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RC Plan of AttackSorry about the title, but I'm a soldier... I took the overseas June 2012 LSAT and scored in the 160s. I was usually -0 to -6 total for LR and LG…
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Improving reading speed while maintaining accuracy on LSAT.Hey Fellow 7-Sagers, I'm a slow reader. I'm struggling with time-management on LR quiz practice questions. I'm unable to complete the quizzes within…
... point of good practice and techniques. As you encounter more RC passages, you'll ... need to practice timing yourself with passages but also thoroughly review passages. This ... -
PT57 Difficulty?Some background- I have been stuck around the same score (+/- 2 points) for quite a while. I took 57 recently and saw a drastic jump in my score. I r…
... , which really means taking more practice tests. During your "downtime," ... analyze the differences between LR/RC/LG sections from PT ... you have difficulty with science passages)
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Really frustrated with Reading Comp. some help please.I am struggling with reading comp. It is not the sort of struggle with not understanding the material either, rather I am having to read the passage …
... was still least improved in RC. Here's what helped me ... lsathacks.com. They do a good job of pointing out patterns ... through a copy of Manhattan RC (Kindle version is just $10 ... .
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How to improve reading speed on RC?Hi everyone! So RC is my strength and I usually only miss 8-9 questions on the whole section and that is mostly because I run out of time! If I h…
... passages which are heavily edited for complexity.
To practice ... reading for RC, read a lot of RC passages.
< ... you didn't, well, good luck on life and things ... groove for RC, reading a lot of RC passages is your ... -
LSAT Superprep for LR and RC trainingHi guys, I'm retaking the LSAT in October, so I already have familiarity with each LSAT section, but not in the in-depth way that many people on t…
... by LSAC. They are a good resource if you are looking ... would only be getting 12 RC passages for example). Cambridge and everylsat ... ) and doing some real timed practice. It's the best way ... -
Problems with stamina rooted in fundamentals?So I took preptest 40, scored a horrid 156. I noticed I did alright on the first two sections, but completely bombed the last two. This was my first …
"Spent the entire day drilling RC passages yesterday. I tried a timed ... that you are clearly really good at RC untimed, as evidenced by ... clock. Just keep practicing! But practice timed. Always. Get used to ... -
How much more can I improve my score?I started with a very low initial LSAT score 4 years ago (131). I studied it on and off for a few years but never took it seriously, it was just a s…
... don't have as good of methods as you think ... a sufficient amount of PT practice. I think you need ... a strong base of practice tests and then review ... , articulate flaws, and summarize RC passages during your untimed BR. < ... this!
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Do you watch JYs explanation of every RC video?Wondering what your strategy is regarding RC review and JYs video that breaks down the passage. I understand the passage, but usually dont watch his…
... and watching JY do the RC passages, paying attention to what ... when I was doing RC passages about a month ago ... week or two drilling RC passages and watching the entire ... for practice. If not, try working through the RC portion ... what works for you. Good luck! -
More reading comp practice?Hello 7Sage! I have run into a problem. Between Feb 2015 and June 2015 I did every preptest, except for 72, 73, and 74. Since June, in preparation…
... very difficult to repeat RC passages. The older RC is also much easier ... there are very few RC sections to practice with.
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Question for Full Time Workers Also StudyingHey there fellow busy people. I have read a lot of articles talk about how people balance the two things but most focus on finding/making time. I …
... don't want that wasted practice time. So just work ... time). For RC, I would just do passages (one at ... timing in blocks of two passages (and questions) at ... what cognitive toll reading passages on more than one ... made in that case. Good luck with your balancing ... -
To those who took their third retake and hit the 170s this December...Lend me your advice! I'm planning on taking the June test after having taken the June 2014 test (basically a 6 month hiatus away from the LSAT minus …
... of LR, LG, and RC, but have each question type ... processes and figure out a "good" solution. I always tried ... LG, I started doing RC passages, though for these I ... on RC, make sure you fix it in practice so ... of this ever being a good idea for anyone, ever. ... -
What to do at last five minutes?(Esp. RC)Hello 7sages, At last 5 minutes, I tend to be nervous and thus become quite inefficient at the last five minutes for each section, especially for …
... is real, but the good thing is that it ... more PT's. For RC, use the strategies suggested ... minutes off the first three passages, one minute each. ... of the trickier recent RC ones). I find that ...
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Reading Comp best practices for improvementHi all, I'm really interested in crowd sourcing some best practices for improving reading comp, especially from those of you who have seen significa…
... little in RC over time - it's always been a good, not ... about.
For comparative passages, I very quickly scan the ... especially helpful for the newer passages, where they ask you ... that matter) - just the general practice of paying attention to these ... -
Logical Reasoning "information/stimulus retention"..? HELPHello all, I need some advice on how to improve on "retaining" information; specifically for LR. What I'm finding is that with all LR questions…
... to the memory method in RC, which helped me tremendously. ... question doing so, but consistent practice will improve your ability to ... .
