180 Degrees LSAT

Larkin is a great tutor who I would recommend to my friends serious about increasing their LSAT score. I took the 3-​month TestMasters course before tutoring with Larkin. TestMasters is really good at covering the basics and picking up useful strategies but if you want to really understand the mechanics of the stimuli, questions stems, and answer choices, Larkin is the way to go.
Larkin gave me a more personalized, hands-​on approach to tackling this exam. He helped me to understand my personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the LSAT — how I was reacting to the exam and how to alter those reactions to benefit me. The LSAT is as much a psychological test as it is an intellectual one. Larkin helped to take the intimidation out of the LSAT and see it for what it as. He made it less esoteric and more relatable.
Larkin’s schedule is flexible and he always tries to accommodate me. He gives me complete control over the focal points of our sessions and it helps that he is generally fun to hang out with. He’s a laid back, likable guy and it you’re relatively normal you’re likely to become friends with him.
I went from the 60^th percentile to the 90^th in a few months. Applying to schools now — wish me luck!
Thanks Larkin :)

Thanks to Larkin, I got a 177 (a 14-​point improvement from my diagnostic). He is a top-​notch tutor.
I was referred to Larkin through a friend who got a 176. At Larkin’s suggestion, I took a diagnostic exam before our first meeting. I got a 163. Logic games was by far my weakest section — I simply could not finish in time. Larkin insisted he could help me ace that section by exam day, and with his guidance, I did. He also helped me to a sustained five-​point improvement in reading comp after just one session.
Larkin understands that not every student learns in the same way; he is great at tailoring his program to your individual style of learning. It’s exactly what you want from a private tutor.
He is very intelligent and knows the test well. That makes it easy for him to identify your strengths and weaknesses. He identified patterns in questions I struggled with that I could not see myself.
If you’re looking for a great LSAT tutor, you can’t do better than Larkin.

If you are serious about dramatically improving your LSAT score, I highly recommend working with Larkin. First of all, he knows the test very well — it’s clear why he got a 180. It’s tough at times to understand why an answer is correct and Larkin will spend as much time as needed walking through it, making it as relatable as possible. He knows that this test is skill-​based and even though the given question will not be duplicated, the strategy behind answering the question almost certainly will.
Working with Larkin is also just a great experience. It’s a tough test, requiring tremendous focus, but he puts you at ease. He is very personable and an excellent teacher. I felt that he actually cared about my performance on the test, both leading up to it and after taking it as well. He even checked in with me after results came out to see how I did.
He is also easy to reach and very responsive.
I went up 42 percentile points from the test I took before studying with Larkin, ending up with a 167, the 94^th percentile. I could not be happier with the experience and, of course, the results as well.
Larkin will teach you how to dominate the LSAT.

I started studying for the LSAT over a year ago by myself. After studying for four months with little to no success, I decided to try working with a tutor. I’ve never had a tutor before, so I was a bit skeptical, but I was also desperate and needed to try something to bring my score up. I picked Larkin because his style of teaching seemed a lot more individualized than other tutors I contacted. He really took the time to figure out how I thought and to teach in a way that worked for me. Larkin knows the LSAT inside and out, but more than that he is an incredible teacher. When I first started studying for the test, I was scoring in the 130’s and trying to get into any law school that would take me. Larkin helped me get a 162, high enough to get into multiple schools. I even got a substantial scholarship from one of my reach schools.

I had a great experience working with Larkin. My diagnositic test score was pretty low, 137, so I knew I would need a lot of work to improve my score. I worked with another tutor at first, but my score only went up a couple points and I still felt like I was struggling a lot with the test. I decided to try out a new tutor and I’m so glad that I did. I met with Larkin once a week for 4 months prior to the June test. He teaches in a comprehensive way that helped me understand the test in a completely new way. He dramatically improved my critical thinking skills which I feel is the key to the test. He also offered proctored LSAT tests leading up to the actual test, which really helped me get a sense of what taking the LSAT would really be like. All of this helped me get a better score than I thought possible, a 162. He also helped me with admissions advice so that I had a realistic idea of what schools I should be applying for. Larkin is a wonderful teacher and I would highly recommend him to anyone taking the LSAT.

