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ConnectPrep's one-on-one LSAT tutoring is built for the post-2024 test: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one Reading Comprehension section and no Logic Games. Every program starts with a free diagnostic, sets a target from your actual school list, and is taught by tutors with official scores of 170 or higher.
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Since August 2024 the LSAT has four 35-minute multiple-choice sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section and one unscored section of either type. Logic Games were permanently removed. Scores run from 120 to 180, the test takes about three hours with a 10-minute break, and a separate LSAT Argumentative Writing essay is sent to every law school. Starting with the August 2026 test, most test takers sit at a test center.1,2
ConnectPrep tutors the LSAT one on one with instructors who scored 170 or higher. Every program starts with a free diagnostic, sets a target from the median and 75th percentile of the student's target law schools, and runs three to six months. ConnectPrep students improve by 12 points on average, and law school admissions advising is included.
| Sections | Logical Reasoning x2 (scored), Reading Comprehension (scored), one unscored LR or RC section; 35 minutes each1 |
|---|---|
| Total time | About 3 hours, with a 10-minute break after the second section |
| Logic Games | Removed in August 2024 |
| Score scale | 120 to 180 |
| Where | At a test center for most test takers from August 20262 |
| Writing | LSAT Argumentative Writing: unscored, taken online on demand, opens 8 days before your test date |
| Fees | LSAT $253; Credential Assembly Service $219; $45 per law school report3 |
| Retakes | Up to 5 times in the current reportable score period and 7 times in a lifetime; no retake after a 1801 |
| Scores | Released about 3 weeks after the test; Score Preview lets first-time takers keep or cancel ($46 before testing) |
Why ConnectPrep
Students who score 170 or higher do not guess. They recognize the question type, anticipate the trap and apply a repeatable method in under 90 seconds. ConnectPrep teaches the LSAT the way we teach every test: simplify it, deconstruct each question type, and drill the exact places your score is leaking.
Typically two 90-minute sessions a week, built around your diagnostic, your weakest question types and your target schools.
Every LSAT tutor has an official score of 170 or higher and at least three years of LSAT teaching. Many hold JDs from top law schools.
Logical Reasoning is now two of three scored sections. Conditional logic once taught through Logic Games is now built into every LR lesson.
50+ official LSAC PrepTests in every program and full-length proctored tests with a question-type breakdown after each one.
LSAT Argumentative Writing is unscored but sent to every school. We make sure it never undercuts a strong score.
Your score target comes from your school list, and our law school admissions team carries it into personal statements, addenda and scholarship strategy.
Score targets, sourced
A good LSAT score is one at or above the median of your target law schools, and ideally at their 75th percentile, where merit scholarships follow. The most recently published medians at top law schools run from 171 to 175. LSAC's latest data puts a 170 at the 94th percentile, a 165 at the 85th and a 160 at the 71st, and the middle score is about 154.4,5
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Each school's most recently published median LSAT, compiled by Oriel Admissions from school class profiles and ABA Standard 509 reports (updated October 2026). Entering class years vary by school. Full sources
| Score | LSAC percentile | Where it fits | Strategic position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175+ | 98.7th and up | Above every top law school median | Strong scholarship leverage at any T14 school |
| 171 to 174 | 95.8th to 98.2nd | At or near T14 medians | T14 competitive; scholarship offers likely below the very top |
| 165 to 170 | 85.2nd to 94.5th | Top 20 to 40 schools; T14 reach with a strong GPA | Significant scholarship potential outside the T14 |
| 160 to 164 | 71.1st to 82.8th | Top 50 and strong regional schools | Merit aid likely at many ranked regional programs |
| 150 to 159 | 36.6th to 67.9th | Many ABA-accredited schools | Limited scholarship leverage at ranked programs |
Law schools report their medians, so applicants above a school's median help it and are rewarded with admission and merit money. One point above median meaningfully raises both, and above the 75th percentile, schools compete for you. Below median, the rest of the file has to do more work. That is why ConnectPrep sets your target from your actual list, not from a score in the abstract.
The 2026 LSAT
Logical Reasoning is now two of three scored sections, and up to three of four if the unscored section is also LR. Select a section to see what it tests and how ConnectPrep coaches it.
