Dreaming of going to law school, but struggling to reach the LSAT score you’ll need to get in?
Frustrated by one-size-fits-all prep classes or feeling overwhelmed by self-study?
I provide customized, ego-free LSAT prep to aspiring lawyers so that they can test with confidence and get the score they need. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one tutoring or support for your self-study, I’ve got you covered.
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Online LSAT Tutoring
Customized
Why waste time on an uninspiring one-size-fits-all course when you can instead invest that time on personalized prep? We’ll take the time to get to know your strengths and weaknesses, then systematically target the exact areas and skills you need in order to raise your LSAT score.
Ego-free
I believe learning happens best when we focus on growth rather than ego boosts. I tutor with empathy, and I promise to never make you feel dumb. In exchange, I ask that you work on cultivating a growth mindset in your LSAT prep so that every mistake becomes an opportunity to learn.
Holistic
The LSAT is grueling, intimidating, and mentally taxing. We won’t ignore these psychological components of the LSAT. Instead, we’ll practice techniques for triaging the test, for managing stress, and for avoiding as much mental fatigue as possible so that you can perform at your best. We’ll also make sure you are avoiding burn out while studying.
How I Teach Each LSAT Section
Logical Reasoning
Logical reasoning accounts for about half of you LSAT score and is therefore essential to master. My tutoring sessions focus on developing critical thinking strategies for the different logical reasoning question types. We’ll also work through elimination strategies to help you more quickly identify the right answer and move on to the next question with confidence.
The LSAT is predictable; the more intimately familiar you are with the LSAT, the more you’ll start to notice the same basic questions over and over. However, it’s no use to simply grind through test after test, just as jumping on the scale repeatedly is not an effective weight loss method. Instead, we’ll use each question as an opportunity to train your thinking process, helping you develop the critical thinking skills really necessary for score improvement.
Logic Games
Understandably, many students are initially intimidated by logic games, though with practice, my students often see their biggest improvements in this section. We’ll cover game types, sketches, conditional logic rules, deductions, and methods for attacking the questions systematically and efficiently.
Personally, I’ve always loved the games section, even when I was just starting out with the LSAT and didn’t yet know how to tackle the section. I was one of those kids who did books of logic puzzles, and I’ve even nerded out with some logic games from the Korean LSAT (language learning + LSAT — my two favorite hobbies together!) However, I understand that not every student feels the same way as I do about this section. We’ll also work through stress and time management to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success.
Logic Games
Understandably, many students are initially intimidated by logic games, though with practice, my students often see their biggest improvements in this section. We’ll cover game types, sketches, conditional logic rules, deductions, and methods for attacking the questions systematically and efficiently.
Personally, I’ve always loved the games section, even when I was just starting out with the LSAT and didn’t yet know how to tackle the section. I was one of those kids who did books of logic puzzles, and I’ve even nerded out with some logic games from the Korean LSAT (language learning + LSAT — my two favorite hobbies together!) However, I understand that not every student feels the same way as I do about this section. We’ll also work through stress and time management to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success.
Reading Comprehension
LSAT reading comp requires intense and careful reading of passages which can at times get fairly technical or abstract. Unfortunately, many students don’t really have a solid plan for improving in this section, beyond simply doing more passages.
With my students, I focus on applying methods for active reading, including effective and efficient passage marking. We practice techniques for attacking the questions in a way that makes them as black and white as possible. These techniques include actually using your passage markings, making predictions, and skillfully eliminating wrong answers. We’ll also work on general section management skills so that you’re optimizing your score each time.
Included in Tutoring
Convenience of Online
You’ll never have to sit in traffic to make it to our lessons. Use the time you would have wasted commuting to get in more vocab flashcards. Online tutoring gives you more flexibility with scheduling and ensures that you can meet with a highly qualified tutor no matter your location.
Custom Study Plans
After each session, I’ll send you a customized study plan for the week. We’ll make sure the plan aggressively targets your goals, but we’ll also make sure it’s actually doable given your schedule. You’ll never have to doubt whether you’re studying the right things.
Support
Suddenly feeling extra anxious? Completely bugged by a logic game that just can’t wait until our next session? I’ll do my best to reply to your email or text as soon as possible to give you the moral support you need.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Not sure yet whether online tutoring will work for you? I offer a satisfaction guarantee for the first session. It’s important to me that I only work with students who feel we’re a good match, so if you’re not 100% satisfied after the first session, the session fee will be completely refunded.
My LSAT Journey
I have been tutoring the LSAT for over a decade, first as a Kaplan teacher and tutor, and later as an independent, private tutor. I’ve taken the official LSAT twice, once on paper and then again when the LSAT went digital in 2019. I work out my LSAT mind frequently to make sure my techniques are on point — and it shows with my 177! I believe that everyone is capable of increasing their LSAT score significantly. And since there are thousands of scholarship dollars at stake here, every point counts!
