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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…
... found myself missing Main Point RC questions in my baseline test. I ... have found two keys: the first is learning and practising the ... choice is case law. I read from all court levels and ... are), is amazing to read. I also read and think about legislation ... -
RC Plan of AttackSorry about the title, but I'm a soldier... I took the overseas June 2012 LSAT and scored in the 160s. I was usually -0 to -6 total for LR and LG…
So there are some RC strategies outlined here in this ... , I don't read the question stems first because I feel that ... I will be reading the questions ... -
RC Plan of AttackSorry about the title, but I'm a soldier... I took the overseas June 2012 LSAT and scored in the 160s. I was usually -0 to -6 total for LR and LG…
... you up when doing the questions.
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-RC tests whether you really retained what you read. If you ... don’t remember anything at first, don ... on to the other, easier questions.
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RC Plan of AttackSorry about the title, but I'm a soldier... I took the overseas June 2012 LSAT and scored in the 160s. I was usually -0 to -6 total for LR and LG…
... the RC.... I wouldn't read the question stems before because the questions ... point and come back.
Questions like "it can be inferred ... going to be more general (first one) or specific (second one ... /> Taking a minute to read the questions I feel is kind if ... -
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…
... "flawed method of reasoning" questions for a while. After hearing ... a convoluted RC passage. I've previously read the LSAT ... In addition, the first thing that we read in Logical Reasoning problems ... feel somewhat aimless to read through a RC passage without an ... -
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 …
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I found that RC often seems amorphous and that ... a passage. "Just read it and answer the questions" was how I ... people learn to read in the first place and read this study that ... some other extraneous things from RC passages for these students with ... -
To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
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The first thing that dramatically improved my RC was when I ... stopped highlighting and underlining and read ... on the passage. I normally read each paragraph twice now. ... 98% the first time. I also reread copiously on the questions, so ... -
To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
... can you post which PTs' RC are you referring to for ... time you typically do the first read in, and how much additional ... -reading the passage when doing questions. how do you manage time ... -
How Should I Study ?Back in February I made the decision to write the LSAT in June. Currently still in my undergrad: I choose to drop 2 of the 5 courses I was registered…
My first "cold" diagnostic test was not ... " for LR and RC & LG, that include the questions (by type ... off is that when i read various discussions people are always ... ?
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To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
... /> Can you post which PTs' RC are you referring to for ... time you typically do the first read in, and how much additional ... seconds per paragraph. During the questions I reread copiously, so unless ... go back to whatever questions I circles the first time. I have ... -
To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
... on average to do questions? do you usually get ... through the questions within the 4:30 ... the passage and re-read paragraphs for detail questions?
RC began to become much ... through a super easy first or second passage in ... -
What list of questions do you ask when going through RC?Hey guys! So, I find myself going through a list of questions whenever I approach an RC passage that has proven to be helpful and was wondering if yo…
... /> These "kinda" overlap with your first 5.
I tend ... on RC when I don't deliberately think of the questions and ... just... "intuitively" answer them as I read. -
Coming to a realization.... need validation.Hi All: I've come to a realization that I am just simply not ready for the June LSAT. I'm still going to try my best, walk in there, and see what …
... cents here, with some caveats: first, I have not taken the ... PTs too soon. I've read (and agree) that you shouldn ... replace slow, focused work on questions, timed individual sections and drills ... , I swear.
