Reading comprehension and logical reasoning consistently challenge test-takers because they require both speed and analytical precision under pressure. Logic games are the third section, and while they intimidate many students, they're often the most learnable section with targeted practice.

In a 5-week prep program, expert tutors can help you identify which section is dragging down your score and allocate your study time accordingly. They'll teach you time-management strategies specific to each section—like skimming techniques for reading comp or diagram shortcuts for logic games—so you can maximize your score improvement in the time available.

Aim to complete 8-12 full-length practice tests during your 5-week program, ideally under timed conditions that mirror test day. This gives you enough repetition to build speed and identify patterns in your mistakes without exhausting your supply of available tests.

Tutors can help you use practice tests strategically—not just taking them for a score, but reviewing them to spot your recurring errors and learning gaps. Spacing these tests throughout the 5 weeks allows you to practice what you've learned and measure your progress before test day.

Test anxiety is common for the LSAT, but familiarity breeds confidence. Taking multiple full-length practice tests under realistic conditions—same time of day, same test format, timed breaks—desensitizes you to the pressure and builds mental stamina for the actual exam.

Expert tutors can also teach you tactical confidence-builders: pacing strategies so you're not rushing, ways to skip difficult questions strategically without panic, and mental techniques to refocus when you're stuck. Many students find that reviewing their practice test performance with a tutor—seeing where they made careless mistakes versus where they genuinely struggled—builds confidence by showing real improvement over time.

Timing strategy is critical and varies by section. For logical reasoning, you have roughly 1.4 minutes per question; for reading comprehension, about 8.5 minutes per passage plus questions; for logic games, the timing depends on game difficulty but averages 8.75 minutes per game.

However, individual pacing within these sections matters most. Expert tutors will help you identify whether you should solve questions faster to get through more of them, or solve fewer questions more carefully and accurately. Many test-takers improve by learning to recognize when to skip a difficult question immediately rather than burning time on it—a strategy that's taught and practiced extensively in a focused 5-week program.

For a compressed 5-week timeline, plan on 15-25 hours of focused study per week. This includes time with a tutor (typically 3-5 hours), independent practice between sessions, and full-length practice tests.

The amount depends on your baseline score and target score. If you're aiming for a modest improvement and already have test familiarity, you might operate on the lower end. If you're looking for a significant jump or starting from a lower baseline, you'll need the higher commitment. Tutors can help you create a realistic weekly schedule that balances intensive study with other commitments, and they'll adjust the pace based on your progress through the 5 weeks.

Take a full-length diagnostic practice test under timed conditions before beginning your 5-week program. This gives you a baseline score and reveals which sections and question types are giving you trouble—crucial information for a condensed timeline where every study hour counts.

Varsity Tutors can match you with expert tutors who will analyze your diagnostic test in detail, identifying not just which sections are weak, but why. Are you running out of time? Missing the logical structure of arguments? Struggling with dense reading passages? Once you understand your specific weaknesses, tutors design your 5-week plan to target them directly, rather than wasting time on areas you already handle well.