagnostic test results, identify which sections are most challenging, and discuss your timeline and target score. This helps create a personalized study plan that addresses your specific gaps rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Logic Games are one of the most coachable sections of the LSAT—many students find them intimidating simply because they haven't learned the systematic approach to diagramming and solving them efficiently. A tutor can teach you proven strategies for each game type, help you recognize patterns faster, and build the confidence that comes from consistent practice. Most students see significant improvement in this section once they understand the underlying logic and have time to drill with expert feedback.

Timing issues usually stem from either rushing through questions without careful reading or spending too long on difficult problems. A tutor can help you develop a personalized pacing strategy based on your strengths—for example, whether you should tackle easier questions first or spend more time on Reading Comprehension if that's your stronger section. Practice tests are essential here; working through full, timed sections with expert feedback helps you internalize the right pace for your skill level.

Most students benefit from taking 15-30 full, timed practice tests throughout their preparation, spaced out over several months to allow for skill development between attempts. The goal isn't just volume—it's analyzing your mistakes carefully to identify patterns in the types of questions you miss. A tutor can help you use practice tests strategically, reviewing your performance to refine your approach rather than simply taking test after test.

Test anxiety often decreases when you've practiced extensively under realistic conditions and know exactly what to expect on test day. Working with a tutor gives you the confidence that comes from understanding the test format deeply and having strategies for every question type. Many tutors also help students develop mental techniques for staying calm during the actual exam, such as managing your pace and knowing when to move on from a difficult question.

Reading Comprehension success depends on active reading—understanding the author's main point and argument structure rather than trying to memorize details. Different students benefit from different strategies, whether that's reading the passage first then questions, or previewing questions before reading. A tutor can help you experiment with different approaches, identify which one fits your strengths, and practice the specific skills that boost your accuracy, like recognizing inference questions versus detail questions.

Look for tutors who have scored well on the LSAT themselves and have experience teaching the specific sections where you need help most. Ideally, they should be able to explain not just the right answer, but why wrong answers are tempting and how to avoid common traps. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand the LSAT deeply and can adapt their teaching to your learning style and timeline.