The biggest mistakes are rushing through stimulus passages without fully understanding the argument, misidentifying the question type, and choosing answers that sound good but don't actually address what the question asks. Students also often struggle with assumption questions and weaken/strengthen questions, which require deeper logical analysis than simply finding relevant information.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency, but students who work with tutors typically see gains of 3-7 points on this section through targeted practice and strategy refinement. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's timing, question type recognition, or logical reasoning patterns—and addressing them systematically with expert guidance.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who start by assessing your baseline performance and identifying which question types and logical patterns trip you up most. From there, tutors work with you on strategy development, timed practice drills, and full-section practice tests, reviewing your work in detail to build both accuracy and speed.

Effective pacing comes from mastering question types so you can recognize what each question is asking within seconds, not minutes. Tutors help you develop a consistent approach: spend 2-3 minutes reading and mapping the argument, then 30-45 seconds evaluating each answer choice. Practice tests under timed conditions are essential—they reveal whether your timing issues stem from misunderstanding questions or simply needing more familiarity with the format.

Start with the most frequently tested types: Assumption, Strengthen/Weaken, and Main Point questions, which together make up roughly 60% of the section. Once you're solid on these, move to Flaw, Parallel Reasoning, and Inference questions. A tutor can help you prioritize based on your practice test performance and identify which types are costing you the most points.

Consistent practice is more important than volume—aim for 4-5 focused sessions per week, with each session including timed drills and full-section practice. Quality matters: reviewing your mistakes thoroughly (understanding why each wrong answer was wrong) is more valuable than rushing through dozens of problems. A tutor can help you structure a realistic study schedule that fits your timeline before test day.

Bring recent practice tests or diagnostic results so your tutor can see where you're starting from, plus any specific questions or sections that have confused you. If you've already taken an LSAT or two, bring those score reports. Your tutor will use this information to create a personalized plan targeting your biggest opportunities for improvement.