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Reading comp AGHI'm scheduled to write the Feb exam and I've noticed that my RC is my <b>worst</b> section by far! I'm averaging - (3-5) per LR section, and -(0-2) p…
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June 2017 LSATHey guys! I was wondering if it is possible to increase my score to a 170 or higher if I scored a 145 on my diagnostic. I plan to write the June 20…
... it before you jump into complex sentences where timing is also ... how to structure you LSAT prep after you are done with your ... . So if you are done with the core-curriculum, definitely attend ... -
RC: How do you make your memory better for those fine detail question?OK, so my battle with RC and been brutal, long, and very emotionally draining. I originally was going like -16, now I'm going -5ish. In RC I have s…
... on getting familiar with the format of RC passages as they ... do in fact follow a very formulaic structure ... can to get familiar with these cookie-cutter passages.
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RC: How do you make your memory better for those fine detail question?OK, so my battle with RC and been brutal, long, and very emotionally draining. I originally was going like -16, now I'm going -5ish. In RC I have s…
... general structure. This is 50% of the battle with RC ... Method. Memory and attention to structure can indeed be improved. ... .practice and familiarity with previous RC passages well enough to know ... based off of understanding of structure and where things were. ... -
How to Restart my RC preparation? I didn't spend much time on RC in previously preparation. I'm aiming at June LSAT. I commonly get incorrect 2-3 per passage. I wonder if I need to …
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RC advice neededHello, I would really appreciate some advice here, So My RC on old PTs (20s to 30s) were on average -3, I knew that old RCs are much easier but a…
... passages really slowly and deeply. Also, some people have trouble with ... really dense legal passages. What I would ... is not only drill those passages really deeply, but also ... on the same underlying reasoning structure. There must be just ... -
RC advice neededHello, I would really appreciate some advice here, So My RC on old PTs (20s to 30s) were on average -3, I knew that old RCs are much easier but a…
... passages challenged me the most. I would suggest to familiarize yourself with ... JY's breakdown of the passages and start to emulate that ... really hard to understand passages have some basic structure to hold on ... -
Please Share Your Cross Training SuggestionsAny non-LSAT resources you've found to be useful. I'm planning to write for the Sept '17 test so I'd like to start these habits/practices now. Here a…
I agree with @CinnamonTea. The best training that ... is to just read more passages. Nothing will prepare you better ... sure you are breaking the structure down too so you are ... beside doing as many RC passages as I can. :)
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 …
... a big issue for me with RC, also. My mind often ... with 'local' or 'global' questions? Are you better at tracking the structure ... of passages or the ideas contained ...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 …
... help in RC; even with a flawless prediction, many ... structure and the main point(s). It also helps with ... phrases, and identification of structure and the author's ... reinforcing the bigger picture with the tiny pieces, rather ... just the tip on passages! But I don't ...RC Improvement! Finally!Hey guys! I'm super stoked. I finally hit -3 on RC! I have been stuck at -4 for over a year! Now I know I should be striving for -0 but let me have t…
... drilling RC passages and really working on reading for structure. This tends ... just couldn't find success with it. I say whatever works ... RC take it and run with it!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…
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8. With comparative passages, check quickly and see if ...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…
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So with that, I needed to step ... is quite simply drilling RC passages and watching J.Y.'s ... specifically, I naturally came up with a personalized notation strategy. So ... improving my reading for reasoning structure, as they say, which ...RC Practice materials suggestionsHi all, I just began the RC section of the curriculum, and I'm finding it sort of pointless to study along with the videos without having the pas…
... practice than to keep doing passages over and over. As mentioned ... really help with learning out to read for reasoning structure.
PTing and Blind reviewHi guys, so I need some clarity on PTing and Blind reviewing. So far I have taken only 3 PT and have gone thru the CC twice + the LSAT trainer. So fa…
... of what has helped me with RC, you want to be ... in the passage, and the structure. This will help you to ... faster (also note that some passages are designed to take more ...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…
... necessary about the reasoning structure, slow enough to understand ... passages (usually the most difficult one in each RC section), the structure ... /> 9. Push the pace with the easier questions. I spend ... with a bit more time for comparative reading passages.
