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Woah.. What can I do to get this timed?So I've been averaging about 155 on timed PTs and decided to go really hard on the studying this past week. I took PT 57 un-timed today an got a 167 …
I do NOT recommend doing ... s unrealistic. That's why I really like Blind Review; ...
To improve your timing, I recommend doing single 35-minute ... week (LR/LG/RC). At this point, I'm having a lot ... of trouble finishing all 4 RC passages, so I'm going to turn ... -
Assessing Reading ComprehensionI have been working on Logical Reasoning and Logic Games, and I feel pretty comfortable with them. I still end up scoring in the 150's however due to…
... of how to deal with RC passages. I also give a more conceptual ... why the LSAT even includes RC in the test - how ... out this explanation because I think that the RC passages do actually lend ... been fleshed out for RC by most materials I've encountered. That ... -
Comprehensive Strategy for RC - response to KS in 3 partsHi KS, Perhaps you are taking the Feb LSAT, but given that the Dec test is only 3 weeks away, let me share my RC strategy. Not sure if you have t…
... biggest drawback. But I did improve my personal RC speed and accuracy ... , including a total of 120 RC passages. I then signed up for JY ... sections. Now, I'm missing 1-2 on RC for every PT ... .
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Anyone take today's test?I am trying to figure out which one is experiment section and trying to score myself. Any advice, suggestion and idea?
... stuck a massive, 8 question RC passage at the end, ... skip questions. I luckily looked at the last two RC passages, and chose ... that third game, I still think I minimized the damage by ... . Thankfully, three of the RC passages were actually very interesting, which ... -
Are older PTs harder?Has anyone done the older practice tests (10-40) and compared them with the newer ones (59 +). I found that the older ones are much harder and my sco…
That's odd. I found that I did significantly better on older PTs than newer ones. I did a batch of old PTs to begin with and once I started the new ones (with comparative RC passages), my score dropped by 4-5 points. -
Are older PTs harder?Has anyone done the older practice tests (10-40) and compared them with the newer ones (59 +). I found that the older ones are much harder and my sco…
... sections? I have found that some of the older RC passages are ... is in 2001. Furthermore, I believe it was mentioned ... on a PT RC that included concepts I read of for ... the -10 one) I scored -2 on RC, but this was ... because I was very familiar ... -
Are older PTs harder?Has anyone done the older practice tests (10-40) and compared them with the newer ones (59 +). I found that the older ones are much harder and my sco…
I love comparative reading passages! LG are easier in the new ones than the old ones that is for sure. and RC is much harder I agree with this too.
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Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... obstacles helped for RC - before I could not sit ... bothered to read boring passages and I had a poor ... seems to be working (I generally only miss 2 ... or 3 questions now). I believe that the LSAT ... with not-so-glamourous RC passages. I agree with the local ... -
RC tutoring from 7sageHas anyone tired the RC tutoring from "Graeme Blake- "a tutor form 7sage ( you can find him under the resources tab and sub-tab tutoring ). It sug…
... provided some practical tips that I can apply right away but ... digest and implement on the RC passages. I would definitely recommend him as ... a tutor if you have RC questions/issues, or any other ... . BTW, prior to my meeting, I emailed him my specific questions ... -
Reading ComprehensionHi everyone! How do you guys approach Reading Comprehension and what improvements have you seen on that section? Last month I did well on it, sco…
i feel like RC is just one of ... on to do well. i think as long as you ... .
@dukeag comparative passages, i determine the MP of each ... relate and where they disagree. i also underline shift changes ( ... the passage. besides that i don't think there is ... -
For those getting 173/175 +... what's your breakdown per section?For those getting 173/175 +... what's your breakdown per section?
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RC varies a lot more. I just finished PT ... 176 because I dropped 5 questions on the RC, and finished ... none wrong on the RC and a solid 10 ... more common but I think with RC you/I just need to ... that urgency/calm to the passages. I don't know what ... -
Strategies for 20 points Improvement from 150s to 170s?Hi. Is there anyone who made such a drastic improvement? Would really appreciate if they can share their experience and strategies. Thanks a lot.
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When reading RC passages I look at them as compare ... dense information contained in the passages.
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Strategies for 20 points Improvement from 150s to 170s?Hi. Is there anyone who made such a drastic improvement? Would really appreciate if they can share their experience and strategies. Thanks a lot.
... credible gains first...Like Me. I was PTing at 158-159 ... until I realized that If i actually spent time ... LR instead of 25/6, I would miss only 2-3 ... isnt talked about much....you dont need to answer every ... to drill the questions you dont understand -
Tips on Reading CompWhat are your tips on how to improve on the Reading Comp section? I notice that I get a handful of questions wrong on every Reading Comp section a…
... topic. I currently average between 8 and 10 wrong on RC (angry ... face) hehe.
I will say ... reviewing RC passages. Everyone don't get your hopes up, lol. I will ... post it soon!
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Starting a facilitated LSAT study session over Skype this Sunday, 11am-1pm PST!Message me if you would like to join! We are planning to meet this Sunday, July 6th from 11am-1pm PST. This will likely become a weekly study gro…
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I can pick one of the ... problems or RC passages as well. My RC is all ... than when I tried to speed through the passages).
