BLUEPRINT STUDENTS
RAISE THEIR LSAT SCORE

Madelyn

LSAT Score: 172

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. Communication

Madelyn went to school at UCSB, studying Communication with minors in Professional Writing and Technology Management. While she loved living right next to the beach, she traded the ocean for skyscrapers when she moved to San Francisco after graduation. Now, she works full-time in sales and is in the process of applying to law school for Fall 2023. Madelyn was a Blueprint student herself for two years, and she is extremely excited to give back to the company that helped her improve her score by 20 points. In her free time, Madelyn serves as a head coach for her alma mater's mock trial time (she just can't get enough of the pre-law world). She is looking forward to using her coaching and studying experiences to help students achieve a score increase that makes them proud! Fun Facts: Madelyn can name any Taylor Swift song in under 3 seconds. She also named her cat after LeBron James. Her interests are all over the place. See more

Claudia

LSAT Score: 172

Education: UNC - Chapel Hill, B.A. Human Rights

Claudia graduated from UNC - Chapel Hill summa cum laude with a major in Human Rights and minors in Business Administration and Global Cinema. In college, she led the school's student-led honor system, interned at nonprofits, and made frequent trips down to the Dean Dome for basketball games. As someone who loves to write, she also has worked since 2017 with many college-bound students to help them refine essays and get into their dream schools. After taking the LSAT, she realized she could combine her love for helping people meet their goals in education with her fascination for the test. As a game show aficionado, Claudia sees the LSAT as its own game and is excited to teach her students how to win big! That being said, her style couldn't be farther from the host of The Weakest Link. She approaches tutoring sessions calmly and with a smile, ready to encourage and cheer on her students. Fun Fact: Claudia is a huge foodie who spends hours reading restaurant reviews and scouring Yelp photos, trying to find great spots to eat. She also is willing to go to great lengths for superb food, which is how she wound up lost in Naples, Italy as she tried tracking down the best pizza.See more

Yasmine

LSAT Score: 174

Education: Cornell University, B.A. Government

Yasmine recently graduated from Cornell University in May of 2022, having transferred there after attending UC Berkeley for her first two years of undergraduate. Currently applying to law school, Yasmine has always been passionate about pursuing human rights law and spent her college career as the chair of various women’s safety committees and as a research assistant for a women’s rights expert and Berkeley Law professor. Yasmine is also a dancer and violinist whose spare time consists of reading Jane Eyre with her feet in the pool, or blasting all 10 minutes of “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version).” Yasmine knows exactly what it’s like to be an LSAT student today, and she knows how learnable the exam truly is. Having used Blueprint Prep to study for her June of 2021 LSAT, she is super excited to come back and pay forward her experience now as a tutor! From first diagnostic exam nerves to score release date success, she remembers exactly what it was like and teaches with empathy and a focus on instilling confidence in her students. She’s honored to be on this journey with you, every step of the way. Fun Facts: Though she was born and raised in LA, Yasmine fell in love with the whimsical nature of upstate New York during college. Not only did she finally see real snow for the first time, but she indulged in the delights of Apple Fest, attended late night dances in abandoned barns, and learned to sail!See more

Raana

LSAT Score: 173

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara, History, Philosophy, & Professional Writing

Raana was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, but betrayed her Nor Cal roots to move to sunny Santa Barbara for her undergraduate degree. A fourth year Mock Trial competitor on UC Santa Barbara’s highly-ranked team, Raana first discovered her love for teaching through tutoring her team’s “newbies” on the basics of Mock Trial. Raana also works as a legal assistant and is currently completing a women’s history thesis. A true LSAT nerd, Raana loves the LSAT because it’s like a puzzle whose mastery can open so many doors for students. Raana’s teaching philosophy centralizes humor, breaking down complex problems into manageable pieces, and empathetically addressing students’ concerns. Fun Facts: In her free time, Raana likes watching Love Island, weightlifting, or reading (in that order of enjoyment). See more

Jacob

LSAT Score: 175

Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. Finance and Entrepreneurship

Jacob studied Finance and Entrepreneurship at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 2019 and returning home to the warmer climate in Arkansas. Working in Corporate Finance by day and binge-watching Suits by night, Jacob decided to give the LSAT a try after testifying at a fascinating work-related deposition. He quickly fell in love with the concepts while studying his way to a 175 on the October 2021 LSAT. A prolific arguer on all topics, Jacob especially loves to teach argument structure and common flaws in arguments. He also enjoys closely examining answer choices across each section, with an emphasis on helping his students spot patterns among tempting incorrect answer choices. When not thinking about the LSAT or working, Jacob is probably dominating the Chess board or embarrassing himself on the basketball court. Fun Fact: In addition to Suits, Jacob is a superfan of The Office, and begins each lesson with a quote from Michael Scott or Dwight Schrute. See more

