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Order of Difficulty/Strategy for RC sectionHi- Anyone have a sense of general order of difficulty for RC passages ---- And/Or a strategy based on that? ie If the 3rd or 4th passage tends…
... is no time. Go in order. RC is not the same as ... games, in the sense that ... is obviously a bit easier in almost all cases, but some ... mean its the hardest passage in the set) Just do them ... in order. Its also extremely ... -
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…
... to get better at RC (particularly specific subject matter ... hitting totally new material in the RC. You don't ... on structure and arguments in the passage more easily. ... particular issue in depth. This is what RC passages often ... same subject matter in RC. -
RetakersYes, my score came in this morning and I got 7 points lower than I was aiming for. Retaking it in December. Anybody have a good study plan laid out? …
... up to nerves and freezing in the RC and being super anxious ... . I signed up to retake in December. I plan to focus ... -
Does RC come down to strategy?I would consider myself a very good reader, and I have an expansive vocabulary. Yet RC on the LSAT is a different beast all together. I took a Bluepr…
... problem, the first step in fixing RC is to recognize that ... and 'attitude' pieces came from; in hindsight, I suppose I could ... Understanding why things are introduced in a particular order, why certain ... details are placed in certain places, and where ... -
RC technique that worked real good for meHey guys! http://lsatprep180.com/the-lsat-and-reading-speed-change-headline/#more-1638 If anything aint clear or you want to see if his stuff…
... it), I gain about 20% in terms of reading speed. It ... , one can score rather well in the RC section.
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Logical Reasoning = suck.It seems that no matter what I do, I can't get any better at these things. I think that most of my problem is that I am relatively slow at critical r…
... leads to a substantial increase in speed... you won't notice ... wisdom that it aids you in the RC portion of the test ... -
The EconomistHey! I just wanted to share with you all this deal I came across on Ebay. I actually paid $11 to get the print edition of The Economist for a full …
... to what I'm reading in the RC section =/ which is weird ... -
JD/MBA - GMATHi everyone! I'm just wondering whether any of you are applying for a JD/MBA program and also need to study for the GMAT? I feel like I've been extre…
I started with Kaplan (in-person class) for GMAT prep, ... lets you submit the GMAT in place of the LSAT if ... schools you are interested in.
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Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... /> With regards to your RC being -7 to -10 on ... it comes to reading. In fact, the success you ... LSATs being more difficult in the RC sections threw you ... br /> jdawg is absolutely right in everything he has said to ... discipline and hard work in 3 months can change ... -
Am I the only one who tragically misses difficulty-3 questions in LR?I don't get it. No matter my score and no matter the overall difficulty of the section, I almost always miss difficulty-3's over 4's and 5's (even in…
I would say its not a terrible thing to focus just on LR for a few days, but that doesnt mean to fully ignore. Maybe throw in a RC + LG game and review them all later -
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…
... offer some really good insights in to RC strategy. Also 7sage's ... I find useful for improving RC when working with partially familiar ... of information from the passage, in appropriate outline form. Once you ... see passages that you read in that multi-level outline ... -
What i should i be getting on Sets of questionHey everyone, I was just wondering how everyone has been doing on the question sets given after every lesson? I seem to be hit and miss and som…
... more questions you miss—whether in question sets, drills, timed ... to going the whole hog in Blind Review—for every. Single ... 't know—like prevaricate [in the RC comp passage about animal language ... things right for "meh" reasons in exercises (luck, wingin' it, ... -
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…
... train yourself to see structure in the passages... and read with ... . Was getting 15 - 17 in the RC and then I worked on ... it from the Manhattan Prep RC guide... (LSAT Trainer - written by ... -
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.…
I've used the Manhattan RC guide... that system trains you ... to read in a particular way.. which is ... was getting 15 - 17 in the RC portion of the test before ... -
Do You 170+ scorers notice a difference in your time?I just started scoring in the low 170s and noticed that I'm averaging a bit over 5:00 minutes left per section after having gone through all of the q…
