Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains with focused preparation. If you're starting below your target score, consistent practice with expert guidance typically yields 5-10 point improvements, though some students improve more. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's logic games, reading speed, or question comprehension—and drilling those sections strategically throughout the five weeks.

The best way is to take a full-length practice test under timed conditions and review your results by section. Most students find that one or two sections are significantly weaker than others—logic games trip up many test-takers, while others struggle with reading comprehension speed or logical reasoning. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can analyze your practice test results, pinpoint exactly where you're losing points, and create a targeted study plan to address those gaps.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on the LSAT, and it requires deliberate practice. Expert tutors teach strategies like identifying question difficulty levels, knowing when to skip and return to harder questions, and building speed through repeated drills on specific question types. During your 5-week prep, you'll practice these techniques on dozens of real LSAT questions so timing becomes automatic by test day, rather than something you're consciously thinking about.

Most students benefit from taking 6-8 full-length practice tests over five weeks—roughly one per week, with time between tests for review and targeted drilling. Each practice test should be taken under strict timed conditions to simulate the real exam, then carefully reviewed to understand every mistake. Your tutor will help you identify patterns in your errors and adjust your study focus based on what each test reveals about your progress.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with the format and time pressure, both of which improve dramatically with consistent practice. Taking multiple full-length practice tests under timed conditions builds confidence because you're literally rehearsing the real experience. Working with an expert tutor also helps—they can teach you breathing techniques, help you develop a pre-test routine, and remind you that some difficulty during the exam is normal and doesn't derail your score.

Logic games (Analytical Reasoning) require a different type of thinking than most people practice in school, which is why they feel foreign at first. The key is learning the specific diagram systems and notation that make games manageable, then drilling until you can set up and solve games quickly and accurately. In a 5-week program, you'll spend significant time on games—often 30-40% of your study hours—because this section shows the most improvement with targeted practice and expert guidance.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert LSAT tutors who have strong track records helping students prepare in compressed timeframes. When you get matched, your tutor will review your diagnostic test results, understand your target score and test date, and create a personalized study plan that fits the 5-week timeline. They'll work with you on your specific weak areas, track your progress through practice tests, and adjust strategies as needed to maximize your improvement before test day.