My LSAT career began the summer of 2014, where I found myself with a 120 on my diagnostic and no direction with the exam. I decided to try Kaplan and after 2 ½ months there was no improvement, just built up frustration. After a full year and a number of failed attempts with other private tutors, I was lucky enough to come across Larkin. Larkin not only changed my view of the LSAT, but also helped me step back and understand the big picture.
Not only was the LSAT a struggle for me, but developing my critical thinking skills and minimizing my anxiety was key. Larkin made it a priority to not only help me develop these skills, but deal with my anxiety head on to ensure that I could properly tackle the exam. In about a 2 month period of working with him I have not only noticed an AMAZING improvement in my scores (I am now in the 150s), but also find myself way calmer and collected with a much healthier view of the LSAT! Thank you Larkin, you’re THE best!

If you are serious about improving your LSAT score and tired of prep course methods that aren’t working for you, Larkin is hands down the best choice.
I discovered Larkin after feeling frustrated by lackluster score increases from both self-​study and Blueprint Prep. I am not saying that Blueprint is not a good prep course; however, it can be a difficult study process if you cannot grasp specific methods they teach for the different sections. To this point, Larkin was able to quickly identify my strengths and weaknesses and breakdown methods that worked for me in a way that felt instinctual and comfortable. Feeling comfortable with an approach to each section is, to me, the most important factor in tackling the LSAT. Due to stress and time pressure on test day, you will want a processes that is second nature so you don’t waste anytime trying to remember how to tackle the problem in front of you. Revamping my methods with Larkin’s guidance led me to dramatic score increases on all sections and, most importantly, I felt confident on test day.
In regards to the review below about Larkin not giving his full attention because he used his phone sometimes during the session, this is not the case. While he does sometimes use his phone during the session, it is only to ease stress and discomfort for the student. Having someone stare you down while you try and figure how many clowns are getting out of a car or which types of opera are on sale does not always create the most relaxed environment.
I 100% recommend Larkin for your LSAT preparation. Well worth your time and money.

If you want to crush the LSAT, give Larkin a call.
Here’s my story: I took a Kaplan course — which lasts 3 months, plus did some side-​reading with the PowerScore bibles — and my score basically flatlined. My score on the June 2014 LSAT was one point LOWER than the 2^nd practice test I took through Kaplan (Kaplan believes that you only need to take 4 practice tests prior to the real LSAT, reason #1 why you shouldn’t trust them with your LSAT prep).
I knew I would need more personal attention, so I gave Larkin a call after reading his Unilocal reviews. It was the best thing I ever did. Larkin knows this material like the back of his hand, and he was almost immediately able to identify my strengths and weaknesses. But, more importantly, Larkin has incredible perspective. He forced me to think in a way I never would have about certain questions, and he also understands the bigger picture (not only of the test, but the admissions process) in a way that Kaplan could never teach. I’m an incredibly anxious test taker, so this alone was worth the money.
All in all, my February LSAT score jumped +20 points since my first-​ever LSAT, and +5 from my June score. I know the +5 doesn’t sound like a crazy-​high gain, but with where I’m at score-​wise that meant a 17% jump in percentile.

A little background: I took a diagnostic LSAT before doing any prep, and I landed a few points away from where I wanted to be. I thought, okay, this is easy — just need a little more practice and I’ll get there. Wrong. Over the next two and a half months, I studied nonstop with various books (Powerscore, LSAT Trainer), and somehow still managed to stay +/​-​1 point of my original score.
I called Larkin after becoming very frustrated with my complete lack of progress, and I immediately felt like he just «got it.» After literally one session with Larkin, my practice test scores jumped 8 – 11 points. My skills didn’t miraculously improve in one session, but Larkin figured out what was wrong with the way I was approaching the test from a more psychological standpoint.
After my initial session, I continued to work with Larkin to build my skills. He is very reassuring and does a great job of explaining things in a way that isn’t oversimplified or overcomplicated. I ended up with a score I’m very happy about, and I would absolutely recommend Larkin to anyone — especially if you’re feeling stuck in your own prep.

I don’t know what went wrong here, but i’m def. left wondering about the veracity of these other reviews. I mean, he knew the stuff, but he wasn’t a great teacher (kind a long winded and condescending); then again, he wasn’t the worst.
My main issue was really that he didn’t give his full attention to the session: at least a dozen times over the course of two hours, he sent a txt, checked his phone, got distracted. Often it felt kind of personal: if I wasn’t understanding the material right away, or had to take a moment to consider his question – out came the phone. Professionalism, people!
In any case, I guess you can’t believe everything you read on the internets.

