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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…
... ) (2) what is the main point of the passage (this question ... two solutions are proposed, support for each position is given and ... prep the strategies for identifying the right answers for these standard ... period of time, your RC score WILL improve. Practice some ... -
Frustration on PT'sI've done 5 PT's and still scoring in the 143-146 range. I finished all of the course work and it just doesn't seem to help. I always think I do we…
... you could immediately raise your score by 5 - 7 points by ... 's another few points secure for you... MP questions are there ... supported is the conclusion or main point of the argument... the other ... -
Reviewing RC QuestionsHi folks! We all know the importance of taking and <a href="http://7sage.com/lesson/the-blind-review-towards-a-higher-lsat-score/">reviewing</a> …
... reviews for RC and got my RC score down ... -2 (best). Trying to go for the donut.
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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…
... & @blah170blah Thanks so much for your input!
I ... get "there" - aka a high score on RC. But I just ... background to find the structure/main point is the holy grail of ... . lol.
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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…
... towards certain types of things... main point, authors attitude... passage organization.. these ... Kim who used to work for Manhattan is better from what ... dropped below 20 with my score usually hovering around 24-26 ... -
What do you do when you don't understand a passage?Do you guys have a strategy for what to do during a PT or a test when you just don't understand a passage after repeatedly reading it and are startin…
... passage. If there is a main point question I try to gleam ... to devote to it. Even for passages I don't understand ... the harm to your overall score. Also, if time gets really ... -
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…
... look out for when you read are:
1) Main point
... How you go about reading for those things is immensely personal ... , like @DumbHollywoodActor said. For example, I do everything on ... the passage. Is my RC score perfect? No. Is this method ... -
Just got my first perfect sheet on PT68 and I'm freaking jumping through walls right now.I feel like I could run an Ironman in an Iron-Man suit. I feel like Spider-Man after he got bit by that radioactive spider from Charlotte's Web. I fe…
... 've taken thus far. For whatever reason, this section ... time-consuming question type for me. I also keep ... be easy money), the main point questions (which should be ... if you can. Your score won't be as ... 's recommendation to meditate for fifteen or thirty minutes ... -
Advice - where to go from here?Alright! I have completed the Premium package of 7Sage twice now, I started taking prep tests at the end of May and, so far, my average for PTs is 16…
... found myself always pressed for time. I'd either ... the passage, what the main point of each paragraph is, ... once I stopped annotating my score increased in RC, I ... there's less room for improvement than a lower ... on test day (except, for, maybe students making out... ... -
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…
... to achieving a high RC score and getting too bogged down ... you read (in terms of main point, author's opinion, argument structure ... /> This is mainly true for tough passages with very understated ... to concisely explain its purpose for existing--its that feeling ... -
A question for those who consistently PT at 165+How often do you find yourself finishing sections early? If so what sections particularly, & how much extra time do you typically have to go back and…
... here is that the speed for me comes more from eliminating ... 't have very concrete advice for improving speed on LR and LG ... granular details. "What is the main point" questions should be quick, but ... on absorbing the tone and point of the passage. I think ... -
Mind Map & My prep updateOn some of the videos you use the mind map note strategy, I was wondering if you have that available for purchase? I took the Kaplan program in J…
... back to the course for PT and just to ... went to it. Word for word. Use the schedules ... was able to bring my score down to -4 from ... number along those lines. For the LR section there ... for "the main point" of the passage but not necessarily "the author's main point ... -
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…
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For those of you who advocate ... combined with undergraduate grade-point averages and first-year ... summarize the main point of a 60-line passage for me? ... another accomplishment you can point to in order to ... sorted by your LSAT score and uGPA into a ... -
How to progress on this low 140s??I finally took a full PT. I chose PT76 under time limit with 144. I finished most of the LG class and ready for LR course on. My goal is to enter 17…
... me develop the correct mindset for taking this exam.
for now. There are only ... to have a diagnostic score so you can see ... then save 36-77+ for full-length practice tests. ... you'll be doing Main Point questions in the core ... -
Memory Method on actual PTs?I used the Memory Method and it greatly improved my RC ability, but I haven't done it on PTs thinking it'll too much time to forfeit. Do any of us…
... the passage and recalling the main point of all the paragraphs?
for-improving-lsat-reading-comprehension/), in which ... the main points of the passage. The goal is that for the ... the passage is a recipe for disaster. It’s like JY ... -
How much can RC be improved?I did som RC sections today untimed and it was like...around -10. I'm sure I will make more mistakes if it is timed... This is seriously my weakest…
... t know how to read for the LSAT. We're accustomed ... (leisure reading) and articles (reading for small details). The LSAT's ... each passage revolves around the main point and the other passages. Get ... likely see an improvement in score.
