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Hey all,
So, like a lot of people it seems, I really struggled with the RC section of the Sept 2017 test and will almost certainly need to retake the test. However, since I already spent 5ish months studying and drilling for the September test, I only have 10-12 full PTs left. How do I space out these exams? How do I dill if I've already seen a lot of the questions before? Are there external sources that can help nail down RC?
@stephencarpinello514 said:
Even if you decide to cancel give it a day to settle in first. I've read about a person who strongly considered canceling their score, realized they were over reacting, and then recieved a 180. Don't be the unsung opposite half of that story.
I do not think I am in this particular boat, unless I guessed correctly on like 9 straight questions, but I appreciate your positive attitude.
I had almost an identical experience as everyone on this thread. I am going to be honest, I really needed this thread right now because I've been distraught all afternoon. I guess we double down and try again.
emilyjensen14692
Getting the curve-breaker questions on LR, but overthinking the easy questions and missing them
Hey all! Just like the title says, I am starting to get more and more curve-breaker questions and then I begin to severely overthink some of the easier questions and miss them. Has this happened to anyone else? Anyone else have any tips?
Thanks!
@71888 It was PT 61. I did just awful on the reading comprehension (-10)
Pretty much what the title says. It feels like everything I learned went down the drain. I'm trying very hard not to panic for the test in less than two weeks. How can I get back on track?
@gregoryalexanderdevine723 The only real pattern I can discern is that if I am familiar with the subject matter beforehand, I nail it, and if I have never heard of the subject matter it gets messy. It is to the point where I can read the first paragraph and predict how many answers I can correctly answer. I've mostly gotten away with it so far because I have a strong background in hard sciences. This is why I'm hesitant that just reviewing old tests will be sufficient, since I've seen the subject matter before.