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My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... your very familiar with how to do these particular tasks so ... you are taking enough time to read the passage properly, that is where ... section that I'm unable to do a second or third round ... being able to have this mentally stored during a timed passage. I put ... -
Getting to -0 in RC?I'm looking for advice/resources for getting to -0 in the RC Section. I'm very consistently getting -3 on RC sections and am typically missing the "c…
... second pass- which provides you a very valuable "feedback". Quality is ... can make a video of one passage and email it to those who ... /> How much time do you take _on average_ to read the passage, and then to ... -
How many passages should I drill in a single study session?RC is my weakest section. I plan on drilling RC passages every day until I get a better grasp. Right now, I usually miss 1 or 2 questions per passage…
... that trains you to know how & what to read to be able to do it ... how thorough I am, I am doing this for 2 passages a ... feel like that's even a lot of work on ... up achieving the gnat for how to read passages the right way, ... ve gone -0 on every passage I've done! -
My Journey (long post)! 156 Post CC-172 Now a 7sage Tutor!Firstly, I would like to acknowledge that I am extremely privileged to be able to have parents that supported me and allowed me to study so long. Id …
... 2020. I had scored a 156 on the August LSAT ... on how to read the passage, what to look out for, what to note ... tips on exactly what to practice in the allotted ... I had. Very straight to the point tutor. Also ... up to a 160 and have now been admitted to a couple ... -
Advice for pre-medHey! I am trying out this test prep because I heard it's is really useful for building critical thinking and comprehension skills. I'm struggling wit…
... top down" factors, like how to actually read a passage. Offhand, I think I' ... modified from source material to be difficult to read/understand... I could ... MCAT? Maybe that will work to your advantage here?
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I'm such an anxious test-taker, I'm anxious about taking the prep tests...I realize this sounds silly, but please understand I have a lot of anxiety that was 100% cultivated through academia. I currently have a full-time jo…
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While exposure to a timed PT does help us ... an RC passage that causes us to physically recoil ... or right after a run. Read a passage late at night before ... to just ramble on... but point being I don't care how ... right... I want to know how I do when ... -
POE for RC?My score in RC very much fluctuates. While I'm still practicing to read actively and note the overall structure/main point/view points/tone etc. befo…
... like to read the passage twice (the second read takes much less time) to really ... any common structures like a causal relationship, a phenomenon hypothesis, an alternate ... https://lsathacks.com/guide/faq/how-to-go-faster-reading-comprehension/ (i ... -
RC timingIs it better to spend more time on the questions in RC or passage ? And if so what is a proper distribution of time ?(i.e 4 min on passage 5 min on q…
I see this as a phenomenon of a bell-shape curve (normal distribution ... minutes to read the passage, no matter how good my understanding of the passage is ... the passage?** For you, that could be a 3.5 min read. For ... -
From a 152 to a 172I'm keeping this short and sweet because I just want to give a testament to 7sage and get that sweet sweet dopamine release from voicing my accomplis…
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Hey, Mandy. Uhmm to be honest the majority of ... used to what I require of them. I just read a passage quickly ... my brain is able to quickly sort and store ... those sections that needs to be where all your ... -
RC Pattern (-2/passage). Why do I consistently get 2 wrong?Hello, I feel like I have a solid grasp of the RC section, but almost always consistently get -2 or 3 wrong on each passage. This is for all diff…
... you getting wrong? Is a mix of inference, attitude ... a good starting point.
2. How long are you taking to read ... the passage? It's helpful to ... spend more time on the passage to really get a ... -
146 —> 180 (Thank you 7sage!) Very tired Mom editionIf I can master this exam (while 7 months pregnant, working full-time, & parenting a toddler), you can too. Scored a 146 on a diagnostic back in …
... working full-time, & parenting a toddler), you can too.
> Scored a 148 on a diagnostic back in 2018 ... November 2019 LSAT and scored a 153. Took it again ... to read the passage and to do its questions respectively on RC?
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Scored a 173 on the august examI just wanna pay it forward a bit. I’m offering advice/help/consultation to anyone who wants it
... just wanna pay it forward a bit. I’m offering ... how much time, on average, you take approximately to read the passage and to ... do its questions, respectively?
how much ... LR?
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146 —> 180 (Thank you 7sage!) Very tired Mom editionIf I can master this exam (while 7 months pregnant, working full-time, & parenting a toddler), you can too. Scored a 146 on a diagnostic back in …
... for Reading Comprehension: how I got from -6 to -0**
... an unstated conclusion. As you read each AC, ask yourself, ... subject and approach each passage with a clean slate.
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Is doing a ton of RC passages the best way to improveHi everyone, Since I started studying for RC my scores have gone up a little, but not significantly because I don't put much practice time into them…
... is far better to take 5 minutes to read and understand everything ... /> How to avoid hell? If you need to, don't be afraid to re-read ... the passage. I ... couple of minutes it takes to re-read a passage are generally made up ... -
Retake a 176 for T3 and T6 merit scholarships?STEM major in one of the top tech institutions but no CAS GPA before December (haven't reached 60 credit hours). Cumulative GPA is 4.2 out of 4.3. No…
... out of 4.3. Not a US citizen.
