One-on-One Online LSAT Tutoring With 173+ Scoring Tutors | 165+ Score Guaranteed

Mika earned her Bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Claremont McKenna College. After submitting a competitive application, she was offered acceptance to several prestigious law schools, including Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, and the University of Chicago. She ultimately chose to complete her JD at the University of Chicago.

As an admissions mentor, Mika employs the "TEACH" approach, emphasizing trust, empowerment, appreciation, communication, and humor to motivate and engage her clients. Her greatest strengths are narrative building and editing. As a former litigator with extensive writing experience and a passion for creative writing, Mika excels at helping students shape and articulate their personal stories with exceptional clarity. Additionally, her extensive legal experience provides unparalleled insight into how to strategically position students for long-term success.

In her free time, Mika loves to roller skate, dance, and play board games with friends. She is also a lifelong learner and is particularly interested in classical, medieval, and Victorian-era history. 

Olivia is passionate about education and is driven by the desire to help students succeed. She is highly experienced and provides one-on-one, tailored tutoring based on students’ individual needs. Her wealth of experience in coaching students and her academic achievements make her a valuable asset to any student preparing for the LSAT.

As a tutor, Olivia strongly believes that the LSAT is not a test of innate intelligence but rather a test of critical reasoning abilities under time pressure. She emphasizes that these core principles can be learned, exercised, and refined. She excels at equipping students with the essential tools to tackle each type of LSAT question, helping them recognize and master the nuances of the exam. She also provides detailed evaluations of students’ strengths and weaknesses to ensure they are fully prepared for test day. Olivia is excited to help students reach their full potential and is ready to make the learning process productive, engaging, and rewarding.

An interesting fact about Olivia is she contributed to a research article published in the Policy Studies Journal titled “Intersectional Encounters, Representative Bureaucracy, and the Routine Traffic Stop.” The study explored the factors influencing an officer's decision to search a driver or vehicle during routine traffic stops, with a particular focus on racial disparities.

Mika earned her Bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Claremont McKenna College before beginning her legal journey. After earning a 179 on the LSAT, she was offered acceptance to several prestigious law schools, including Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, and the University of Chicago. She ultimately chose to complete her JD at the University of Chicago. 

As a tutor, Mika employs the "TEACH" approach, emphasizing trust, empowerment, appreciation, communication, and humor to motivate and engage students. During her sessions, she typically employs the EDIP (explain, demonstrate, imitate, and practice) teaching method, ensuring thorough understanding and skill development by modeling best practices and giving students constant feedback. Her greatest strength is interaction. She believes in a modeling/co-teaching process and pushes students to precisely identify why answers must be wrong. In her experience, a tutor's goal is not just to teach; it’s to train you in the best attack process possible.

In her free time, Mika loves to roller skate, dance, and play board games with friends. She is also a lifelong learner and is particularly interested in classical, medieval, and Victorian-era history.