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My journey with the LSAT (146 —> 171)Well it’s taken about 3 weeks for me to finally sit down and type this post. Now that the time has come I’d like to share my experience with the test…
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RC: This sections was the hardest to improve. once again ... br />
**Focus on the process not the results**
... the urge to compare yourself to others- it will only hurt ... you in the end.
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Worse at Easier RC Passages?I am consistently worse at easier RC passages than the harder ones. For example, I just took a PT section with two level 2 passages, and two level 4 …
... consistently worse at easier RC passages than the harder ones. For example ... section with two level 2 passages, and two level 4 ... am always better at the harder passages and get at least ... 2x more questions wrong in the easier passages ... -
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…
... always struggled with timing on RC, and when I read ... reading and answering for the rest of the passages.
... the whole passage. These will be questions like ones that only ... read and really understand the passages which makes the questions a lot ... -
When to follow the curriculum and when to skip aheadHi All, I am just beginning my LSAT journey with 7Sage and was wondering what your strategy was/is with the core curriculum. I see that the lessons …
... your strategy was/is with the core curriculum. I see ... LG and RC. Do y’all stick to the curriculum and ... get LR out of the way first, or jump ... am worried about only doing LR, then the other two and forgetting ... if I am looking at the curriculum wrong, too!
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Comparative Passages after PT88I noticed that the comparative passages started at PT 52 and go only up to PT 88. Have they changed the later/most recent RC sections to not have a c…
I noticed that the comparative passages started at PT 52 and go only up to PT 88. Have they changed the later/most recent RC sections to not have a comparative passage? Will there be a comparative passage on future tests? -
Do scores on RC passages from PTs 40-50 reflect real "potential"?Hi everyone! I am registered for the January test. I made a mistake in my scheduling and did most of the newest RC sections in the first leg of my pr…
... and did most of the newest RC sections in the first leg of ... for timed practice test runs). The only option I have for drilling ... difficulty level as those of the modern tests or these sections ... />
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Doing Practice Tests on LawHub vs 7SageHi everyone, I apologize if this is a bit long. I'm going to begin taking practice tests soon to hopefully take the test around August to October of …
... option. Of course, on the other hand, doing the tests on 7Sage is ... in the same order (I believe it's LG LR LR RC ... ? Does anyone have experience doing only ones in the same order on LawHub ... -
Only have 1 month to study for RCFor those of you who have struggled with reading comp & improved greatly or even those of you who have always been great at reading comp, could you p…
... what you consider is the best way to study ... for reading comp? Is the CC's reading comp section ... but I only have a month left to study for RC ( tragic ...
UPDATE: I'm taking the November LSAT as a trial ... 1/2 months of RC) to get the highest score possible ... -
NEW INFO - Core Curriculum Update - Drilling FeatureHey 7Sagers! **Update: After carefully considering feedback from several 7Sagers, we've decided to keep the pre-made problem sets available for t…
... your heart is set on doing the problem sets exactly as they ... 35. Flaw PSet #23 contains the hardest and newest. As they are ... have been released. Second, the modern LSAT only contains one scored LR ... LR, LG, and RC experimentals on the next feature release). You ... -
question about changes to the lawhub interface with RC passage being cut off in the middleHey guys, I posted this question on reddit a few days ago but received a response that wasn’t very helpful. So I decided to post the same question he…
... your reading comfort, each of the RC passages could be made to fit ... in the screenshots I provided here, the main passages are cut in the middle ... ’t see the whole of the main text for each of the passages without ... -
How should I incorporate 7sage with my prior knowledge of LG + RC? Struggling w/ LRFirst time using 7sage. I've already taken the LSAT twice - 147 and 150. I feel confident with LG - I don't think I need to re-learn how to LG by wat…
... by watching the videos. Also feel pretty confident with RC.
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Should I skip ... wants me to do 1 RC section daily M/W ... have been studying by doing half an LR section ... LR. Should I only do the LR lessons and then ... -
155 -> 171 thanks to 7Sage, strategies/adviceI know there’s a lot of similar posts on here, but I was able to increase my score from a 155 on my initial diagnostic to a 171 on my first LSAT with…
... way through LR, and do the RC one if necessary (ended up ... the RC syllabus, which absolutely helped change the way I looked at RC. But the ... to focus on just reading, the only other thing I let myself ... is. I also think re-doing passages from PTs was a worthwhile ... -
Solving LR/RC back to front?Hey Everybody, Taking the August LSAT and PT'ing in the 170s. Was wondering if anyone had considered starting at the end of LR sections, spen…
... rather than racing through the hardest section of the test while mentally fatigued ... with RC, why not give the most time and energy to the (usually ... ) toughest two passages at the end, rather than ... -
Woah.. What can I do to get this timed?So I've been averaging about 155 on timed PTs and decided to go really hard on the studying this past week. I took PT 57 un-timed today an got a 167 …
... difference on the elders and young adults question -.-)
RC: -3 ... read through the passages and out of all 27 questions only referred back ... was familiar with two of the passages in terms of subject ... which in my opinion was the hardest one and took all of ... -
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…
... KT. Trust me, there will only be a few KT's ... more thing: if you are doing a practice test under timed ... passages. That's not much time to answer questions, I know -- only ... -1) for the entire RC, all four passages. Plus, for the ones I did ... -
For those getting 173/175 +... what's your breakdown per section?For those getting 173/175 +... what's your breakdown per section?
