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understanding the sticky spots in RC (and letting urself do so)In almost every reading passage I've done, there's always ONE paragraph that gets complex and it requires me to take some extra time to re-read and u…
... check out Corey's Active Reading Webinar from 2016. Parts of ... about the paragraph, and use key words from that to orient my ... 'll start to grasp the structure of the passage more thoroughly ... -
Advice for recent RC?I'm getting between -4 and -7 on the more recent RC, and I'm wondering how I should review these sections, and what I should be doing differently. I …
... . I focused on just reading through the passage and writing ... point and any key notations (i.e. "big words," shifts in scope ... got a better sense of reading for structure and the bigger ideas ... a better sense the overall structure of passages and could predict ... -
Advice for recent RC?I'm getting between -4 and -7 on the more recent RC, and I'm wondering how I should review these sections, and what I should be doing differently. I …
... point and any key notations (i.e. "big words," shifts in scope ... got a better sense of reading for structure and the bigger ideas ... a better sense the overall structure of passages and could predict ... hope that it strengthens my reading process enough before next ... -
Advice for recent RC?I'm getting between -4 and -7 on the more recent RC, and I'm wondering how I should review these sections, and what I should be doing differently. I …
... . I focused on just reading through the passage and writing ... point and any key notations (i.e. "big words," shifts in scope ... got a better sense of reading for structure and the bigger ideas ... a better sense the overall structure of passages and could predict ... -
Advice for isolating RCLike many, I hate RC. It's my worst section. I was wondering if any of you have any advice on how to isolate and focus on RC studying between weekly …
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**Key words:** Any words that indicate change in focus ... it while reading. It's helped me read for structure and not ... -
Can reading The Times help my very specific weakness in RC ?I've always loved to read. Obsessively, truly. When I was younger I would get in trouble for trying to read under my covers with the lights off. My m…
... passage once and hold the structure and ideas in my head ... not sensitive enough to "cue" words? Do I need to expose ... by going over enough LSAT reading comp questions and talking about people ... it was 3 years of reading Plato, Aristotle, Tocqueville, Locke, ... -
Reading Comprehension StrategyHello all! I purchased 7sage last summer with the intention of taking the September LSAT. I had a 158 diagnostic, BR of 174. Ending up kind of ha…
... intense concentration to be the key in RC.
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2. ... the preceding paragraphs? Always be reading for structure over content.
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reading comp help!I really struggle with reading comprehension, and have been thinking of ways to improve. I have a few months before I write the LSAT and was wonderin…
... you who are killing the reading comp section. What works??
... a good job understanding the key elements of the passage ... -I notate/circle important or key elements. (More on this below ... long on intuition and "reading for structure," but each RC passage ... -
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…
... time management would be the key to crack RC. I totally ... you usually take notes when reading the passage, and would you ... memorize everything after I finished reading for the first time. However ... -
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…
... time management would be the key to crack RC. I totally ... /> > Try memorizing the structure in reading comp and rereading just the appropriate ... memorize the structure of the paragraphs when I was reading, and that ... -
What's your recent victory, small or large?I finally broke 170 today after quite a few tests stuck in the high 160s. I'm still aiming to score higher, but it feels really good to pass a notabl…
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1. Stopped writing while reading the passage.
I read ... I used to write while reading was in language/literature classes ... I maybe circle a couple key words in the paragraph. I might ... one-word note/arrow about structure on the side. Again, only ... -
Any tips to read quicker?One of my biggest problems is that I do not read fast enough and sometimes I tend to skip over words that make or break answer choices. Partially I b…
... when people do poorly on reading comp or struggle to finish, it ... is there, and memorizing the structure of the logical passage can ... she talks about skipping words when she is reading. This happens to ... dumb that they read the words but they cannot tell you ... -
For RC masterminds, what is one tip you have for getting a perfect section?It's hard for me to even understand how people get a perfect score for RC, because there are always answers that I can't get, even after BR and then,…
... While I agree that reading comp is the section of ... theories. A more "straightforward" structure ("straightforward" meaning in the ... benefit of reading the passage solely for structure and argument ... words or sentences. Likewise, having a sense of its structure ... -
RC StrugglesI'm sure I'm not alone in this, but RC is by far my worst section. I'd say I've greatly improved on LG and LR and have a pretty good understanding of…
... now I just circle key words as I’m reading and sometimes box ... out the structure of the passage as I’m reading. For example ... -
Reading CompHow do you do your low resolution summaries on the digital tests? Do you just make note of them on a scrap piece of paper?
Memory. I tried writing key words ("hypothesis") or underlining.. making ... another? Once I started reading the passages and summarizing them ... child, in my own words and in ways I understood ... thing JY is teaching -- reading for structure and summarizing -- but do ... -
My raw score only improved by 5 Points...When I took my diagnostic exam I scored a 151. With the following breakdown: +11 LG +17 LR +17 LR +14 RC Raw Score: +59 I studied for two mo…
... the question into my own words. I identify the conclusion and ... could be condensed).
