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Any tips on how to improve specifically on science/humanities passages? I notice a part of getting application and applied questions wrong. Please help!
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Any tips on how to improve specifically on science/humanities passages? I notice a part of getting application and applied questions wrong. Please help!
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I struggled a lot with science passages because I don't have a STEM background and spent a couple of weeks doing 4 and 5 star science passages untimed. This helped me feel more comfortable with breaking down the content and also allowed me to spend more time on each passage. I think also taking shorthand notes for science passages has been really helpful because it can be hard to retain all the information. With time/exposure, I feel more confident in also deciphering what is important or relevant from the science passages.
I agree with what Aseman said! Once you get used to thinking about why something is said instead of trying to memorize it, these passages will get easier. A lot of the science passages confused me a lot until I started focusing on the big picture and structure of the passage instead of trying to actually learn the science. Ultimately, the LSAT is not about seeing how quickly you can learn science or humanities, but how well you can understand the author's argument and reasoning.
Hey there! A common problem with dense technical passages (a lot of science and humanities ones) is that students try to focus too much on the details instead of the big picture. When presented with an experiment/study/historical event/historical figure etc., try to think about why they are relevant and why the author is bringing them up, even if you don't fully understand all of the nitty gritty details.
Ultimately, more exposure to these passage types will help you figure them out. I recommend starting on a difficulty level that feels comfortable for you, and trying to do the passage at a comfortable pace. Once you reach your desired accuracy level, gradually increase the difficulty level/pace. If you've been studying for a while and feel really frustrated and fatigued by RC, take a break by drilling different passage types or switching to LR (or taking a full break if you need it)! If you're fatigued, taking some time away could help the passages "click" better.