> ... I should be satisfied with a 174 or 176. And ... about law school. Go to work as a software engineer, she ... probably offer advice on how you did so well ... how much on average time do you take to read the passage and to ... -
Does the Memory Method work?Hey all. I am currently PTing between 169-171. Over half my wrong answers come from RC, which I have admittedly done very, very little practice with.…
... to read the passage deeply and then being aggressive in the Q&A ... answer to your question on how to improve from -5 to -7 has to start ... the score will be a reasonable indicator of how well this works ... -
Careful Reading DifficultyHey everyone, I was wondering if people had any tips -- What I've found I struggle with the most is close-reading on the LSAT, specifically Logical …
Not sure how fast you are able to do the sections but personally ... know i cant get myself to read a question right i try and ... so sometimes i just need to leave it for later. It ... the prompt correctly and missing a key small word. -
RC HelpI have been studying for the LSAT for nearly a year now, and I have managed to get to the point where I am consistently scoring -0/-1 on LR and LG. H…
... for starters, stick to a slow and steady pacing to read the passage. You can ... ’t expect to score well on a test designed to ... very specifically and you have to know how to go about working them ... -
Application QuestionHi everyone. I am a white female currently applying for law schools. I would like to put "decline to answer" on the race section of the application, …
... who is of a racial minority if I ... that you are from a privileged background, and will ... make me think your a privilege white individual even ... it I think with how fast they read over the application they ... pay too much attention to it, adding to the point that ... -
How to Improve from 170- to consistently Above ????Hi guys I'm in a rut. My Last 7 exams were 169/169/174/172/170/171/169. Wanted to know if anybody has been stuck in this range before and have gotten…
... situation and I totally understanding how frustrating can be, given that ... you’re already consistently killing a section, though.
Some ... RC the main one was to read each passage closely once, and then ... -
Please help! RC is becoming a problemI am planning on writing the Aug LSAT and my pt score keeps dropping. I’m not burned out and I’m not sure what is happening. My worst section is …
... each day and then a PT once a week made my score ... you actually have a good understanding of the passage and remember more ... end up taking 4 mins to read the passage doing that, which is ... important--it will teach you how to sprint through the questions with ... -
RC OrderI heard a suggestion to read the questions first for reading comprehension, and then read the essay. I was wondering if anybody has tried this and fo…
... to understand a passage as opposed to speeding through like I used to with a ... and understanding the passage, you're less likely to miss key ... skew how you view the passage. You want to come in with a neutral ... your own words while you read. I hope that will help ... -
RC OrderI heard a suggestion to read the questions first for reading comprehension, and then read the essay. I was wondering if anybody has tried this and fo…
... skew how you view the passage. You want to come in with a neutral ... your own words while you read. I hope that will help ... tend to be biased or under time pressure, read the passage in the ... -
My Journey (long post)! 156 Post CC-172 Now a 7sage Tutor!Firstly, I would like to acknowledge that I am extremely privileged to be able to have parents that supported me and allowed me to study so long. Id …
... October 2020. I had scored a 156 on the August LSAT ... tips on how to read the passage, what to look out for, what to note as ... online-casinos/). Gain the know-how for safe digital navigation. ... bumped up to a 160 and have now been admitted to a couple schools ... -
Please help me with the reading compHello friends, I have been studying over the last 4 months and have seen a SIGNIFICANT improvement on my LR, currently averaging about 1-4 incorrect …
... say that this is largely how i do this too. When ... if I fully read a passage, I still had to re-read large portions when ... can sometimes read a passage in about 1 minute. (the only exception to my ... maybe I took a note that paragraph 3 discusses how plate tectonics ... -
How Best to Maintain a High Score to Test Day?I am taking the September LSAT and have recently been hitting some extremely high scores, and my question is basically as it says on the tin, what ca…
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Would anyone be willing to read my personal statement and give me feedback?I am working on my personal statement and I need someone to read it and tell me if I need to take somethings out or add additional info to it. Overal…
... statement and I need someone to read it and tell me if ... I need to take somethings out or add ... additional info to it. Overall give me feedback ... one would be kind enough to do so. I can email ... it to you if you are willing ... -
My RC SucksBeen working on June 2007 test at a snail's pace. Primarily because on week nights, I may devote hour and a half or so and Saturday's I haven't been …
... on June 2007 test at a snail's pace. Primarily ... may devote hour and a half or so and ... to take a diagnostic yet. Feeling like a slug right now. I did Passage ... took me 25 minutes to read the passage, take some notes and ... should I be doing to get my RC scores ... -
Better to have a LOR from undergrad than grad prof?I still find it intriguing that there is more weight placed on my performance in undergrad, versus grad school, so now I have to wonder: is it better…
... now I have to wonder: is it better to submit a LOR from ... an undergrad prof versus a grad ... of undergrad for -- eegads -- almost a decade!?!
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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 …
... I am having to read the passage at such a pace that it ... Is this normal when starting to do RC? and for ... literally dedicating every single day to this test, I do ... need a 173+ score, I have to get a 173+ (I have to ... so all I did was read, and write. I didn' ...
