Logic games is often the most time-intensive section, requiring both speed and accuracy. The strategy is to spend the first 2-3 minutes carefully diagramming the rules before attempting questions—this upfront work usually saves time overall. During a 5-week prep program, you'll practice timing strategies like identifying which games to tackle first based on difficulty, and learning to recognize game types quickly. Expert tutors can show you the shortcuts and diagramming techniques that efficient test-takers use to complete all four games within the 35-minute window.

Reading comprehension rewards active engagement rather than passive reading. Effective strategies include annotating key arguments as you read, identifying the author's main point quickly, and learning to skim for structure rather than every detail. Many students improve accuracy by using practice tests to identify patterns in the questions they miss—often these reveal predictable tricks in wrong answers. In a 5-week program, tutors help you develop a personalized reading approach, build familiarity with academic passage types, and practice timed reading strategies that maintain both speed and comprehension.

Taking full-length, timed practice tests weekly is ideal for a 5-week program—that's 5-6 complete tests total. These tests serve two purposes: they build stamina and test-day confidence, and they provide diagnostic data about your specific weak areas. After each test, the most valuable work is reviewing your mistakes thoroughly to understand the reasoning behind correct answers, not just what you got wrong. Tutors help you interpret practice test results strategically, focusing your remaining study time on the patterns and question types that cause the most problems.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with the format and time pressure. The antidote is practice: taking full-length proctored practice tests replicates test-day conditions and desensitizes you to pressure. Additionally, learning test-taking strategies and understanding your typical timing patterns reduces uncertainty on test day. Tutors work with you on mental preparation strategies, helping you recognize which mistakes are careless errors versus knowledge gaps, and building genuine confidence through measurable score improvements during your 5-week program.

The most efficient approach is to take a full-length diagnostic test first, then analyze your results by section and question type rather than just overall score. Many students discover they perform differently on different logic game structures, or that certain reasoning patterns in logical reasoning questions consistently trip them up. During a 5-week prep course, tutors help you categorize your errors (is it a conceptual misunderstanding, timing pressure, or careless mistake?) and create a targeted study schedule that prioritizes the areas with the highest impact on your overall score.

A comprehensive 5-week program covers all three scored sections: logical reasoning (arguments and conclusions), logic games (diagramming and game types), and reading comprehension (passage types and question strategies). Most programs follow a sequenced approach—starting with foundational concepts and question types in week one, moving to timed drills in weeks two and three, incorporating full-length practice tests in weeks four and five, and reserving the final days for review of persistent weak areas. Personalized tutoring lets you adjust this timeline based on your starting level and which sections need the most work.