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Comparative Reading passage strategyWas curious to see what most peoples comparative passage RC strategy was. I used to read both passages and then go to the questions, but have since b…
I find with comparative reading that it's easier when you read the first passage, look at the questions and eliminate or jot answer down pertaining to that passage you read, and leaving the passage specific questions for after you read the second one. -
PT2.S2.Q17- The advanced technology of ski boots...I’m sure there might be a discussion somewhere on this platform. Can someone please point me to an explanation of why the answer is b? Answer a and …
Howdy! If you read the first part of the passage, you will notice it says ... slopes from 1950-1980. If you read carefully, the passage states that ... 1000 skiers on the slopes, you could still conceivably have more ... -
PT92.S3.Q7 - Crop GeneticistsI feel like there are a lot more recent-test RC questions that have me scratching my head. I understand the LSAT writers are extremely skilled and ma…
... must be addressed. If you read the first and last sentences of the ... passage, you'll get a clear ... , the last sentence of the first paragraph seems to suggest that ... that I answered) can give you a different approach, but perhaps ... -
Do you read the Stimulus or Question Stem first?Hello fellow 7sagers, There is no right or wrong answer to the question at hand. I know 7Sage's method is to read the question stem first. However, …
... 's method is to read the question stem first. However, I am ... comprehending the stimulus and answering the question easier?
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What do you guys read first?I was wondering whether you guys read the question stimulus or question stem first? Powerscore says stimulus first, but the Trainer says the stem fir…
I was wondering whether you guys read the question stimulus or question stem first? Powerscore says stimulus first, but the Trainer says the stem first, and I'm trying to figure out which would be better to improve my LR score -
Do you read the entire passage first or make notes while reading?Hey guys! So I have been struggling with RC, however I was wondering if you guys read the passage first or make notes while reading? I don't know…
... I was wondering if you guys read the passage first or make notes ... a hard time trying to read and write at the same ... notes. Should I make notes after reading the entire passage first or ... after every paragraph? What has worked for you guys ... -
How do you read an LR stimulus?I'm realizing I'm reading the stimulus too quickly and therefore stupidly losing points on fact-based questions (RRE, MSS) and missing key assumption…
... realizing I'm reading the stimulus too quickly and therefore stupidly ... do you all read? What do you focus on? Underline? Where do you slow ... down? When do you pause? What are ... anything else that I can/should be doing. -
Road to 170+: Exit Strategy *Long Read on a strategy to help you attain a 170+ Score*In June 1941 Nazi Germany made an ill-fated attempt at invading Russia. Buoyed by their quick success in France, they launched the greatest invasion …
... yourself to read the stimulus and letting the stimulus tell you when you should skip the ... have read the stimulus (and they will read it carefully and correctly the first ... method allows you to tackle the EASY questions first and gather as ... -
My 18-points-in-six-months increase story (and how you can do it while working full-time too!)Hey everybody! I wanted to share my 18-point increase story with you all and outline how I did it while working full time. I started studying for…
... to you is half the battle. To that end, spend the first ... your PT’s, your focus should be identifying your weaknesses and ... of attacking LR questions: Read Question Stem, Read Stimulus, Prephrase,
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Road to 170+: "Down to 2, What do I do?" (Long Read: Strategy on how to choose between two LR AC's)Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar. You are humming along in a Logical Reasoning question. You think AC D might be the right answer choice and …
... DT2WYD? The first is you’ve not fully understood the stimulus or one ... the question (which if you read my last post in this ... that you should go ahead and re-read the stimulus to see what you’ve ... missed. If you decide ... -
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! …
... 've found very helpful - thank you for providing this free resource ... 'm curious, does anyone read the questions first before reading the passage ... -
When to read the question stemWhy does JY in his videos always recommend reading the question stem first? Can't that be confusing sometimes without having read the stimulus? Also,…
... stem first? Can't that be confusing sometimes without having read the stimulus ... ? Also, If you read the question stem ... to why reading the question first is the best strategy. -
skipping Q's; The elusive obvious on the first go.Ok here’s an odd question and probably not of much practical use, but I’m hoping some of you might be able to relate to this and shed some insight. …
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You read the stimulus. It’s a tougher question. You read it slowly ... or C- the answers you had dismissed the first time around. I ... one might figure the first time around you’re at an advantage ... -
Active Reading Webinar NotesHey guys I was at the Active Reading Webinar last night and I typed up a bunch of notes for people who couldn't attend. I had to leave early for wor…
... you read which was why you need to slow down and understand what you read ... of the first sentence: “Stop sign that breaks up the stimulus”
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Have you read official explanations? Was it helpful?So they have those superprep I and II...I read some of their explanations but wonder whether I should read all of them. Do you think they are helpfu…
... wonder whether I should read all of them.
