Hi Elena,

I can definitely help you develop the precise language and analytical framework you are looking for. Being able to explain why an answer is wrong after the fact is useful, but the real objective is to identify exactly what went wrong in your process and convert that diagnosis into a rule you can apply before making the same mistake again.

A major part of my approach is assessing what I call "the reasoning-to-conclusion connection": determining whether the author’s reasoning actually establishes the conclusion and, if not, identifying precisely what is missing or defective. We then apply that analysis through the specific process required by the question type and formulate what the correct answer must do before entering the choices. That creates a repeatable “code” for avoiding recurring errors while also reducing the over analysis that consumes time under timed conditions.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for 15 years and scored a 172 on my official LSAT. My rate is $80 per hour, with a five-hour prepaid package available for $320, so I am comfortably within your budget. I would be happy to begin with a free phone consultation to discuss how I can help you in more detail. Either way, best of luck!

Scott

Hi,

I can definitely help you make a focused push toward the 155-160 range. Your best section results suggest that the ability is already there. The immediate goal would be to turn those better performances into something repeatable by replacing constant general drilling with targeted, technique-based work.

For LR, we would establish a consistent top-down process and then directly address conditional reasoning, link assumptions, flaw/weaken analysis, and quantifier language. The central objective would be to control the "reasoning-to-conclusion- connection and then determine what the correct answer must do before entering the choices. For RC, we would work on building the big picture one sentence at a time, tracking how each paragraph develops it, and then making quick, controlled deep dives for detail questions. That approach applies across critique/debate, problem-analysis, and other passage structures.

Because you are looking for only a few sessions, I would provide the materials and specific drills for you to complete between meetings, allowing our lesson time to focus on correcting your process and reviewing the results. My rate is $80 per hour, and I offer five prepaid hours for $320, which fits within your October budget. I would be happy to begin with a free phone consultation.

Please dm me if you would like to discuss and best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi Kimberly,

I can definitely help you work toward the 160s. Starting from a 147, I would first build a complete, top-down process for both Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, rather than simply trying to patch isolated mistakes. The goal would be to give you a clear and repeatable method for approaching every question, analyzing the material, and determining what the correct answer must do before evaluating the choices.

Once that foundation is established, we would use targeted drills, timed sections, and practice tests to develop accuracy, speed, consistency, and stamina. We would also track your results closely to determine whether November remains the right target or whether January would give you the stronger opportunity to reach your goal.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for 15 years and earned an official 172. My pricing schedule is available in my bio, and I would be happy to begin with a free phone consultation.

Scott

Yeah, that pretty nicely sums up the pain! lol

But if we can turn this into quick a learning moment ...it really has to be either (A) or (B).

Under the “consistent usage” principle of statutory interpretation (which you will learn in law school), the same language should generally be interpreted the same way throughout a text. Here, (A) treats each word as a digit, while (B) treats both word pairs as quantities. Neither (C) nor (D) is consistent because each switches its method of interpretation halfway through.

That same consistency principle is often very useful for distinguishing correct from incorrect LSAT answer choices, especially in Logical Reasoning.

Anyway, sorry for geeking out on your post!

Hi Elizabeth,

I’d be happy to help you strengthen your Logical Reasoning performance while maximizing the impact of the study plan you already have in place. We would identify and classify the specific breakdowns behind your missed questions, whether they involve stimulus analysis, conditional reasoning, reasoning to the conclusion, anticipating the correct answer, answer-choice evaluation, or timing, etc. We would then use targeted, technique-based drills to correct them.

We would also make sure that consistency, speed, and stamina are developing alongside accuracy, using timed sections and full practice tests to measure progress. Rather than replacing your current plan, I would help you get more out of it and modify it only where the results show that changes are needed.

I can accommodate the schedule you described. My rate is $80 per hour, and I also offer a five-hour prepaid package for $320.

I’d be happy to begin with a free phone consultation to discuss your preparation and determine how I can best help. Best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi Pascale,

I would be honored to work with you, and I do think that I can help you achieve your LSAT goals. My thought is that you could most benefit by creating a complete personalized game plan that preserves everything you are already doing correctly while identifying where Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension require closer analysis and deeper work.

