I took Ben's 100 hour course for the June 2019 LSAT. After studying for 3.5 months, I had a 21 point increase from my initial diagnostic exam to my official exam. Ben keeps class fun and focused, and the LSAT Demon was perfect for studying on the metro during my commute. The tutors were not good, but you don't need them. Between Ben's video explanations and class, you will be well equipped. The classes are a bit large, but I made three amazing friends out of this class. We all stay in touch still. This course really worked out for me. I was admitted to multiple T14 law schools and received significant scholarship at all of them. It's absolutely worth paying for the class to get into a great school with a great scholarship package. Plus, I met a ton of classmates who also took this course, so its a great icebreaker when you meet other DC people. Classes may be different now that things are online, but I had a great experience with this course. read more

Ben is an excellent LSAT instructor. I took his class where he did a fantastic job at communicating very complex subject on a way that made them understandable and even fun at times. His LSAT Demon study software is very well-made with extensive explanations for the vast majority of the questions from each of the 94 (?) released exams. The AI software really helps you focus in on the areas you're really struggling with and regular use, at least in my experience, is guaranteed to help raise your score. In a few months I was able to raise my score by 15 points from my initial diagnostic and I am very thankful for Ben's instruction and the materials he provides his students with. read more

When I was studying for LSAT, I researched so many different places and ended up choosing Strategy Prep without feeling 100% assurance. But that was one of the best choice I've made. I chose the hybrid option and there were so many ways to practice (in a guided way through lsat demon) and practice tests along with little seminars and tutoring sessions on the side that help with the application, essays and what not. Even the admin was always available for any questions. I personally had to drop out in the middle because of personal issue and everyone was sooo accommodating and understanding. I can't thank them enough. read more

Ben is an excellent instructor and I would recommend Strategy Prep to anyone looking to take the LSAT.

I used Strategy Prep for my LSAT preparation starting in January. Ben and his team were incredibly helpful. I took the hybrid course, and continued on with the LSAT Demon once the test went digital for my September test. The online infrastructure is a great way to keep tabs on your progress. There's a lot of BS out there, Strategy provides real explanations to questions all across the spectrum in difficulty. If you are ready to put in the effort and give this test the time it deserves, you probably won't find a prep course that's more thorough, personalized, and honestly for a pretty good bargain. read more

I took the 40-hour course, and ended up getting the score I needed after taking the test just once. (using exclusively Strategy's materials to prepare, and having just about no prior knowledge of the LSAT) In addition to leaving the course feeling comfortable with the test material, I really appreciated Ben's attitude/approach to the LSAT in general. It's very reasonable and level-headed, and kept me calm and focused throughout my studying and on test day. I'm usually an extremely nervous test-taker, so for me this was invaluable. If you're looking to make studying for the LSAT as streamlined and approachable yet effective as possible, I couldn't recommend Strategy Prep enough! read more

If you are looking for someone who simply is going to present you with some test LSAT problems and then send you on your way then Strategy and Ben are NOT for you. Ben has been amazing throughout the entire LSAT study process and his assistance and encouragement are the only reason why I have done so well. I have done the private study sessions for over 6 months now and have seen a steady increase in my LSAT scores. Now I can approach each and every problem with ease and am even cutting my time nearly in half. Ben is not cocky as the covert and mysterious "student" George K. portrays him, rather is available to assist with any questions 24/7 and has even answered my really concerned emails at 2 am in the morning. Something tells me the "students" who have rated him a lousy 1 star have not even finished his course and don't put the encouraged amount of study time into the process as Ben recommends. I do not want to write a book, but think all the readers out there should know that Ben is LEGIT and is by far my angel when it came to LSAT. read more

Ben was incredibly patient and a great teacher. He breaks the LSAT down to a science and makes it so that everyone can improve their score after taking his class. Ben is engaging, friendly, approachable, and helps you stay motivated. His teaching materials are easy to use and he organizes his class in a way that just makes sense. Thanks to his class and his guidance, I was able to get the score I needed to get into my top school. I highly recommend Strategy Prep! read more

