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LSAT RC honing tip - read books?I am studying for the LSAT full-time. I saw on one of the YouTube videos posted by a Korean-American HLS student that reading the _Economist_ was hel…
... reading for RC should be secondary to actual RC passages. I ... believe that being good or fast at reading is ... tests your ability to understand reading structure and main ideas ... helps certainly, but I would prioritize RC passages first.
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LG tips for accuracy under time pressure from a 170+ scorerI made myself a reminder sheet for each section with recommendations/strategies to avoid errors I've previously made. Every section I do, I assess wh…
... fine for me in the passages in the 60s, but ... choices on the passages in the 80s. I resolved this issue ... br /> - On science passages that are difficult to understand (physics), track the ... , after reading a question stem, ask myself if i understand what they ... -
Using different study approachHello everyone, I've been studying for the LSAT for a few months now and got to a 157 so far, but it seems like I can't score higher under timed co…
... what works for you). I really like this diagnostic tool ... https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/reading-comprehension-webinar-skills-diagnostic-tests/
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How would you approach if you do not see improvement in your RC?RC
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I would suggest you go through old passages from ... .
While reading, try to rigorously apply JY ... The Economist and, while reading the articles, try to ... on Blind Review for Reading Comprehension in order to get ... -
Reading Comprehension Passage ApproachHey are there any strategies to choose which RC passages to read first, second, third, fourth? Or do you guys suggest going 1-4 as given? Is it bette…
... , I don't think I've ever done an RC section where passages ... , hopefully both). I never feel like any of the passages are "harder ... pestering yourself to focus on reading comprehension. Just read the whole thing ... -
What is the usual RC advice?I am now scoring about -3 on LR, -2 on LG, but -7 on RC. I'm lost. So what is the traditional, maybe cliche advice that can help me with reading abov…
... I sucked at reading, I just wasn't properly exposing myself to actual passages ... explanations):
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1. ... skimmer. I could quickly get through passages and get ... on many passages. The better you understand the passage, ... -
Urgent: Need studying advice! Not sure what to focus on to increase LSAT Score.I've been studying for 2 months now, but I'm not sure if that studying is helping at all because of my PTs! My raw score seems to be decreasing...wit…
... brain. In short, I wasn't reading or working to comprehend ... what was happening. I was reading just to check off a ... it since my way of comprehension is different than yours, but ... There are three things I need to understand before I leave the stimulus ... -
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 …
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**My Strategy for Reading Comprehension: how I got from -6 to -0 ... per section. I had nailed down a good reading/timing strategy ... matter discussed in the passages in order to remain ... support.
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Time to throw in the towel?Hello people of the good earth, In need of some clear coated advice. I studied for eight months and scored a 150 on the August LSAT. This was my s…
... I tell you that I understand what you are going through. I ... .
I wish I had a rosier prospect to ... believe me, I DID think I could)?
I found this ... -episode-41-reading-comprehension-skill-tests/
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October LSAT is in less than 3 weeks. What are you focusing on?I am curious to learn what everyone else is doing to prepare themselves for the exam. Are you focusing on taking the most recent PTs and blind review…
... the first time I took it) I am taking more ... in great detail. I improved on my reading comprehension and now just ... focusing on my weakest area (logical reasoning) I ... thinking has shifted to understand the questions and logic ... -
LR + RC Improvement AdviceHi everyone, So I’ve been studying for the LSAT since may. I’ve been studying through Powerscore but my LR is still stuck at -7 to -10. LG is my s…
The powerscore Reading Comprehension book helped me the most. ... what to look for when reading. Then it came down to ... continuous practice. I would just do a few passages a day. My ... score went from -11 to -5 on reading comprehension ... -
***RC Help!!!!!!***Help!!! RC is by far my WORST section. I am consistently missing -12/13 on each practice section I complete. While I am reading, I try to ask myself …
... easier to understand the passages and scroll through them when I am answering ... /> I also try to get as interested as possible for reading the passages. I ... tell myself I am going to ... -
LSAT AMA w/ 7Sage Tutors – Starting Now (Thurs, Nov 17, 7PM EDT)Hi everyone! I'm Raphael, a manager with 7Sage's tutoring program. I'm joined by manager Scott, and tutors Nick and Aastha. We'll be answering questi…
... my least favorite. I actually feel I do quite well at ... br />
For reading comprehension, the 3 things I would suggest looking out ... for as you're reading ... isn't important in the passages.
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Help approaching Main Purpose for RCBased on some recent RC translation drills, I've been struggling with "main purpose" questions. It seems I don't have a super crisp understanding of …
... you write this question? I don't need to know ... your particular motivation to understand that you are asking ... RC MP questions.
