Hi! I'm a student at NYU Law School with an official LSAT score of 175. I've spent the past year+ tutoring for Odyssey Test Prep, Juris Education, and HYE Tutors, working with 10+ students across a range of starting points and timelines. On average, my students improve 7–10 points.
A few things I've learned that actually move scores:
Treat LR question types like separate skills, not one big blob. There are roughly 12 distinct LR question types, and most plateaus happen because students are drilling generally instead of isolating the 2–3 types that are actually costing them points. I build lessons around one or two types at a time, then send targeted drilling before the next session.
Wrong answers need a two-part autopsy. Figure out why you were drawn to the wrong choice AND why you passed over the right one. Most people only do the first half.
Don't skip the study plan. My first session is always a diagnostic conversation on strengths/weaknesses, and from that we build an actual week-by-week plan. Students who study without a plan tend to over-practice what they're already good at.
RC needs daily reps, even short ones. A single untimed passage a day keeps your reading muscle active without eating your whole schedule — most people neglect RC because LR feels more rewarding to study.
Timed sections + immediate review beats another full PT. Once you're not scoring in the range you want, doing yet another 5-section PT often just repeats the same mistakes. Targeted review closes gaps faster.
I tutor both online and in person in the NYC area, and I'm flexible on scheduling. If you're aiming for a specific score range or just feeling stuck, message me and we can schedule a free intro call to go over what a study plan might look like. My rate is typically $120 per hour but am open to negotiating based on individual circumstance.
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what advice do you have for RC? i am struggling with rc
@ryanfulton A few things for RC:
Most of the time the answer is right there in the passage. Whenever the LSAT asks you to draw an inference (ex. which of the following is the author most likely to agree with...? Which of the following is stated in the passage...? How would the author most likely respond to x people/person...? ) they're really asking "which one of the following is explicitly stated in the passage..." So look for where the author is giving their explicit opinion, and usually the right answer will be referenced almost verbatim.
The search function is your best friend. I didn't know how helpful it could be at first, but it ended up being hugely helpful for both eliminating wrong answer choices and collecting evidence in support of possible correct answer choices.
Main point questions should cover the whole passage. If there is an argument made ever in the passage, the argument will be in the correct answer choice. If there is a counterargument that is discussed and rebutted extensively, that will also be in there. The most common wrong answers here are the ones that are too specific and don't cover enough of the passage.