Strategy LSAT Prep saved my life. On the first day, Ben asked me what score I wanted. I told him. And that was the exact score I ended up getting. I think I had the best possible experience studying for the LSAT at Strategy. I took the 100-hour class and did some one-on-one tutoring with Ben Olson. After two months my score went up 25 points. Ben really knows the LSAT, and more importantly he can explain it clearly. The class was awesome. There were 30+ people and somehow Ben knew everybody's name on the first day. We all got along real well and it was easy to ask questions. Ben really seems to genuinely care about all of his students. He was invested in all of our scores and really gave everyone the attention they needed. Ben was a better teacher than most of my professors at GW. He was able to teach everything you need to know to get a high score and he made it interesting. When I started practicing, I couldn't do the logic games to save my life. After working with Ben for a bit, games were my favorite. He is a funny guy so it makes studying for the LSAT not bad at all. I enjoyed myself. With the class you get a very helpful course book, a ton of official LSAT tests, and proctored exams every Saturday. If you do the homework, go to all the classes, and take all the practice tests, you will be in great shape. Like I said, I also did one-on-one tutoring. This was HUGE. We quickly identified my weaknesses and fixed them. It was worth every second. Once I got my score back. Ben helped me edit my personal statement, optional essays, and resume. Ben knows exactly what law schools are looking for and I trusted his opinions completely. He took my statement, resume, and essays to the next level. He is quick yet methodical. I would recommend this service to everyone. read more

I wholeheartedly recommend Ben and Strategy Prep! I took his 100-hour course for the June 2015 LSAT. I started out at 160 and was averaging mid-170s by the time I took the test. Although I don't have my official score back yet, I can confidently say that Ben's course fully prepared me and if I scored lower than my average, it's certainly not because of him. Ben's competitive advantage is that he owns Strategy Prep (support local businesses!). His full time job is teaching the LSAT, and he is clearly passionate about it. Contrast this with an instructor at a big national chain who is (under)paid hourly and is inherently less invested in the satisfaction and success of his/her students. For example, I was sick for the initial diagnostic test, and as soon as I let Ben know, he overnighted me the book so I could take the test the next day. I've heard plenty of other stories like this from fellow students of Ben going above and beyond. Best of all, Ben made class fun, and the LSAT was a more painless experience because of him. I was a little worried that Strategy Prep may lack the bells and whistles of a company like Kaplan or TestMasters. Those fears were completely unfounded. First of all, practice tests are the most important study material, and you get as many as you can do. Beyond that, you'll get a few prep books and he has more material on deck if you want to drill a particular section or question type. Ben films every lesson, has video explanations for all the LG, and even brought in Ann Levine one night (admissions expert) and gave us a free copy of her book. He has an open help session once a week where you can come get more individualized attention, and he also hosts a bangin' podcast (Thinking LSAT) with another LSAT guru, Nate Fox. Good luck in your prep! read more

I took the 100-hour class to prep for the Feb. LSAT. Ben was fantastic--he actually made going to class after a long, ridiculous day at work NOT feel like pulling teeth. On top of that, his way of explaining logic games (my personal source of trouble) was immensely helpful, and you really did feel like he cared about how you did. He even provides online resources. If you do the work he advises you--even if you just do the bare minimum of homework problems--you will definitely see improvement. I saw the review below complaining about the materials--can't disagree enough, I thought they were very helpful. And I think allowing anyone to take practice tests exemplifies the great and helpful attitude of the teacher and company, and I never had a problem finding a seat. read more

I can't say enough about Strategy Prep! I had previously taken the LSAT once before and was looking to bump up my score. Ben's class was an absolute success. His teaching methods are interesting and engaging and help you to stay motivated and on track to reach your target score. He is a great communicator in and out of the classroom and even though I took a group class I noticed he takes the time to get to know each of his students individually to help them on areas of weakness. I improved upon my previous score to get to my target range and I could not have done it without Ben's help. The study materials are fantastic and Ben is always willing to provide you with more if you are a lunatic like I am and work through all the materials. Because of his help on the LSAT, I was able to gain acceptance and scholarships into many of my top choices and was placed on the waitlist at a number of T-14 schools. I enlisted the admissions counselor that Ben works with, Zachary Calo, to help me map out my strategy for getting off waitlists and I was recently accepted off the waitlist at a top-10 law school. Zachary's advice was invaluable as he has experience working as an educator at many of the nation's top law schools. In addition, he was honest and his rates are far lower than any other comparable admissions consultant. Most importantly, he was legitimately interested in whether I accomplished my goal! I could not have done it without the help of either of these guys and I cannot stress how much I recommend both of them. read more