Year I started teaching LSAT
My first LSAT score
My latest LSAT score (July 2019 digital)
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Testimonials
“Before working with Carrie I took an LSAT practice test and scored a 120. I was down in the dumps and knew I needed to increase my score dramatically to be accepted into law school. Even though my initial score was low I still had set high expectations for myself. I set a goal to improve my score to high 160’s range. Carrie has helped me tremendously. During our first meeting she assured me that with her extensive experience tutoring students on the LSAT that if I put in the work I would be able to improve my score dramatically. I have been working with Carrie for about two months now. I scored a 158 on my last practice test and feel confident with more practice and tutoring I will be able to achieve my goal. I cannot recommend Carrie enough if you are looking for a skilled, patient, and knowledgeable tutor.“
“Carrie is the best tutor I have ever had. Her attention to detail and organization made studying for the LSAT easier. There are so many amazing things that I could say about Carrie, but the one thing that stood out the most is that she really wants you to understand and succeed. She consistently checks up and responds fast. She explains everything very thoroughly and makes the LSAT fun and enjoyable. I recommend her to anyone studying for the LSAT or any other standardized test because I believe that she is truly the best person to have on your side when studying for any test this big. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done in helping me succeed and for helping me strive toward a goal that I’ve had since I was 8.“
“Over the course of my learning experience with Carrie, she was able to communicate subject matter in an easy to understand way. She has a fantastic attitude, and was very patient. Her thorough breakdown of material made it easier to digest and understand, making me feel more confident leading up to the test date. In a somewhat short time frame that we had until the date of my test, she was able to work efficiently with me to improve my score from previous scores immensely. Carrie is also extremely adaptable with flexibility in time and scheduling, accommodating changes I had requested. She also topped it off with helpful tips! I would 100% use Carrie as a tutor again for future matters.”
“I found Carrie at a crucial time in my studying. I had bad experiences with tutors before and Carrie helped me gain back my trust in tutors. She helped me learn from the beginning and helped me make my knowledge about the LSAT even stronger. She is extremely patient and goes through so much in one study session and has plenty of material to help study with. If you’re considering a tutor I strongly would recommend her. She is extremely responsive and when schedules conflict she does her best to reschedule and goes above and beyond. She made studying enjoyable and she has a ton of knowledge! I am so glad I found her! 15 out of 10 stars!“
“Carrie is an amazing tutor! Her lesson plans are extremely helpful. She tailored them specifically to meet my needs – focusing on areas I need to improve on while trying to master areas I am already soring ok. Throughout my time tutoring with her I have learned so much, not just how to take the test but also how to be methodical with my remaining time. Her insights into the test, such as finishing only specific reference questions on reading comp passages I ran out of time and prioritizing some passages over others has truly made a difference in my reading comp section. Before I would score about 8/27 ( I know it was pretty bad.) However, I have now gotten to 18/27 (huge improvement). She has also helped me improve my logical reasoning section (from 12/25 to 18/25.) So far I’ve been able to raise my score by 12 points on the LSAT from a 148 to 160. With one more month till the LSAT I’m sure I’ll be able to pick it up even more. I would recommend Carrie to anyone studying for the LSAT.“
“January went WONDERFULLY!! I got a 153, which was within my target range and sets me up a lot better for my schools. I agree with the other students that it was. a bit challenging, specifically in the games section. Had the games section been a bit easier I think I would have gotten around a 155. However, had I not worked with you on reasoning a 153 wouldn’t have even been an option. So, thank you so much for all your strategies, practice sets, and overall help!”
“Carrie helped me identify what skills I need and how to strategize when studying for LSAT Logic Games. She was very helpful and provided me with resources I can use to continue practicing. She was punctual and professional and I found it easy to communicate with her.”
“Carrie has been an outstanding tutor to work with. She is very patient and is able to find my weak areas and assist in building my skills where they are needed most. I highly recommend her as a tutor.“
“I don’t know where to begin to thank you for the help you provided. I was unsure of tutoring at first, since there was only a week leading up to my test at the time we met. However, your tips regarding strengthen/weaken, sufficient/necessary, and must be true questions really helped me to hone in on the problems I was having with LR. You taught me how to study the stimulus carefully, focusing in on key words that can make or break certain answer choices. Due to this, I believe LR was my best section of the three.“
“I give Carrie 5 out of 5 stars. I came to Carrie as a first-generation college graduate hoping to achieve my dreams of getting into a T-10 law school. I felt lost with the LSAT and tried self-studying for over a year before seeking out tutoring. My only regret is that I didn’t find Carrie sooner.
Carrie accommodated my needs and catered to my learning style as a non-traditional LSAT taker. One of my favorite things about her is the way she is able to identify your strengths, which then helps you to target and overcome any weaknesses. Carrie’s tutoring skills are excellent, and she provided me with the materials and resources I needed to succeed. She kept me accountable with a weekly study plan and acted as a coach. Equally valuable to the content I learned were her test day strategies. I felt fully prepared and calm for my LSAT and now feel confident in applying early decision to my dream program. I really couldn’t be happier.”