Caroline

LSAT Score: 174

Education: Columbia University, B.A. Political Science and Spanish & Latin American Cultures

Caroline graduated from Barnard College in May 2022, double-majoring Political Science and Spanish & Latin American Cultures. A political enthusiast, she enjoys studying why laws are written and how they play out in the real world. Currently applying to law school, she hopes to practice appellate litigation with a focus on Civil Rights law. In her free time, Caroline enjoys singing opera and pushing herself to the limit while powerlifting and practicing Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art. As a recent LSAT student, Caroline knows exactly how overwhelming the exam can feel at first; but as a recent Blueprint LSAT student, she also believes that anyone can improve their score with hard work and dedication. Caroline is overjoyed to teach students who want to pursue legal careers, and she hopes that her passion for the exam (especially Logic Games!) will help each of her students achieve their dream scores. Fun fact: Caroline has studied classical voice for almost 10 years now and has over a 3 octave vocal range. See more

Farzin

LSAT Score: 179

Education: Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, J.D. Candidate, University of Texas at Austin, B.A. Economics

Farzin attended the University of Texas at Austin, studying economics, and now attends Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where he is working on his law degree. Towards the end of his time during college, Farzin learned that he loved teaching, so he worked as a standardized testing instructor and tutor during his time between college and law school. Now, Farzin is excited to teach the LSAT at Blueprint and hopes to help his students increase their LSAT scores. In law school, Farzin has enjoyed his classes, does research for a professor, and is involved with a law journal on campus. Outside of school, Farzin is passionate about the Texas Longhorns football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and playing fantasy football. Fun Facts: Farzin was born in Iran and moved to the United States when he was eight-years old.See more

Samantha

LSAT Score: 174

Education: University of Southern California, B.A. Law, History, and Culture

Sammie is from Austin, Texas and is a senior at USC studying Law, History, and Culture with a minor in Gender Studies. One of her many passions is teaching, and her experience includes teaching 9 Supreme Court Cases to new members of the USC Moot Court Team -- over 300 pages within the course of 10 days! Her legal brief also placed second in the National American Moot Court Association's annual brief-writing competition. During the summer of 2023, she will be interning for the federal government in Washington D.C. through the Schaeffer Fellowship. Sammie understands that studying for the LSAT can be difficult and she is passionate about supporting her students emotionally as well as intellectually -- she will be your biggest cheerleader! As someone who overcame obstacles herself, she especially understands that people learn differently and is happy to adapt her teaching style to individual students' needs. She also feels that it is her life's mission to travel the world, which she has begun by studying abroad for a semester in Italy and she is passionate about learning Italian (which she is now conversational in!). She thoroughly believes that there's nothing that gelato can't fix. Fun facts: Sammie has been to over 15 countries and does photography in her free time. See more

Yasmine

LSAT Score: 174

Education: Cornell University, B.A. Government

Yasmine recently graduated from Cornell University in May of 2022, having transferred there after attending UC Berkeley for her first two years of undergraduate. Currently applying to law school, Yasmine has always been passionate about pursuing human rights law and spent her college career as the chair of various women’s safety committees and as a research assistant for a women’s rights expert and Berkeley Law professor. Yasmine is also a dancer and violinist whose spare time consists of reading Jane Eyre with her feet in the pool, or blasting all 10 minutes of “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version).” Yasmine knows exactly what it’s like to be an LSAT student today, and she knows how learnable the exam truly is. Having used Blueprint Prep to study for her June of 2021 LSAT, she is super excited to come back and pay forward her experience now as a tutor! From first diagnostic exam nerves to score release date success, she remembers exactly what it was like and teaches with empathy and a focus on instilling confidence in her students. She’s honored to be on this journey with you, every step of the way. Fun Facts: Though she was born and raised in LA, Yasmine fell in love with the whimsical nature of upstate New York during college. Not only did she finally see real snow for the first time, but she indulged in the delights of Apple Fest, attended late night dances in abandoned barns, and learned to sail!See more

Sean

LSAT Score: 177

Education: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., Texas A&M University, B.A. English

