A logical approach to exceptional LSAT results
Online • In Person • Davis • Sacramento
At Foundations Test Prep, we teach you to see arguments clearly, approach problems strategically, and walk into the LSAT with confidence. Reach out today to create your customized study plan and start building the best possible LSAT score.
What Does an LSAT Tutor Do?
Contrary to popular belief, the LSAT does not test an innate intellectual ability. Rather, the LSAT assesses how someone has been trained to interpret information. At Foundations Test Prep, we teach you to think like the test makers.
There are thirteen types of LSAT questions, asking for a specific type of thinking. Some may be testing your ability to notice assumptions within arguments, some may be looking for an ability to make an inference, and some may be asking you to break down the parts of an argument. As you become familiar with these question types and how to approach them, you will find yourself instantly recognizing what a question is asking from you. With this power, you’ll find yourself moving through the test faster and faster.
Taking practice tests early and often is an important part of preparing for the LSAT. But working with a dedicated guide who can shape your approach is the difference between familiarity and mastery.
What You’ll Get in a Session with Nirasean
Clear explanations for questions you find challenging
Targeted lessons addressing your areas of weakness
A strong foundation in formal logic
A breakdown of all LSAT question types and how to tackle them
Reading comprehension strategies that actually work
Test-day tips and time-management techniques
Why Foundations Test Prep?
A unique approach to learning
Have you ever wondered why law schools care about the LSAT? What is the point of these questions?
At Foundations Test Prep, we believe that LSAT success should feel rewarding and impactful. LSAT mastery is built on a strong foundation of critical thinking and reasoning skills that you will use for the rest of your life.
In his experience as a tutor for larger test prep companies, Nirasean noticed that his students benefited the most from lessons on the very basis of reasoning. Drawing on his background in philosophy and teaching formal logic, Nirasean began adding a new dimension to his tutoring which his students love and appreciate.
Actually, what is logic?
Every argument is a structure. Nirasean can give you the tools to pry open these structures. When you understand how to recognize, make, and manipulate premises and conclusions the LSAT becomes simple, manageable, and even enjoyable.
That’s why our personalized study plans go deeper. We ground every lesson in logic, inference, and argumentation, giving you the skills to master the LSAT and thrive in law school and beyond.
Personal, human-centered service
The heart of any test prep experience is one-on-one time with a skilled mentor—and we are passionate about maximizing that time for you.
When you choose Foundations Test Prep, you cut out the corporate middleman. You don’t pay for branded textbooks, automated test review tools, or layers of company overhead. Every dollar you spend at Foundations goes toward boutique, personalized instruction:
Careful analysis of your practice tests
Identification of your strengths and weaknesses
A custom study plan
One-on-one lessons in logical reasoning and strategy
Meet Our Team
Nirasean Guarino - Lead Tutor
As your tutor, Nirasean brings intellectual rigor and zeal to every session. Nirasean achieved his own 99th-percentile LSAT score by connecting his background in philosophy with the structure of the test and his previous experience tutoring formal logic.
a working as a tutor for a major LSAT prep corporation, Nirasean noticed that his students were missing questions that hinged on an understanding of formal logic. These students improved dramatically when they revisited the foundations of argumentation. This experience inspired him to create Foundations Test Prep, where he channels his insight and his enthusiasm for lifelong learning into helping you achieve your highest possible score.
Shea Brockman - Student Support
Shea has been a calculus tutor and marketing professional since 2019. At Foundations Test Prep, he’s committed to ensuring that every student receives the best possible experience. Contact Shea with questions, concerns or feedback.
shea@foundationstestprep.com
Testimonials
“At first, trying to read and digest the questions with the time limit was overwhelming. But Nirasean helped me cut my test time in half!”
“Nirasean is a genius! I think about our lessons all the time”
“I had a fantastic experience with Foundations Test Prep. With their help, I was able to land a 178 on my LSAT.”
