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23 Sep 2022, 02:25
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I have been solving LSAT RC passages for a month now- 3 to 4 passages everyday, for 5 days a week. My struggle with inference based questions (specifically main point of the passage, structure of the passage, and purpose of the passage) is real. Instead of practicing RC everyday and reviewing questions individually, I am now thinking to review the strategy that I use to solve these type of questions. Clearly, I am struggling to identify what is it- that I keep doing wrong.
Here is my strategy:
I make very short notes- mapping the passage. Absorbing one paragraph at a time, these notes I make usually match the summary given by experts. So I think I am able to often understand the passage if I take my time to read it carefully. I read for purpose (still suck at purpose based question). Also, I am able to usually eliminate options to a point where I have only two answer choices- and I almost always end up selecting the wrong option! XD Then finally, I hit my head and move on. The next day, I take my time to review these questions and go through the expert's advice and explanations on the questions I got wrong before solving RC passages for that day.
I have watched many youtube videos by GMATNinja to develop a system for RC and I try my best to religiously follow Charles' advice.
I have reached a point where I don't see myself improving. Frustrated and desperate... I need some expert advice on how to go about this.
If there are any formulas for these questions please let me know... There are any books/materials I should read, let me know. If I should keep torturing myself this way, let me know... If there is absolutely anything you think I am doing wrong, let me know.
My exam is on 11th November so I have approximately 45 days (excluding the Diwali holidays) to fix this issue. So any and every type of criticism/help/suggestion you have for me, let me know.
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Here is my strategy:
I make very short notes- mapping the passage. Absorbing one paragraph at a time, these notes I make usually match the summary given by experts. So I think I am able to often understand the passage if I take my time to read it carefully. I read for purpose (still suck at purpose based question). Also, I am able to usually eliminate options to a point where I have only two answer choices- and I almost always end up selecting the wrong option! XD Then finally, I hit my head and move on. The next day, I take my time to review these questions and go through the expert's advice and explanations on the questions I got wrong before solving RC passages for that day.
I have watched many youtube videos by GMATNinja to develop a system for RC and I try my best to religiously follow Charles' advice.
I have reached a point where I don't see myself improving. Frustrated and desperate... I need some expert advice on how to go about this.
If there are any formulas for these questions please let me know... There are any books/materials I should read, let me know. If I should keep torturing myself this way, let me know... If there is absolutely anything you think I am doing wrong, let me know.
My exam is on 11th November so I have approximately 45 days (excluding the Diwali holidays) to fix this issue. So any and every type of criticism/help/suggestion you have for me, let me know.
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23 Sep 2022, 05:19
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Wondering if you are striving for perfection.
Basically, if your overall Verbal score (along with the Quant score) lands you up in the score bracket that you are targeting, I don't think you need to torment yourself too much with just RC.
Secondly, if you feel that you have already reached the best you can in RC, perhaps you can focus on other areas and improve upon them. After all, your overall score is the sum total of your proficiency in all areas.
23 Sep 2022, 11:45
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If you feel my pain with RC, let me know
So any and every type of criticism/help/suggestion you have for me, let me know.
A quick RC tip would be to get a firm sense of how INFERENCE questions work on the GMAT. Another would be to use similar articles in The Economist to practice the reading side if you don't want to burn Official RC passages/questions. May also be worth working with a study buddy who has strong Verbal skills. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you may want to check out.
Can understand how RC can be an annoying section to prepare for but it can also be enjoyable in some ways (i.e. "really liked the way he explained the RC questions."
So any and every type of criticism/help/suggestion you have for me, let me know.
A quick RC tip would be to get a firm sense of how INFERENCE questions work on the GMAT. Another would be to use similar articles in The Economist to practice the reading side if you don't want to burn Official RC passages/questions. May also be worth working with a study buddy who has strong Verbal skills. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you may want to check out.
Can understand how RC can be an annoying section to prepare for but it can also be enjoyable in some ways (i.e. "really liked the way he explained the RC questions."
