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148--> 165 finally done after 2.5 years (long winded story)Quick rundown: URM 3.92 UGPA 150 diagnostic June 2019- 150 (canceled) October 2020- 148 :( July 2021- 157 August 2021- 165 :) The LSAT a…
... in 2019. I read through the Powerscore books ... treatment for. After more studying and getting the ... to try a new way. Sometimes it takes ... for me to get better at than RC. Once I ... -9/-10 to -3/-4. With RC, I had ...
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Another Unorthodox RC method that some might reject but it could save you from your RC nightmaresOK, HEAR ME OUT. Something that helped me go from -7/9 to -4 on RC is, and some might be against this but we get desperate sometimes, actually skippi…
... 'll have about 3-6 minutes left over to go back and ... more confident with RC). When you go back to the comparative, don't read ... bring that down to -4/5.
I HATED RC and I ... that are easier to master than speed reading, to squeeze out those extra ... -
I take 4 minutes on each of the reading passagesSo I have no problem with speed....Trust me, I can read the passages in 2 minutes or less....but in one sense I do have a problem with speed, because…
... what I just read and only takes 1-3 seconds.
... of the passage - much more so than summarizing does. And, ... helps you create you own method of attack.
Personally ... to finish several consecutive RC sections within the 35 minutes while missing 3 - 5 ... -
Second guessingHow do you guys handle second guessing? I'm beyond pissed because I just missed 5pts on a RC section due to second guessing! Obviously, I don't reall…
... support to prove most of your answer choice. This takes practice ... the memory method?
I tend to do pretty well on RC ... section. I might go more slowly, read more carefully, and obviously find ... If you can go -3 on BR than I believe 100% that ... -
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…
... read so much dense material in 2 minutes so to ... more carefully and trusting myself more ... spending between 3-4 minutes reading the ... treating RC like a memory competition ... got me down to the -5 range.
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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…
... read so much dense material in 2 minutes so to ... more carefully and trusting myself more ... spending between 3-4 minutes reading the ... treating RC like a memory competition ... got me down to the -5 range.
method of looking ... anything other than mean about ... -
Advices for RC: POE, reading for structure, notationHi all, I just finished the first reading section "introduction on reading comprehension" in CC. I also watched @"nicole.hopkins" video about her …
... is to go to the Oldies but Goodies RC ... to do 3 questions. Is it worth to gain 25% more ... and you have 5 min left at ... suggest that we should read for reasoning structure. ... There can be more than one level of meaning ... want to get good at the memory method of ... -
PLEASEEEE Help with RCSo I feel like when I read the passage I have a good idea about what is going on and how it pertains to the structure but I am consistently missing t…
... RC down to -2 or so. I use what is called the Memory Method ... . It takes practice, but you're essentially using your memory and associating ... these days when I have more than 5 seconds to answer a comment, I ... -
Thoughts on how to tackle PTs...Hi everyone, I'm not sure if anyone has encountered the situation I am in but I'm sure you all will have some helpful input regardless! My cold d…
... I was scoring around -5-6 on RC..
