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How should I slow myself downAlright, as a little background to this, I've always read super fast. As such I never run out of time on the Logical Reasoning Sections, ever. I usua…
... Per section. 1 wrong on RC, 2 on AR. I ... 's a bit unrealistic to expect to do much better on ... best off to spend my the majority of my time on ... LR. Do you have any suggestions for how to ... system you can actually put into practice with each question. -
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…
... point. Combine these main points into a narrative.
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-RC tests whether you really ... The first phase teaches you how to retain information. The second ... you’ll have to revisit them from time to time to perfect your method ... -
LSAT noobHey all, so i am new here at 7sage (Ultimate) and just finished PTJ07 scoring a 157. my original intention was to prepare for the better part of a…
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RC- Author's attitudeI just wanted to ask what steps most of you take when you are answering questions on RC passages? Can someone give me a list of techniques/method…
For RC to me there are ... (why did the author put that example there?), and ... do not need to spend loads of time on. Also ... br /> 2. You need to understand how to attack the different question types ... to the passage" whereas you will need to refer back to the passage ... -
Strong LR Scores, Weak RC ScoresHey guys, I was wondering if anyone else here has, either currently or in the past, found themselves scoring high on the Logical Reasoning sections b…
... my reading sessions. I went into the book with the mindset ... resource! I'm going to put that method to the test, hoping that ... aimless to read through a RC passage without an explicit guide as to what ... only be a matter of time before you score a double ... -
What is the deal with RC?Hi, Just a general post requesting info from those who like RC /score consistently/ or have improved significantly. I have heard of two types of R…
... it's easy to split up the sections into distinct parts, it ... in RC because there seems to be no real consensus on how to approach ... the passage. Reviewing like this has been super annoying and time-consuming ... -
To annotate or not ? Annotation or just read through?So far, I've tried circling all transition words (ex: but, however, therefore) and important words that specify the author's viewpoint, but I've foun…
... this point I think future RC progress will come as a ... (not actually underlining—think about how little kids read with their ... (anything referring to "the passage"), you're going to want to confirm with the ... is almost inevitably leading you into a trap/time sink. -
Improving endurance/stamina on RCHi All, I'm a reader. I love reading. However, I'm finding that my mind is wandering somewhat out of control (most likely due to anxiety, not bore…
... as I'm reading a passage I'm constantly thinking, " ... content. You need to know how the information fits into the overall structure ... everyone is different (especially in RC). I read a section ( ... certain sections and allow more time on important, main point-ish ... -
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 …
... update - Finally made it into the 170s on my BR ... to the point where I'm going -0 on RC ... at least 1 question per passage, but my (untimed) ability ... do finish every section with time remaining, usually around 3 ... Anyone with any advice on how to finish the last 6 or ... -
Just PTed, Aiming for February: What to focus on?Hey LSAT Team, I am aiming to take the February test. I'm almost done with the curriculum, have about 5 full sections left and some problem sets (…
... is not a good one to put it lightly. If you need ... time commitments) always needs to be factored into the burnout equation. The less time ... all the motivation you need to put the work in now for ... is like a terrible RC paragraph and how the skills you develop ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... you are allowed to put a finite yet ... a full time job) find full time jobs as ... consultant and got into a rather contentious ... schools grades, rankings, and bar passage rates?
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Reading Comp HELPI have been studying for the LSAT for a few months now and my score has tremendously improved. I am now scoring on average 165 consistently on prep t…
... the memory method? How are your BR scores for RC? If you ... confident! The questions try to trick you into thinking you read something ... yourself with the passage. The time pressure makes you want to rush, but ... -
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 …
... your approach to "drilling"
how were you able to do ... 't have time to see anything else. I probably put in some ... here. For LG and RC, try to develop a personalized technique ... type of question/game/passage, I started to realize the subtleties ... -
Note TakingThis may seem like a silly question, but how do you all prefer to take notes? Do you go old school with pen and paper or type up notes? Is one way mo…
... trying to be able to figure out exactly how to make ... be it annotation systems for RC, certain processes for LR ... Although this is very time consuming and can seem ... and truly turns it into a mechanical process. Keep ... option to watch them when they can be put up ... -
Stuck (largely) in the low-170s over long period of time - focus on PTs and BR-ing or drills?I've been steadily and consistently studying for about two years for the LSAT, and I've managed to score in the low 170s a total of about ten times (…
... on how to improve, and unless someone is scoring 180 every single time ... certain kind of question/game/passage, then by all means go ... /> You might also have gotten into a pattern where you get ... You also mention that your RC scores improve after practice - by ... -
RC help!I need help with my RC section. I keep doing terrible (10-12 wrong per prep test). Every other section is below 6 wrong which is where I want to be. …
... or opposing views throughout the passage?