Short arguments followed by one question each. We teach every question type as a system with an identifiable structure, a predictable trap and a repeatable process.
Necessary AssumptionSufficient AssumptionStrengthen and WeakenFlawParallel ReasoningInferencePrinciplePoint at IssueMethod of ReasoningConditional Logic
Without Logic Games, Reading Comprehension carries more of the scored test. It rewards active reading for argument structure, not passive rereading.
Main PointAuthor's AttitudeInferenceFunctionComparative PassagesPassage MappingScope
LSAC uses one unscored section to test future questions. Because it looks identical to a scored section, we train students to treat every section as scored and to reset fully between sections.
You take a position on a debatable issue and support it. The essay is sent to every school you apply to, and scores are not released until an approved writing sample is on file, so we coach it in the final phase of every program.
Two scored LR sections make Logical Reasoning mastery the foundation of any 170+ score.
Students who relied on near-perfect Logic Games no longer have that safety net, so RC strategy matters more.
Instruction time skews toward LR question types and RC passage strategy, with formal logic built into every LR lesson.
Simplify and deconstruct
Pick an answer to see the ConnectPrep method behind it. These are original practice questions written in the style of the LSAT.
2026-27 LSAT dates
Choose an upcoming LSAT administration and your study time. The planner shows the registration deadline, score release, how many weeks of prep you have and whether a retake fits before typical application deadlines.
Dates from LSAC for U.S. and Canada and subject to change. Prep estimates are based on ConnectPrep program experience; your free diagnostic sets the real plan.
| LSAT (U.S. and Canada) | Test dates | Registration deadline | Score release |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Nov 11 to 14, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 |
| January 2027 | Jan 13 to 16, 2027 | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 3, 2027 |
| February 2027 | Feb 12 to 13, 2027 | Dec 29, 2026 | Mar 3, 2027 |
| April 2027 | Apr 8 to 10, 2027 | Feb 25, 2027 | Apr 28, 2027 |
| June 2027 | Jun 9 to 12, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 |
Source: LSAC test dates, deadlines and score release dates.6 See every exam on one calendar at 2026-27 test dates.
The ConnectPrep method
Full-length proctored diagnostic, question-type analysis and conditional logic fundamentals.
LR question types in isolation, RC active-reading frameworks, accuracy before speed.
Timed sections, then weekly full-length tests with granular review.
Two full-length tests a week, Argumentative Writing and a test-day protocol.
College juniors and seniors balancing the LSAT with coursework.
Evening and weekend sessions over six to nine months.
A focused diagnostic of what went wrong last time, not a restart.
LSAT, GRE or JD-Next?
Every ABA law school accepts the LSAT, but it is no longer the only route. Choose your situation to see what ConnectPrep usually recommends.
Meet the team
Every ConnectPrep LSAT tutor has personally scored 170 or higher and has taught the exam for at least three years. Many hold JDs from top law schools. Percentiles below use LSAC's 2023-26 data.
Marcus specializes in high-performing students targeting 170 and above. His formal philosophy training as a Yale undergraduate translates directly to Logical Reasoning, and he teaches conditional logic through the same symbolic frameworks used in graduate philosophy seminars.
A Reading Comprehension specialist with a Williams College English degree and an appellate litigation background, Sarah has unusual facility with dense, argument-heavy passages. She works especially well with students who plateau in the mid-160s.
With a mathematics degree from MIT, David is the go-to tutor for STEM-background students moving into law. He teaches Logical Reasoning as a formal system, a framing that clicks for engineers, computer scientists and finance professionals.
Elena raised her own score from a 158 diagnostic to a 172 official, which gives her unusual credibility with students trying to break out of the mid-160s. She specializes in timing strategy and managing test anxiety.
Real results
"After trying to study on my own I was completely overwhelmed. ConnectPrep put together a customized study plan that helped me identify the exact areas I needed to focus on. My goal was to obtain a score to apply to Columbia, NYU, and Cornell. I received a 177 and my incredible instructor made this possible."
"Their test prep program taught me how to deconstruct the test which resulted in a 175. I am now able to confidently apply to some of the most selective first tier law schools."
"I went from a 156 diagnostic to a 172 on test day. My tutor understood exactly where I was losing points. He didn't waste time on what I already knew. The 1:1 format made every hour count."
