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Slow Reader...So.... I'm having a hard time finishing more than 17-19 Questions in LR Sections and about 15 in RC.... I always thought I was a fast reader... until…
... main point of the passage; the author's main point (which is often the main point ... of the passage); the primary purpose of ... -
Someone please help!I am doing great on the other sections, but RC is killing my score. I am constantly missing 15+/- on RC. I have tried underlining, making short sum…
... to practice just reading the passage first, and reading for structure. Get ... really good at pulling out the main point ... , the author's purpose, the viewpoints, and ... -
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... execution. Execution is probably the difference between 3ish points scaled.
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Reading for StructureAfter receiving a shocking RC score on the September LSAT, I'm working on improving it for December. I've found that "read for structure" is a commo…
... just reading for the way the passage really is. The difference between ... a certain principle. So the main point of the study although it ... passage may not be the main point of the passage -it's ... -
T14 or Bust?Is going to a t100 law school like Syracuse or Buffalo for example worth it? I've been told that if you don't kill the LSAT and get into a top ranked…
... "if you work hard..." (the main point of my entire post) I ... as a lawyer, it is primary and because Top 14 is ... strange use of secondary and primary I disagree with. Secondly, even ... that we have a major difference of opinion sustained throughout (not ... -
Too Many Times Coming Down To Two Answers- Can't Decide!Hey everyone! Up until this past week I have been consistently practicing between 18-20 correct on RC... this past week I did two recent tests PT74 a…
... /> - Slow down while reading: if you spend time up ... /> - While reading think about these things:
1. Main point - what summarizes ... this passage?
2. Author's purpose - ... your own words before reading the MP question. ... -
It's been a lonnnnng journey...So, way back in May when I first took my diagnostic, I got a 138. I remember seeing my score and feeling my heart completely drop. What made it even …
... that my biggest mistake was reading the question stem and ... disregard what Powerscore says about reading the stimulus first. If it ... question type. So, for main point lets say, you write down ... 7sage will definitely make a difference. IF for nothing else, they ... -
Advice for isolating RCLike many, I hate RC. It's my worst section. I was wondering if any of you have any advice on how to isolate and focus on RC studying between weekly …
... whole passage:**
**Main Point**
- EX: While social scientists ... -face interaction.
**Author's Purpose**
- EX: To contest ... your head/recognize it while reading. It's helped me ... a breeze to answer main point and infer author's ... -
How to Approach RC For Feb testSo I did write the December test but I have already registered to write the Feb one. RC has been my weakest section and I honestly thought I had i…
... function for when you finish reading the passage and start answering ... the entire passage:**
- main point
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How to Approach RC For Feb testSo I did write the December test but I have already registered to write the Feb one. RC has been my weakest section and I honestly thought I had i…
... function for when you finish reading the passage and start answering ... passage:**
> - main point
> - author's purpose
> - author ... -
How to Approach RC For Feb testSo I did write the December test but I have already registered to write the Feb one. RC has been my weakest section and I honestly thought I had i…
... I ask myself the main point, author's purpose, and tone, and ... ), "what's the author's point" (for POV/inference questions), " ... other people say" (for POV/ purpose questions), etc. I've found ... mostly just letting myself enjoy reading and learning (I've always ... -
reading comp help!I really struggle with reading comprehension, and have been thinking of ways to improve. I have a few months before I write the LSAT and was wonderin…
... ; I really struggle with reading comprehension, and have been thinking of ... to the economist and reading random articles that I ... and using the 7sage reading comprehension method to really understand ... are having trouble with main point question, then you should ... -
Anyone crushing Reading Comprehension(RC)?I would LOVE to hear from someone that just kills Reading Comp every time you get to a passage. What is it that you do? Have you always done well at …
... I'm reading.
- You KNOW the "main point" question ... is coming. As you're reading, ... it, getting comfortable reading scientific terms, with ... reading, consciously be thinking about the main point. Be thinking about what the purpose ... -
Anyone crushing Reading Comprehension(RC)?I would LOVE to hear from someone that just kills Reading Comp every time you get to a passage. What is it that you do? Have you always done well at …
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> - You KNOW the "main point" question ... is coming. As you're reading, ... it, getting comfortable reading scientific terms, with ... reading, consciously be thinking about the main point. Be thinking about what the purpose ... -
Anyone crushing Reading Comprehension(RC)?I would LOVE to hear from someone that just kills Reading Comp every time you get to a passage. What is it that you do? Have you always done well at …
... m reading.
