How to improve RC?

JDhopeful2021

I did pretty well on RC of old tests (usually -1 to -3), but on the newer PTs, I've been going -5 to -7. I'm taking the October LSAT and the RC of recent tests have me worried... does anyone have any advice on how to improve on the newer RC sections? #help

LivinLaVidaLSAT

You should check out PowerScore Podcast Ep. 41: RC Skill Tests. They describe ways to self-assess specific skills to help you pinpoint problem areas and tell you what to do about them.
Self-assessment tests for:
1. Broad vs. Detail Reading
2. Diagramming
3. Comprehension
4. Speed
5. Prediction
6. Prephrasing
7. Teaching

gabes900-1

Are you getting certain question types wrong? How long are you spending on passage? Are you reading linear or reverting back to what has been said after new pieces of information is presented?

It could also just be burn out if it isn’t something that you have pinpointed after careful reflection.

gabes900-1

I’m trying to get my RC consistent and I think it because of my lack of discipline to my process. So, maybe take a step back and reflect on your process too.

julielamberth

Where are you losing points? In my experience students lose points because they 1) run out of time, 2) answer from memory instead of going back, 3) go back to the wrong place, or 4) go back to the right place and misread. I definitely support a very high level, quick read for structure - remember RC is an open book test. You should be able to answer globals after the first read, and then to use the question stems to go back and find the answers to other questions, instead of trying to memorize EVERYTHING when only about 15% ever gets tested.