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Can an Lsat play to your strengths? or is it formulated in a way where nobody has an advantage?Is it possible that you could do better on an lsat just because you understand certain topics better than others and those were the ones being tested…
... a fairly easy Games section for my retake since they still ... RC section. That was great for me since I'm naturally ... bad for people who had thoroughly drilled games to the point where ... were still trying to perfect reading comp.
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Reading Comp, went from -2 to -11, what the...Hi 7sagers, I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this. So for the first PT I ever did I got -2 on RC, it was the first one on 7sage (Just …
Reading can be pretty variable, especially if you misunderstand the main point or tone ... snags just become increasingly rare for you!
Also, how ... other sections are likely easier. For me, LG were my best ... -
Reading Comp, went from -2 to -11, what the...Hi 7sagers, I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this. So for the first PT I ever did I got -2 on RC, it was the first one on 7sage (Just …
... Reading can be pretty variable, especially if you misunderstand the main point ... snags just become increasingly rare for you!
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... sections are likely easier. For me, LG were my ... time!
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Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... , beyond the normal, find the main point, zero in on author's ... **_very_** important.
Take for instance PT 38 passage 1 ... can sharpen via PTs and reading on our own. A skill ... special in service of our main point.
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Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... summaries are more like the main point of the paragraph. The tie ... on low resolution summaries when reading the passage and not ... right points extracted from your reading and you are focusing ... now have to rush your reading for other passages.
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Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... single point being argued for there may be multiple main points ... This to me means “reading for structure”: why is each element ... included? Is it a point being argued for? ...against? Is ... the most essential main point(s) (multiple for multiple arguments) and ... -
Rant/HELP (with RC)I know there are so many threads on how to squash RC on here. But I really feel like I'm a rare case of someone who sucks harder than average at RC. …
... single point being argued for there may be multiple main points ... This to me means “reading for structure”: why is each element ... included? Is it a point being argued for? ...against? Is ... the most essential main point(s) (multiple for multiple arguments) and ... -
Speed AdviceHi all, I am having issues with my speed while going through Reading Comprehension with roughly 5 mins remaining typically going into the last pas…
The above advice is good for fixing your pattern of ... used c) for the remaining questions then reading through the questions ... likely answer using just the main point, and then skimming the ... get through and correct this main point focused questions. If you ... -
Staying focusedHow do you tackle logical reasoning statements without having to read it three to four times just to comprehend what the statement is saying? Should …
Reading the question stem first is ... gives you a strategy for reading the passage. For example, if you read ... see that it's a main point question, you don't have ... -
Wandering MindHello Everyone, I realize when I read that my mind is on everything else but what I'm reading. I would read the RC passage and then noticed that I…
... in my head with the reading. After each sentence I would ... in my head.
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First ... won't even be the main point of the passage. **"cool phenomenon ... Third sentence introducing the argument for who has the stronger claim ... -
Looking to drill RCAny tips in general? Also, is there a file like the LG PT 1-35 packet but except for RC 1-35?
... sure if I have specific tips, but I'll give ... a low resolution summary for each one. Eventually I ... out what I thought the main point was, flip it over ... and the main point.
I did that for just a ... use the same buzzwords for my summaries passage to ... -
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…
... /> 1. Stopped writing while reading the passage.
I read ... used to write while reading was in language/ ... passage I consider the main point and author's tone ... working on the question. For me, when I answer ... to the next question for the passage. At the ... -
I Need HelpI feel so defeated right now, and I need some advice. I've been studying for this exam for a little over a year, and I feel like I need to reexamine …
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As for RC, I saw a lat ... res summaries, main point, primary purpose, and author tone for every passage ... and worry while reading, and just look for a broad structural ... understanding and quickly summarize the main point ... -
Who else finds the difficulty of the RC passages to be pretty subjective?So for whatever reason I found that I struggled WAY more with the easy to moderately easy passages involving law/economics stuff than I did with the …
... I wanted to be prepared for anything and everything. But then ... not clear. When you're reading the passage (and especially when ... to ask "What was the main point? How does the author go ... certain paragraphs. Everything is there for a reason.
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How do you fool-proof?Just beginning my fool-proofing process and I'm curious to know what everyone has done/ is doing! Debating between going in order from the different …
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> Personally for me I did jump around ... within the same category. For example with sequencing games I ... now I am currently conquering READING COMP...=(
Yeah ... reading the stories to keep yourself engaged and soaking up the main ... -
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…
... to focus on main ideas/subjects of sentences. For example each ... paragraphs each convey an idea (main point). Then each paragraph is broken ... relates to a subject. For example sentences 1,2,3 ... It also helps with active reading because you are constantly asking ... -
Mostly Strongly SupportedI am still in the process of going through these lessons so I might be ahead of myself but is there a formula for tackling most strongly support ques…
... but I find myself re-reading the stimulus over and over ... choice really threw me in for a loop. That's because ... , the conclusion is generally the main point of the argument. So people ... .