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How much can RC be improved?I did som RC sections today untimed and it was like...around -10. I'm sure I will make more mistakes if it is timed... This is seriously my weakest…
... reading) and articles (reading for small details). The LSAT's ... each passage revolves around the main point and the other passages. ... likely see an improvement in score.
I would recommend ... completely different than I do for other things.
Frustrated.Hey everyone, So it's been a while since I posted on here. My last post was pretty positive, I PT'd a 156 which I was excited about. I wrote the …
... hard enough to raise my score for September LSAT and it ... and hardly reaching my dream score during untimed conditions and ... , understand the multiple viewpoints, and main point.
When doing this ... LSAT isn't just beneficial for getting into law school, ...Need Advice, a Miracle or maybe JesusHello All, I am one those people that when in a group chat, I just let everyone talk and occasionally respond with a "yes" or "no." Similarly, I h…
... that help me increase my score.
Similar story ... Bibles tend to work well for those who are going to ... to properly find the conclusion/main point, strengthen and weaken and argument ... on this test.
For about a month I tried ...PTs for DecemberWhich PTs should I use to study for December? I've only done 12, and December is a rewrite for me, so I've pretty much finished studying, and I want …
... outside material in hopes of improving your reading ability. Your ... Strongly Supported, Must Be True, Main Point, Weaken, et cetera). Attaching ... generally speaking). If you for some reason want to save ... older stuff, if only for borrowing RC passages and exposing ...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…
... 2-3 from memory (main point, author's tone, and ... go back to the passage for textual support.
for trap answer choices, even ... obviously find textual support for every answer, but I ... because -3 is a great score for RC.
...Advice Request - Feb 2017Hi all, I am seeking some advice as I have been studying on/off for a little over a year now and am only scoring in the 159-164 range, BR in the 165…
... Kim's guidance for each LR type. My PT score started breaking ... + forgetting the basics. Make notes for each question type so you ... paragraph in your head, the main point that emerges, and the authors ... also make it less necessary for you to annotate everything ...Low GPA and Low LSAT?Here's my situation: I've wanted to go to law school every since I was little. All of my life, things came easy to me, which is not necessarily a …
... score anything is possible! Law school will be there for ... 3) A Great LSAT Score: Even with your GPA if ... for taking it 3 times it's okay the highest score ... !
The main point is that if you want ... except a killer LSAT score. It is your life .....
... tier law school graduates for jobs after graduation. Just ... it. For some, that means take the first score you ... job opportunities are waiting for you in 3 years. ... My main point is to be satisfied with the score you ... want to move on for whatever reason. The LSAT ...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 …
... ! I too struggled with improving in RC and for the longest time ... . Anticipating isn't just for the end of each paragraph ... addressed, you already know the main point of the third paragraph! You ... you want to have direction for connecting these pieces together. < ...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…
... but my RC has been improving. I know you said ... Doing this is definitely improving my reading for reasoning structure, as they ... Lastly, for drills, I started just saying to myself "main point, author's ... not least, use the main point question, which is usually ...Timing Increase HelpHey all! I am slowly improving my PT scores and although I have become better at LR sections, I can't get passed completing 18 questions which is neg…
... seems to be working for me. Perhaps give it ... types I know (like main point, assumption, the basic labeling ... with. Takes about minute for me to find those ... guess, I guess D for anything under question 20 ... 3 questions and still score perfect on the test. ...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, …
... I also find I score poorly on the latter ... />
Thank you for the votes of confidence, but ... (1. what's the main point, 2. author's tone, ... work.
--good plan for saving paper.
More power to ya for writing answers separately from the ...Reading Comp - timingHey everyone, just wanted some insight. So I have just started to tackle reading comp passages. I am curios to know for those that have increased…
... drills, you may find yourself improving timing.
2. Prioritize ... track of the MP (main point) or the reason for the passage. This ... or support the main point?
6. Allow room for uncertainty, but ...Retaking and don't know where to start...Due to the recent elimination of the 3 take limit, I have been considering the possibility of retaking. However, I'm not exactly sure where to start …
... , tone, viewpoints, and overall main point. Also remember that you can ... to the lessons a bit for these. I still do ... and weakening lessons jumped my score a few points. Drill ... LG on the back burner for now. I presume if ... you've been studying for a while you have ...