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... my faith in 7Sage's memory method and learned that the ... s more important now than ever to learn to read for structure as opposed to ... aim to eliminate 2-3 answers from my memory, and then return to ... -
7Sage Results on RetakeHi everyone, So i'm thoroughly into 7sage now and i'm really feeling like this program is changing the way I originally thought about this test. …
... thus leaving a bit more time to look back at the ... m at about -3 to -1 on RC and think that ... I take considerably longer than the 8:45 or ... impression is that the memory method only indirectly assists with ... for getting all your sections to @ -5; that way, there' ... -
Is the cold diagnostic test actually easier than most of the PTs?Okay, here’s the thing: I scored 162 (-18) on the June 2007 LSAT two weeks ago (a decent score for cold diag, isn’t it?), and I wasn’t even trying th…
... would be the key to crack RC. I totally agree with ... : I normally spend 1.5-2 min on each passage ... run out of time (2-3 mins for each passage, ... this? Should I try to improve my memory, or should I work ... would you recommend me to do other than keep praticing with ... -
Is the cold diagnostic test actually easier than most of the PTs?Okay, here’s the thing: I scored 162 (-18) on the June 2007 LSAT two weeks ago (a decent score for cold diag, isn’t it?), and I wasn’t even trying th…
... the key to crack RC. I totally ... spend 1.5-2 min on ... time (2-3 mins for each ... from a more memory focussed method where they ... read through. This enables them to go right to ... works together rather than the content within ... the 7sage memory method?) to try to save time ... -
Only complete 3/4 RC PassagesSo, for RC I seem to have a common issue on my PTs. I always seem to run out of time. I finish 3 passages and the questions (usually only skipping on…
... pay attention to how long it takes you to get through ... 2-3 mins other are more comfortable with 3-4 ... long with the questions than there is a good ... other big details. The memory method is great for this. ... RC but these are a few things I tried to get from 3 ... -
From 168 to 170s in six weeks?Hi, I got a 168 on the Jan LSAT and I'm looking to break 170 for the March LSAT. I've scored in the 170s before, but I'm looking to consistently be s…
... RC and I just have not been able to get better than ... I have only gotten 2-3 questions better on this. ... like -12 to -5, but I also need to be getting ... I was going to try JY's memory method since I have ... missing are usually the more detailed and specific ones ... -
Reading Comprehension Scores VariableI am finding that my Reading Comp scores are super variable - sometimes I get 100% on the section, and sometimes I miss 7-8 questions. I am still wor…
... most. I typically go between -3 to -7 and this pretty much ... -5 to -7 on LR. The fact that one section of RC varies more than ... Powerscore bible and 7sage’s memory method. I personally think the Bible ... s method incredibly helpful either, but I might just need to ... -
How do you write the LSAT?By this I mean: how do you tackle each section, under time constraints? For example, in LR I will skip a question that will take up half the page …
... /> LR: Try to read questions and answer them ... more time than the initial 80% confidence. So, I try to ... method recently, I tend to ... approach to RC for me ... to the 3.5mins on passage and 3.5 to ... to answer within a minute. If I understand the question from memory ... -
179!! Thanks 7SageI'm beyond excited. It feels so surreal. I'm positive I couldn't have gotten this score without 7sage, especially on Logic Games. I'm gonna miss J.Y.…
... 7sage fool-proof method, but I would ... many of them 3 or more times. I ... to answer the questions and just takes ... like every single RC passage, as ... thing where you read the words ... behoove you to spend 5 minutes on one ... I'm more than happy to get more specific or ... -
Best approaches for RC?How do you guys each approach an RC passage while reading? Do you do the memory method every time or write down a low-res summary? I'm averaging -7 a…
... with the memory method/low res summaries ... to find, I never, ever wrote anything down - I think it takes ... more time towards answering the questions than ... to finish reading the passage within 2-2.5 minutes ... will have to re-read parts of ... the passage (RC is actually ... -
THANK YOU! 150 --> 171A big fat sincere Thank You to everybody who makes discussion posts and comments on JY's lessons. I swear I've read hundreds of them that made me lau…
... definitely takes sustained commitment ... the test more than others, ... RC)
- Failed to ID author's perspective (RC)
- For RC (When moving to ... 3: Translation Drills!
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How can I hit the 170 line before Oct 5?I've been scoring at around 166/167, but because of my not-so-excellent GPA (3.4) I will need a minimum of 170 for my desired school to even consider…
... not-so-excellent GPA (3.4) I will need ... desired school to even consider me. With less than 3 weeks ... much as 6 hours to study everyday before test ... 5 RC, -0 LG, and -3/-7 LR. It seems to me that the more ... easier and one obviously more difficult LR section, so ... -
Comprehensive Strategy for RC - response to KS in 3 partsHi KS, Perhaps you are taking the Feb LSAT, but given that the Dec test is only 3 weeks away, let me share my RC strategy. Not sure if you have t…
... is only 3 weeks away, let me share my RC strategy. Not ... 's helpful.
