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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…
... going to drill RC passages right now with the method you recommended ... much as assess it's structure (real time thought process: "omg ... make sure to analyze the structure of the passage, making up ... . After I identify the passage structure, I'll breakdown the RC ... -
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 …
... focus on the actual RC passages.
I found ... essentially not care about whatever complex science thing there is ... be asked about that particularly complex thing, and since even ... things from RC passages for these students with the goal of ... -
Reading Comp Help !Okay, so I noticed JY does not really do "mapping" when it comes to reading comp. I have taken a Kaplan course before and basically I had to make num…
... viewpoint changes for uber complicated passages, everything beyond that is totally ... you spend practicing RC especially with J.Y.'s Memory Method ... and understanding of the passage structure beats out a mapping strategy ... -
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> …
... much as assess it's structure (real time thought process: "omg ... approach the questions, I start with the Main Point, Author's ... on the content of RC passages (science, humanities, law) instead of ... . After I identify the passage structure, I'll breakdown the RC ... -
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…
... yourself to see structure in the passages... and read with an eye towards ... I never dropped below 20 with my score usually hovering around ... -
Supplemental Reading for Science PassagesCan anyone recommend any sources I can read to help increase my comprehension for science RC passages? I see people recommend Scientific American,…
... , and less argument / reasoning structure, if you get where I ... material to become more familiar with / less scared of scientific ... , may I suggest starting with abstracts on interesting topics? ... well.
Science passages, I think, are difficult only ... -
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 …
... . I used to struggle hard with RC. Like -12 + a section ... you how to read for structure. It's weird to grasp ... how I look at the passages and now my mind breaks ... -
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 …
... LR that talk about reasoning structure, and of course the ... try drilling more timed RC passages, both individually and as ... up between timing with a stopwatch, and timing with a timer ... , just gaining a familiarization with some common terminologies will help ... -
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 …
... never had timing issues with RC so I haven' ... of skill as they do with lack of application of ... RC for me (along with the PT itself of course ... 'm going to continue with this until I start ... passages just to develop your English skills and your reasoning structure ... -
RC - Combining methods from 7Sage & The TrainerI started 7sage's lessons on RC today and I still feel clueless/helpless. First, I'd like to ask if anyone has seen dramatic improvement using the me…
... want to share my progress with you: I went an embarrassing ... did about 75 RC passages and questions with some serious BR. Of ... know how to read for structure, but that knowledge needs to ... -
What would this problem be?Hi guys, did you ever encounter this issue: After you read a RC passage, you think you understand this passage, and you know the support for argument…
Particularly on dense passages, or on passages that I don't get ... each paragraph for content and structure, especially how the paragraph or ... . This technique may help you with recall as you are effectively ... -
Problems with stamina rooted in fundamentals?So I took preptest 40, scored a horrid 156. I noticed I did alright on the first two sections, but completely bombed the last two. This was my first …
... how to read for reasoning structure (which you can get from ... a lot of RC of passages to see improvement.
with RC now that I'm ... -
Am I BRing wrong?So with about 6 weeks left until test day, it's time to start cracking down. Now I am happy with my current PT average. However, it seems like a w…
BRing RC will help you see patterns in structure. The passages are pretty formulaic with a few outliers. -
Help for Law PassagesAnnoyingly (worryingly???) I have the most trouble on the law passages in RC. I'm not great with the law vocab and pretty terrible with the history …
... the most with the law and science passages for RC. ... that you're struggling with the law passages should worry you; ... how to read for structure and reasoning. I don ... improve on the law passages besides reading law blogs ... lot of law RC passages and take PTs and ... -
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 :((
I'm currently struggling with this too. My entire mark ... set down - reading for structure, connecting the passages, using the questions to ... -
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 …
... determine words you are unfamiliar with and it has a chapter ... is doing a lot of passages. Pull out the RC section ... starts to click. The structure of passages are similar and it is ... -
Still struggling.I am now on timed PT's and still struggling with MBT questions and SA questions. I have only taken 3 PT's so far 19,20, 21. I'm BRing in the 160's w.…
... bones with questions and to dig deep into reasoning structure of passages, as ... -
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…
... when timed: Reading for reasoning structure, Practicing memory method, knowing why ... of a good number of passages will yield a critical mass ... ton of passages ( I drilled RC PT 1-20) with some serious ... -
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 …
... determine words you are unfamiliar with and it has a chapter ... is doing a lot of passages. Pull out the RC section ... starts to click. The structure of passages are similar and it is ... -
RC Problem Sets - Should we be marking up the the preptests?Hi everyone, Just curious how everyone is doing the problem sets. I am reluctant to actually mark up the preptests used for the problem sets as I d…
I have a question with respect to improving RC ability.....< ... passage RC section a day with a BR. In the BR ... to look at the structure/similarities with other passages.