I would highly recommend you check ... https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/reading-comprehension-webinar-skills-diagnostic-tests/
What does a typical study week look like for you?Hi everyone! Recently, I've found myself wanting to know how others study and incorporate practice tests in a week. I often find myself getting fr…
... helping. That being said, I don't recommend just drilling ... questions I flagged and contemplate life until I understand what I did ... wrong. Then I create a ... down and analyze how I was reading the passages in a section ...There is hope..Just wanted to put it out there, that it is possible to reach your goal scores!! I'm a horrible standardized test taker and struggle deeply with ADHD…
... time making sure I was reading the stimulus correct ... and analyze how I was reading the passages in a section ... views/framework/tone. I stopped underlining/highlighting as ... if you don't understand a whole passage, the ... , take your time reading the passage and you ...Need advice to go from -4 in RC to -0I am looking for tips in RC from people who have managed to get -0 or -1 in RC. Thanks!
... helpful throughout RC and LR. I think Quanta Magazine, Aeon Magazine ... on what is meant by reading quickly. I scored -0 on official ... just happens to be that reading the passages well takes that long ... off before and try to understand what the LSAT means by ...Breaking the Low 160's PlateauI was wondering if anyone had advice on how to overcome the low 160's plateau. I have been consistently scoring 160-163 on my past tests. I am on a s…
I understand you frustration. I am aiming for the high ... -12 wrong for the reading comprehension and keep reading the passage over and ... not remembering any of it. I ...improve the reading speedI am reviewing the RC section of the core curriculum. I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions about how to improve the reading spee…
I second reading slowly and attentively! I am also a non-native ... to read and understand the passages, my RC greatly improved--I averaged -2 ... /> I usually took more time than the "target time" reading the passages, but ...Feeling a bit stuck on RCI've been prepping for a few weeks now with a 160~ starting point. Since then, I've been putting in like 5-6 hours a day prepping. My last two-timed …
... -2 on RC as well. I found that my biggest issue ... psyching myself up on certain passages and trying to read too ... on RC level, I don't think actual reading comprehension is too much ...How to find a good tutor (and not just one with a personal high score?)Hi! I am trying to find a tutor to help me break from low 170s to the mid-high 170s. I have seen a lot of advertisements/posts online where it seems …
... /her whole body. I bet it will not ... is especially true for Reading Comprehension. Only a small minority ... material fast, without losing comprehension. Thus, it is ... passages in 15 minutes“, „skim the questions before reading ... to tell you „Hey, I got that 17x, but ...Free Sage Tutoring | Next Session TBAOpen Office Hours, so bring your questions! We can talk LR, LG, RC, writing, admissions, law school, or whatever else y'all want to talk about. It's …
... stand-in to approximate RC passages. The Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT ... find any outside reading deliberately written poorly, but I think we can ... but that you find interesting. I’m sure there’s even ...Help - October 2022 LSATAny specific tips on how to improve significantly for the October 2022 test? I took the test in January hoping it would be my last time but only …
... Next, you need to understand if its conceptual or not ... you getting certain types of passages wrong - science/finance/humanities, ... types of passages, just remember all RC passages are from ... reading style and level of understanding I would for others RC passages ...Best approaches for RC?How do you guys each approach an RC passage while reading? Do you do the memory method every time or write down a low-res summary? I'm averaging -7 a…
... look out for while reading.
I'm not sure how ... details/ specifics. Instead, I just make sure I 100% understand what is being ... . This obviously works better for passages that deal more with concrete ...Help! 137 PT BR 164I recently took my first 2 PTs EVER after finishing the CC, and the entire time I took both PTs, I ran short on time. I was extremely anxious because…
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I think a great indicator of ... actual ability to cognitively understand the material being tested, ... compared to Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
... score, goals, etc. I would definitely recommend scheduling a ...Any tips for meHey guys . I hope you are well. I am an international examiner and this is just 7 months which I started to learn English. I have conquered LG (…
... the right thing by reading outside of your studies ... more comfortable with RC, I suggest you start doing sections ... pulling info out of the passages and questions untimed in ... though, be patient! Improvement in Reading Comprehension is a gradual process, and ...1/17 Study Group BreakoutAre you looking for an easy way to find people to study with? Or do you just want a break from reviewing questions on your own? You're in luck! Jo…
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> How do I take PT53 section 4 without ... taking the other sections? I can see the preptest here ... "Practice" → "Drill" → "Newer (36-58)" → "Reading Comprehension" → search: "PT 53" in the ... to each of the 4 passages → finally, click "Create Drill ...how to download or print a complete list of the test questions I failed?thanks
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Reading Comprehension problem sets. This is because Logic Games and Reading Comprehension problem ... the page
I hope that helps! Let me ...June LSAT Study Group/AccountabilityHello! Is anyone studying for the June test? I'm looking for a study group or accountability partner. Let me know and we can discuss schedule and how…
... 'T look at the answers. I suggest you take it as ... ," then selecting "Newer" PTs, selecting "Reading Comprehension," and scrolling to PT55 S2 ... hit "Create drill with 4 passages" at the bottom right when ...September LSAT Study GroupStudy group, pm if interested!!
... 'T look at the answers. I suggest you take it as ... ," then selecting "Newer" PTs, selecting "Reading Comprehension," and scrolling to PT55 S2 ... hit "Create drill with 4 passages" at the bottom right when ...
