Your first session typically involves a diagnostic assessment to identify your baseline score and pinpoint which sections need the most attention. A tutor will review your strengths and weaknesses, discuss your target law school and score goals, and create a customized study plan for the 10-week period. This foundation ensures your preparation is strategic rather than generic, focusing your effort where it matters most.

Logic games typically require the most focused practice time since they're the most learnable section through systematic study. Most students benefit from dedicating 2-3 hours per week specifically to games, starting with untimed work to understand game types and diagramming methods, then progressing to timed practice. A 10-week program allows you to work through the full spectrum of game types, develop reliable diagramming systems, and build the speed and accuracy needed for test day.

Reading comprehension success depends on active reading strategies, identifying passage structure and author's purpose, and practicing with real LSAT passages under timed conditions. Rather than reading faster, effective prep focuses on reading smarter—annotating strategically, understanding question types, and eliminating wrong answers efficiently. A tutor can help you develop a personalized approach that fits your reading style while meeting the LSAT's specific demands.

A solid 10-week program typically includes 8-12 full-length practice tests, spaced strategically throughout your preparation. Early tests help establish your baseline and identify weak areas; mid-program tests track progress and refine strategy; final tests simulate test-day conditions and build confidence. Between full tests, you'll work on individual sections and question types, ensuring targeted improvement rather than just accumulating test-taking experience.

Test anxiety management starts with thorough preparation—knowing the test format inside and out, practicing under realistic timed conditions, and building confidence through measurable score improvements. Your tutor can also teach specific pacing strategies, stress-management techniques, and mental approaches that help you stay focused during the actual exam. Taking multiple practice tests under timed conditions is one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety, since familiarity with the test experience itself reduces uncertainty.

This is exactly why personalized 10-week prep is valuable—your tutor can allocate study time based on your actual performance patterns rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. If you're strong in logical reasoning but weak in reading comprehension, your schedule might emphasize reading practice while maintaining your logical reasoning skills. Regular diagnostic testing and honest assessment of your progress ensures you're spending time where it will have the greatest impact on your final score.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong LSAT backgrounds, typically including high personal scores and extensive experience teaching the test. Look for tutors who understand not just the content but the strategic approaches that improve scores—how to manage time across sections, identify question patterns, and build test-taking stamina. Experience working with students at your current score level is also valuable, since effective strategies for moving from 150 to 160 differ from strategies for moving from 160 to 170.