Hey! I live in miami beach and would love to be part of a study group!

I am by no means an expert and still studying myself, BUT I did notice that the study plan REALLY helped my understanding of RC. My averages used to be around -8/-10 and doing the study program brought them closer to -5. Could've been just taking easier sections but I would highly recommend bc they break down the passage types really well and how to approach questions/identifying author purpose and perspective.

@JacobBaska great thanks so much! I just booked a session with you!

@sagely No prob! Maybe also check in throughout the exam like during the break section bc you never know if the cam will stop working for some reason. Fingers crossed it goes well!

@JacobBaska this definitely helps - thanks! Can a reasonable addendum offset a below median gpa? Also, do you do one on one admissions advising?

The proctors are tough to deal with at times for sure. I did find though that they won't start the test unless everything is good from their view. There is time before they start the test where you can send a message to your proctor, I'd suggest asking if they are okay with the view/if there are any issues before they start in the chat section. Basically, when you get ready to take the test, you login to the software, some random person comes and does the room check via video and if there's a view issue I'd definitely assume they'd bring it up there. (For example, when I took the test, they saw some tattoos on my arms and were like "show us them now so we can check them" so they probably won't overlook a camera issue.) Once the person on the video leaves, you then have to wait for your digital proctor that you can't see but that you can chat with and they can see you. Ask them if their view is ok to double confirm before even starting the exam. I'd say that's really the only way to control the issue, but the camera split is probably due to their system. If you open up the regular camera on like Facetime or Photobooth does everything appear normal?

You're probably burnt out. Also the sections/questions you're doing might just be abnormally hard? Sometimes I feel like when I see a drop it's because of external stuff and not bc of my understanding and if you're consistent with high scores, take a step back for a day or two and rest!

@SCOTT_LEBO thanks! very helpful. Going to try to study the types more this week and hopefully thatll help!

@SCOTT_LEBO thanks so much yeah that makes a lot of sense! I have noticed my answer choices tend to be too tonal which I know is usually not the way to go. So, you'd recommend choosing more general answers as a baseline rule of thumb? Are there any other general tips you'd recommend? just like to have in the back of my mind when approaching answers. Kind of looking for somewhat of a formula if you think there is one, but I know that's kind of a slippery slope.