... generous. I would be curious in which "era" of tests you ... left over for *every* section, in particular RC. -
in need of helpHello everyone, hope all is well; I am writing this post after taking a PT, (my 8th total), and i am literally heart broken. After spending the la…
... you typically miss per section in LR, RC and LG. You said ... -
rough startHey guys! =) I'm still pretty new to the LSAT community but I was wondering if you guys could help me out here. I just became a mom 8 months ago, gra…
I agree with @jdawg113 because I mean law school can wait but the time you spend with your baby now won't last forever. Soon he will grow up on you. Also, a copy of the trainer will help you prepare for the LSAT in LR/RC before you enroll in 7Sage. -
Stuck in mid 150 rangeany advice for getting out of the mid 150's? My last 4 PT's have been 155-156, with a highest of 157. My LR average is 15-19, LG average 17-20, RC a…
Go back and review specific lessons in the course. Also, drill, drill, drill and drill specific question types in LR/RC/LG that are giving you a hard time and don't forget to BR every single question that you had difficulty with. -
Toughest PrepTests?Hey everyone, First time poster but I have been a lurker for a few weeks. I'm sorry if this has already been asked, but does anyone have a list of s…
@nicole.hopkins how did everyone do in the RC section? What's the next test and when will you BR? -
Toughest PrepTests?Hey everyone, First time poster but I have been a lurker for a few weeks. I'm sorry if this has already been asked, but does anyone have a list of s…
... normally get 1 curvebreaker wrong in one of the LR sections ... , 2 or 3 questions wrong in the RC, and then the remainder ... in the LG. I rarely (sigh) ... -
PT 50--beginning of the major changes?I just took PT 50 and I felt like I did not even know how to complete the exam. I have familiarized myself with the test since December, but I felt …
The single most important distinction between pre-50s PTs and later ones is RC.
It's undoubtedly significantly more difficult. Those who typically score -3/-4 in older RC can average as low as -8/-9 in the newer ones. -
7Sage and Trainer LG TechniquesI mostly bought the Trainer for some new perspectives on LR, and considered skipping the LG portions all together since I have been doing really well…
... a refresher to fill in any gaps in knowledge left by 7sage ... really helped my score improve in the RC section. For me, the ... -
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 …
... . But how do you drill RC usually? Identify main point, purpose ... />
I was -9 in RC on my diagnostic and by ... 've made some dumb mistakes in the RC sections on my last ... multiple times, should help you in speed, retention and comprehension. You ... -
How to get faster at RCs?Hi, A newbie here. I am really, really slow at reading RCs and LRs and I can never finish them timed and have a good deal of questions unanswered …
... LR will actually help immensely in your RC. I recently advised someone ... in a very similar situation ( ... non-native speaker with RC issues ... the same reading I did in that thread. And audiobooks ... -
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…
How many words are there in an RC passage? 7Sage basically suggests a ... to finish all four passages in addition to answering 27-28 ... -
I can't see any improvement. Please advice.Hello all, So here I am whining again. I started PTing from PT36 and now I am at PT39. Between PT38 and PT39, I did 50 questions of Flaw and 50 qu…
... , I posted a question in the RC subforum. I took PT 37 ... well on the first three RC passages. I noted how the ... /#/discussion/3494/huge-jump-on-rc-section-help
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Reading Comp - Read Time vs. Question TimeMy average passage read time is 3:15. My average passage question time is 5:15. So, roughly 40% read time and 60% question time. My avera…
@Pacifico @jac376 how many do you miss in new RC PT 60 onward? -
Reading compFor anyone who has ever had a huge jump in reading comp...what changed? I am struggling a lot with this section. I get like -12 in the section :((
@aincao how many are you missing in new RC (pt 60+)? how fast you read the passage and do the section? -
Getting Back UpI reposted this comment of mine from @blah170blah 's great thread to those who are disappointed. I thought my story would help some of you realize y…
... a strong rc of only -2 in a new ... do the questions in RC? what were your breakdowns in previous tests? ... br /> i'm interested in your RC approach as that is ... score down (I went -9 RC in my last take).
... contributed to lower scores in my first two tests. ... -
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 …
... 'll do that in my next PTs and drilling RC sections. I ... can improve even a little in the RC; it's my weakest ...