The method I use/developed relies on ... argument or thesis come to life in a more expansive way. Generally ... (s). Also, do not neglect to read, understand and note the Honorable ... -
General assistance needed (progress/diagnostics)I apologize in advance for the long discussion post. I am sure there are others in my shoes, so I'd like to ask the community for some assistance on …
... increase in my ability to read for reasoning structure, ... how did you drill RC and what exactly ... should take me 5 mins end up taking ... allowing me to only finish 3 games in 35 minutes. My ... than actually trying to think things through (which inevitably takes more ... -
Memorizing InferencesI've been practicing games according to the 7sage method for a a few weeks now. I easily do the games in or under the suggested time after about 3-4…
... been practicing games according to the 7sage method for a a few ... the suggested time after about 3-4 tries. However, I am ... takes me about 10-15 minutes, so on PTs I rarely complete more than ... " "or reproduce the inferences from memory"? That may seem like a ... -
Please help! So lost with 6 weeks left!I’ve been studying the LSAT for over 8 months now and am taking an all or nothing approach to September. I had high hopes of getting a low 170 score …
... an all or nothing approach to September. I had high hopes ... score is looking more and more like a dream rather than a possibility ... is, generally, LR: 5-8 (total), LG (1-3), RC (4-6). For ... . I’ve tried like every method of RC, but some of those ... -
RC- Doing Passages With Most Questions First Vs. Easiest PassagesHi all! I was wondering what your thoughts are on RC passage selection. I'm averaging 1-2 (more often 2) wrong per passage under timed conditions …
... are on RC passage selection. I'm averaging 1-2 (more often ... a result am going to aim for getting 3.5 passages done.
to be more difficult. That way, you ... have a similar strategy or method they'd like to share? -
Getting more accurate but struggling with the speedHi, I have been practicing logic games following the fool proof method, it has helped a lot in my confidence. I have become better and getting -2 or …
... games following the fool proof method, it has helped a ... and getting -2 or -3 for the logic games section ... which should take 8 minutes i end up taking ... take like 5 minutes extra than the ideal time to finish though ... of game would be more helpful? Any suggestions -
Repeat for 5 point boostLittle less than 3 months left I need a 5 point boost . Suggestions please ? I plan to review June test hard this weekend to review my errors. Mo…
Little less than 3 months left
I need a 5 point boost .
Suggestions please ?
I plan to review ... weekend to review my errors. Most of these are in RC and ... game speed using 10 copy method .
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Losing Reading Comprehension Ability2 post in one day, I know, I'm sorry. SO after PTing consistently in the mid 160s, I've started to crumble. My last PT's have been 159, 162 and 16…
... LR I'm doing better than when I was in ... got only -5. After drilling, I decided to do preptest 62 ... time on passage 3, which caused me to completely miss a ... have spent the last 5 hours drilling RC, on top of ... I was using JY's memory method, and it worked, but ... -
Can someone help with critiquing and offering aid/suggestions on my schedule until the Dec test?I typically BR LG to -0 or close to it, but sometimes screw up an entire game or sometimes a couple more questions on timed tests... I BR above 16…
... class...but have 3-5 or even more hours for LSAT ... what I miss. Review 74 more if have brainpower ) | ... 74, maybe not watch more than 2 hours of video? ... questions better on LR/RC combined. At least a ... you so much to whoever takes the time to read all of this! -
LG Help!Hey Everyone! So, LG and RC have always been my weakest sections. I'm working on RC now, and don't feel like I should post a thread requesting hel…
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So, LG and RC have always been my weakest ... most I've completed were 3 games, with a -1 score ... -up. It takes me anywhere from 10-15 minutes to complete a game ... months to study, I'm going to implement the "fool proof" method more than I ...