Sean couldn't decide between rival schools, so he went to Texas A&M and then the University of Texas for law school. He discovered his passion for the LSAT and tutoring after earning a 177 on his LSAT (acing the logic games, his favorite section) and has been teaching the exam (among others) since 2007. Sean loves the rigor of the LSAT—the rigor of the exam's construction and language, and the rigor necessary to do well. Sean is a full-time private teacher and tutor—in his spare time, he writes short fiction, misses way too many open threes playing basketball, and dotes on his one-year old. Fun Facts: Sean spent the bulk of the pandemic on the road with his fiancé, and eloped (after a cancelled wedding) in Oregon. Easy place to get married!See more

Sam

LSAT Score: 172

Education: University of Florida, B.A. Economics and History

Sam grew up in sunny Daytona Beach, Florida and graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with degrees in Economics and History. After graduating, Sam began working as a tutor for elementary school students, and children with disabilities. Here, Sam discovered his passion for teaching and breaking down complex topics into bite-sized pieces of information that are easy to understand. Sam prepared for the LSAT by taking over 60 practice tests, and during this time he saw his score increase by over 20 points. His experience preparing for the exam solidified his belief that the LSAT is a learnable exam, and one that he is excited to help you master! In his free time you might find Sam surfing with friends, practicing John Mayer songs on guitar, or running games of pick-up basketball at his local court. Fun Facts: Sam once section-hiked 469 miles of the Appalachian Trail by himself in a month. He still has no good reason for why he did this.See more

Ashton

LSAT Score: 174

Education: New York University School of Law, J.D., Rhodes College, B.A. Greek and Roman Studies

Ashton grew up in the Austin area before it was cool to live there, and returned home after stints in Memphis, Rome, New York City, and Houston. She still has dreams about the food in every one of those places, and found time in law school to visit the best dessert spots in NYC between classes, volleyball games, and cramming for finals. Ashton scored a 174 on the LSAT in 2015 and accepted a full ride to New York University School of Law. She's excited to help her Blueprint students achieve their LSAT dreams and reach their full potential. Ashton loves the logical reasoning section of the test and believes you can too: it's your socially acceptable chance to pick arguments apart for minor errors and get rewarded for it! Fun Facts: Ashton had a high school graduating class size of two people, and won back-to-back National Junior Classical League championships. She is also unreasonably invested in the University of Texas' volleyball team, and loves taking her Miniature Australian Shepherd dog Pancho for hikes in the Texas Hill Country. See more

Madelyn

LSAT Score: 172

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. Communication

Madelyn went to school at UCSB, studying Communication with minors in Professional Writing and Technology Management. While she loved living right next to the beach, she traded the ocean for skyscrapers when she moved to San Francisco after graduation. Now, she works full-time in sales and is in the process of applying to law school for Fall 2023. Madelyn was a Blueprint student herself for two years, and she is extremely excited to give back to the company that helped her improve her score by 20 points. In her free time, Madelyn serves as a head coach for her alma mater's mock trial time (she just can't get enough of the pre-law world). She is looking forward to using her coaching and studying experiences to help students achieve a score increase that makes them proud! Fun Facts: Madelyn can name any Taylor Swift song in under 3 seconds. She also named her cat after LeBron James. Her interests are all over the place. See more

John

LSAT Score: 176

Education: Columbia Law School, J.D., New York University, B.A. International Relations

John is a practicing attorney currently working as a judicial law clerk for a federal district court judge. Though a Pennsylvania native, John attended New York University for undergrad and Columbia Law School for law school, with a two-year stint in-between working as a government paralegal in Washington, DC. John has a passion for teaching and ultimately aspires to work in legal academia. John has been an instructor at Blueprint since March 2023, though has worked in a variety of instructor and tutoring roles since 2019. As an instructor, John seeks to demonstrate to students just how learnable and conquerable the LSAT truly is—John himself managed to improve his LSAT score by 15 points through practice, practice, practice! In his spare time, John enjoys biking, lifting, baking, and spending time with his wife, son, and family. Fun Fact: John used to be an avid Guitar Hero player back in the day, and still holds the highest scores worldwide on a few songs.See more

Patrick

LSAT Score: 173

Education: Johns Hopkins University, M.S. Education, Stevenson University, B.S. Legal Studies

Patrick attended Stevenson University, and later Johns Hopkins University, studying legal studies and education. A political nerd with a deep belief in public education, Patrick has worked as a teacher in Ethiopia, Texas, and Washington, D.C.. Patrick’s true passion in education is for equity within the LSAT. Giving others the tools to open up doors and achieve their dreams is what motivates him the most. In his classes, Patrick likes to use common sense analogies and a straightforward approach to the LSAT to help students achieve their highest scores. Fun facts: Patrick is a student of Abrahamic faiths, Islamic philosophy, and a diehard Arsenal F.C. supporter.See more