Services and Pricing
Foundational session (2 hours)
Submit practice tests 3 or more days in advance
Review incorrect questions from your practice tests
Introduce basics of test strategy and logical reasoning
Identify areas of growth
Create a customized study plan
In-person: $90/hour | Virtual: $90/hour
Progress session (1 hour)
Review incorrect questions from your practice tests
Lessons on formal logic, rules of argumentation, and digesting text
Practice implementing test strategies
In-person: $90/hour | Virtual: $80/hour
3+ $80/ea | $70/ea
10+ $60/ea | $50/ea
Still not sure? We offer a free 20 minute consultation! Book now to discuss your needs and recieve 20 minutes of tutoring for free!
Or reach out at nirasean@foundationstestprep.com
FAQ
How can tutoring help me?
The LSAT tests your ability to understand the structure of an argument. A good tutor will help you identify how to recognize what a question is looking for, how to find the conclusions and premises in the stimulus, and any other logical skills you need to quickly and confidently find the correct answer.
Where are you guys located?
We see clients in person in the Sacramento and Davis areas.
I am not in Sacramento. Can I book a session?
Yes, we meet virtually with clients all over the country!z
What are your qualifications?
A 99th percentile score, hours of study, a strong background in logic, and experience tutoring for big-name LSAT companies.
Will your lessons be tailored to my needs?
Yes, all of our students have different strengths and weaknesses. Your practice tests are carefully reviewed in advance of your first meeting to better understand how your brain works and what instruction you would benefit from.
Do you guys have a free consultation?
Yes, book a free 20-minute consultation on our booking page.
Why is the first session a little more expensive per hour?
Before your first session you will submit one or more practice tests on LawHub. Nirasean will carefully review your practice tests in advance of your meeting to identify your strengths and weaknesses and create a custom study plan. The first session i
Is LSAT tutoring worth it?
Yes, most 170+ scores are achieved with tutoring. Depending on your initial score you can expect to improve between 5 and 20 points with about 5 hours of tutoring.
I have a really high score. Is tutoring still worth it?
If you want it to be higher.
I have a really low score. Is tutoring still worth it?
Yes, you probably do not understand what the test is looking for and your score will change dramatically with tutoring. We can see as much as a 20 point increase once the student begins to understand how to approach the test.
Can tutoring increase my speed?
Yes! Speed is one biggest areas of growth we see in our students.
What is the highest score a Foundations client has received on the proctored exam?
178
Why should I hire you over a bigger name tutoring company?
When you buy sessions from a big name, the highest level of product you will receive is a one-on-one session with a tutor who probably has similar qualifications to Nirasean (99th percentile score + tutoring experience).
With Foundations, you pay a little less and get a lot more: a robustly methodical approach to logical thinking with a particularly dedicated and enthusiastic tutor. It’s basically a much better deal.
I’m convinced. How many sessions should I book?
You can start with the foundational session and then we will discuss how many follow-up sessions you would benefit from. Three is usually a solid start, though many clients choose more.
How do I book a session?
You can schedule with acuity or just email us
The Toughest LSAT Question…
How would you answer this question?
Biologists have noted reproductive abnormalities in fish that are immediately downstream of paper mills. One possible cause is dioxin, which paper mills release daily and which can alter the concentration of hormones in fish. However, dioxin is unlikely to be the cause, since the fish recover normal hormone concentrations relatively quickly during occasional mill shutdowns and dioxin decomposes very slowly in the environment.
Which one of the following statements, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
(A) Some of the studies that show that fish recover quickly during shutdowns were funded by paper manufacturers.
(B) The rate at which dioxin decomposes varies depending on the conditions to which it is exposed
(C) Normal river currents carry the dioxin present in the river far downstream in a few hours.
(D) Some of the fish did not recover rapidly from the physiological changes that were induced by the changes in hormone concentrations.
(E) The connection between hormone concentrations and reproductive abnormalities is not thoroughly understood.
80% of test takers get this question wrong! This is slightly worse than random guessing. But we can show you how this question is quite straightforward.
How should you go about answering a question like this on test day? And what on earth are the test makers looking for with questions like this? We’ve laid it all out in this sample of our analytic process!