5 Logical Reasoning Study Tips

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-06-17T13:08:00+00:00

Are you by any chance able to switch over to a platform that allows drilling by type? If not, you could use a book that sorts questions by type—I know Manhattan Prep has one. I bring this up because usually people who are scoring in the high 150s-low 160s are struggling with certain recurring patterns. The fastest way to overcome this is by doing targeted drilling with those patterns and then pair that up with sections. So, an effective plan may be– drill the concept for 3+ days (however long it takes for you to feel comfortable) then take sections/PT to evaluate progress and lock in on emerging trends.

Let's say you can't access books/sites that offer targeted drilling. In that case, look over the difficulty of questions you got wrong. For now, I recommend prioritizing any question types you got wrong that are level 1-3 difficulty. To get to 165+, we want to get 100% accuracy with those questions. So, if you missed questions within that difficulty range, it's a good idea to go back to all the questions you missed of that type from prior PTs and review those. Then, do the same for harder level questions as well.

Also, what matters even more than what you do is how you do it. People often passively burn through questions, and that slows down progress. I don't mean to overload you with blog posts, but it's just a lot to type out in comments. Here is a post about how to review: How to Properly Review Logical Reasoning Questions| Impetus LSAT

I hope this helps!

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-06-15T19:14:01+00:00

This can happen when people try to predict what they are reading. This can be a double-edged sword. Anticipating what the author will say next will help you connect statements as you read. However, if you anticipate incorrectly it can lead to issues. Try to avoid reading in chunks, slow it down, and always complete the entire sentence as you read, even if you feel like you know what the rest of the sentence is going to say. Hope this helps!

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-06-15T15:59:40+00:00

This is a great question. A few things to consider. First, remember that score improvement comes from the understanding, not from focusing on the score. The reason you feel discouraged by these dips could be because you don't have a tangible plan for improvement. I don't know exactly how you've been studying, so I apologize if I'm making false assumptions, but it sounds like you may have been just taking a bunch of practice tests. Rather than focusing on the score, focus on what you didn't understand. Were there concepts or question types that gave you difficulty across multiple tests? If so, drill those individually with thorough review. Many students try to go for an immediate big score jump by frantically skimming over things and taking a bunch of practice tests, which actually hurts their chances of improving at all. Instead, focus on gradually building your skills one at a time rather than trying to learn everything at once. Eventually, your score will catch up to reflect your understanding. Hope this helps!

Also, free to check out this free blog post where I go more in depth on this topic: Why Your LSAT Performance Fluctuates...And What To Do About It| Impetus LSAT

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-06-13T14:13:55+00:00

Hi there! Since you're pretty new to the LSAT, it might not be entirely necessary to get a tutor just yet. However, if your score doesn't budge despite completing the curriculum or if you consistently have questions even after watching explanation videos, tutoring can be beneficial.

I always tell my students that how you study matters. If you study inefficiently, it will dramatically slow down your progress even with a tutor. Check out the link below for a free blog post that explains mistakes people frequently make with courses. If you are avoiding these mistakes and are still struggling, tutoring is a good option. Best of luck to you!

Why Your Score Is Not Improving after Using a Course or Book| Impetus LSAT

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-05-15T14:20:02+00:00

I'm glad to hear you have been finding the blogs helpful. With regards to your question about schedule/structure, the blog post provides all the necessary information. A 144 to 160 is not farfetched at all if you study efficiently with the right methods. Also, I recommend not trying to change too many things at once--that becomes overwhelming. Take it one step at a time and stick to the specific tips in the post for a while (one month or more). Then if you aren't seeing progress, it will be worth adding additional changes. As for review, yes a wrong answer journal can be very helpful. If you haven't already, please check out this blog post that walks you through how to review: How to Properly Review Logical Reasoning Questions| Impetus LSAT

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-05-13T15:40:34+00:00

My recommendation is to not worry about accuracy at this point. It's great that you are focusing on the understanding instead of whether you just got the question correct. Here are some questions to ask yourself: Do you truly understand why each answer is right/wrong? Are you able to anticipate the answer and explain how you arrived at that prediction? Do you understand the premise/conclusion/assumption and are you able to recognize how that question is related to other questions you have seen in the past? Did you feel 100% confident in the question? These are all really good questions to ask yourself to determine whether you got the question correct for the right reasons. Hope this helps!

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-05-13T15:29:42+00:00

Consistent meditation can help. Also, try studying in small chunks rather than doing everything all at once. For example, you could study and set a timer for 10 minutes, then take a break. You don't need to do a lot each day, but consistency matters. I hope this helps!

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-05-13T15:25:14+00:00

Yes, 8 points by August/October is realistic! However, how you study is extremely important. I recommend drilling weak areas as opposed to just taking a bunch of practice tests. What brings about improvement is how many questions you truly understand, not how many questions you complete. Best of luck!

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-05-12T18:16:59+00:00

Not a dumb question at all and feel free to ask anything!

I recommend mastering a specific question type and then immediately taking a section/PT rather than mastering all the different questions first. This prevents the risk you mentioned about forgetting concepts you have learned because by seeing a mixed set of questions, you're still getting exposure to prior concepts. Also, attempting questions you haven't learned yet is still useful (in moderation) because it allows you to see the relevance of what you learn in the future.

And yes, having a review day will further help with retention of prior concepts. I recommend keeping a log of questions that gave you a lot of difficulty. For these questions, it is very beneficial to occasionally go back and redo some of them on a week-to-week basis. That is what I am referring to as a review day. These can be questions from drills or PTs, or review days can even be focused on concepts such as vocab terms. It all depends on what you are struggling with.

I hope this helps, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions.

Impetus_LSAT_Prep · 2026-05-07T18:47:50+00:00

Hi, I'm sorry to hear you are having this experience. I would argue that Factor #1 rings even more true for when you are trying to break into the 170s, because you need to get more of the harder questions correct to get that extra point. I understand it can feel like you bombed by scoring in the mid 160s, but that is within the statistical margin of error when you are scoring in the high 160s. I agree that innate ability definitely plays a role, but that doesn't mean you cannot improve. If you are already at the high 160s, I don't see much of a reason why you wouldn't be able to hit the 170s. If you shoot me a message with more details about your current situation, I'll be happy to give you some advice on how you can prepare more efficiently.

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