Amanda

LSAT Score: 173

Education: New York University, B.A. Journalism and English

Amanda grew up in Southern California before moving to New York to attend NYU, where she double majored in journalism and English, with a minor in politics. Fluent in Swedish and currently learning German, she loves learning languages and found that approaching the LSAT like a new language to decipher and master reframed studying as a fun challenge. As a Blueprint alum and aspiring law student, Amanda is excited to join the Blueprint team. She aims to help students decode the exam and discover the study approach that works best for them. In her free time, Amanda enjoys writing poetry, traveling to try new restaurants, and collecting rare books. Fun Facts: True to her soccer and track & field background, Amanda loves long-distance running. She’s just begun training to run a marathon in Stockholm next summer, which she fears may prove to be an even more difficult mental game than studying for the LSAT.See more

Yelu

LSAT Score: 177

Education: George Washington University Law School, J.D., Wesleyan University, B.A. Science and Technology Studies

Yelu grew up in the suburbs of Boston before attending Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where they studied Science and Technology Studies. Shortly after graduating in 2017, Yelu realized that a degree in the philosophy and history of science is not as employable as an actual science degree, so they decided to take the LSAT. As a former debater and debate coach, Yelu found their love of arguments translated perfectly to the LSAT and they managed to score a 177. They have been teaching the LSAT in some capacity ever since and they have helped many students achieve significant score increases. Yelu is currently attending George Washington University Law School, where they will return in Spring 2023. Until then they are splitting time between teaching the LSAT, volunteering for a workers’ rights organization, picking up progressively heavier things at the gym, and getting good at video games. Fun Facts: Yelu has helped debate students argue a wide range of crazy topics from the universe being an object, to spacecraft outfitted with pusher plates, to virtuosity being determined by your Uber rating.See more

Abigail

LSAT Score: 175

Education: Fordham University, B.A. Theatre Performance and Humanitarian Studies

Abigail attended a STEM magnet program in high school and dreamed of becoming a neurosurgeon – until they auditioned for their school play and fell in love with theatre. 15 months later, Abigail began their new life as a double major in Theatre Performance and Humanitarian Studies at Fordham, and they haven’t looked back since. In 2020, Abigail discovered a passion for education, and they’ve worked with K-12 students in everything from devised theatre to AP Calculus. Yet their absolute favorite subject to teach is the LSAT! Standardized tests are in Abigail’s blood – they started taking the SAT when they were 10 years old – and out of all the tests they’ve encountered, the LSAT is by far the most learnable. They love helping students navigate the intricacies of the LSAT, ultimately turning a test that seems insurmountable into one that feels eminently conquerable. In their free time, Abigail loves sitting by the Central Park lakes, re-reading Brandon Sanderson books, and finding the all-time best Trader Joe’s snack (they’re always open to recommendations). Fun Fact: Abigail started watching The Bachelorette as a joke, but now, their love for reality dating shows is very real. Even more real than the shows themselves! They can (and have) talked for hours about how these shows only reflect what our society thinks reality “should” be. Yes, they’re a nerd about everything – even reality TV.See more

Jason

LSAT Score: 176

Education: University of Texas at Austin, Ph.D. Educational Psychology , Brigham Young University, B.A. History, Communication

When we say that Jason thoroughly understands the LSAT, we're not kidding. In addition to scoring a 176 and teaching LSAT prep since 2004, Jason studied psychometrics (that's the study of standardized tests) and quantitative research methods as part of his doctorate at UT Austin. He even wrote his dissertation on "flipping" an LSAT course. He's taught dozens of courses to hundreds of students in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Provo (UT), Austin, Houston, Ann Arbor (MI), St. Louis, New York City, and online. Jason loves teaching, and uses everything from classic 80's movie references to slightly mangled hip hop lyrics to help his students conquer the LSAT. Jason, his wife, and three daughters live in St. Louis, where he builds up the engineering faculty at Washington University in St. Louis by day and breaks down LSAT arguments by night. He's always up for a good conversation about film, books, gaming, politics, or the NBA, and firmly believes that the LSAT is one of the most learnable standardized tests in use. Fun Facts: As an Air Force brat growing up, Jason attended 11 different schools and lived in 14 houses before graduating from high school. Jason has lived in Utah (twice), Texas (three times), California, England, Germany (twice), Wyoming, Oregon, Michigan, and Missouri, and speaks German fluently and Spanish conversationally.See more