Is this ... just did drilling of RC passages over and over again. -
RC Problem Sets - Should we be marking up the the preptests?Hi everyone, Just curious how everyone is doing the problem sets. I am reluctant to actually mark up the preptests used for the problem sets as I d…
... passage RC section a day with a BR. In the BR ... to look at the structure/similarities with other passages.
This ... -
Reading Comp wont budgeI am scoring consistently in the LR and LG sections of my PT's, usually -3 total for LR and -0 for LG save some dumb mistakes on occasion that have d…
... .. I still have issues with science passages but after taking tips from ... clearer visual interpretation of both structure and content within a read ... -
Why am I having such a difficult time scoring at least in the 150s?I study all the time and have been for a while. I was first exposed to the LSAT 2 years ago and score in the 120s, but then the highest score I've ev…
... probably lacking. Go over complex grammer, argument structure, valid/invalid argument forms ... , etc until you have them down. With ... up. You can do this with self-discipline but keep in ... -
Reading PassagesI'm just getting started with this and I would like to know what is the difference between the Law, Humanities, Social Science and Natural Science pa…
... you want to familiarize yourself with the subject and the way ... be similar but the science passages may be less abstract than ... the law passages. You can also run into ... history type passages that trace a timeline of events. The structure will ... -
Reading Comp HELPI have been studying for the LSAT for a few months now and my score has tremendously improved. I am now scoring on average 165 consistently on prep t…
... (especially in the later PTs with tricky question wording).
... related to the main point / structure of the passage"
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Also (for passages giving you the most trouble ... mean about having ZERO practice with theses subjects :/ I hope ... -
blind reviewhow do I enter my blind review score for a PT? I only see the option for entering answers for the PT Thanks
... get older exams and drill with those or do the ones ... with LSAT trainer? with reading comp, they say LSAC is testing on structure ... to get through all 4 passages, to read and answer the ... -
On 70s PT Reading Comprehension sectionsHi, as I was prepping for February LSAT in Asia, I am seeing subtle twists and turns in the trend of reading comprehension passages and questions in …
I agree with you. RC has always been ... critical to understand the reasoning structure I think a lot of ... I've started reading the passages twice, once at a normal ... read I already know the structure and so by just skimming ... -
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 …
... up for 7Sage and supplement with the Trainer. Make sure your ... works for you. Drill RC passages. Learn to anticipate what the ... 's view/tone, opposing views, structure of passage, etc). Constantly ask ... -
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…
... I try to read for structure - that's been covered ... passages tend to use much more clear and direct language with ... almost exclusively indicators of structure, tone and strength, ... those indicators.
Indicators of structure: Question marks; But; Also ... -
Logical Reasoning "information/stimulus retention"..? HELPHello all, I need some advice on how to improve on "retaining" information; specifically for LR. What I'm finding is that with all LR questions…
... 're still struggling with LR, if only with retaining information, diagramming ... order to quickly come up with possible answers.
... through in-depth logic from passages that don't demand it ... to only focus on the structure and to do so efficiently ...