This class and the score increase that resulted from it completely changed my prospects for law school. Ben is funny, relatable, and most importantly is an incredible teacher. His method is exhaustive yet very precise; the lessons and accompanying materials tell you exactly what you need to know and nothing that you don't. Ben cares about his students' success and about the quality of his product, and it shows. My only words of advice are to sign up for this class, and to pay very close attention! read more

I did the online hybrid course and scored in the 97-98th percentile within two and a half months of studying. I had never looked at an LSAT prep book before. Ben boils everything down into a digestible format for busy people and the structure that the course provides really helps with time management. Highly recommend for people looking to get quick, fantastic results! read more

I had the pleasure of taking Ben's course and couldn't recommend it enough. His class is organized in a way that allows you to develop key LSAT skills and strategies week to week and you are really able to sense the progress you're making. He provides plenty of resources, allowing you to zero in on specific areas of weakness without fear of exhausting the material. Most importantly, Ben is a phenomenal teacher. His techniques are clear and effective. He makes you actually enjoy studying for the LSAT. And it doesn't hurt that he's a super funny and easy-going guy. I can say with certainty that I wouldn't have received the score I did without this class. LSAT prep is an important investment for anyone with ambitions of going to law school and Strategy Prep is at the top of the game. read more

I took Strategy Prep's 100-hour class from October to December in preparation for the December 2015 LSAT and I cannot say enough good things about the class and Ben's staff. All of the resources we might have needed were made available - including what seemed like endless practice problems, several proctored tests each week, and extra help sessions. Instead of blindly drilling problems, Ben had us learn the hows and whys of question types, which is critical to getting the most questions correct in the shortest time possible. Even though the class was full, the experience was very personalized. If even one person was having difficulty with a problem Ben would find a way to explain it differently; he was focused on making sure that all of the question types made sense to everyone. Having done marginal studying before the class started in October, it was a (wonderfully) bizarre experience to walk into the high-stress LSAT room feeling calm and prepared. Long story short, my score rose by 18 points from my cold diagnostic to my official LSAT. As with any course, there's no guarantee that your score will change at all, but from speaking with others that were in Ben's class that kind of jump is not an anomaly. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a very in-depth experience with a better return than any kind of general prep class offered. read more

I made a Yelp account just to review Ben and Strategy LSAT. I started with a 155, and tried to self-study. I managed to bring myself up to the low 160s after a month or two, but I knew I could do better. As soon as I started with Ben's 40-hour class, I realized I was starting to love the test. He makes it feel easy and fun. In addition to the four-hour class each week, plus a suggested amount of homework, you also can come for extra help (sort of a study hall environment where you can work quietly but also ask Ben any questions that come up), and a full, real, timed preptest every Saturday. It added up to a perfect amount of materials and resources, and ensured that I felt enough gentle pressure to stay on top of studying. I just took the official test and got a score in the low 170s -- above the 75th percentile for most schools! I can't thank Ben enough! He really understands the LSAT and how to teach the skills you need in a simple way that doesn't add confusion. For anyone looking for a positive experience with a great teacher, this is a terrific investment. If you're on the fence about this class, you might want to check out the podcast that Ben co-hosts (look up Thinking LSAT Podcast) to get an idea of Ben's philosophy toward the test. But again, I really recommend him. read more

While Strategy Prep provides you with useful resources such as old LSAT exams and free access to the LSAT Demon for the duration of the class, I found it to be overpriced and impersonal. The class is rather large, conducted by Ben, once a week. There is additional tutoring offered weekly. Many of the tutors were not knowledgeable or helpful and seemed to treat the time as a social hour. Ben sometimes appeared visibly annoyed in class while asked certain questions in class that did not relate to the content he was teaching, such as in Reading Comprehension or the LSAT writing section. Not until after the class ended and until I begin lessons with a different private tutor was I finally able to understand logical reasoning and increase my score dramatically. Not worth the cost. read more

If you choose Kaplan, Princeton Review or any other LSAT tutoring service, you are making a huge mistake. Strategy Prep is possibly the number 1 LSAT prep course in the entire country. They not only help you understand the ins and outs of the LSAT but they give you the tools to literally become a master of the test. Within two weeks of their program my score went from the upper 140's to the upper 150's and low 160's. Ben Olsen has acquired almost every LSAT test ever given and only gives you the hardest problems to make you better and then he even offers one on one tutoring (with amazing students who have scored in the 170's) for FREE. This program is the best in the business and is honestly a steal. You're making the wrong choice if you go anywhere else. If you don't trust my review, listen to Ben Olsen's free "Thinking LSAT" podcast and see for yourself. read more

