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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…
... towards certain types of things... main point, authors attitude... passage organization.. these ... the Manhattan Prep RC guide... (LSAT Trainer - written by the Mike Kim ... -
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…
... about pausing while you're reading to make sure you- 1 ... % sure that I understand something (main point, other people's argument). I ... of your experience with other LSAT passages (since they are generally ... -
RC help pleaseEveryone, I've practiced every part of the test but the one section that fails to improve is RC. As a result, it prevents me frm getting the scor…
Have you tried working through the LSAT Trainer's RC section? It shows you exactly what aspects of reading comp passages to focus on (mainly passage structure). It definitely put things in perspective for me. -
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 …
... make but at this point it needs to be ... and the Trainer and shooting for the October LSAT with ... />
2. Order the LSAT Trainer so it will be there ... -reader to do some reading for fun since you ... until October. Between the Trainer and 7Sage I think ... -
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 …
... to it well. The point is to let the details ... and read them. The point is to take as ... Ie) the general sense (main point) of the passage and how ... I would take it slow. Reading for speed is fine, but ... looking for the things The Trainer teaches, and eventually you ... -
whoa! retaking. not too surprised thoughEmbarrassing but, I got a 141 :( However, I winged it. I barely studied. I didn't do much on this site except read the beginnings. So now it's cl…
... , my strong point was reading comp, and uhhhhh not so much this LSAT.
Ye ole "Bible"So, despite my confident suspicion that 7sage pwns PowerScore, I still bought the LR Bible cuz it was "only" $40 bucks. But, after having read the fi…
... doesn't add up by identifying the flaw. Whether you are ... .
Also, not reading the question stem first has ... going to follow. For example, main point questions for the most part ... is a main point question.
I will say that reading the ...How to improve reading speed on RC?Hi everyone! So RC is my strength and I usually only miss 8-9 questions on the whole section and that is mostly because I run out of time! If I h…
... Read them, practicing your active reading skills. Watch videos of JY ... we discussed above reading speed isn't the main culprit behind ... and if the LSAT was a test of reading speed then you ... you read (in terms of main point, author's opinion, argument structure ...Is 4 Months Enough Time?Hi, I'm new to this lsat prep (just started today). I took the LSAT last year and scored a 144 and I graduated from undergrad with a 3.5 GPA and I…
Start out by reading this thread: http://7sage ... on my own with the LSAT Trainer; a few months later, ... pick up 7sage and the Trainer. Follow a schedule. Take ... br /> have had 20+ point jumps by studying roughly 4 ... can easily finish the Trainer and all of 7Sage ...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…
... the 7 Sage Reading comp section and I read the trainer Reading Comp section. I ... find the trainer to be more ... tip from 7sage reading comp for me would be the main idea of ...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 …
... my third read of The Trainer and I feel like something ... . Getting into the habit of reading for reasoning structure is definitely ... knowing what's presented as main point, background info, etc.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 …
... the general strategy the Trainer suggests as well. I ... see the benefit of reading the question stems in ... opinions or what the main point is of the passage) ... to re-read the Trainer RC chapters, since as ... Also planning on doing several reading passages the way @c ...Strength and Weaken QuestionsSo I've seen A LOT of improvement on most of the question types. When I get to specific questions, I know exactly how to approach them and what to lo…
I have the trainer. I liked it, and it ... through the trainer the first time I took the LSAT (Feb 2015 ... tutor who wrote for the LSAT. The thing about tutors who ... wrote for the LSAT is they don't " ... things I shouldn't), and reading comp.I get -0 on games ...I need at least a 160 or moreHello, I do not know of anyone else taking the lsat so i am just posting my concerns here ;) I took my 1st lsat on Feb of last year got a 141. (h…
... ) Critical, Active Reading - I know, for the LSAT it should be ... practice it. The LSAT requires both reading for detail and ... reading every question super critically. It's easy to read a main point ... that matches exactly the actual LSAT question and answer. This ...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…
... that the LSAT Trainer book was very helpful for Reading Comp - and especially Reading Comp Question ...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…
... think so. You will get main point, inference, reference, agree/disagree, etc ... difference in the type of reading or style per passage.
main points/premises/contexts are.
