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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…
... RC.... I wouldn't read the question stems before because the questions ... you.
The "main point question" is more general most ... and star the main point and come back.
Questions like "it ... "the word in line..." questions basically tell you if it ... -
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 two main parts.
1. ... to the main point of the passage, allow the main point to highlight ... more frequently for "localized" questions (the memory method and your ... of structure relative to the main point should help you do ... -
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…
... passages and types of questions... for one... an RC passage will (usually ... there are certain types of questions which are standard eg. some ... here) (2) what is the main point of the passage (this question ... that... (now here are questions where you have to use ... -
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…
... I approach the questions, I start with the Main Point, Author's attitude ...
After I finish and RC section and decide to review ... focus on the content of RC passages (science, humanities, law) ... structure, I'll breakdown the RC questions in the same way I ... -
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…
... secure for you... MP questions are there for the taking ... supported is the conclusion or main point of the argument... the ... ... similarly, NA and SA questions, though hard at first, ... RC http://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/comment/14024 ... At this point ... -
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> …
... I approach the questions, I start with the Main Point, Author's attitude ... focus on the content of RC passages (science, humanities, law) ... structure, I'll breakdown the RC questions in the same way I ... passage reviews for RC and got my RC score down from ... -
What is an appropriate reading time for a RC passage( for non-native speakers)?I have problems with finishing RC on time. My problem is mainly on "detail except" and inference questions. I feel like when i try to read slowly (4 …
... just took RC prep 23, with -3. I missed 2 questions on ... and use the main point to guide me through most questions. I managed ... think reading for structure and main point still applies to modern RCs ... -
RC book: LSAT Trainer vs. Manhattan RCHi all, I am struggling with RC. Recently, I bought LSAT Trainer. It is really helping me. I am wondering if I should buy Manhattan RC book as well.…
... LSAT Trainer and the Manhattan RC book and I still ... m fairly confident that your RC will improve. By training our ... anticipate some answers (especially for main point/main idea questions, author's attitude, author ... really are no tricks to RC, we simply have to ... -
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…
... /> Having this "take away"/main point/structure/purpose/whatever else you ... RC question types (main point, structure, author's opinion). Any of the other questions ... you may encounter in RC are ... as support for the point the author made ... -
Weekly Goal-Setting & Accountability ThreadHi everyone, I'm taking somewhat of an LSAT hiatus for March (school, it happens) but I'm going to start a goal-setting/accountability thread here…
... much. Got through a few RC science passages and Logic Games ... /> -Remaining problem sets for Main Point, MSS and Weakening questions
-Fool proof ... full PT days)
-1 RC science set per day (except ... -
To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
... % sure that I understand something (main point, other people's argument). I ... in RC but it has really helped me fly through the questions ... . I never thought I'd be able to finish an RC ... passage and to anticipate the questions and answers as I read ... -
RC help pleaseEveryone, I've practiced every part of the test but the one section that fails to improve is RC. As a result, it prevents me frm getting the scor…
... key to performing well on RC is to not focus too ... it harder to identify the main point because you're spending so ... forth because some of the questions ask what the format of ... -
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…
... debate and I have changed RC methods countless of times. ... you read are:
1) Main point
2) Author attitude ... I do everything on RC that the test prep companies ... more time on the questions than I do on ... the passage. Is my RC score perfect? No. Is ... -
Really frustrated with Reading Comp. some help please.I am struggling with reading comp. It is not the sort of struggle with not understanding the material either, rather I am having to read the passage …
... take to it well. The point is to let the details ... back and read them. The point is to take as much ... (main point) of the passage and how things relate, as the questions touch ... all the cambridge packages for RC and I go through 2 ... -
How often do you skip question?During a timed section, how often do you skip questions? How much time do you spend on the question before skipping? I am wondering is skipping after…
... the end. For RC, each passage and its questions can be time ... of the main point), then I'll skip around to find questions that ... , I usually seek out any questions that ask about the role ... fast since for short LR questions with short ACs, it shouldn ... -
Do I hit a wall? Any advice would be appreciated, Thank you!!Hi Everyone, In the beginning of June this summer, I was in the middle 150. In the last 4 prep test, I got 154 in prep test 63(BR 169), 160 in prep …
... how do you drill RC usually? Identify main point, purpose, the ... dumb mistakes in the RC sections on my last ... RC passage, 1-2 games, and about 10 or so questions ... to cannibalize for RC, or just some RC packets, I ... to fool proof some RC passages just to develop ... -
