My 32 Point LSAT Journey (143→175)

Hey all! My name is Donovan.

 

And, I love this damn test. 

 

I remember sitting down for my first practice test, my diagnostic, not knowing a single thing about it. I got a 143. It was back when logic games was still around, and I thought how on earth do people do this? (I also realized that you could use scratch paper after which was a nice surprise.)

 

Then began my journey and believe me when I say I have experienced all the emotions that most, if not all, of us test takers have experienced at some point. The highs of getting that highest level difficulty question right; the lows of missing more questions than you are used to on a section. The self doubt on test day. And RC, man. That was tough at first.

 

However, as time went on, I found that I really loved the LSAT. I truly do believe that the skills it teaches us can be incredibly important and useful in real life if we take the time to think about it. In the information age we live in, there is no more important time than now to learn to be critical of what we see and read in our daily lives.

 

But, I always found that my inner beliefs made a difference. I truly had belief in myself that I could get that 170+ score, and I believed that my greatest asset was my ability to learn from my mistakes. It used to feel like all the 170+ scorers were just a different breed, smarter than the rest of us. But, that’s not true. We all have that potential in us, but we have to believe that we can learn to achieve it.

 

I scored a 175 on the January 2025 LSAT. 

 

When I started studying, the test quickly turned into more than just a test for me. It became a goal, something to strive for and something where working hard at it could truly get me closer to my goal. But as many of us know, this test can knock you down right when you might feel like things are starting to go well. So, it is so important to always keep in mind that this test does not own us. We are all more than a score. 

 

With all that in mind I want to get to what I really want to say. The LSAT can be learned, and I want to help people learn, too. A tutor greatly helped me for part of my journey, and I want to help others in that same way.

 

I have already worked with and tutored many students on the LSAT specifically, have other teaching experience, have coaching experience and have a real drive to want to help others in their journey. So, whether you are just starting your studies or looking to get to the 170's, I believe I have the knowledge and experience to help.