Larissa

LSAT Score: 174

Education: Boston College, B.A. Sociology and Philosophy, Harvard Law School Junior Deferral Program

Larissa grew up in a small suburb in North Jersey and graduated from Boston College in 2021, where she majored in Sociology and minored in Philosophy. After using her spare time during Covid-19 quarantine to self-study for the LSAT, Larissa scored a 174 and was accepted to Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program, with the intention of pursuing international human rights law. While completing her undergraduate degree, Larissa gained experience teaching students of a wide range of different backgrounds, including tutoring incarcerated people for their GED at a correctional facility, raising awareness as co-lead in her school's anti-racist activism club, and serving as a volunteer teaching assistant at an elementary school in Jamaica. Larissa is currently spending her gap years before law school living, studying, and interning in different geopolitical areas of the world. Since graduating, Larissa has studied humanitarianism and engaged with Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Amman, Jordan; facilitated the development of a public interest litigation case on citizenship for long-term refugees in Nairobi, Kenya; observed the unfolding of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA; and influenced the revision of women’s rights legislation in Tokyo, Japan. In her free time, you can find Larissa snapping pictures and videos for her blog, trying new coffee shops, and figuring out where her next adventure will be. Fun Facts: Before college, Larissa was a competitive cheerleader and led her team to win her gym’s first bronze medal at the Cheerleading World Championship. Larissa continues to channel her athletic past as her students’ biggest “professional” cheerleader.See more

Sam

LSAT Score: 172

Education: University of Florida, B.A. Economics and History

Sam grew up in sunny Daytona Beach, Florida and graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with degrees in Economics and History. After graduating, Sam began working as a tutor for elementary school students, and children with disabilities. Here, Sam discovered his passion for teaching and breaking down complex topics into bite-sized pieces of information that are easy to understand. Sam prepared for the LSAT by taking over 60 practice tests, and during this time he saw his score increase by over 20 points. His experience preparing for the exam solidified his belief that the LSAT is a learnable exam, and one that he is excited to help you master! In his free time you might find Sam surfing with friends, practicing John Mayer songs on guitar, or running games of pick-up basketball at his local court. Fun Facts: Sam once section-hiked 469 miles of the Appalachian Trail by himself in a month. He still has no good reason for why he did this.See more

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

Gerry

LSAT Score: 173

Education: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., Loyola Marymount University, B.A. Philosophy

Upon graduating from college, Gerry decided that spending his time avoiding growing up was far more desirable than any other option. After working as a touring musician, he then decided to spend time with people of a similar maturity level and became an elementary school teacher. One day, on a casual bike ride (from San Francisco to Los Angeles), Gerry decided that taking the LSAT sounded like a fun idea. He scored a 173, and soon joined Blueprint’s team of instructors and tutors. Gerry’s time teaching elementary school children and touring with temperamental musicians instilled a lot of patience in Gerry, making Gerry's teaching style laid back and empathetic. He enjoys incorporating anecdotes to help his students stay entertained and more vividly remember LSAT concepts. Gerry graduated from Northwestern Law cum laude in 2018 and has worked in commercial litigation. Gerry now splits his time teaching the LSAT, recording music, and taking the occasionally epiphanic bike ride through L.A. Fun Facts: Substituting quality for quantity, Gerry has learned to "fake it pretty well" on over 10 instruments and has performed with musicians ranging from Willie Nelson to Howie D (the guy from the Backstreet Boys with a ponytail).See more

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

Sean

LSAT Score: 177

Education: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., Texas A&M University, B.A. English

Sean couldn't decide between rival schools, so he went to Texas A&M and then the University of Texas for law school. He discovered his passion for the LSAT and tutoring after earning a 177 on his LSAT (acing the logic games, his favorite section) and has been teaching the exam (among others) since 2007. Sean loves the rigor of the LSAT—the rigor of the exam's construction and language, and the rigor necessary to do well. Sean is a full-time private teacher and tutor—in his spare time, he writes short fiction, misses way too many open threes playing basketball, and dotes on his one-year old. Fun Facts: Sean spent the bulk of the pandemic on the road with his fiancé, and eloped (after a cancelled wedding) in Oregon. Easy place to get married!See more

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.

To Be Determined

Instructors are usually determined 10 weeks before course start date. Please check back here for updates.