For LR, we would isolate whether points are being lost through passage control, reasoning-to-conclusion analysis, particular question types, answer preparation, final-choice evaluation, and/or timing. We would then apply targeted techniques and drills to the specific breakdowns we uncover.

For RC, we would focus on building the Big Picture one sentence at a time, tracking how each paragraph develops it, recognizing broader passage trends, and performing quick, controlled deep dives for detail questions.

Following a free consultation, I would provide a personalized syllabus organizing your priorities, materials, assignments, timed work, and progression through next June. Your goal and timeline are very realistic. My rate is $80 per hour, with a five-hour prepaid package available for $320. I would be happy to discuss everything with you in more detail if you are interested. Either way, I wish you the best of luck on your LSAT journey!

Scott

Hi Miso!

I am confident that I can help you break through this plateau! My overall thought would be to make sure that you are using a structured process for both LR and RC that will create consistency and speed, while also isolating and attacking the known weak spots that have the greatest potential to move your overall score.

More specifically, I would take a close look in RC at your reading technique and your ability to take those quick but deep dives into the details. To close the Logical Reasoning gap, I would first establish a repeatable top-down process for every question: identify the task, control the passage and reasoning chain, analyze the connection between the reasoning and conclusion, and determine what the correct answer must accomplish before looking at the choices. We would then identify and correct the more specific breakdowns involving question types, conditional or causal reasoning, assumptions, flaws, timing, or final-two answer decisions.

I also provide every one of my students with a personalized syllabus organizing your priorities, instructional materials, targeted drills, timed work, and schedule through November. As we gather new data from your assignments and practice sections, we would adjust the plan and devote direct attention to whatever is still costing you points.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for 15 years and would be happy to discuss how we could approach your November preparation via a free consultation chat. My pricing schedule is available in my bio, and please feel free to message me. Best of luck to you either way!

Scott

Hi Kiyah,

I can help with each of the areas you identified. I would begin with a free consultation to learn more about the work you have completed since June, your current accuracy by section and question type, your available study time, and your goals for November.

The fact that you have not taken a diagnostic is completely understandable, but a diagnostic is not a pass-or-fail event. It simply gives us the information needed to determine where you are starting and what needs the most attention. After the consultation and an initial diagnostic-focused session, I would prepare a personalized preparation plan and syllabus identifying your priorities, the order in which we should address them, the materials you should study, the drills you should create, and the timed and untimed work you should complete between sessions. That would also allow me to give you an honest assessment of whether November is realistic or whether January would provide the better opportunity to reach 160.

Your idea of writing down why you selected each answer would fit very well into the process. We would use that work to examine your thought process and classify exactly where errors occur: understanding the question, controlling the passage or reasoning chain, determining what the correct answer must accomplish, or evaluating the choices. Once we locate a breakdown, we can go directly to correcting it with the appropriate technique and targeted practice.

For dense Logical Reasoning passages, I teach a repeatable top-down process for controlling the passage and its reasoning before addressing the choices. For Reading Comprehension, we build the Big Picture one sentence at a time, track how each paragraph develops it, and train the quick “get in and get out” deep dives needed for detail questions. Greater speed develops as these processes become more controlled and automatic.

Beyond the initial assignments, I provide ongoing instructional materials, targeted assignments, and specific drill-creation instructions throughout the plan. As your preparation progresses, we follow the data from your drills, timed sections, and practice tests and adjust the priorities, assignments, and timeline as needed.

My standard rate is $80 per hour, with a five-hour prepaid package available for $320. I realize that is above the budget you listed, so I completely understand if it is not workable. If you would still like to explore whether the approach might be a good fit, I would be happy to arrange a free consultation.

Thanks for reading and best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi 8M,

The answer is Yes to all of those questions, and it all made perfect sense, lol. I offer a free consultation, and I provide the instructional materials and specific practice assignments needed to learn and implement the Reading Comprehension process.

My RC approach focuses on building the Big Picture one sentence at a time, understanding what each paragraph is doing to develop that Big Picture, and recognizing broader passage trends based on subject matter and writing structure. We then train the quick “get in and get out” deep dives needed to return to the passage and answer detail questions accurately without getting lost in the text.