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Down the rabbit hole: My existential battle with RCThis is long, rambly story of going from about a -14 on RC to -4 on RC because I stopped being stubborn. So a couple of days ago I had a substanti…
... 8 minutes on the stimulus and 4 minutes on ... which basically said we should try to keep our ... per RC section. If you read in 2 minutes, that ... words per minute. If you read in three minutes, that ... br />
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High-scorer opinions on ThinkingLSAT's advice?The ThinkingLSAT podcast takes a strong stance on several issues that seem directly counter to 7sage forum advice. In particular, they say that p…
... and thinking about whether one should skip or not. Instead, going ... have strong opinions on is stimulus first. They assert that understanding the ... is inflexible. Just understand what you read and think about it critically ... -
RC comparative passages: read one passage then answer Q's on that passage first?Hey all, so i hear of ppl who for RC comparative passage, they first scan the answers and see if there are specific questions that relate only to …
... for RC comparative passage, they first scan the answers and see ... .
Then, they read the second passage and finish ... Do you read both passages back to back? or do you first glance at ... passages), and then just read one passage first and then do the ... -
How to spend leftover time?I'm slowly improving my speed with LR and now have more time to go back and check the questions I circled. However, I find that I'm overwhelmed by t…
... needed to re-read.
Should you tackle the questions you narrowed down ... to 2 answer choices first, or should you ... stimulus confused me. I typically go for the ones with squares first ... -
How Should I Study for the Digital LSAT?New lesson under "Resources for Taking Simulated LSATs" Link here: https://7sage.com/lesson/how-should-i-study-for-the-digital-lsat/ Full text be…
... only thing different is that you should practice taking digital PrepTests on ... see on July 15, the first administration where roughly half of ... paper with a pen. Yes, you read that right. A pen. The ... point to each word as you read - what I call "tactile reading ... -
Should you apply with lower than median LSAT score before retaking in January?Hey there 7 Sager's! I'm sure there are a handful of you out there that are in a similar conundrum as I am. I took the LSAT in October, scored belo…
... there are a handful of you out there that are in ... I am retaking in January. Should I apply prior to taking ... being rejected because of my first take. Is there an option ... would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! -
What!? I actually have to understand what I'm reading to do well?!?You're taking a timed test. The clock is ticking. You glance at the clock. "crap, I don't have enough time". You begin to rush reading the stimulus. …
... rereading the stimulus, but you know you're wasting time, so you skim through ... . When you read slower, what should you be doing with that time? You should be thinking ... than you would've if you just took it slow the first time ... -
Loophole in LR Book - Worth buying? / General LR advice ?LR still doesn't seem to be clicking for me. My goal is to be -1/0 in this section and I have heard a lot of positive things about Ellen Cassidy's Lo…
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For those of you that have read it and tried other ... resources before you bought the ... LR Bible. I already read the stimulus first and aim to understand it ... you have any general LR advice/guidance on what I should do ... -
From 140's to 169 (Nov)Hey guys I told myself that if I ever got a score I wanted I would write one of these because I benefitted so much from reading other people's journe…
... immature student (especially my first year) who wasn't ... great lawyer.
First Summer Studying (Full-time Summer ... you read is very important. As silly as it sounds. You should ... you read or misread a lot do translation drills( read the stimulus ... -
155 Diagnostic to 173 NovemberHey all, Just wanted to thank 7sage team and give a few words of advice that I hope will help someone out. First off, the LSAT can't take over…
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First off, the LSAT can't ... a mental image of each stimulus you read. Just a heads up, this ... every sentence you read. Your mental image of each sentence should allow you to ... -
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…
... answers first. Maybe you didn't check the answer against the stimulus to ... to be more exacting as you read. Basically, pay attention more. ... />
For LG, I think you should redo all the games and ... the passage, and that you should be referring back to the ... -
Reflection on December14 LSATHi all lovely 7 sagers, just want to write down some reflections I feel for this just finished LSAT and see if anyone, particularly if the 7 Sage ins…
... ones first. Easier games should only take 5-7 minutes, you'll ... stimulus as true based on the question stem (which we read first) keeps you ... on. I feel like I should also note: when skipping ... conclusion and premises as you read the stimulus. It's a mechanical ... -
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…
I personally read the stimulus first. I don't think ... enough then you should know right away when a stimulus is just ... identifying the flaw. Whether you are strengthening or weakening, ... that reading the stem first influences the way you evaluate the stimulus. -
Consistent average score, but varied sections...?Anyone else's section performance analytics look like this? Kind of all over the place? I consistently get around my average score, but what I miss i…
... do it consistently. If you're able, really work ... first. I do better when I read the stimulus first. When I read the question first ... />
Whether you BR or not, you should invest time into figuring ... will help, but are you also making careless mistakes due ... -
Logical Reasoning "information/stimulus retention"..? HELPHello all, I need some advice on how to improve on "retaining" information; specifically for LR. What I'm finding is that with all LR questions…
... first. This will guide what you need to think about when you read the stimulus. You ... lot of these (not all), you should have a pretty clear idea ... what the correct answer should be, before you even start reading the ...