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Just in case you want some other stuff, I ... problems picked out that I find really difficult ... -
Question about study schedule time.The study schedule gives 12 hours as the recommended time to complete the Practice Test's, complete blind review and then go over questions you misse…
... thought, re-reading the RC passages and questions to see if ... 15 hours total, I'd say. I like to review to ... the point where I feel like if I took the ... a week, I'd get a perfect. I mean, I already read ... the questions. I should use ... -
Consistency in RCIn recent practice tests I have experienced some difficulty with consistency in Reading Comprehension. In some respects this section is a "wild card…
Hey patwarren10... I think this could be ... time on the earlier RC passages and feeling rushed towards ... latter PTs have tougher RC passages which take longer to read ... so, try Manhattan's RC guide and use their structure ... in the sheet... your RC score ought to be ... -
Consistency in RCIn recent practice tests I have experienced some difficulty with consistency in Reading Comprehension. In some respects this section is a "wild card…
Quick question, I have noticed that a lot ... later PT's have harder RC passages. But, at what point does ... how the difficulty has changed? ( I hope this makes sense) -
Interpreting Diagnostic Score / Before and After 7Sage?Hey guys, I just took my first cold diagnostic test (June 2007) and I got a 152. I know that puts me at around ~52 percentile right now... My goa…
... helpful. I like the gym analogy, @raytranr - I definitely understand that it ...
@Nilesh S - I think I've read enough comments and ... more logical ways. For RC... I feel myself rushing through the ... the questions.. If I read faster, I'll miss important ... -
Building RC ConfidenceHi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had good suggestions for building RC confidence with regards to specific passage topics? I was a Humanitie…
... way, redoing RC passages is helpful. I agree with the statement "I think a ... these types of passages specifically gives you this LSAT RC confidence.
RC passages. Sometimes stuff is oddly presented ... -
Need some adviceHi! So Sept test day is in 2 weeks. my last 4 PTs (5 sections and simulated conditions) have been 158, 154, 159, 155. (Started at a 138 diag so I am …
Drill RC. I had problems before with getting all my RC passages done. I spent ... a few days reading, doing RC sections ... from old PT's and I also started ... trusting my gut more. I'm now scoring much lower ... -
Need some adviceHi! So Sept test day is in 2 weeks. my last 4 PTs (5 sections and simulated conditions) have been 158, 154, 159, 155. (Started at a 138 diag so I am …
... predictable section than RC. So, if I were you I would
... do a bunch of RC passages and redo them again ... the passage. I think the harder part of RC (in ... LR.
I think when you hone your ... also help improve your RC in certain aspects as ... -
Problems with law and science-related passagesAs the test date approaches, I'm trying to study and improve as quickly as possible. I'm still making mistakes in the law and science related passage…
What I'm going to suggest ... for December.
I think the best way to ... get better at RC (particularly specific subject matter) ... totally new material in the RC. You don't need ... in depth. This is what RC passages often do themselves, so it ... -
I still cannot improve on Reading Comprehension.I have read the Reading Comprehension bible, LSAT Trainer, and Voyager's guide on TLS.com. I still can't improve on reading comprehension. I keep mis…
... you found my advice helpful, I know it was somewhat of ... the test, you can bet I'm trying to get my ... want to talk through some RC passages feel free to personally message ... />
T - I hope your endorsement means you rocked RC in your ... -
September CurveSpeculators... come one come all. What do we think, hope, pray that the curve (170) will be? For historical purposes... and because I find myself…
... for almost every PT. But i failed the sufficient, so , ... than i did the day of the test. The RC and ... kind of worries me, i still remember a few questions ... for any of them. i could really see myself falling ... below or above the curve. I dont, however, want to cancel ... -
Speed!Does anyone have any general tips for improving speed? Aside from just taking a bunch of timed PTs, do you use any other methods?
I think for all three sections, LR, LG, and RC, it comes down ... patterns in the structure of RC passages. Pattern recognition, especially in LR ... -
Left Over TimeHi, I know I am fortunate to have this problem, but I consistently find myself with roughly 7 minutes left to twiddle my thumbs on RC sections and am…
... DRILLED RC sections -- I took one preptest book & only did the RC passages ... one after another, as if I were doing a ... test composed only of RC passages.
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help advice needed for discouraged applicantWhere do I start? I began my LSAT studies in April of this year, with a diagnostic of 146. I felt discouraged but I felt hopeful. However...after tak…
... year in law school, I can tell you that the ... school. Judicial opinions are like RC passages on steroids. It is ... law school.
I could't agree more with ... etc.) and never get jobs. I don't mean to burst ... you will not do well. I believe it is too late ... -
2 more weeks --- is it possible to get over that 168 hump?Pretty much what the title says. I've consistently gotten 168s on the past 5/6 PTs and it's so frustrating when my BR score is in the 175+'s. Any adv…
I just made some serious breakthroughs this week: RC passages are much ... clearer and I got much faster ... paid off, even though I thought I had reached my potential. ... discouraged.
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How much improvement is possible in 2 weeks?As we near the 2 weeks mark from the December LSAT, I, as sure as others, are wondering really how much can one expect to improve in this time? My la…
... study more hours. I work full time, so I can only study ... Saturday and Sunday. Also, since I only have two weeks left ... /Weaken questions, and science-related RC passages. Try and pinpoint your problems ... timed PT and/or sections. I do sections on weekdays, whole ...