Hi, I saw a really negative review and wanted to tell about my experience to balance things out. I haven't been put up to do this by Ben at Strategy or anyone else. In fact, I haven't spoken to him or anyone else in his company since I started law school. I just had a life-changing experience there and wanted to comment. I took the Strategy Test Prep courses about two years ago. I worked my butt off and my score on practice tests went from 152 to 170. The entire time, Ben was there to encourage and explain. He was really good with me and the other students. I am absolutely positive that, had I wanted, I could've gotten a 180 because Ben gave me all the tools that I needed to succeed. One thing I noticed was that the amount of work that Ben had us do for the exam was huge. Most of the students in my class didn't buck up and get it done. Many of us were working professionals and it was hard to find the time. However, I found that if you did the work that Ben thoughtfully assigned, and focused on following the feedback he provided, you'd pretty much crush it. Ben was also instrumental in improving my personal statement. I don't consider myself a particularly great writer. It must've been painful to read my initial drafts. Ben persevered, and using his feedback, my personal statement was greatly improved. I don't know how much time Ben spent on my personal statement, but it was probably a lot. I would've paid a lot to get his opinion, but it was a free service to the students that he taught. I did really well on the LSAT and applied to thirty law schools. Between my score and my personal statement, I got full-ride scholarships to twenty-two of them. I paid Strategy less than $1,000 in tuition, and ended up controlling over $1.5M in scholarship money. I wanted to relocate out of the Washington, DC area, and had multiple opportunities in every region of the country. I eventually took a full-ride offer in Minnesota and will be whistling my way past graduation and totally debt-free. It is rare to find a someone who can both conduct himself professionally and offer a service valuable enough to justify the fee. But Ben is one of them. I feel a great debt to Strategy Test Prep. It pretty much changed my life. read more

I highly recommend Strategy Prep. Ben and his tutors are fantastic - knowledgeable, patient and they make learning about the LSAT interesting if not even fun. I started the 100-hour course knowing absolutely nothing about the LSAT, and the course really pointed me in the right direction in terms of how to study and how to comprehend the LSAT. Even after I finished the course and took the LSAT, Ben's study materials were available to me online for another 6 months, so when I started studying again (retakes are very common in the LSAT world, so I don't want anyone to think that Ben's class wasn't good enough to get me my dream score on the first try) I still had access to the study materials. During my second testing attempt, Strategy Prep put themselves at my disposal to help me with whatever I needed. I ended up getting my goal score after starting in the 150s. I know I couldn't have done it without Strategy Prep. read more

I highly recommend Strategy Prep. Ben was an advisor like no other, teaching techniques that were easy to understand. He truly is invested in your success. He won't let you give up. From day one, he goes over many comprehensive strategies to crack the code. Unlike other courses, Ben breaks EVERYTHING down in a personalized way. Strategy Prep is the gold standard. Ben changed my life and I can say without a doubt that I wouldn't be attending law school in the fall without his help. read more

I highly recommend Strategy Prep and Ben as an LSAT tutor. Ben teaches all the tools necessary to reach your dream LSAT score while making the preparation process fun and interesting. Ben provides plenty of practice tests and questions as well as an online portal to track practice test scores. Video explanations of many questions are also available online, which is ideal for reviewing on your own and at your own pace. Ben is dedicated to helping you understand the logic of the test and not merely the gimmicks like some test prep books recommend. If you are willing to put in the work, Strategy will help you reach your potential. Overall, I was extremely well prepared walking into the test room after studying with Ben. That is testament to his teaching quality and prep materials. read more

Ben is a fantastic teacher. He is optimistic, funny, helpful, patient, and most importantly, extremely well versed in the LSAT. I am lucky that I found Strategy Prep. When I took my first practice test, I wasn't able to complete one full game on the Logic Games Section. Ben turned it into my best section. Ben provides you with a wealth of resources- you will never run out of practice problems, sets, or tests to do. He is also always available via email to answer any question you come across and will respond in a timely manner. One of the most helpful aspects of the class was his YouTube channel. Ben has taken the time to record, edit, and post himself walking through practice problems. Most of the games and reasoning questions I ran into trouble with were available on his channel. After working with Ben, I scored exactly what I set out to score and was offered admission into my Early Decision School. Definitely, definitely sign up for Strategy Prep. read more