You should leave the first lesson with a clearer understanding of how to attack the passages and specific techniques to begin applying immediately. How quickly that produces a measurable score improvement depends on how much practice and reinforcement the process requires, but the goal is for every session to produce concrete progress you can carry into your independent work.

I’ll send you a DM so we can arrange a free consultation and discuss your current preparation in more detail. Thanks for reaching out!

Scott

I am an LSAT tutor here on 7Sage and other platforms and I can definitely help you! My approach to Reading Comprehension begins building the Big Picture one sentence at a time. This is both conceptual and tactical, so we start with learning the concepts and techniques needed and then immediately put them to use. We then track what each paragraph is doing to develop that Big Picture, rather than reducing the paragraph to a low-resolution summary of what it says.

There are also important aspects of reading that are often overlooked. Different subject matters may need to be attacked differently, and recurring structural trends within LSAT passages can be recognized and leveraged. Once your mentality shifts from a frantic rush to understand everything being said to a strategic and controlled survey of what is in front of you, you can begin reading actively and purposefully.

That sets up the second half of the process: taking quick, precise deep dives into the details only when a question asks for them. You do not need to memorize every detail during the initial read. You need to control the Big Picture, understand where the passage is going, and know where and how to return for proof. These are the things that I show to my students.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for 15 years. My pricing schedule is available in my bio, and please feel free to message me for more information. I would love to help.

Scott

Hi Caleb,

Great job on moving from a 154 diagnostic to a high of 167 in three months- that shows that you have built a meaningful foundation. At this stage, however, continued studying alone may not break the plateau. The level 4 and 5 LR questions tend to expose small but consequential losses of control in the process: identifying exactly what the question requires, controlling the reasoning chain and its connection to the conclusion, and determining what the correct answer must accomplish before entering the choices.

That last step is especially important for the answer anticipation and speed issues you mentioned. Speed on complex arguments should come from recognizing and controlling the reasoning more efficiently, not simply trying to read or move faster.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for 15 years. I would begin by examining your recent performance to locate the specific execution breakdowns, then organize the next several weeks around directly correcting and fortifying those areas. I can meet twice per week leading up to October, and my rate is $80 per hour, with a bulk purchase special of $320 for 5 sessions.

Your mid-170s goal is ambitious within this timeline, but certainly doable! I would be happy to discuss your section scores, recent work, and availability and determine how to make the most effective possible push before October. Feel free to message me and best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi,

I'd love to help you! In my experience, when a student is scoring in the 140s and struggling with speed, the best approach to build the foundations from the ground up. We first need to build a clear, repeatable process from the ground up for identifying the question type, controlling the passage and the reasoning chain within it, determining what the correct answer must accomplish, and evaluating the choices. As that process becomes more accurate and automatic, speed generally follows.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for 15 years and in that time, I have developed a complete Logical Reasoning system and a reliable and user-friendly training program to go with it. This allows students to apply the system accurately and efficiently across the different question types.

My rate is $80 per hour, with a five-hour prepaid package available for $320. I would be happy to start with a free phone consultation to discuss your preparation and how we might approach it. Please feel free to message me and best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi Alana,

The first thing I would like to say is please don’t be discouraged by the 146. That score gives us a starting point, but it does not define or limit where you can ultimately go.

My tutoring is built around a highly structured, step-by-step process designed to reduce cognitive overload and give students greater control over what they are doing on each question. That structure can be especially helpful for students dealing with ADHD or test anxiety because you are not being asked to juggle a loose collection of tips and strategies. We build a repeatable process, identify precisely where your breakdowns are occurring, and address them directly.

I have tutored LSAT students full time for the past 15 years. My rate is $80 per hour, with a five-hour prepaid package available for $320. I would be happy to begin with a free phone consultation so we can discuss your preparation, your experience with the test, and whether we might be a good fit. Please feel free to message me and best of luck in any event!

Scott

Hi Jordan,

I earned a 172 on the official LSAT 30 years ago and have spent the past 15 years tutoring LSAT students full time. I know the current test, its questions, and the students preparing for it inside and out.

