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reading comp might actually be my downfall for June flexHey all, this is my first time posting on this forum because I have no idea where to go from here so any tips, strategies, hugs, cry sessions, heck I…
... made a huge jump in RC that got me into ... the 170s. Last 3 RC sections Ive done I got ... telling you, know the structure of the passage and the ... i dont return unless the question has a line reference ... reliably have time remaining in RC).
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Assessing RC Passage DifficultySo I am currently in the process of fine tuning some of my strategies and doing some last minute drilling before the June exam and was wondering if t…
... importance is to find the structure and the tone of the ... science passages follow one specific structure which is that a Phenomenon ... it? Are you prephrasing each question before you jump into the ... have any more questions about RC strategies or to pick up ... -
Need Desperate Reading Comp HelpI've recently started my LSAT Journey to take it if not in August then October, and I've noticed a particular issue I'm having is with Reading Comp. …
... :30-:45 sec per question if that. What you ... key things such as MP, Structure, Tone/Attitude, and View ... too for specific line/paragraph question. I think the issue ... on and thus each question only takes me about ... questions. Right now my RC is anywhere from -3 ... -
Words of Strategy to break from the low 160s to early 170s?Hey 7 Sage Community! The course has been very helpful and I started from a 143, on my first diagnostic to the early 160s (180-163) range. I'm sta…
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If you struggle with RC, I recommend printing out passages ... and over. Read it for structure, scrutinize sentences that confused you ... I made flashcards for each question type and read it right ... went back to the similar question I got wrong before and ... -
Words of Strategy to break from the low 160s to early 170s?Hey 7 Sage Community! The course has been very helpful and I started from a 143, on my first diagnostic to the early 160s (180-163) range. I'm sta…
... diagnostic tool. I did RC untimed couple times to diagnose ... result leads to another untimed RC.
Rereading passages ... that matter, and break down structure as fast as you can ... more time diagramming each question. Similar in RC, if you don't ... -
Words of Strategy to break from the low 160s to early 170s?Hey 7 Sage Community! The course has been very helpful and I started from a 143, on my first diagnostic to the early 160s (180-163) range. I'm sta…
... /> > If you struggle with RC, I recommend printing out passages ... and over. Read it for structure, scrutinize sentences that confused you ... I made flashcards for each question type and read it right ... /MSS questions.
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Words of Strategy on Reading CompHey Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had more in depth tips about reading comprehension besides reading more. I'm in a rut where my reading com…
... That's how I approach RC. Let me explain:
... previous commenter, RC is about reading for structure. That means ... to understand everything in RC. That didn't work ... Now, I read for structure and key ideas and I ... details IF the question specifically asks me to. -
Words of Strategy on Reading CompHey Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had more in depth tips about reading comprehension besides reading more. I'm in a rut where my reading com…
... previous commenter, RC is about reading for structure. That means ... to understand everything in RC. That didn't ... Now, I read for structure and key ideas and ... small details IF the question specifically asks me ... , when you mean by structure, you mean to understand ... -
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…
... on overall strategy rather than question explanations (since explanations are ... m actually still struggling with RC myself (stuck on -4) ... and second time for details+structure, which worked fine for ... 've written for myself for RC:
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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…
... anything important in the question stem and answer choices. ... engage with the passage, question stem, and answer choices ... color to highlight important words (question stem, stimulus, and answer ... RC, I'm not writing out the argument structure for every question ... -
How would you approach if you do not see improvement in your RC?RC
... gt; Hey @"Frank Dawson", what RC strategy are you using? Like ... if I put an RC passage & questions in ... find the answer for that question. I feel like I ... who is master in RC. So I know what ... effectively retain the overarching structure/main point/tone as ... -
how to consistently score in mid 170s?I received a score of 171 in 3 of my last 5 PTs, but I'm having trouble getting over this hump. My goal score is a 173 based on the new T-14 medians,…
... ’ve got to improve your RC range, and you need to ... don’t struggle because of question types, and we don't ... like pre-phrasing, reading for structure, and a simplistic approach to ... -
Reading comp advice quickest to master by OctoberLong story short I have been with a tutor since MAY trying to learn a method where you hardly read the passage (only first sentence of each and last …
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2) read for structure - i always stop for a ... . Even if there is no question asking about the author's ... .
At least for me, RC is also so much about ... passage. Unlike with LR, for RC, I come in trusting the ... -
Is doing a ton of RC passages the best way to improveHi everyone, Since I started studying for RC my scores have gone up a little, but not significantly because I don't put much practice time into them…
... even more than LG. RC is naturally intimidating because it ... cramming is the answer for RC (or anything really), however ... for the 'main point question' then multiple times more ... author is making, their reasoning structure, and the counterarguments invariably ... -
How to improve RC?I did pretty well on RC of old tests (usually -1 to -3), but on the newer PTs, I've been going -5 to -7. I'm taking the October LSAT and the RC of re…
... level, quick read for structure - remember RC is an open book test ... , and then to use the question stems to go back and ... -
Share your RC improvement journeyHi fellow sagers, I have been struggling with RC for almost a year and still can't find a way to stably improve my RC scores. I've tried connec…
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**2) Maybe try anticipating question types and content while reading ... .e., author's tone, structure, flaw). This helps me tackle ... decided against the idea. RC passages serve the unique purpose ... context cannot replace actual RC practices accompanied by a ... -
LSAT addendumMy LSAT score jumped 19 points. From a 157 in June to a 176 in November. There were a few factors to why I scored so low in June compared to Nov (Exa…
... amp; would really appreciate your RC strategy, I've been struggling ... procrastinating my essays rn anyway. RC was my worst section. ... re reading pay attention to structure and tone by asking ... and why" question.