@runiggyrun makes a good point that I would like ... through in-depth logic from passages that don't demand it ... -
Studying for a retakeHi there!I took February and June exam but got only 150 in both the exams.I have been studying since February and the June exam went well but it did …
... time drilling LR questions and RC passages. I know people say you ... consistently apply good habits to questions. The goal is to practice untimed ... -
Looking for advice for retake! (scored 169, target 171+)Hi everyone, Sorry to create another retake advice thread. I scored a 169 on the June test and plan on retaking in September. I would really appre…
... Though I think the RC section has remained essentially ... For RC, I would drill by doing lots of passages timed ... />
Also, creating good test-taking habits is essential ... , I get to practice lots of LGs and ... know.
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RCHi all! I was told that reading extensive and "hard" books/articles will help you in the RC section. Is this true? Does anyone recommend a list of bo…
... is great because some actual RC passages have come from there and ... RC passages. Same with the Economist. I think the NYTs is pretty good ... makes sense to just practice on actual LSAT RC passages. There are plenty ... -
PT score range & consistencyHi all, first time poster here! I've done quite a few practice tests and while there is (happily) a general upward trend between all of them, my l…
... 5 EXCEPT for RC which is either real good or real bad ... LSAT is just getting really good at the small easy ... of practice.
For RC: Lots and lots of untimed RC passages helped ... but untimed practice is helping me a ton.
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How to Implement Memory Method for DecemberSo I've taken a look all around the forums, and watched the videos on the Memory Method, but I was just wondering how you guys think I should try and…
... how often to practice, and how I should practice using the Memory ... many of the RC passages multiple times. Get really good at seeing how ... better at RC is a slow process, but through consistent practice you ... -
Second guessingHow do you guys handle second guessing? I'm beyond pissed because I just missed 5pts on a RC section due to second guessing! Obviously, I don't reall…
... , but you have to get good enough that you trust yourself ... is probably just getting more practice. RC has always been my strong ... doing a bunch of untimed RC passages... I think through doing that ... support. If you have a good mental map of the passage ... -
Warming up before a PT? IF so how much?I read in the past in some 180er's blog that he used to do a LG section before each PT to warm up. So I started doing that. 1 section of LG, usually …
... need before you start a practice test. This varies for ... section that's also not good. In my opinion, you ... cannot just do 1 RC passage as warmup in ... complete the 3 other passages at their respective speed ... enough during initial questions/passages/game and I am ... -
Thanks 7 Sage! Did my best in my worst section RC lolDecember was my first LSAT attempt and although I did not meet my target score I'm pretty pumped about the fact that I have scored 0 wrong in the RC …
... with RC section when I did my practice tests in ... last full timed exam practice) and instead really hone ... reviewing almost all the RC passages in these latest PT' ... get wrong in each practice test but rather try ... as a practice to make yourself good at looking ... -
Stuck in the mid 160's... again. RC help needed!So I've been studying for the LSAT for a year and some change now. Finally decided to sign-up for 7Sage in December. I was averaging around 165…
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For RC, there were some great intensives ... RC it's going to take a lot of deliberative practice ... .** A sage did 2 to 3 RC ... sections a day to improve.
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School Admission Goals - Can I obtain a full ride to T2/T3 with low 160s lsat?Alright - I've managed to raise my pt scores to the high 150s/low 160s. Trying to consistently score in the mid 160s; I've been scheduled for the Jun…
... with low 160s at having good $$ off. Wasn't really ... Texas (where I intend to practice law).
Even ... occasionally with a bad RC or messed up logic ... 15 - 17 correct on RC. My strategic reading is so ... get through all 4 passages.
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School Admission Goals - Can I obtain a full ride to T2/T3 with low 160s lsat?Alright - I've managed to raise my pt scores to the high 150s/low 160s. Trying to consistently score in the mid 160s; I've been scheduled for the Jun…
... low 160s at having good $$ off. Wasn't ... Texas (where I intend to practice law).
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Improving my blind review methods?I am trying to keep a positive hardworking attitude towards the LSAT, but this has been increasingly more difficult when my recent 4 PT scores after …
... the CC, my initial practice test was a 141 ( ... : LR - 7, LR -6, RC -12, LG -5.
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... -15 LR and -12 RC, I think there is definitely ... Are there certain question types/RC passages that give you more trouble ... -
RC score falls AFTER 7Sage CCAnyone else experience a RC drop after the CC? My first diagnostic I took back in November had me at missing 7 questions in the RC. I've consistently…
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... RC ones, I think it is best to practice these ... began using ANY strategy for RC (7Sage, Manhattan, LSAT ... After practicing on several passages I was able to ... -
Advice on how to attack RCFor the RC section, would you advise to start timed like J.Y.s version or not timed and then after getting a handle of structure then start timing li…
... br /> > For the RC section, would you advise to ... JUST starting out with RC, I don't see ... in getting familiar with some passages untimed. However, use a ... good at taking a timed LSAT, so don't do untimed practice ... I probably did 3-4 RC sections untimed just to ... -
Preptests most similar to recent LSATsHey guys, I'm in the middle of studying for the June LSAT and am currently taking the preptests...which PTs do you think are most similar to the L…
... introduced comparative passages in the RC section. Every current RC section has ... a set of comparative passages. You ... least two. You want to practice those.
... have any more questions. Good luck on the June LSAT ...