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I re read ... my own words. I really focus on reading activley and understanding structure as ... -
My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... so important. Reading with an eye to structure is incredibly ... > • High Resolution:
> • Structure:
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reading comp or are missing 4 ... author is just adding extra words. This happens most often ... -
Reading Comp.Any tips on improving reading comp? Consistently missing 10-13 each time....Have went through the CC a few times. It sucks.
... with RC. The only words I highlight are things that ... Then the key is as you are reading the next ... never write anything down for reading comp.
I ... -8 and -10 in reading comp to a -1 to ... the answers, before even reading them. It allowed me ... -
Tips to Improve Reading ComprehensionDoes anyone have any tips to improve Reading Comprehension Accuracy? Reading Comp was my best section when I used to practice on paper because I coul…
Hello! in my opinion reading comp accuracy should always trump speed ... anything down while I am reading, and I highlight very ... passage into my own words and understanding the structure, tone, examples, ... solid prephrase prior to even reading the questions. By the ... -
LG tips for accuracy under time pressure from a 170+ scorerI made myself a reminder sheet for each section with recommendations/strategies to avoid errors I've previously made. Every section I do, I assess wh…
... and second time for details+structure, which worked fine for me ... point” after I’m done reading a paragraph, and connect ... of them for granted, after reading a question stem, ask ...
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Do you guys do low-res summaries and premise/conclusion identifications during PTs/real tests?For respectively the RC sections and the LR sections. For me they take up a lot of time but do help. I was wondering if people actually strictly foll…
... POV, others' POV, and key words using different colors. I also ... mentioned previously, when I am reading the passage, I am ... one color to highlight important words (question stem, stimulus, and ... not writing out the argument structure for every question under ... -
LSAT AMA w/ 7Sage Tutors – Starting Now (Thurs, Nov 17, 7PM EDT)Hi everyone! I'm Raphael, a manager with 7Sage's tutoring program. I'm joined by manager Scott, and tutors Nick and Aastha. We'll be answering questi…
... ; Q2: With respect to the Reading Comp section being digital, it's ... to jotting notes next to key portions of the text.
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Careful Reading DifficultyHey everyone, I was wondering if people had any tips -- What I've found I struggle with the most is close-reading on the LSAT, specifically Logical …
... /> Be sure to study key words, including premise indicators, conclusion indicators ... , words used to transition from ... you will recognize the structure of an argument faster ... to slow down when reading the stimulus, especially on ... -
Weaken QuestionsI am struggling so hard in these. Does anyone have any pointers?? I feel like I'm so close sometimes, then during BR I change my right answer to the …
... BUT IT IS WORTH THE READING AND PUTTING THIS INTO PRACTICE ... conclusions as untouched; in other words, we should accept the ... answer choice will support this structure: “Yes, premise X is ... conclusion in your own words. There are some key words in the stimulus ... -
Help - October 2022 LSATAny specific tips on how to improve significantly for the October 2022 test? I took the test in January hoping it would be my last time but only …
... things that they feel are key ideas/something they'd like ... into an essay. For LSAT reading comp, I like to highlight ... questions they might ask. LSAT reading comp provides many good sounding answers ... color, I like to highlight words that indicate tone. This isn ... -
HELP, keeping on getting -14 for reading comprehensionIve tried it all writing down notes while reading, to just reading i do horribly in this section. does anyone have any advice on how to improve?
... I've learned tutoring SAT Reading, I've found that people ... same skills to approach any reading comprehension test.
... main ideas and the overall structure of the passage. If you ... , what topic sentences are, how key words like "however" and "but" ... -
Color Coding PassagesWhen working through an RC passage, do you place an emphasis on the color of the highlighter you use when you're highlighting certain pieces of infor…
... rather than reading) I then switched to just highlighting certain key words (all ...
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Reading Comp - read questions first or no?Hi all! I'm new to the forum although I have been using the LG videos which I've found very helpful - thank you for providing this free resource! …
... read the questions first before reading the passage? I used to ... -
Assessing Reading ComprehensionI have been working on Logical Reasoning and Logic Games, and I feel pretty comfortable with them. I still end up scoring in the 150's however due to…
... 150's however due to reading comp. I feel like the only ... of lost. I have been reading the Economist and scholarly journals ... those skills as far as reading goes. However, I am not ... -
I still cannot improve on Reading Comprehension.I have read the Reading Comprehension bible, LSAT Trainer, and Voyager's guide on TLS.com. I still can't improve on reading comprehension. I keep mis…
I have read the Reading Comprehension bible, LSAT Trainer, and ... still can't improve on reading comprehension. I keep missing 8 ... out to do well in Reading Comp.