LSAT.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…
... information, so more time reading and internalizing the MP' ... drilling sections at this point. That's not going ... longevity of the actual LSAT, and you need to ... for each question. The Trainer is also good b ... the right answer? The LSAT Trainer really made me realize ...Suggestions PleaseI need a word of encouragement and/or advice. This is embarrassing to me. I passed reading comprehension in elementary school and I took a course i…
@joy.pyles Check in with @nicole.hopkins . She loves the LSAT and reading comp. Also, picking up a copy of "The LSAT Trainer" could help improve your approach.Suggestions PleaseI need a word of encouragement and/or advice. This is embarrassing to me. I passed reading comprehension in elementary school and I took a course i…
... well in the style of reading comp that things like English classes ... . But the difference is the LSAT is much less testing on ... Nicole's strategy and the Trainer will solidify this approach, I ...blind reviewhow do I enter my blind review score for a PT? I only see the option for entering answers for the PT Thanks
... the 7 sage curriculum. Did lsat trainer and now was about to ... ...she said, it was your LSAT score, even if you get ... the ones I did with LSAT trainer? with reading comp, they say LSAC is ... material says when I was reading about the blind review method ...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 …
... definitely go back through the Trainer, or even better- sign ... 7Sage and supplement with the Trainer. Make sure your fundamentals are ... the end of the passage- main point, author's view/tone, opposing ... ask questions while you're reading to keep yourself engaged ...RC PassagesTypically, it takes me 5/6 minutes to read an entire passage without ignoring anything. How in the world can one read some of these lengthy and b…
... have to keep re-reading because you're spacing ... s no different on the LSAT - the authors use ... felt like I was reading something in a foreign ... the questions.
Main point should be something like "you ... paragraph 2, but after reading paragraph 3 it became ...book recommendations for pushing it to the next level with LR and RC?I consistently PT high 160s-low 170s and am aiming to score 175+ on June LSAT. I've already been through all of the powerscore books. I feel very s…
... liked the Manhattan RC. Plus reading for the questions helps a ... was the Authors main point... things like that. Thinking in LSAT terms for ...How to Tackle RCI've been stuck in the 166-171 range for 8 months or so now, and do retakes in the 174-176 range. I typically miss 2-4 in LR, and 0-3 in games. …
... answer choices markedly improved in reading comprehension. My biggest beef with ... example, if you miss a main point question or an X agrees ... feel the best method for reading comp is to use paragraph structure ...Just can't seem to get Reading CompHello all, I am taking the June LSAT and I was looking for any advice on reading comp? It's the only section that I can't get consistently good at. U…
... active reading. The danger of reading often (in the world beyond LSAT) is ... or two questions - i.e. main point, structure, or function of a ... discuss the text I'm reading with someone I want to ...Saw a 6pt increase in my score, but RC is killing my score severely.I just started 7sage course last week. I took the June 2007 prep test, and saw a 6pt increase from my diagnostic and 9pt increase on BR. The one thin…
... second @"Ron Swanson" on the LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim. I started ... the forum. I think the Trainer does an excellent job of ... , but the overall approach of identifying main points, author opinion and a ...How to break through a plateau?Hi friends, I appear to be in a bit of a dilemma. I'm registered to write the Sept. LSAT and have been practicing steadily for about two weeks. I'm…
... taking the LSAT on Monday with high hopes! So my point is ... 'm sure you know. With reading comp and logical reasoning I found ...How much improvement did you see on RC?I am getting a little discouraged. I am seeing major improvements in my other sections, but am still doing incredibly bad on RC. Just looking for som…
... a lot better.
@"LSAT Student" made some great points ... answer the high-level questions (main point, purpose of a paragraph, author ... /> Don't be discouraged. As @"LSAT Student" mentioned, by doing more ...How much study material do you get through on an average day?Today I completed over 8 LR problem sets and 8 logic games. Each problem set takes me ~30-60 minutes with blind review and all :P Quantity wise, I fe…
... is so so important for LSAT prep. There are study sessions ... brings me to my next point: Don't set your goals ... instance, today I began the reading comp lesson which was about 6 ...How to progress on this low 140s??I finally took a full PT. I chose PT76 under time limit with 144. I finished most of the LG class and ready for LR course on. My goal is to enter 17…
... love 7Sage (obviously) and The LSAT Trainer is my favorite prep book ... Flaws in the Trainer, you'll be doing Main Point questions in the ... I would then implement The LSAT Trainer and perhaps then revisit ... of PT'ing. The LSAT Trainer has free schedules on their ...