Student case study
Sophie T., a financial analyst in New York City, took one practice LSAT, scored 153 and assumed the test was not for her. Her target was NYU Law. The diagnostic showed she was losing most of her points on Necessary Assumption and Flaw questions because she read for content instead of argument structure. Over seven months of evening and weekend sessions, never more than 90 minutes, she rebuilt Logical Reasoning from first principles, added a passage-mapping system for Reading Comprehension and stabilized at 168 to 173 on full-length tests.
"I didn't have a comprehension problem. I had a process problem. Once the process was right, the score followed."Sophie T., Financial Analyst, New York City
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Beyond the test
Most LSAT companies stop when the test is over, and most admissions consultants start without knowing what your score means for your list. ConnectPrep LSAT students get our law school admissions team from day one.
Reach, target and likely schools set against your LSAT and GPA.
Iterative drafting with advisors who have read applications from the admissions side.
The law school resume, score addenda and GPA or character and fitness explanations.
Using your score against each school's median as leverage for merit aid.
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The LSAT has four 35-minute multiple-choice sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section and one unscored section of either type, with a 10-minute break after the second section. The test takes about three hours. LSAT Argumentative Writing is a separate, unscored essay taken online that is sent to every law school you apply to.
No. Analytical Reasoning, known as Logic Games, was removed starting with the August 2024 LSAT and replaced by a second scored Logical Reasoning section. Study materials that include Logic Games are out of date for the current test.
A good score is one at or above the median at your target schools, and ideally at their 75th percentile. LSAC's latest data puts a 170 at the 94th percentile, a 165 at the 85th and a 160 at the 71st, with the middle score near 154. The most recently published medians at top law schools range from 171 to 175.
For most test takers, no. Starting with the August 2026 administration, LSAC moved the LSAT to in-person testing at test centers, with limited exceptions such as certain approved accommodations. Confirm your options with LSAC when you register.
LSAT registration is $253 for the 2026-27 testing year and includes LSAT Argumentative Writing. Most applicants also need the Credential Assembly Service at $219 plus $45 for each law school report. Score Preview costs $46 if you add it before testing begins. Confirm current fees with LSAC.
Up to five times within the current reportable score period and seven times in a lifetime. Canceled scores count toward those limits, while absences and withdrawals do not. Anyone who has scored a 180 within the current reportable period cannot retake the test.
Most students need three to six months of consistent preparation, and students targeting T14 schools often take six months or more. Working professionals usually plan six to nine months with evening and weekend sessions. Our planner above shows how your test date, weekly hours and score gap fit together.
It depends on your starting point and how much structured practice you do between sessions. ConnectPrep students improve by 12 points on average from diagnostic to test day. Every program starts with a free diagnostic that shows exactly where you are losing points.
Every ABA law school accepts the LSAT, and it remains the default for applicants aiming at the most competitive schools. A majority of ABA law schools also accept the GRE, which can help dual-degree applicants, and a growing list accept JD-Next. We map every school on your list before you choose. See GRE tutoring and JD-Next prep.
It is unscored, but every law school you apply to receives it, and your score is not released until an approved writing sample is on file. A weak essay can raise questions, so ConnectPrep includes Argumentative Writing coaching in the final phase of every program.
We start with a diagnostic of what went wrong on the previous attempt and build a focused program around those weak points instead of restarting from scratch. Retakers often gain the most when the plan targets specific question types and timing.
Yes. Live online sessions are available in every state and abroad, and in-person sessions are available in select markets, including Fairfield County, Westchester, New York City, Long Island and Northern New Jersey, depending on instructor availability. Every session is one on one.
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Exam facts come from LSAC and law school medians from published class profiles and ABA Standard 509 reports, checked November 2026. Percentiles show the share of scores below a given score. ConnectPrep averages are based on student data across completed programs; individual results vary with starting score, time committed and adherence to the plan. LSAT® is a registered trademark of the Law School Admission Council, which does not endorse ConnectPrep.
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Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · BA, Washington University in St. Louis · MPA, University of Pittsburgh
Jeremy founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and has 20+ years in test prep, tutoring and admissions. He designs and oversees every ConnectPrep program. Last updated .
