Score improvement depends on your starting point and study intensity, but students typically see 3-5 point gains with focused preparation over 4-8 weeks. If you're starting below the 50th percentile, improvement potential is often higher. The key is identifying your specific bottleneck—whether it's reading speed, comprehension, or question-type mastery—and working with a tutor who can diagnose and address it directly rather than using generic study materials.

Your first session typically involves a diagnostic assessment—working through a practice passage and questions together to identify your specific strengths and weaknesses. A tutor will ask about your target law schools, timeline, and current study habits to build a personalized plan. You'll walk away with concrete strategies tailored to your needs and a clear roadmap for what to focus on before your next session.

Effective pacing starts with understanding your reading speed and adjusting your approach—some students benefit from skimming strategically, while others do better with careful initial reading. Tutors teach proven techniques like identifying the passage structure, marking key claims, and tackling questions in a smart order (easier ones first to build confidence). Practice with timed drills is essential; working through passages repeatedly under time pressure helps you internalize efficient strategies without sacrificing accuracy.

The LSAT tests several core question types: Main Point, Detail, Inference, Function, Comparative Reading, and Logic questions. Each requires a different approach—Detail questions reward careful passage review, while Inference questions demand understanding what logically follows from the text. A tutor helps you recognize question types instantly and apply the right strategy for each, rather than using the same approach for every question.

Practice tests are essential for building stamina and identifying patterns in your mistakes, but they're most valuable when you review them thoroughly with expert guidance. Simply taking full tests without targeted feedback often leads to repeated errors. Tutors help you analyze why you missed specific questions, whether it's a reading comprehension gap or a test-taking strategy issue, so each practice test accelerates your improvement rather than just measuring it.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about your approach or fear of running out of time. Working with a tutor builds confidence by giving you proven strategies to rely on, regular success with practice passages, and the experience of working through challenging material in a low-pressure environment. As you master the section and see your scores improve, anxiety naturally decreases because you're no longer guessing at your approach.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in LSAT preparation and have proven track records helping students improve their Reading Comprehension scores. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss your specific goals, timeline, and learning style to ensure it's the right fit. Most students benefit from tutors who combine deep knowledge of the test with personalized teaching that adapts to your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.