Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do you teach Logic Games?
We show you how to physically set the games up on the page based on our experiences struggling with this section. (We met because we were both frustrated with commercial resources available to learn this material.) We will assign you games and sections in a logical progression that will prevent you from being discouraged and will teach you how to approach difficult problems.
Our goal is for you to feel confident interacting strategically with the game board using your paper and pencil as tools. We have a holistic approach to building a body of skills and knowledge that we believe helps prevent burnout, fosters a positive attitude towards the test, and maximizes studying time.
+ Can I improve in Reading Comprehension?
Yes. We work with students to master the mechanics of the test by applying their existing skills to straightforward passages and gradually progressing to more difficult work.
We are avid readers and assign supplemental reading to our students. We provide reading assignments that complement and build on one another. When our students complete these progressions, their scores usually improve.
+ What about Logical Reasoning?
We have a special fondness for this section, because it’s the least variable one on the LSAT. Our students see the least score volatility in this section. It just takes a long time to raise your score because your improvement will not reflect immediately. It’s a frustrating section and many students (ourselves included) need to take at least 40 unique logical reasoning sections to get a high score.
+ Can you get me to 170?
We don’t offer score guarantees. About 3% of test takers score above 170 every year. More than 3% of our students achieve that score - but there’s a lot of self-selection on the front end. If you’re reading this, you probably have a greater than 3% chance of hitting 170, because you’re doing deep research about how to do it.
We worked hard for our scores, and so do our students. If you want to score as high as you possibly can on the LSAT, contact us. We are very honest about the amount of work you will have to do, and about whether you can reasonably expect a 170.
+ Do I need a tutor to get to 170?
It’s definitely possible to get 170 without a tutor, but if you’re struggling with logic games, you should call us. We tried every commercial resource available. We don’t think they are very good. Our methods work better for people with learning disabilities.
If you’ve been studying for more than two months and are not close to your goal score, you might benefit from a tutor. Our rates are very competitive and we offer pay-as-you-go options. Most of our students see improvements within three sessions.
+ What make elleSAT different?
We are the only woman-of-color owned LSAT business, we specialize in helping students with accommodations and learning disabilities, and we have extensive experience helping splitters and underrepresented minorities get into law school. We are pay-as-you-go and offer the same hourly rate for admissions advising as we do for tutoring. We also don’t do this full-time and have very low overhead, so our rates are incredibly competitive.
+ Should I get 7Sage?
No. Our methods are better and an hour with us is cheaper.
+ Should I buy an LSAT prep book?
Do not buy an LSAT prep book. Buy a subscription to LSAC PrepPlus/LawHub and take full LSAT sections. Review the answers obsessively until you can explain why every wrong answer is wrong and why every right answer is correct. There is no book that will tell you how to do this. Many people get worse after using books. (Ask Van about her experience with LSAT Trainer.)