I cannot recommend Ben and Strategy Prep enough! I took the 40 hour class in preparation for the June 2014 LSAT. Ben was welcoming and accommodating from before the class even started, as he ensured that a family emergency wouldn't keep me from participating in class and beginning to study. Ben was exceptionally helpful and encouraging throughout the study process. Without a doubt, I would credit Ben with a successful exam and law school admissions. I'm heading to a top tier school this fall, in no small part thanks to Ben's dedication. He goes above and beyond for his students, and I enthusiastically recommend his course to anyone looking to take the LSAT. Thanks, Ben! read more

I can't speak highly enough about Strategy Prep and Ben Olson! Ben is simply brilliant with the test, and knows the ins and outs of nearly every question to ever appear on the exam. He also made what would otherwise be a stressful test prep season (almost) enjoyable with his soothing presence and kind demeanor. He also has great online resources for you to track your progress and a library of videos that allow you to get far more thank you're paying for. Every facet of his operation is positively seamless. He's quite simply the best tutor I've ever had the pleasure of working with. read more

As yelp describes by the 5 star rating. "Woohoo! As good as it gets!". Yup, that is Strategy for sure. To note I attended the 100-hour course. The courses are a fantastic experience. The whole set up is ideal to making the studying experience enjoyable, collaborative, and comfortable. The layout of how the classes progress is ideal and allowed me to create a solid foundation to build upon. Also, the amount of content and additional materials they provide you with is A LOT! Not only that, but the optional courses on top of the regularly scheduled courses are great. It really shows a level of dedication to providing you with an optimal experience. Working full time and attending these courses seemed like it would be a lot to handle. But, I ended up also going to optional courses along with the regularly scheduled. So there's that. I found it to be a great break from everything and made studying something to look forward to. read more

Being a broke college student I had to make sure if I dropped any money on an LSAT course, it would have to be worth it. I took Ben's course while working full time and also went to every extra help session. It was worth every penny! I received my score last week and couldn't be happier. I've already recommended the course to friends taking the test in June and will keep doing so. read more

I did the shorter class and was worried about the length and how thoroughly I would be prepared. However, after I took the class I knew I was ready to go and I did much better than expected on the test. The instructor is always thoroughly prepared, very available outside of class, and knows the test (and all the tricks to master it.) Due to my LSAT score I am in at my two top choice schools and waiting to hear from the others. I HIGHLY recommend the course and Strategy LSAT Prep. read more

First, I must say that there is no other LSAT company like Strategy Prep (SP). SP gives weekly diagnostic tests, which are incredibly valuable. IF companies give diagnostic tests, they generally only give four throughout the whole course. Secondly, Ben goes above and beyond to help his students. Every day of class he gets there early to answer questions from struggling students (at not additional charge), he stays late every class day to continue answering questions, and after the weekly diagnostic he stays several hours late, just reviewing some of the hard questions with students. You will never find this at other companies. To empirically illustrate the effect of Ben's time and diligence, my score increased 10 points after going to SP, and I am certain that that is nothing I could have achieved by myself. Furthermore, Ben's answers are comprehensive, detailed, and most importantly, correct. He never flippantly addresses a question and will always go above and beyond to show why a particular answer is correct. In fact, I am studying by myself using powerscore and kaplan books and many times I will email Ben to understand why a particular answer is correct because the analysis given in these books are minimal. I have been emailing Ben for over a year with these questions, and even though I am not a student of his anymore, he continues to graciously email me back with a detailed answer. This diligence and desire to see his students personally succeed is unique to Ben and his company. Finally, I agree with George in that it takes a lot of time and self-work to get a good score. But you must not only study, but study effectively. I studied for several months before I took a course with Strategy Prep. After the course, my study habits and methodologies greatly improved, which enabled me to study effectively and efficiently. I give SP full credit for this. I could not disagree more with George K's assessment of Strategy Prep or Ben, and I would bet that students like George are few and far between after taking a course with Strategy Prep. Rather, George is simply upset that he still cannot master the LSAT and seeks to blame others rather than own his own inadequacies. It is obvious that George K's comment is lacking depth and truth when he resorts to ad hominemly attacking Ben's family instead of something substantial. As a former student who took the class with Ben and did private tutoring, I find this comment 100% false, and am actually appalled at it. Ben is far from a fraud, and is an excellent teacher. If anyone has any questions regarding this comment, please feel free to message me and I would be happy to further clarify. read more