When I signed up to take the LSAT I had no idea where to start. Thankfully, I found Larkin on Unilocal,and his reviews did not lead me astray. He is an insanely talented teacher. Larkin helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses very early on and throughout our subsequent session he really taught to my specific needs and problems. Whether I was having trouble with test logic, or just needed help pulling myself out of a negative psychological spiral, Larkin was able to talk me through the problems and help me keep a clear head. I cannot emphasize enough how much his help changed my outlook on the test. I even learned to enjoy sections I thought I’d always loathe (yay Logic Games!). In the end, my score went up 20 points from my initial diagnostic. I could not be happier with the results!

Larkin is wonderful teacher and mentor! When I first decided that I wanted to climb the large and intimidating mountain of taking the LSAT and going to law school I knew that the path for me had to be somewhat unique. I have had experiences in the past with going to large companies for tutoring needs when I was in high school and remembered how formulaic and impersonal the teaching style was, so I decided to opt for private tutoring. We spoke before my sessions started and he suggested I start with a diagnostic test to see where my strengths and weaknesses were and we were able to start from there. There are also official practice tests he organizes with his students and a proctor to simulate actual LSAT conditions to help you prepare — which was a game changer for me. His teaching style, especially when it comes to the logical reasoning section, really encourages open communication and discussion rather than lecture. He has taught me how to look at every angle of a question and really be able to form the answer before I even look at the answer choices. Logic games are my biggest weakness. I came to him originally with the feeling of a 3 year old child afraid of a ghost when I looked at logic games but he encouraged me and helped me conquer my fears and truly improved my skills infinitely. Outside of all of the help he has given me with the LSAT preparation, which by the way, he is a super genius in his scope of knowledge (no joke). He has given me guidance in preparing for law school and which schools would be a good fit for me and will also help me through the application process when the time comes. I highly recommend Larkin as a private tutor, I don’t know that I could be even close to where I am in my skills if it weren’t for him and he’s pretty awesome as a human being too! :)

I highly recommend using Larkin as a tutor. I was skeptical at first, so I had a consultation with him and could tell immediately that he knew the LSAT inside and out. He easily was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses with the test from the beginning of my lessons. He created a highly personalized tutoring experience that I felt helped me immensely. My score increased by 18 points after studying with him! His tutoring lessons are well worth the money.

Larkin really changed my whole way of thinking in how to attack the LSAT. He understands your specific needs. If you don’t feel like being ripped off by those big corporate companies who pretend to care about you except your money — you should give him a try.

I have never used a tutor before, but after frustrations with the teaching methods of Kaplan, I decided to try to get a different, more personalized perspective on my learning. I searched for tutor recommendations in NYC and ended up with three main names — Steve Schwartz, Laura Hirsch, and Larkin. I ended up trying sessions with all three, in that order — not intending on it, but my experiences with the first two made me feel like I had to look for a better tutor.
A brief analysis of the other two — Steve Schwartz is extremely intelligent and knows the LSAT well — but when it came to teaching the test, I felt like I was watching a video of different «perfect» ways to do the test — which was interesting, but I felt like I was more spectating than learning. With not much time left to go and given that I had taken the test before, I really wanted to KNOW the test, not just be able to parrot something. Steve was very knowledgeable, but I felt that as a teacher (and for the price he charged), I wasn’t learning much.
Laura Hirsch — I was very disappointed by my sessions with her. I felt that she was inattentive during the lesson (I caught her working on personal stuff) and only checked to see if I got the right answer. As someone who really wanted to master the test, I didn’t just need an answer book — I wanted someone who could also comment on my working methods to get the answer.
Finally, getting extremely frustrated, I decided to try a session with Larkin. From the first session, I was impressed — as stated in other reviews, the lesson was comfortable and laid back. His way of approaching the LSAT is great and easy for students. He doesn’t just check the answers but actually sees your work and comments about ways for improvement. He also helped a lot with my confidence for the test — he was always encouraging and even if I got the answer in a different way than «ideal,» he would adapt and we would discuss the pros and cons. He also discusses about how to think about the questions, rather than just blandly showing different «techniques» that can only help so far on the surface.
Any issue that I had with the test — and I had quite a few given that I was retaking and panicking — Larkin would address and help me to get back on track. I took the June 2013 LSAT and in less than a month, my score went up. He was helpful and supportive up to before and even now after the LSAT.
Larkin’s tutoring style is very personalized and effective — after going through the three tutors, I truly believe the best kind of teacher is one who styles the lessons for the student. Out of the «top 3» or any tutors in NYC, I would definitely say Larkin is the best at that. Highly recommend for anyone taking the LSAT, first time or retaking.