My approach is built around the reasoning strategies and techniques underlying Logical Reasoning: learning how to read, analyze, and think like a lawyer. I do not rely on shortcuts or simply explain individual questions after the fact. Instead, we build a structured process for working through each portion of the test. If needed, we identify exactly where your process is breaking down, correct it, and build a structured plan around your particular needs. I also assign focused work between sessions so that each lesson builds directly on your implementation and progress.

I charge $80 per hour, or $320 for a prepaid five-hour package. I would be happy to begin with a phone consultation so we can discuss your current preparation, scores, strengths, and weaknesses in more detail. From there, we could structure an initial session around diagnosing your most important areas for improvement and establishing a game plan through the November test.

Looking forward to speaking with you and best of luck!

Scott

Hello B-Law,

At your level, the difference may come down to high-level pinpoint control in areas such as conditional reasoning or how you attack Reading Comprehension passages. Fortifying just a few consequential areas could very realistically produce the additional 6–8 correct answers needed to bridge the gap between your September score and your 174 goal.

I’m confident that over the next six to seven weeks, we could identify exactly where that control is breaking down under timed conditions and work directly on correcting it before November. Feel free to message me if you’d like to discuss a game plan and best of luck either way!

Scott

@Jordancohen Thanks so much for the kind words. I'll DM you regarding scheduling a consultation!

Hi!

I am not located in Alberta, but I tutor entirely online and would have no problem accommodating the time zone. And more importantly, I can definitely help you!

Our approach would of course depend on your goals, timeline, prep/test history etc. My typical first approach is to establish a clear and repeatable process for Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension and then go after the specific micro-skills required at the question level. We also would use your actual performance to identify where the processes are breaking down and target the specific question types, reasoning concepts, reading mechanics, or timing issues that need deeper work.

The lessons and assignments develop directly from your progress, so the preparation remains structured while still being tailored to what you need. Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your current preparation and see whether we might be a good fit. Best of luck!

Scott

Hi Ariana!

I can definitely help you get ready for your retake.

Of course, we would begin by examining your recent performance data to determine exactly where the points are being lost.

From there, the plan would depend on what we find. If you need a more consistent overall process, we would establish a structured approach for moving through every LR question and RC passage. If the breakdown is more concentrated, we would go directly to the specific question types, reasoning concepts, timing issues, or answer-choice mechanics that need to be corrected.

My rate is $80 per hour, or $320 for a five-hour package. Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your August performance and what a focused retake plan could look like. And best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi Jordan,

I can definitely help you create a successful LSAT Prep plan. We would begin by establishing your current baseline and then giving you a clear, structured process for approaching both sections of the test.

For Logical Reasoning, we would first work through a consistent five-step process for every question: identify the question type and approach, read the passage accordingly, determine what the correct answer must accomplish, evaluate the choices, and commit. Once that overall process is in place, we would go back through the individual question types, reasoning concepts, and smaller mechanics in greater depth.

For Reading Comprehension, we would focus on reading the passage one sentence at a time for its Big Picture, without getting bogged down in the details, and then applying very high standards to the answer choices.

Your assignments and lessons would build directly on your progress and reveal exactly what needs to be addressed next. We could then use your actual performance, rather than guesswork, to determine whether November or January is the better testing date.

Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your starting point and what the first stage of preparation would look like. And best of luck either way!

SCOTT

Hi skk,

Hi! I can definitely help you build your LSAT Prep plan from the ground up!

My Logical Reasoning program follows the kind of structured, two-stage approach that may be helpful at your current level.

First, we establish the process: a consistent five-step method for every LR question, including how to identify the question type and cognitive pathway, how to read the passage accordingly, and how to determine what the correct answer must accomplish before evaluating the choices.

Then we focus on performance: how well you are executing each part of that process, where the breakdowns are occurring, and which specific question types, reasoning concepts, or mechanics need deeper work. From there, assignments and lessons are targeted directly toward correcting those issues and building speed, accuracy, and consistency.

For RC, we would focus on reading the passage one sentence at a time for its Big Picture, without getting bogged down in the details, and then applying very high standards when evaluating the answer choices.

I am already working with a student in Korea, so I am familiar with accommodating the time difference. I would also be happy to meet by Zoom before you begin so that we can discuss your current preparation, the study plan, and what working together would look like. Feel free to message me if you would like to set up a conversation.

Thanks and either way, best of luck!