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LR: tips to hit -0Hey Everyone, I just scored a 16-high on the November LSAT (with a small proctoring issue), and am signed up for the January exam, hoping that ano…
... before November, especially focusing on RC. I think I needed ... common experience, but distance from RC helped me see the patterns ... process and think about each question. I suspect this is likely ... to support their point, the structure, etc...
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Advice for Jan LSATHi everyone, I need some advice on the upcoming Jan LSAT. I constantly read stories on here of people scoring 170+ and I feel like such a failure …
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For RC, I would suggest that you ... creating a map for the structure of the passage. Completely random ... unless it's a general question. Remember, you can use Ctrl ... -
135 to 162!Hey Team, I just wanted to share that after receiving and opening the February LSAT Score today morning, the relief and joy of seeing the hard wo…
... with RC was really diving deep into what the Question stem ... the connection between the two question types (SI and MSS). ... biggest thing with RC is understanding the structure lol (the most ... cliched RC advice right there ... -
How to find a good tutor (and not just one with a personal high score?)Hi! I am trying to find a tutor to help me break from low 170s to the mid-high 170s. I have seen a lot of advertisements/posts online where it seems …
... every time they answer a question correctly. Consequently, they might ... scoring tutors can actually teach RC effectively. The #1 reason ... them never really struggled with RC, they could naturally read ... bullshit tips like „read for structure“, „learn how to speed- ... -
Wayyyy over time on RC. Help!Hi everyone! I just did PT 43's RC section and I got -3, but it took me 49 minutes. RC is not my strong suit and I am curious to know any tips you ma…
... can talk about regarding RC that it's a ... to the high level organizational structure of the passage. You ... reference, I usually finish RC with +5 minutes to ... . If you read the question, you should generally have ... waste time on a question. You should try and ... -
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?
... people who struggle with RC typically fall into two ... to really do well on RC. So think of the ... required to do well on RC, and diagnose which camp ... main ideas and the overall structure of the passage. If ... most likely agree with" question might help you get a ... -
Score trending downI've taken 6 practice lsats, My scores were 155, 153, 148, 157, 149, 145 I've completed all of the logical reasoning section of the 7sage course, …
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Sixth, regarding RC, learn the types and subtypes ... (Viewpoints, Author opinion, Author tone, Structure) and watch for the indicators ... completed passages and analyzing one question type at a time, noticing ... -
Is it important to approach the different types of reading passages differently?I'm wondering if it is important to have a different approach for example science passages as opposed to a humanities passage...
... When it comes to answering RC questions, we often come back ... argument -> author’s opinion structure or contain an author arguing ... have less of an argumentative structure and seem to be ... use that to answer specific question types, will ensure that you ... -
Hard Stuck at 160... How do I get better?Ive been studying for the LSAT for a while now, I've done the core curriculum and all that. I write my LSAT in January to apply for fall admission. F…
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With LR, focusing on question types, especially if you have ... For RC, make sure you are focusing on the structure of the ... how he approaches different question types in RC and how that ... to working on specific concepts/question types and taking the ... -
Reading Comprehension Plateau - Personal account of issues, requesting insightLots of words below outlining my issues with the section. If you're also struggling with RC and/or have come up with novel solutions, please consider…
... look at and approach the RC section. Here are my ... still very important. Focusing on structure rather than detail. Personally, I ... program. Knowing exactly what the RC section is testing and how ... the reading, but also each question type makes all the difference ... -
advice neededHi! I just got my jan mark back and i think im going to rewrite it. I got a mid 150s mark and my goal is mid 160s.. i have used almost all of the 7sa…
... if you've seen a question before. I suggest sticking to ... prioritize and move on from question to question; or if you spend ... to consult the passage on RC questions, another example you can ... you figure out how to structure your studies! You can always ... -
Discrepancy between BR Score and timed scoreI scored 140 on PT 52 under the normal time pressure but I scored 157 on BR. Not sure what to make of this or how to proceed in my studying. I am alm…
... any patterns. Are there certain question types in LR or are ... any studying in LG and RC, I would say a good ... do the same thing with RC. Check out the core curriculum ... of reading the passage for structure, etc. and start practicing.
Marking Up Stimulus on LRIs marking up a stimulus on LR to highlight and underline the conclusion and premises considered a waste of time generally?
... @theo1106 ! The answer to this question is really that it depends ... the structure of the argument before attempting to answer the question (a ... doing this for every single question on test day. I think ... thing I found helpful in RC, but can be applied here ...