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RC improvement success stories?Hey guys, RC is a section I consistently have trouble with. A lot people say it’s the most difficult section to improve in although there is debate…
... down a few words for each paragraphs main point taking about 4.5 ... that indicated main point contributions)
- I started practicing speed reading with ... which includes the reading time (eg. 7 min for a 7 question ... -
Questions to ask myself while reading economist articles for reading comp prep?Author POV Purpose of paragraphs Rough structure What else?
... would actually advise against reading other pieces of writing in ... . It did not work for me. Instead read RC ... to focus on in your reading: reading for structure.
You ... point is supported/used in the passage.
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Is a 170 possible for me?Hi 7sagers, So I just had a pretty disappointing performance on LG and I am starting to get worried about my ability to improve my score by Septem…
... ? Are you reading while looking for the main point , authors attitude , point of views ect ... ? Are you actively reading ... -
Will there be more reading calls?Does anyone know if there will be another month of reading comp calls? I would love to join as reading comp is my weakest section.
... try making your own calls for RC? Essentially what the call ... thing or people take turns reading paragraphs. After each paragraph was ... resolution summaries. You do this for each paragraph and discuss how ... by what you think the main point & author's tone are ... -
For RC, does "spending time upfront" mean read for details as well as structure?hey all so i just spent 5 minutes on a RC passage on a recent RC section. i found myself once rereading the 1st paragraph like 4 times... I kn…
Reading for structure is #1. You can ... to work on your particular reading issues. For many passages it isn ... reveal their main point until the middle or towards the end, for example ... , follow JY's advice of reading for structure and doing low resolution ... -
What makes RC so inconsistent?I see these posts a lot on 7sage about students who are unable to reign in their inconsistencies with RC. In my recent prep, I've noticed the same ph…
... know I'm actually reading under timed pressure. Forcing ... Trainer makes a great point in that, at least ... instead of simply the main point of each passage, how ... one another, the overall point, and the authors's ... admittedly a rough one. For what it's worth, ... -
What makes RC so inconsistent?I see these posts a lot on 7sage about students who are unable to reign in their inconsistencies with RC. In my recent prep, I've noticed the same ph…
... I know I'm actually reading under timed pressure. Forcing ... passage instead of simply the main point of each passage, how ... one another, the overall point, and the authors's ... admittedly a rough one. For what it's worth, ... your strategy slightly for newer PT's? -
just took my first post-CC PT...and I bombed it. I'm not shocked because I knew when I finished LR and LG that I wasn't solid in my understanding of the methods, rules, etc. so,…
... to. There are also drills for LR and LG at the ... of the CC (right after Reading Comp).
One caution about ... LG. You may at some point want to switch and get ... -
Mock Test Observations & Advice Needed!Hey fellow 7sagers, First of all – I just want to start by stating this maybe a long post LOL. So if you are able to read it and help me out, you’re…
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Nicole Hopkins' Reading Comp video. I can't get ... />
Drill LR question types for any questions that you got ... />
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High 160s Plateau..My most recent fresh preptest was PT80 during which I scored a 167. My score seems to hover in that region. Any advice on piercing that veil? Gene…
... significantly is abandoning the reading the stimulus first beforehand, ... it is you're reading. It's not ... bringing back my pencil point, visualizing the stimulus and ... When I search for the main point I again feel as ... it is you are reading. Give your self time ... -
RC Passage Speed ImprovementHi 7sagers, I needed some advice on reading speed for RC. From my understanding, RC and LG are similar in the manner that if you spend the tim…
... . focus on the reading structure of the passage for your initial read ... passage. Is it a premise? main point? example? or any other relevant ... quicker by focusing on structure for the initial read. -
Looking for AdviceHi everyone! So I have been trying to read for structure, and I think it has paid off mild dividends. However, not enough. RC is killing me, scoring …
... a few seconds summarizing the main point of the paragraph. After each ... /> An interesting trick that worked for me was occasionally preparing with ... the equivalent for RC might be helpful: e.g., reading all 4 ... -
Give me your best RC tipsI go from -0 to -5 on the hardest passages, independent of subject matter. I literally have no idea why any of these variations happen. I can usually…
... with the above comments. Reading slower and mouthing some of ... sure that I understand the main purpose of the passage (esp ... keep an eye out for them while reading. In addition to the ... reading more literature _outside_ of LSAT helps.
These tips ...
