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[trussell]

Hello,

I have a question regarding your LSAT private tutoring packages. I am interested in hiring a private tutor for the June 2015 LSAT. However, I am not sure when I should begin tutoring and how many hours are necessary. I have taken the LSAT twice already, once in December 2013 and in September 2014. I expected to score much higher on the September 2014 LSAT. I put numerous hours in of study and preparation but still scored below my expectations. I know my strengths and weaknesses and definitely feel that I need someone of experience to help me improve, particularly in Reading Comprehension. I intend to self study outside of tutoring and take more practice tests than I had previously. I am a little apprehensive about taking the LSAT a third time, knowing that it will not look favorably unless I improve my score significantly.

Your comments and advice are greatly appreciated!

-Tarin

[Ron Gore]

Hi Tarin,

Thanks for you question!

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty you've been having with the test. It certainly seems as if you have put quite a bit of time into your study, and I'm sure that you are incredibly frustrated at this point.

I think a tutor is definitely a good idea for you. It's one thing to recognize your strengths and weaknesses. It's an entirely different thing to know what to do about them. Having a tutor will add some expert structure to your study, which can make it not only more effective but more efficient as well.

Since it seems that you are highly motivated, you more than many will benefit from tutoring, as I discussed in a 2013 blog post about tutoring.

I would contact us right away, even though you are not planning to take the test until June. That way you can connect with a tutor early, even if you don't plan on using all of your tutoring hours immediately. By giving yourself a longer window to work with, you can better plan your study throughout the spring, and be confident that you didn't leave anything on the table. You're right that you can't afford more disappointing scores. So, I would encourage you to get in touch with us, pick a tutor in whom you have great confidence, set out your study plan for the next few months, and take the LSAT in June knowing that you did everything you could to maximize your potential.

Hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck .

Ron

[trussell]

Hi Ron,

Thank you for the immediate response and input! I did read the blog you attached and it definitely provided some insight into what I should expect from tutoring as well as my responsibility as the student. I will be filling out an application soon for a tutor and look forward to getting this process started.

Thank you again for the advice! It is very appreciated.

-Tarin