Scott

Hi Taye,

Necessary Assumption, Flaw, and Paradox questions are all areas where a more precise and repeatable process can make a substantial difference.

For Necessary Assumption and Flaw questions, we would focus on identifying the reasoning used in the passage, locating exactly where that reasoning breaks down, and then determining whether the correct answer must fix that breakdown (NA) or properly describe it (Flaw). For Paradox questions, we would isolate the two facts that appear to conflict and determine what the correct answer must explain in order to allow both facts to be true.

We would also examine your recent performance data to determine whether these are your primary obstacles to reaching 165 or whether there are additional points available elsewhere. From there, we could build a focused plan leading into January.

My rate is $80 per hour, or $320 for a five-hour package. I work online, so location would not be an issue. Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your preparation and see whether we might be a good fit.

Best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi Victoria.

I have been tutoring for the LSAT and related exams for over 15 years and I can definitely help you!

I would start by digging into your PT data and recent work to determine exactly what is producing the score fluctuations and why your practice-test performance did not carry over to the August exam.

We would want to identify whether the lost points are concentrated in a particular section, specific question types or concepts, certain portions of the test, or a particular part of your process. That analysis should reveal whether the breakdown involves reading and controlling the passage, framing what the correct answer must accomplish, evaluating the answer choices, managing time, committing to decisions, or some combination of these factors.

Once we locate the breakdown, we can go directly to correcting the specific mechanics involved and making your process more controlled and repeatable under timed and official testing conditions. That analysis should also help clarify whether taking September makes sense and what we would need to accomplish to put you in position for your 165–170 goal in October.

Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your recent results and how we could approach the next several weeks. Best of luck to you either way!

Scott

Hi Lizzie,

I can definitely help you! With an August score of 163, practice tests around 165, and a high of 168, the ability to reach your October goal is already present. The key is determining exactly what is creating the RC timing problem as well as the overall lack of consistency.

I would suggest that we start by isolating your approach to reading the RC passages. Small revisions to your reading technique can result in large differences in both reading time and accuracy. We would also examine how you go about answering the questions.

My RC approach focuses on reading the passage one sentence at a time while building a clear understanding of its Big Picture, without trying to memorize or control every detail. We would then apply very high standards to the answer choices while committing to acting as quickly as we can (I call it "getting in and getting out") so that you can make decisions more efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

And there may still be points on the table for LR as well. We'd take a look at the stats and trends and follow up on any leads.

Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your recent RC performance and what a focused plan for October could look like. Either way, best of luck to you!

Scott

Hello OperaPeach,

At the 163–165 range, the key is usually identifying exactly where your process and performance begin to break down under timed conditions. “Getting better with timing” is not specific enough. We would need to determine whether you are experiencing a general slowdown across the section or whether the lost time and points are concentrated in a particular stage of your process, specific question types, and/or recurring concepts.

Common sticking points at this level include conditional and causal reasoning, assumption and flaw questions, but we would want to diagnose your actual patterns rather than make assumptions. So, we would begin by examining your recent performance data and finding the appropriate trends. From there, we would review representative questions and then we would target the precise mechanics causing the plateau and work on carrying a more controlled, repeatable process into official timing conditions.

I would also have no problem accommodating a London time zone schedule. Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss your current results and what the next stage of your preparation should look like.

Best of luck either way!

Scott

Hi Koji,

I can definitely help you with this. Certain LR question have their own particular “code” and diving into them one at a time can produce quick results: how that question type should be read, which parts of the passage must be controlled, and exactly what the correct answer needs to do, etc. There are also broader strategies involving reasoning structure, answer-choice evaluation, proof, relevance, and scope that improve accuracy across multiple question types.

With RC, the real key is in finally learning how to properly read the passage. Very few students understand the value in reading sentence-by-sentence and assembling certain types of sentences into the passage’s Big Picture. Unfortunately, very few prep sources teach that process directly. Even more fortunately than that, I do.

We can use your missed questions to identify the specific breakdowns, develop the appropriate strategies, and then reinforce them through targeted practice. My rate is $80 per hour, or 5 hours for the price of 4 ($320) when paid upfront. I’d be happy to answer any questions or discuss scheduling either through DM or phone call and best of luck either way!

Scott