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LSAT Unplugged reviews. Real score jumps and real law school acceptances.
Most people stall and can't tell why. These are the students who broke through, with the scores and the schools to show for it.
I'm Steve Schwartz. I've been coaching the LSAT since 2005, and our coaches have helped thousands of students raise their scores. Everything on this page is a real student result. Read it, then decide for yourself.
Steve Schwartz, Founder, LSAT Unplugged
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The short version
LSAT Unplugged is an LSAT coaching and law school admissions program founded by Steve Schwartz, who has coached since 2005. Students report score increases of 10 to 30 or more points, with acceptances to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and UVA. Every coach scored 170 or higher on an official LSAT.
Reviews last updated June 2026.
Hear from our students
Real students, on camera
Their words, not ours. Real LSAT Unplugged students on what changed.
Every video above has its own page with the full interview transcript. Written stories from earlier students, 47 of them with official scores, are in the success stories archive. Want to see the coaching itself? 40 live coaching sessions, each with the full video and transcript.
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Coaching results
What coaching students report
Score increases from 10 to 30 or more points, plus acceptances to Harvard, Columbia, and Stanford.
One month in, I beat the 10-point-improvement myth. Aiming high wasn't just ambitious, it was doable. This made me feel like an LSAT expert.
Zach O.151 → 176 (+25)After months stuck in the mid-140s I almost lost hope. Two months with LSAT Unplugged and I went up 30 points to a 175. Life-changing.
Chris V.145 → 175 (+30)I got 170 my first and only time taking it, starting from 153. Joining LSAT Unplugged felt like stepping into a community, not a class.
Annie D.153 → 170Balancing a full-time job felt impossible, but short modules and the accountability group kept me focused. Hitting my 170 goal felt incredible.
Natalie B.147 → 170I was terrified I wouldn't improve fast enough. The study planner was a godsend. One month later I'm up 10 points and feeling unstoppable.
Judy W.+10 pts in 4 weeksIndividual results vary. Score increases depend on starting point, study time, and effort.
Score increases at a glance
Where they started, where they finished
Each bar runs from a starting score to a final score, on the 120 to 180 scale.
Individual results vary.
Study plan and course results
Self-study, schedules, and acceptances
Students using LSAT Unplugged study schedules and courses have scored as high as 179, with acceptances to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, UVA, and Columbia.
I started Steve's study schedule and within weeks I felt comfortable. I scored a 172, 99th percentile, and got into the University of Virginia School of Law, my dream school.
I know I wouldn't be where I am today without all of your help.
Thanks to your 3-month study schedule, I improved my score from 161 to 172.
Steve could switch from the detail of a single question to high-level strategy without missing a beat. I scored a 173, and I owe it to the study schedule and our sessions.
I started at 164 in August, and on the December LSAT I scored a 179. I didn't take a class, just took test after test using your schedule. You made the LSAT feel like a fun challenge instead of a hurdle.
I increased my score over 20 points through self-study, and I owe a good deal of the credit to your day-by-day study schedules. That made all the difference.
Balancing work with LSAT studying was hard, but I comfortably cleared 170. I'll attend Yale Law School this fall.
I found out yesterday that I was admitted to Stanford Law. Your lesson material and advice helped me get the score I needed.
I'll attend Harvard Law this fall, and I owe a great deal to your site. I started on the 4-month study plan, used your book recommendations, and raised my diagnostic 12 points.
I've been accepted to Harvard Law, and to Columbia Law with a full scholarship. I also got into NYU in December. A tough decision, in a good way.
People talk about a 20-point ceiling, about how you either have it or you don't. That isn't true. A day-by-day schedule took me from 141 to 168.
Individual results vary. These are real students and real outcomes, not guarantees.
The system behind the scores
The LASER Approach and the Socratic Review Method
Most programs hand you content and hope. We run a method. The LASER Approach is the arc of your prep. The Socratic Review Method is how you turn missed questions into points.
A coach who scored 170+
Every coach scored 170 or higher on an official LSAT. We hire for teaching, not just a number.
A plan built on your weak spots
Logical Reasoning is two-thirds of your score. We build the plan around where you actually lose points.
The Socratic review loop
You review every miss by asking why each answer is right or wrong, until you could teach it back.
How we compare
How LSAT Unplugged is different
Most large courses give you a login and a class of 30+. Most apps give you an algorithm. We give you a coach who scored 170+, a plan built on your weak spots, and a guarantee.
| Feature | LSAT Unplugged | Large group courses | Self-study apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 1-on-1 coaching plus live group sessions | Classes of 20 to 50+ students | Self-paced video or algorithm |
| Coach scores | Every coach scored 170 or higher | Varies widely | No live coaching |
| Personalization | A plan built around your starting point | One-size-fits-all curriculum | Algorithm-driven |
| The method | The LASER Approach and Socratic Review Method | Generic curriculum | Question bank |
| Score guarantee | 10-point increase or 170+, terms apply | Varies by provider | Typically none |
| If it's not working | Free coach reassignment | Limited options | Cancel subscription |
Our commitment to quality
Five things we hold ourselves to
Every coach scored 170 or higher
Every coach on our roster scored 170 or higher on an official LSAT. We don't hire on score alone. We evaluate teaching ability, patience, and student feedback before bringing anyone on.
Coach matching is personal
Not every coach fits every student. We match on learning style, weak areas, and personality. If a match isn't working, we reassign at no cost, no questions asked.
A real score guarantee
Start below 160 and you're guaranteed a 10-point increase. Start at 160+ and you're guaranteed 170+ with at least a 10-point gain. If we don't deliver, you get a refund or extended access. Terms apply, and we ask for real effort.
Live coaching, not just a login
On top of your 1-on-1 work, you get live group sessions to ask questions, drill hard problems, and stay accountable. You're never alone with a video library.
Refined since 2005
Steve Schwartz has taught the LSAT since 2005, through the LSAT Unplugged YouTube channel, the podcast, and the coaching program. This isn't a startup figuring it out. It's a method shaped by thousands of students.
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Score guarantee: a 10-point increase or 170+, or your money back. Terms apply. Individual results vary.