Is skipping around in order of reading questions or question options a good/non harmful strategy?As I've been doing more and more practice sets and going through problems showcased in the tutorial videos, I've started to not just read things like…
... employ this for full questions unless I absolutely need ... in RC if I am just not liking the main point answers ... , I'll hit up the other questions ... on the very last RC section I will definitely ... knck it out faster. Questions that ask why a ... -
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…
... Watch videos of JY doing RC sections. Engage with visual cues ... read (i.e. vocalize) RC passages about fancy pictures, dead ... you read (in terms of main point, author's opinion, argument structure ... worry) with you to the questions. While your'e practicing, prove ... -
POE on RC?Hi fellow 7-Sagers, Looking for some advice here; is process of elimination the best strategy for answering all types of RC questions? It seems like…
... look at a handful of main point RC questions. You'll usually get a ... which will often be the main point of a single paragraph and ... case they might take the main point and twist it around ... either the main point or its opposite. These are great questions to train ... -
POE on RC?Hi fellow 7-Sagers, Looking for some advice here; is process of elimination the best strategy for answering all types of RC questions? It seems like…
... pre-phrase those types of questions as uniformly as you might ... from MP and Word Meaning questions I generally don't pre ... -phrase during RC because I don't feel ... following" questions in passages lately. If you know the real main point, you ... -
Memory Method?Hey, Im working my way through the RC section and have a couple quick questions. For doing the memory Method is it best that I print out the RC quest…
... is saying and what the main point of the entire passage is ... BEFORE moving on to the questions and you'll be fine ... doing upfront work (treating the RC passage like a logic game ... advice I've improved my RC dramatically. Hope this helps! -
Manhattan Prep and RC strugglesWhile I've seen my LG and LR improve a lot over time, I'm afraid I've plateaued a bit in RC. On average I make -4. I've already done the whole 7sage …
... you end up reading the questions before and after reading the ... when needed for detail-specific questions. I think that's the ... common questions (ex, asking the author's opinions or what the main point ... to re-read the Trainer RC chapters, since as you pointed ... -
BR Reading ComprehensionI would like some suggestions about how to BR reading comp. I just started the practice exams today (#36), and I am wondering what other people typi…
... the author's main point BEFORE looking at the questions again. With a ... start to realize that the questions aren't actually difficult. I ... agree with JY in that RC passages should be treated like ... see why you're missing questions. Also, doing this makes me ... -
More reading comp practice?Hello 7Sage! I have run into a problem. Between Feb 2015 and June 2015 I did every preptest, except for 72, 73, and 74. Since June, in preparation…
... difficult to repeat RC passages. The older RC is also much ... easier than the recent RC so there are very ... tips on how to improve RC. i keep missing -7 ... passage. I already know the main point, so I finish a ... tend to get the same questions wrong in the exact ... -
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…
... such as strengthen and weaken questions. The causation and correlation type ... to guide me through the questions initially. I also noticed ... I wasn't answering questions in the RC section according to ... s main point." It also helped with POE on LR and RC sections ... -
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 …
... stack of LR, LG, and RC, but have each question type ... finished LG, I started doing RC passages, though for these I ... the passage: what's the main point, and, depending on the passage ... everything else pretty simple. Reviewing questions was far less valuable for ... -
Questions posed in RC passagesWhen an author starts off a RC passage with a Question is that generally a phenom begging 4 an explanation? or generally speaking what is the purpose…
... which passages start off with questions per say, but these ... can think of questions doing fairly frequently in RC.
... to provide support for the main point.
This is ... understand the significance of questions posed. Hope this helps. -
New study schedule after terrible 1st LSAT try/open for suggestionsHi 7Sagers, I'm looking to get some input from you all. The community here is amazing, so I'm looking forward to some great suggestions. To give …
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As far as RC, you CAN improve. I promise ... works for you. Drill RC passages. Learn to anticipate ... end of the passage- main point, author's view/tone, ... , etc). Constantly ask questions while you're reading ... a full LR or RC section during my lunch ... -
Need advice.Hey guys! A 7Sager had a question I thought you could help out with. Here it is: <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTb2blbsnm4/Vm9mkNw8yjI/AAAAAAA…
... one important tip for RC is to remember you are ... UNDERSTAND. As you continue doing RC, there are patterns (for example ... the time there being a main point question). You are reading purely ... getting the few "deeper understanding" questions wrong in favour of the ... -
Reading Comp best practices for improvementHi all, I'm really interested in crowd sourcing some best practices for improving reading comp, especially from those of you who have seen significa…
... too. Besides drilling a RC passage every day, I ... about the "typical" RC questions. What was the main point of the article. ... tone? Where there any main areas of concern (subjects, ... am starting to answer these questions much more intuitively. Basically, ...