I definitely ... annotation is for though. RC passages are dense and there ... annotate the things that put that substance into its context: Critics ... d be more intuitive to just learn how to read for it on ... -
How to work on my weaknesses after not doing well on Sept LSATHi, first time poster long time lurker here.. I just wrote my LSAT a few days ago after studying on and off for over a year. I'm certain I did n…
... options of how to chart can look, it may seem time consuming but ... game rules before you dive into it, always ask when making ... for RC, my advice is to really invest the time is reading the passage ... pays off to spend the extra time reading the passage and your ... -
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…
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How do you guys ... I go back to the passage for textual support.< ... into the RC answer choices without pre-phrasing makes you more prone to ... map of the passage and finding textual support ... passage, you'll know where to look and won't waste time ... -
wrong answer choice in RCHi, Hi, just wondering...anyone noticed the characteristics of wrong answer choices in RC? I mean...do they come from the same paragraph or close…
... and opinion if applicable to the passage (before going into the questions) helps ... within the entire passage) and then how they relate to each other you ... wasting time searching through the passage to answer each question). Unfortunately RC isn't ... -
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... crossed when doing an RC passage, I shift to diagramming games. If my ... for me to visualize. To go from military time (24hr clock) to normal time (12hr ... at least 3hrs (broken up into 90min chunks) for BR. < ... beast. This sample day shows how I can get 6hrs in ... -
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 …
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So before I go into what I do I think ... m. stress because it knows how to handle a 500 m. race ... I cannot just do 1 RC passage as warmup in isolation. This ... a decent time it might not occur to me that this passage should ... -
Emotional Burn-out after Prepping for so LongSo I've been prepping for the LSAT for quite some time now and the process has been very emotionally draining. I know I've spoken to many others who,…
... This faith allows me to put the LSAT books down ... me to smile when I check over my RC answers ... self doubt creeps up into the mind. The subconscious ... to close the books for the day. During this time, ... />
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RC DilemmaHey All, So I know I am probably about the 9,000th LSATer to say this but....RC is by far my worst section. I have come to a point in my studies w…
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Given how bad I am at LG ... your answers for that passage while your thinking is ... . Each question explores a passage from a different angle. ... for RC and is an easy thing to integrate into your ... and lets you track your time. It also has guided ... -
LSAT Prep Low PointWe all hit high points and low points in our LSAT journey. At the moment, I am devastated, drained, and confused on how to proceed. I want this more …
... with improving in RC and for the longest time.
... an argument. Rather, the passage is more informative, clarifying, ... of tiny pieces and trying to put them together), the first ... the small pieces naturally fall into play.
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RC Improvement! Finally!Hey guys! I'm super stoked. I finally hit -3 on RC! I have been stuck at -4 for over a year! Now I know I should be striving for -0 but let me have t…
... studying for the LSAT how to analyze the passage. So, as I ... when I first analyzed the passage under time pressure. I would also ... and how the test writers are trying to lure us in into choosing ... think the main takeaway from RC blind review is recognizing that ... -
For those of us studying "Full-Time" ....What hours do you full-timers usually study?
... method has helped me to manage full time study really nicely. I ... how organized and well put together it is. I want to start trying to ... wouldn't be able to read a LR passage even if you ... if I'll even get into a damn school. It's ... -
For those of us studying "Full-Time" ....What hours do you full-timers usually study?
... method has helped me to manage full time study really nicely. I ... how organized and well put together it is. I want to start trying to ... wouldn't be able to read a LR passage even if you ... if I'll even get into a damn school. It's ... -
For those of us studying "Full-Time" ....What hours do you full-timers usually study?
... method has helped me to manage full time study really nicely. I ... how organized and well put together it is. I want to start trying to ... wouldn't be able to read a LR passage even if you ... if I'll even get into a damn school. It's ... -
Five Prep Tests Later - Can't Break out of the 145-150 rangeI started 7sage back in September 2016, with the intention to take the September 2017 LSAT (which I pushed back to December). After doing the core, …
... my RC is -10 to -15. I barely have time to complete the last passage ... combined 4 Sage's RC notation systems, then put my own spin ... I had no idea on how to even begin diagraming a master ... .
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blind review is my best friend...hey all, just wanted to share a bit of my experience... after completing the core curriculum i was eager to jump into prep-tests. at first i wou…
... the whole test, including RC and LG, on a ... . i still reread each passage and annotate it as i ... me build my annotation system into a second nature habit.< ... . i try to drill four games at a time (i'll ... have noticed a correlation between how much i drill LG ...
