Congratulations on tracking me down. I’ll probably give you a discount if you ask.
Are you taking students?
Please see LSAT landing page for current availability. I stop teaching two weeks before the end of each academic term.
I prefer to work with students who are practice testing above 163 and missing questions within the logical reasoning and reading comprehension sections. I have limited availability and can offer shorter sessions to these students. Many working students appreciate the opportunity to schedule shorter sessions with me. If you want to meet with a tutor over your lunch break, please contact me. If we are not a match I will refer you to another tutor.
How much do you charge?
As of September 9, 2021, I charge $120/hr. Prices are subject to change. Sometimes I forget to update my website copy. Current prices are on the elleSAT booking page.
I charge $90/hr for an initial hour-long consultation. People who are very close to achieving 170 and who are stumped by a few of the trickier logical reasoning and reading comprehension questions often only need 1-2 sessions. There is a reason I charge a lot and do not do free consultations; it’s because people don’t stay with me for very long and because I give away the store during the first session. (Also, you can listen to me talk about LSAT questions on this podcast to see how I approach the test and if we might be a match.) We discuss your goals, your work so far, what is holding you back, and chart a course forward. We also review your past work on logical reasoning. Bring 5-10 questions that stumped you, or, I can tell you which sections to take before we meet.
How long are your appointments?
Depending on how many questions you are missing, it takes an hour to go through a reading comprehension section and it takes half an hour to go through a logical reasoning section. For best results we should work together at least twice a week until you are regularly testing in the 170s.
You should also take two full practice tests/week and review them with one of my partners who specialize in logic games. Van, Kerry and I charge the same prices so that students can meet with any of us.
What if I can’t afford you?
I can sometimes work with students at discounted rates but can’t discuss this possibility outside of the initial consultation. If you really can’t afford $90, send an email to contact @ ellesat.com. I also refer to other tutors who charge less than I do. I know money is an issue which is why I hang out on message boards and have a newsletter and a blog and Instagram and a podcast. I’m working on funding for a scholarship program. Check back for updates.
Do you do applications consulting?
I give advice to students during our sessions but for in-depth work, I suggest engaging a professional editor. I have a very talented friend who I recommend highly.