Manhattan Prep RC Strategy Guide

brna0714

I was wondering if anyone was willing to share their experience with Manhattan Prep's materials, specifically their Reading Comprehension Strategy Guide. A little background, I have worked my way through the 7sage curriculum, the LSAT Trainer and am currently drilling using the Cambridge Packets, 1-38. All of those things have been wonderfully helpful. I am now PTing regularly and am scoring between 166-171. RC is my most variable section and I am wondering if their guide can help me with consistency. I have read elsewhere (TLS) that Manhattan Prep's materials are good for those approaching the 170's.

Also, a specific question for anyone that has used the book, which PTs are the passages pulled from? Are they newer than 38? I want to make sure that I don't "contaminate" a PT that I haven't taken fully-timed. I can't seem to find a straight answer to that question on their website, their online forum or from their customer service reps. Thanks!

emli1000

I think @"Nilesh S" may be able to share his experience with the Reading Comprehension Strategy Guide.

brna0714

Thanks, @emli1000!

jdawg113

Ive actually been going through Manhattan RC and its not bad... granted it is basics of course, stuff that everyone knows but I think the presentation and built in drills are the helpful part... Idk how helpful it is atm but I do like how its put together. as for PTs they are kind of scarred unfortunately, some in the 40s 50s, not a lot but there are some

Nilesh S

Yes they are new passages and the guide REALLY helps out.. it gives you a system to approach the RC... how to create a structure... what to look for in a passage all of that kind of stuff... also how to rule out some answers and how to zone in on others... its a great resource!!!

Nilesh S

Before that I was getting like 18 or 19 right... and after that, it never dropped below 22 and was closer to 24 - 26 except for the actual exam when it dropped to 20 because I RAN out of time and missed one full 7 question passage...

brna0714

Okay, great. I'm going to go ahead and give it a shot. Thank you both for your help!

inactive

@emli1000 I think @"Nilesh S" uses "she/her" pronouns. :P
I was sooo wrong...

Nilesh S

@"Dillon A. Wright" umm actually I use "he/his" ; Sorry - my bad if it seemed the other way :P

inactive

Whoops, could've sworn I saw you correct someone on a post a while back. My bad, @"Nilesh S"

Nilesh S

Lol @"Dillon A. Wright" it was actually me telling @emli1000 that I used "he/him" pronouns