I was lucky to be chosen as one of the recipients of Larkin’s 2-​hour LSAT tutoring scholarships. Larkin was the first person that I was able to talk to about the LSAT that actually knew exactly what I was talking about and understood my frustrations. Although we had a short session, he helped me enormously– mostly just by being patient and understanding. Most importantly, he really helped me to understand that my problems with the LSAT were actually an issue of how I approached the exam, and not a reflection of my abilities (or as I believed, reflecting lack thereof). After taking the Testmasters course and spending a few thousand dollars, and always being an «A student», I just couldn’t understand why my score was plateauing around 163 – 165, and not climbing to the 170 I needed. He explained to me that the LSAT is really just an exam testing certain skills, which can only be acquired and improved over time, and with lots of practice. He helped me to see that the way in which I approached the exam (being a perfectionist and always wanting to make sure every answer was correct, and getting discouraged/​distracted when I wasn’t sure or got confused) is just not an approach that is going to work on this soul-​sucking/​guaranteed-​bringer-​of-​misery disguised as a test. He understands that cultivating these specific skills are the key to success on the LSAT, and I’m definitely going to try and see him again to work on improving my LSAT score and in improving my skills.
Larkin also helped me to understand that there are many approaches to these questions and that I should always try to figure out why an answer I chose is wrong myself, forcing me to really analyze my approach in selecting the answer for these questions.
Overall, I found my experience with Larkin to be really helpful, and would definitely recommend him as a tutor for someone looking to improve their score or just looking to get help studying effectively for the LSAT– with someone that isn’t imposing, can actually relate to you and makes you feel at ease.

I really enjoyed working with Larkin. After a free consultation where we spent over an hour discussing the problems I was having with the LSAT and my goals, I talked with a few other tutors before working with Larkin, but I decided to work with him because he spent so long with me on the consultation. I found him to be very knowledgeable about the test, but also to be good at teaching, which is of course a separate skill. He seemed to know exactly why I was having certain issues with the test and explained things in a way that I could understand. I was able to make improvements with Larkin that I don’t think I could have achieved on my own.

The tutoring was laid back and comfortable, which helps ease the tension. I took Larkin for several months while studying and his pointers were helpful in laying down the groundwork for really getting at what the question is asking. As with any LSAT tutor, there is a limit to what the tutor can do (nobody can take the test for you and just getting a tutor will not suddenly raise your score, you have to have some sort of purpose) but Larkin will certainly help you on your way. Larkin was also quite affordable for me, which helped a lot.

I was one of the lucky recipients of Larkin’s 180 Degrees LSAT 2 hour scholarship. I spent thousands of dollars on Princeton Review and prep materials (not to mention thousands of hours of wasted time.) that were not giving me specific directions on how to get the correct answer on the three sections of the LSAT. The development of the skillls that the LSAT is testing you on is the key to your success on this test. He understands the test better than those at the test prep companies. He was very understanding and patient with me as I had to unlearn all the junk that I was previously taught about how to take the LSAT. He also understood my fustration with the test given my facial expessions. He showed me how to approach each section and gave specific directions on getting to the right answer using a method that I could understand and work with. Having someone who can teach you how to get to the right answer and the process that it takes is better than being in a room with a group of people learning at a faster test than you. The LSAT is like math it takes practice and clear specific instructions that must be followed consistently in order to get the right answer and increase accuracy. Do not believe the hype about speed on the test its about accuracy as you get comfortable you will get faster on your own. I never knew this until I spoke to and worked with Larkin. I recommend anyone who wants to do well on the LSAT and get the help and support that this test requires in order to be sucessful hire Larkin. I am very pleased with his approach to this dragon called the LSAT!
Thank you Larkin you have swagger too! :)

There is simply nothing that compares to 180 in that it gives you the mindset, training and ability to simply know how to perform your best and execute the way you want and need to on test-​day. I took the Kaplan LSAT course over the summer and took the test in October, under-​performing significantly. I contacted 180 after this test and meet with him weekly. By training with 180 I was able to raise by national percentile from 67 percent to nearly 90 percent when I took the test again in February. I simply cannot imagine a better tutor because I do not believe any other tutor understands the test in the way I experienced here.