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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…
... for reading. This is perhaps why RC is the section that leaves ... me to do so ... but why are these questions so difficult for ... RC is perhaps the hardest section to improve on, which is why ... -
RC - Topic SentenceHey all! I've seen a lot of questions about RC recently so I thought I'd share something I've noticed. I've read, analyzed, and written quite a fe…
... it might feel like, RC passages do adhere to certain ... specifically, RC passages contain topic sentences!
Topic sentences are sentences ... small sample size of RC passages I've tried this ... . For example, foxes are the natural predators of ... -
RC InconsistencySo in some of the 7-8 question RC passages I'm getting -0 or -1, and in others, I'm getting -4 or -5-- even on the passages I find moderately interes…
... of the 7-8 question RC passages I'm getting -0 or ... or -5-- even on the passages I find moderately interesting. The ... really think that my answers are correct while I'm choosing ... -
PT84 BR with J.Y. - RC Sections OnlyHey 7Sagers, I'm leading BR calls for PT 84 (June 2018 LSAT) RC only. There will be two sessions total. One for passages 1 & 2 and one for passag…
... PT 84 (June 2018 LSAT) RC only.
... sessions total. One for passages 1 & 2 and ... one for passages 3 & 4.
... lesson/preptest-84/). If you are enrolled in Starter, Premium, ...
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Can someone explain JY's strategy for comparative RC passages?hey all, so i see JY implement a strategy for comparative RC. I think I get the gist of it, but just wanted to confirm, and would love for any co…
... implement a strategy for comparative RC. I think I get the ... those 3 specific questions that are only about Passage B. He ... the correct strategy for comparative RC?
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Only complete 3/4 RC PassagesSo, for RC I seem to have a common issue on my PTs. I always seem to run out of time. I finish 3 passages and the questions (usually only skipping on…
So, for RC I seem to have a ... of time. I finish 3 passages and the questions (usually only ... . On all of the three passages I get all of the ... ? Also just looking for some RC tips in general. -
Finding RC passages by question types?I’m trying to drill inference questions in RC. Is it possible to pull up a list of inference RC questions/passages that have inference questions? …
... to drill inference questions in RC. Is it possible to pull ... up a list of inference RC questions/passages that have inference questions ... -
How fast do you finish easy RC passages?I’ve found my RC scores often depend on how quickly I’m able to complete “easy” passages. Is there a general time you high RC scorers aim for when i…
I’ve found my RC scores often depend on how ... “easy” passages. Is there a general time you high RC scorers aim ... for when it comes to the easiest passages ... -
Thank you, 7Sage + All my AdviceMy LSAT journey has been more or less a year and a half long, and I just wanted to write a very long post that will hopefully be useful to this commu…
... , you may be wondering why LR isn't improving, ... or why it's so inconsistent. ... I think doing the earlier RC passages helped, as well as learning ... and find where things are mentioned or pointed to ... 8:45 min time for passages. For the July exam ... -
Why are Pts from the 80's so hard and different compared to earlier Pts?What is the difference between LR questions in the 70's and 80's compared to earlier PTs? For example, is it that recent LR questions hinge on rea…
... "reason" and these two words are spaced far apart in the ... pretty consistent too for LR. Why? -
Specific Reference RC questionsAny tips on Specific Reference RC questions? These are consistently the only questions I miss when doing RC passages and if I can improve my efficien…
... RC questions? These are consistently the only questions I miss when doing RC passages ... on my RC section scores. I've been reading passages from my ... -
Is the citation in RC ever relevant?I noticed that in some of the newer PT's there is a small 'citation' at the top of some (but not all) of the passages. E.g. Passage 1 of PT 81 - …
... (but not all) of the passages.
E.g. Passage ... this?
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RC Inference HelpHi everyone, I wanted to ask for some advice on how you solve inference questions on RC passages. Something I've noticed about J.Y.'s explanation…
... you solve inference questions on RC passages. Something I've noticed about ... 's mind and and see why she might be "unwilling" (the ... you solve inference questions on RC, and 2) How do I ... -
I'm -13 on RC & really need someone to help me out before the August LSAT.If you know a tutor or have any study approaches that helped you please let me know especially if you started low as -13. Any guidance would be helpf…
... for structure and review all RC passages through 7sage. Somedays I'm ... I hit 21 or 20 are merely flukes. Untimed I'm ... -
Some reflections during a troubled time (Posted on behalf of t-skyjade)(Posted on behalf of @t-skyjade) First of all, I’d like to shout out to @Theo for publishing my thoughts for me as I’m currently unable to do so. …
... with BR scores that are in the 170 range ... my own and redoing old RC passages from the past. In ... pretty much other standardized tests are now back running, the ... me “you are not going to make it”, “why aren’t ... can see who you really are.”
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What are the chance that Jan-LSAT will be Flex??I'm scoring -0 ~ -3 on LG but havent done any RC passages and am scoring -8 ~ -12 on LR so I don't think I'm ready for Nov even though I want to tak…
I'm scoring -0 ~ -3 on LG
but havent done any RC passages and am scoring -8 ~ -12 on LR so I don't think I'm ready for Nov even though I want to take the FLex.