I took the 40-hour class in 2012 with Ben and had an enormously positive experience. Ben is an extraordinary instructor who is very generous with his personal time and dedicated to teaching. The strategies were explained clearly, and the class notes were helpful. That said, the class is more of an overview of the LSAT most helpful to people who have just begun studying - this is probably true of all LSAT classes in general. There is a diverse range of starting scores and end goals in the class, and people have varying amounts of commitment to studying for the LSAT. This doesn't mean that students already scoring at the high end should not take a LSAT class - they should just have different expectations for what they can achieve. Individual LSAT tutoring might be a better option. For high-scorers, a class provides motivation, structure, and some strategies, but there's also a significant component of individual study necessary to receive a score competitive for the top schools. The most valuable part of the class for me was not necessarily learning new strategies (you can get these through the Logic Games Bible), but having someone to answer questions and having a structured time to study. Having an instructor who clearly cares about his students makes all the difference. For students who are scoring in the 160s or lower, I don't think different test prep companies teach dramatically different approaches to the LSAT, although I could be wrong. I would mainly select a LSAT course based on the helpfulness of the instructor, and Ben was really terrific. read more

Ben is really as good as it gets. I met with him a few times one-on-one, and he made each session very worthwhile; I can't speak to the classes, but I imagine they would also be helpful. Ben's thoughtful - considerate of what you're struggling with or trying to improve - and very knowledgable about the test itself. He's got all the materials you could dream of: books, packets of practice problems organized by difficulty, type, etc. (He makes sure to present them to you in a manner that's helpful and not overwhelming. You won't just walk in and find five books and a mound of paper sitting at the table.) He tailors all of this material to you, and he helps think of the strategies and tactics for the test that might work best for you - there's no one-size-fits-all approach with him. Probably most importantly, Ben enjoys working with his students - that rubs off and makes the preparation a lot easier and more enjoyable! You leave feeling far more confident than you began. read more

If you're planning to take the LSAT and you live in DC, I would strongly recommend enrolling in a course at Strategy Prep. When I decided to take the LSAT, I wanted to find an instructor who would help me understand the material in the test and teach me strategies for taking it. Preparing for the test is intense. I wanted someone committed to thinking critically about it and to supporting balanced, efficient study skills. Ben is that guy. He cares so much about the LSAT and the types of thinking it demands that he hosts a podcast about it. And that passion shows in his approach to teaching. I took the 100-hour course. My score went up by 12 points from the diagnostic to the actual exam. I've gotten into a number of top schools, with some scholarship offers, and I feel that is in part because of how Ben's class helped me prepare for the LSAT. In short, Ben is a fantastic teacher who helps students deeply understand the strategies necessary for success on the LSAT. The materials he uses will help you study efficiently. I couldn't recommend the course more highly. read more

Would highly recommend strategy prep. I took the 40 hour class and improved in all three sections--most dramatically in the logic games, which went from a shambolic disaster in my diagnostic test to a section I actually looked forward to (in the context of the test--I won't be taking them for fun). I took the official LSAT once and, because of strategy prep, won't need to take it again. read more

I took the 40 hour class and it was well worth the cost: it helped bump my score about 10 points and was very enjoyable. Ben makes it easy to sit through hours and hours of prep and definitely pick up techniques and strategies to help you on the test. Having a practice test each weekend helped enormously. Also, Ben was a great resource for general law school questions as well. 10/10 would recommend read more

Where can I start? I took Ben's course twice over and spent the following 6 months studying for the LSAT. In that time, I mastered all of the fundamental skills the LSAT measures and how to effectively take the test. Ben was there to help me every step of the way (especially after I completed the course) as I began taking every LSAT practice exam since the mid 1990s. My diagnostic score was a 147 and my score on the actual exam was a 163. Ben will give you all of the tools and knowledge you will need to master the LSAT and he will be there for you every step of the way. I can't recommend him enough. Great guy! read more