I need helpSo I took the practice LSAT test from 2008 and scored a whopping 134. I have a 3.76 cumulative GPA from my undergraduate so I know I'm not dumb. I'm …
... get, finishing the Trainer with a complete outline of it ... knowledge and viewing the questions with the right perspective are ... notation methods and familiarize yourself with a variety of games. ... read the passages at a fast pace, to understand structure and ...Advice on going over RC sectionsI got -9 on one section and I was wondering what advice or steps anyone has to reduce that number? I am keeping the main point in mind in each passag…
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Lots of practice long with adopting a notation strategy that ... RC. Seeing how JY approached passages in real time helped me ... as it is reading for structure . You can always look back ... . Besides, I learn something new with every passage I read so ...Advice for increasing speed in RCWhat strategies work best for you? How many passages do you attempt in practice tests? What have you found helps in increasing your score? Thank y…
... you will get better at with more exposure. The reason that ... RC passages are remarkably similar in terms of their reasoning structure. For ... kind of why understanding reasoning structure is essential getting stronger and ...Advice on how to attack RCFor the RC section, would you advise to start timed like J.Y.s version or not timed and then after getting a handle of structure then start timing li…
... after getting a handle of structure then start timing like J ... you're JUST starting out with RC, I don't see ... the harm in getting familiar with some passages untimed. However, use a ... expose myself to how the passages were structured. After that I ...Advice needed for June TestHi, I've been studying for the LSAT for about 5 months in total now and I'm preparing to take the June test. I'm aiming for a 170 and I just took a p…
... /> All of the passages have very similar reasoning structure to another passage ... get more familiar with this with more and more passages. Make sure you ... breaking the passages down, writing ...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 …
... the nail on the head. With the exception of LG, I ... your LR weaknesses. Start with easy passages and build your way to ... are writing out the reasoning structure, purpose of each paragraph, tone ...MOR-like Questions in RCI seem to have trouble with MOR questions in RC sections. For example: PT 73 s1 Q22 Which one of the following most accurately describes the main …
... and that might help specifically with these types of questions, is ... behind it (i.e. reasoning structure), then you'll be golden ... . With a little practice and essentially just exposure to more RC passages ...Blind Reviewing RCI'm finally breaking into the score range I want and I know that RC is my biggest challenge and the one sections I'm still a bit inconsistent in. Whe…
... of Nicole Hopkins notation system with my own.
a) For passage structure: a description of each paragraph ... against these methods, concludes with author arguing for a redefinition ... long time I was reviewing passages but wasn't digging ...Blind Reviewing RCI'm finally breaking into the score range I want and I know that RC is my biggest challenge and the one sections I'm still a bit inconsistent in. Whe…
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> a) For passage structure: a description of each paragraph ... against these methods, concludes with author arguing for a redefinition ... identifying the question type with a description of how ... long time I was reviewing passages but wasn't digging ...RC - only downfall / fills me with rageHey all, So I just took PT 53 and scored a 169. Hoooray, right? Not quite. I scored a -1 in LG, -2 between both LR sections and a -9 in RC. Yes, a…
... in bite size pieces...then with each paragraph, I will connect ... exactly 'how' to read these passages. It seems like I need ... how it interacts within the structure of the passage as a ... 'm quite comfortable with anything that deals with the facts presented in ...Done with CC now whatI just finished the core curriculum, yay me. I am taking the Sept Lsat. I took a diagnostic a few months ago and got a terrible 148. I just took my f…
... the most learnable section, and with a little time and dedication ... was only through drilling numerous passages that I was able to ... comes down to reading for structure, but how you go about ... the forum as you continue with your post-CC studies. Let ...Advice for Second Take.
... LSAT Trainer's reading-for-structure approach worked well for me ... the most dry and boring passages they can in an attempt ... up. These smaller pieces connect with other ones, whether they' ... correct AC is frequently clouded with referential phrasing, odd and ...RedactedRedacted
... a lot of trouble with a poor understanding of ... grammar---especially in LR. With RC, say you get ... answer questions based on the structure. Don't take -4 ... if you understood those passages because of the reasoning ... had some fun playing with the use of language. ...Living in RC hellHi all, I've posted about my RC struggles a few times now so I'm few several of you are familiar with my predicament. I have very strong scores in…
Hard to argue with a Sage, but I am ... a good idea about the structure of a passage and where ... have never had problems with completing the four passages in time. I ...