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Free Tutoring Session: Reading Comprehension this Saturday 10/24 at 7pm EDTHi 7sagers! Due to popular demand, I'm hosting another free tutoring session! This time on Reading Comprehension. It will be this Saturday 10/24 a…
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- Why improving RC seems hard, but is very ... on students who are struggling with understanding the passages. We will have ... recently completed the RC core curriculum, or are in the PT ... studies and is struggling with RC.
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LR/RC Study Partner for February LSATI'd like to find someone to meet with once or twice a week online to discuss LR and RC sections/questions. Ideally this would consist of completing s…
... online to discuss LR and RC sections/questions. Ideally this ... to discuss difficult questions and passages.
I am ... a work in progress. For RC passages, I typically take a bit ... your study habits if you are interested in studying together! Thanks ... -
Ordering RC PassagesDoes anyone do reading comprehension passages in a specific order? If so, how do you order them? I've had success ordering the games I do in LG. I di…
Does anyone do reading comprehension passages in a specific order? If so, how do you order them? I've had success ordering the games I do in LG. I didn't know if you could do the same thing in the RC section. -
Reading material suggestions?Hello! Curious to know what people are reading to prep for the range of passages on the RC? Specifically science, law, history type passages. I know…
Hello! Curious to know what people are reading to prep for the range of passages on the RC? Specifically science, law, history type passages.
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In need of RC helpSo I have been following the memory method as best I can but this strategy seems to fall flat when it comes to the more difficult RC passages. I have…
... comes to the more difficult RC passages. I have particular trouble on ... anyone can pitch in. Both are from the Hard Reading Comprehension ... the same answer choices and are unable to come to a ... . I have tried putting the passages away for a few weeks ... -
RC Technique Strangely Working So Far... Is this sustainable?Let me start off by saying that, in every other area, whether in LR or LG, JY's suggested techniques have worked brilliantly for me. As long as the h…
... as the hours and repetitions are put in consistently and core ... through, I believe these methods are widely applicable for most, if ... I just randomly started reading passages all the way through without ... gone -0 on nearly all RC passages since. I have a better ... -
Get below -5 on RC | Looking for a Drilling PartnerI'm currently in the low 160s, looking to improve my RC performance. I'm looking for a RC Drilling partner to help practice active reading and other …
... active reading and other good RC habits:
- ... - Comfortable with tackling the harder RC passages (4-5 stars)
- ... /> - Pick a couple of passages on spot
- Take ... questions: reason out loud why you eliminate/choose answer ... -
The most important LSAT advice I wish I could give to my younger self...This is something I wish I could tell my younger self when I first started off studying. When I first started, I had this mindset of "If I study 5 ho…
... and then figuring out why the correct answer is correct ... while all the others are bad. To be able ... I never fully understood why nor did I fully ... is seamless. That's why players like Steph Curry no ... same games, the same RC passages come up over and over ... -
RC Annotation Techniques & StrategiesHi guys. I've heard it's best to annotate the least amount as possible on RC to account for time and accuracy on answers. I was wondering, what are y…
... least amount as possible on RC to account for time and ... , what are your strategies and methods towards annotating for the RC passages. Do ... -
Do scores on RC passages from PTs 40-50 reflect real "potential"?Hi everyone! I am registered for the January test. I made a mistake in my scheduling and did most of the newest RC sections in the first leg of my pr…
... did most of the newest RC sections in the first leg ... sections are comparatively easier?
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How to approach short RC?Hello everyone. Basically, I’m looking to see how to approach short RC passages as in passages that have around 5 or maybe 6 questions at most. In my…
... how to approach short RC passages as in passages that have around ... In my experience, these passages are usually the first to come ... with how to approach these passages with fewer questions.
... to the passages that have more questions but are likely harder ... -
Why are my scores crazy? 149-169 in 2 weeksIn the last 2 weeks I've taken 5 PT. 149 was two weeks ago. I took one yesterday and got a 169. I'm taking the LSAT tomorrow and absolutely freaking …
In the last 2 weeks I've taken 5 PT. 149 was two weeks ago. I took one yesterday and got a 169. I'm taking the LSAT tomorrow and absolutely freaking out now. My higher scores are the modern tests vs the old test. Maybe this is why? Any last minute help? -
question about changes to the lawhub interface with RC passage being cut off in the middleHey guys, I posted this question on reddit a few days ago but received a response that wasn’t very helpful. So I decided to post the same question he…
... reading comfort, each of the RC passages could be made to fit ... I provided here, the main passages are cut in the middle and ... text for each of the passages without scrolling up and down ... -
How to maximize 7sage's Website utility?I think the strength of 7sage lies in the analytics/drilling features. The ability to drill LG's by type, to create your own practice sets by Q type …
... at all level 5 science passages, for example, are all incredibly useful tools ... be nice to star certain RC passages/questions from my drills to ... on all the features that are available on this website, and ... - so tell us where they are and how to best use ...
