Prep Course vs Tutoring

[mayday]

Hello,

I'm having trouble deciding between signing up for a prep course or one-on-one tutoring to prepare for the January 2021 test. I self-studied using the three Powerscore Bibles and scored a 156 on the October 2020 test (up 9 points from my Sept 2019 score!). My strongest section is Logic Games and my weakest sections are Reading Comp (mostly due to time constraints) and LR (I regularly get half the questions wrong, which is frustrating ). I'm wondering if it makes more sense to take a prep course and re-learn the fundamentals, or does it make more sense to sign up for one-on-one tutoring and focus exclusively on LR?

Thanks!

[Stephanie Oswalt]

Hi Mayday!

Thanks for the post! Which option you pick depends on several factors in addition to what you mentioned above, such as your target score, your next test date, what exactly in LR you need assistance with (Do you find you need help with the fundamentals? Do you struggle with certain question types? Or is it mostly timing that you're struggling with?) and lastly, how you personally learn best (would you benefit more from a structured group syllabus, or do you learn best with individualized instruction?).

The great thing about tutoring is that it is fully personalized to you, and thus no matter where you are in the process, we can work with you. There's an advantage with tutoring because your tutor will be able to see what you are doing that's not working, and then fill in those gaps. Tutors can get to the root of problems, which is often where students struggle the most; you can see your weaknesses, but knowing what causes those weaknesses is a different thing entirely. And, they will help direct your studies in a way that allows the most efficiency and the most progress.

If you're considering a tutor, you can fill out a consultation form here: https://www.powerscore.com/find-a-tutor.cfm to be matched with a tutor and discuss with them directly what might be the best fit.

On the flip side of things, a course is great because it covers a comprehensive syllabus (you can view the full syllabus here: https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/courses ... igital.cfm) at a lower price point than tutoring, and it offers the chance for group interaction. You can chat with the instructor and the other students in the class, which can be helpful to see others' thoughts and questions. You can find out more information and view our upcoming course schedules here: https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/courses ... e/digital/.

These additional posts might help inform your decision:

• Should I Study On My Own Before Starting an LSAT Course? (can be applied to a tutoring package as well)
• My LSAT Regimen
• How to choose the best prep option

I hope this helps! I'd be happy to answer any additional questions you may have! Thanks!