... as needed. Comparatively speaking, the LSAT passages are generally much easier than ... 'd say the best way to improve your RC score is ... the structure of the argument as soon as you finish reading. Doing so only ... tough to gain ground on RC sections, and -5 is a ... -
Interpreting Diagnostic Score / Before and After 7Sage?Hey guys, I just took my first cold diagnostic test (June 2007) and I got a 152. I know that puts me at around ~52 percentile right now... My goa…
... ...that's easy. Just keep doing the game exercises until they bore ... ... no excuses).
Your RC is already your best point ... will tell you it's the hardest to improve. That said, it ... -2 no problem.
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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…
... about a unique order of doing them; there simply is no ... time. Go in order. RC is not the same as games, in ... amongst passages 2, 3, and 4 that is supported by the past ... 't absolutely mean its the hardest passage in the set) Just do them ... -
A thank you to 7SageI scored a 173 on the September test, and 7Sage had a significant contribution to that happening. I just want to say thanks to the admins at 7Sage, a…
... step, what you are doing. Write out the steps you take for ... out why you got the questions wrong. The only thing I would add ... time leisurely reading through RC sections-both the passages and questions. Try to ... -
Left Over TimeHi, I know I am fortunate to have this problem, but I consistently find myself with roughly 7 minutes left to twiddle my thumbs on RC sections and am…
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I mark the passages very minimally -- mostly, not at ... facts might be included in the passage. Heck, I ... ; only did the RC passages one after another, as if I were doing a ... five-section test composed only of RC passages.
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2nd Time Around and Anxiety..Any Advice!?So I'm signed up for the June 2015 test and this is my second time taking the test. I took the Oct 2013 and scored in the low 150s which was heartbre…
... worried that some LG or RC passage will throw me off ... give myself only 30 or 33min per section. By doing this I ... 'm trying to simulate the panic I ... medium hard ones and skipping the hardest. I think Mike Kim from ... -
Making Inferences more quicklyHello, I started/purchased the 7Sage Starter on May 31, 2015. That was actually the first day I started studying for the LSAT (I haven't used any …
... practicing making inferences (I.E. doing logic games, even ones you ...
As for RC, check out the advice in this thread ... ever took I only finished 2.5 passages. I left the testing room ... I've done soooo many RC passages since my diagnostic. So all ... -
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 …
... on section salvaging when you only have a few minutes for ... of RC is doing a lot of passages. Pull out the RC section from the 30 ... it starts to click. The structure of passages are similar and it ... -
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…
... RC passages should be treated like logic games--- working upfront will not only ... make the questions easier but it' ... explanation for the question. This part is the worst but ... 're missing questions. Also, doing this makes me want 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 …
Is the section salvaging and drills only in 4th ed? I already ... on section salvaging when you only have a few minutes for ... of RC is doing a lot of passages. Pull out the RC section from the 30 ... it starts to click. The structure of passages are similar and it ... -
How to Drill ProperlyHi All- I am wondering how to best drill to improve my score on various sections. I have a book I got from a friend that is the Manhattan LSAT 10 Rea…
... In my opinion drilling is only useful in two scenarios: minimally ... . I guarantee they will be the hardest LR sections you ever do ... the answers the first time. For RC you can do the same, just pick passages ... want to finish 3 of the 4 passages in under 8 minutes ... -
Question for Full Time Workers Also StudyingHey there fellow busy people. I have read a lot of articles talk about how people balance the two things but most focus on finding/making time. I …
... getting enough rest, not doing frantic study binges, etc. ... most). The key is keeping the accuracy, and getting the accuracy ... time). For RC, I would just do passages (one at ... what cognitive toll reading passages on more than ... helpful if you can only do 3 games in ... -
Trying out something new... thoughts?Hello All: Quick preface: 1. I am taking the Dec. 2015 LSAT. 2. I started at 132 3. average PT score is 152/154 4. Target Score: ANYTHING over…
... /> On the RC section, instead of attempting all 4 passages, I only attempted 2 ... you don't know which passages will be harder than others ... there. RC is hard so even if you do only 2 passages you ... is sub 160 on even the hardest tests.
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Trying out something new... thoughts?Hello All: Quick preface: 1. I am taking the Dec. 2015 LSAT. 2. I started at 132 3. average PT score is 152/154 4. Target Score: ANYTHING over…
I don't get the blanket animosity toward the RC advice. It's important ... definitely the latter. You cannot realistically get away with only doing 2 passages if ... doing this. But then again, if the goal is the December LSAT, no RC ... -
LSAT recent trends in section difficultyIs it possible for the LSAT to have trends where exams are specifically designed to have harder LR or RC and then easier LG or vice versa at particul…
... 2, Game ?) was one of the hardest games to map out, but ... 75, game 4).
RC, I think, was pretty easy ... it has gotten easier. Shorter passages, fewer trick answers, and fewer ... to PT 1. I guess the only way that it has changed ...