4. For RC, pray. (and practice of course ... -
To annotate or not ? Annotation or just read through?So far, I've tried circling all transition words (ex: but, however, therefore) and important words that specify the author's viewpoint, but I've foun…
... do. This is the first thing that's stuck for ... me; my RC scores have averaged –1- ... point I think future RC progress will come as ... about how little kids read with their finger following ... that for a number of questions (anything referring to "the ... -
How often do you skip question?During a timed section, how often do you skip questions? How much time do you spend on the question before skipping? I am wondering is skipping after…
... end. For RC, each passage and its questions can be ... grasp completely on the first read through (to the extent ... skip around to find questions that are easier and ... usually seek out any questions that ask about the ... since for short LR questions with short ACs, it ... -
No progress? Help!!I started the 7sage core curriculum in March, and finished it last week. My diagnostic was 153. Today, I took my first PT (after my diagnostic test)…
... run up against curvebreaker questions that hold you back ... if you keep leaving questions blank and for whatever ... long that took. Then read each answer, eliminating as ... lines during RC. I know I can read 30 lines ... 1 hard questions in the first 10 LR questions so you ... -
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, ... -2 to -3 on my first few PTs. I've made ... the RC sections on my last couple of PTs (my first isolated ... to a variety of audiobooks, read a lot of news on ... 1 RC passage, 1-2 games, and about 10 or so questions ... -
Using speedo to increase reading speedBefore I officially became a 7sage/trainer student, I dabbled around on a few other forums and found that many instructors suggest using a website ca…
... your hands on every RC passage the LSAC ever ... are no LSAT-type questions at the end of each ... when you have to read a science passage about ... t help you answer the questions with (let’s be ... Get the Cambridge RC packets and drill those first. Then start reading ... -
Reevaluating Study Strategy and GoalsSo just bombed my fourth PT and I think it's about time I reevaluate my timeline and goals in here. Mid 160's is my target but I can't seem to see th…
... need to lock that up first since it's the ... should not be getting any questions wrong in LG during BR ... I wouldn't worry about RC, it will come along naturally ... best way to improve on RC is to understand the ... about going crazy trying to read the Economist and all ... -
Readers BlockHi everyone, I've been a 7Sager for quite sometime but just the quiet type. I've been studying on an off for this test for over 18 months now, ju…
... to just keep going. In RC you need to make it ... obsess over is in the first one then you're screwing ... is rotting in the first one? If you read something twice and ... and then I allowed the questions to draw me the map ... -
Need advice on how to increase speed...Hi all! I just started taking timed practice tests at the end of July and have noticed that I need to improve my speed in all sections. In logic …
... usually ~15 easy questions and ~10 harder questions of varying difficulty in ... 1 point so when you read a stimulus twice and have ... hopefully get right.
RC you just need to keep ... come back, first when you finish all the other questions in a ... -
Wrong LR QuestionsI notice that I tend to get a bunch of easier LR questions wrong, which is incredibly frustrating. A lot of the time, the question type/category vari…
... understand the stimulus.
Read the stem, draw a quick ... move on. This is not RC or LG so you really ... do this for 5-10 questions at first and when you go ... whatever approach you took the first time was most likely wrong ... -
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…
... read the passage and how much to do the questions in RC ... i'm interested in your RC approach as that is the ... />
Let me answer your questions @lschoolgo
I ... to lower scores in my first two tests. There were ... as good after the first 2 tests as I ... -
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 :((
... these! To answer the first question in the new PT ... then I panic when answering questions, then kick myself when ... and logic games has replaced RC as my best section. ... 3-4 min to read the passage and annotate ... 6 min to answer the questions. I definitely do not ... -
Best Strategy to Improving Time Overall?Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone has some suggestions on the best way to drill/study/practice in order to improve speed. I finally feel really solid i…
... any single question on your first attempt at it. At ... amounts of time on many questions, and because I know ... any single question on your first attempt, I can confidently ... a RC Q. In fact, never do it on your first ... offs (and a passage read should not take you more ... -
How not to Panic During Timed PT/Keeping a Good Pace While Still Being Able to Focus?Doing some BR at the moment, and I am noticing that with adequate time, I am able to answer questions correctly during BR than under time constraints…
... to answer more questions. For the RC after I read the passage I ... you have read and understanding the flow and the viewpoints first will ... make answering the questions a lot easier ... -
Reading Comp Killing Me..I've really come a long way, thanks to 7 sage. My first PT was 151 about 3-4 months ago. Nowadays I am constantly scoring in the low to mid 160s wi…
So try this. First thing is you ... passage vs answering the questions. If you're only ... re reading. When you read a cool article or book ... to questions, know what they're asking you. With RC, there ... better word "factual" answer. Questions that ask "suggests" are ... -
First 4 PTs at 153-154. Help!Planned test date: December 5th. Shooting for 170. Will be happy with 165. I've been studying about 3 weeks now, and I'm only barely starting to see…
First, here’s some perspective. ... LR and RC both test the ability to read for reasoning ... sentence or paragraph. For RC, you have to be ... where to look for detail questions. For LR (especially ... the NA and flaw questions you previously mentioned), you ... -
Plateauing at low 160sHi all, I've been taking a mixture of recent tests (60s-70s) and with some exceptions of outliers on lower 60s tests (165~167), I've been consist…
... for the longer, more difficult questions.
LR: ... the stimulus fully on your first read, circle the question and ... using POE.
RC: This section has frustrated me ... could go -2 on RC which was a big ... As a general rule in RC, you have 8:45 ... -
How to Review/Blind Review Reading ComprehensionHello All! Quick question for those who know: How in the world do you Blind Review reading comprehension?? 1. I do the memory method, howev…
... answers. Even inference/agreement questions will still have some support ... don't need to read the passage over again ... the BR process for RC is often like recognizing ... interesting takeaways from LR questions that apply elsewhere. No ... missed it the first time.