> - You KNOW the "main point" question ... is coming. As you're reading, ... it, getting comfortable reading scientific terms, with ... reading, consciously be thinking about the main point. Be thinking about what the purpose ... -
About to spend a lot of time (months) on RCSo I'm about to embark on the journey of improving RC. Just for some background, I started studying in June of 2017. The bulk of my studies has gone …
... res should get at the main point.
2) The high ... main point, the author's tone, the author's purpose/paragraph's purpose are ... you sniff one coming by reading a few words into the ... -
Having problem conceptually with LawgicI can get through all the quizzes and exercises but I'm having a hard time knowing why or the meaning of things I'm doing. When I look at a SA quest…
... it does make a slight difference to how I approach the ... if I am tackling a main point question then I won't ... is valid but the overall purpose of the argument. That's ... -
Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... the normal, find the main point, zero in on author ... (to service what point in particular?), have ... moment, I am reading this passage as if ... comprehension: a skill we can sharpen via PTs and reading ... special in service of our main point.
Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... summaries are more like the main point of the paragraph. The ... on low resolution summaries when reading the passage and not ... right points extracted from your reading and you are focusing ... resolution summaries can mean the difference between going through each ...Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... a single point being argued for there may be multiple main points ... , how. This to me means “reading for structure”: why is each ... underline only the most essential main point(s) (multiple for multiple arguments ... make sure I had the purpose of each element of the ...Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... summaries are more like the main point of the paragraph. The ... on low resolution summaries when reading the passage and not ... right points extracted from your reading and you are focusing ... resolution summaries can mean the difference between going through each ...Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... a single point being argued for there may be multiple main points ... , how. This to me means “reading for structure”: why is each ... underline only the most essential main point(s) (multiple for multiple arguments ... make sure I had the purpose of each element of the ...Drilling still getting so many questions wrong...Hi, I have been doing untimed reading comprehension drill. I am still getting -12 wrong on the section. Any tips on improving and how to drill prop…
... ; I have been doing untimed reading comprehension drill. I am still getting ... how to drill properly for reading comprehension?
There are a ... you are missing? Are they main point questions, most strongly supported types ...Wandering MindHello Everyone, I realize when I read that my mind is on everything else but what I'm reading. I would read the RC passage and then noticed that I…
... stay engaged with the reading in a way that ... in my head with the reading. After each sentence I ... , or just explain the purpose of having that sentence before ... "get lost" in the reading and stay aware of how ... won't even be the main point of the passage. **"cool ...Any tips to read quicker?One of my biggest problems is that I do not read fast enough and sometimes I tend to skip over words that make or break answer choices. Partially I b…
... and comprehend what I’m reading without understanding is very minimal ... and what a logical next point was take your attention off ... it is probably not the main part. I could be wrong ... issue for you it is reading comprehension and question answering both of ...Any tips to read quicker?One of my biggest problems is that I do not read fast enough and sometimes I tend to skip over words that make or break answer choices. Partially I b…
... and comprehend what I’m reading without understanding is very minimal ... and what a logical next point was take your attention off ... it is probably not the main part. I could be wrong ... issue for you it is reading comprehension and question answering both of ...RC improvement success stories?Hey guys, RC is a section I consistently have trouble with. A lot people say it’s the most difficult section to improve in although there is debate…
... few words for each paragraphs main point taking about 4.5 min ... that indicated main point contributions)
- I started practicing speed reading with ... helped me start to grasp reading comprehension passages within 2 - 3 minutes ...how long take you -1/-2 in RC consistently? Wide fluctuations - how to build consistency in RC?hey all, i've been drilling RC for a few weeks, and I've been facing lots of fluctuations in RC. My timed score can range from like -4 to -7. My B…
... this strategy to my Reading comprehension was the difference between seeing high 160 ... learned is that if while reading a passage you see the ... obvious, but when you are reading quickly it can be easy ... question asking "what is the purpose of the example given at ...BR 177, Timed 161- mostly problems in LR and RCHey all, I just completed PT 51-- and I have a huge gap btw my Timed and BR Score. It seems I'm mostly struggling with LR and RC. *LR Section…
... have the same problem with reading comprehension. My un-timed sections were ... really understanding the arguments and main points of different view points ... out of scope or off point. By spending the time upfront ..."Highlighter pen"What is this mystery thing that we are apparently allowed to use? Edit: Ok so a normal highlighter. Wow. Thoughts on actually using one?
... can get -4 at one point and then -15 on the ... next point. Personally, I gradually got better ... . Buy the 'PowerScore's LSAT Reading Comprehension Passage Type Training'. It has ... outline it, write out the purpose of each paragraph. When doing ...