Let me just say that the LSAT Strategy Prep course was fantastic, and please let me explain why. I enrolled in Strategy Prep with no prior knowledge of the LSAT. That's right, nothin'. No diagnostic, no prior reading of books, blogs...just perhaps perusing an LSAT review book for a few minutes, so I was really starting from scratch. That said, others in my class had already studied for, and taken the LSAT once already, so the student experience level was mixed, which was good. The instructor is Ben Olson, who is an LSAT genius and genuine good person. He is also the owner of LSAT Strategy Prep, and has a vested interest in your success. This is in stark contrast to other big name test taking companies, like Kaplan, where I knew close friends who had taken prep classes.While their instructors were good, and enthusiastic, they did not have the passion for helping students that Ben has. This is Ben's own business, and he treats every student with respect, is willing to answer and entertain all questions, and go above and beyond in helping you out and making sure you are on the right path. My particular course was offered at my workplace, as we work in the legal field and there are many employees interested in preparing for law school and taking the LSAT. I received a small discount, but would have gladly paid the full price, as it was more than worth it - especially the support after the class was over. More on that later. The class lasted about 10 weeks, and we met for about 2.5 hrs/2x per week. That was the perfect length of time for someone like me, a f/t working professional. Ben maximized our time in the most efficient way possible. He begins with Logic Games, which is the area where most students can improve the most dramatically. And let me say this - without caveat - Ben is an INCREDIBLE Logic Games instructor. I actually found this part of the course to be the most helpful. LG can be extremely challenging and frustrating for people, especially if you have never done them before. Everything becomes easier over time, but the main thing, the MAIN thing I took away from this course, was how to set up Logic Games. Ben uses a very intuitive and easy to understand/remember coding system for writing down the Rules to each game, has plenty of tips for how to approach each style of game, and for improving in the games overall. I will not give them away here ;-) but let me say, I found them truly helpful. Both with calming the brain, and logically, coolly proceeding to solve each game in the best way possible. Note, this may not be the 'quickest' way at first, but if you adopt his approach and advice, you will speed up significantly with practice, and that's where his system really shines. It scales up nicely as one becomes more proficient with the games, and compared to other LG systems I knew and witnessed friends using first hand - it is far superior. Regarding Logical Reasoning, this is an area where there the students also have lots of room for improvement, but is not quite as 'learnable' as the LG, since there is not as clear of a 'system' as there is in the LG game setup. That said, Ben drills in you all the question types, and has a core strategy to teach you. Lets just say it starts with the 'main conclusion' and 'finding the flaw'. I found this method VERY HELPFUL, and it taught me how to think deeply about the LR questions. Importantly, as I improved, his strategy keeps working and demonstrates itself to be an excellent method for solving these and attempting to get in the test writer's head. Ben is truly an LSAT guru. Finally, I will say that after the course, I delayed taking the test for approx. 6 months while I studied 3 hrs/2x per week with a study partner. This is where I implemented all the techniques I learned from Ben's class. I stayed in email contact with Ben, asking him occasional questions and sharing my long term study plan with him. He advised me all along the way, even though the class was long over, continuing to provide advice and encouragement. I truly believe this is what sets Ben and his course apart from other 'big box' prep courses - you get individual advice from a teacher who genuinely cares about your success and will provide you with advice, and online materials and access to his systems even after the course is over. In conclusion, I will note my score improved dramatically, about 10 points from where I was scoring during my first 3 practice tests. I attribute this to my long slogging hours and hard work - however, all of that would have taken much, much longer and been far less effective if I didn't have all the training and knowledge provided by LSAT Strategy Prep. The teacher can't do the work for you, but he/she can show you the best way to do it. Highly recommend. read more

I've read several books on LSAT prep, but none of them approach the games quite like Strategy does. Interestingly, no one explaines how to link the contrapositives in the same way. Strategy's linking tips seem very helpful and rather simple to do, so I'm somewhat surprized... But in any case, can't complain... read more

I took the 100-hr course, and was really happy with the materials and quality of instruction. The instructor was intelligent, prepared, positive, patient, and regularly available outside of class time. I definitely had the feeling that I was "in good hands". Another benefit - Strategy offers additional help including advice on receiving recommendation letters & critiques on personal statements. I STRONGLY recommend Strategy Test Prep. I improved my LSAT score by 15 points. Couldn't have done it without them! read more

As a testament to Ben's commitment to the class, he saw my Yelp review and personally addressed the issues I had, which I was very appreciative of. Although it still did not meet my personal expectations, I can't imagine the instructors of other courses offered in the area are as committed as Ben to make sure everyone feels satisfied with the class. read more