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Hal Incandenza
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Ah, those are tough schools! How were you PTing? A retake may not be a bad idea
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Congrats!!!!
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In general, that’s an excellent score. What’s your target school?
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I’d suggest doing a diagnostic test before making any decisions - then you’ll know where you are, and you’ll even get a sense of how much time might be required to get you to your goal.
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Another tip that helped me - I think it was a PowerScore podcast - was when you talk to / “meet” your proctor before the test, say something like “this is a very important test, so I appreciate you being so friendly.” Many proctors apparently don’t …
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Random question for @"selene.steelman" - is there a “best” admissions consulting company? It seems like there are so many out there ... I’d love your thoughts on the best! Or anything we should avoid?
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Yes, no qualifications
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@carlyboyd1991 that actually sounds amazing. I’ve always wanted to visit Alaska. Thanks for the inspiration to cross the finish line strong!
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@"cynthiaabreu.ca" yes! @sarahblair has it exactly right. It can be done effectively in one month, but if you have 6 months, you can really crush it! Note: in your case, I’d make sure to watch / finish the CC first!
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I agree with above - This is difficult but not impossible. I’d also suggest focusing on LG - I say this often, but watch the “foolproof logic games” video on 7Sage (you can just google it), and do 4 games every day, then foolproof them, until you ge…
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My suggestion? Focus almost entirely on foolproofing your LG section. I probably sound like a broken record - I’ve said this often enough before on this thread, but - Follow the advice on the “perfect score logic games” page (https://classic.7sage.c…
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@ChinaBoy 没关系！And I would! ... Eh, honestly, it’s sorta a judgement call, YMMV, but I’d maybe focus hardcore on drilling for a few weeks before doing too many PTs. I think the above posters have it more or less correct that 1-2 PT a week is more…
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Is absolutely do both - the RC passages have a pattern to em that you’ll notice, and the questions also have patterns and tricks you can only find by drilling. The side reading is really “in addition” as opposed to “instead of.” I personally think a…
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I also suspect the 4 sections could work to your advantage ... say you “bombed” a section - this way, it’s possibly an experimental section, so you can give yourself that comfort and not let it impact your performance for the rest of the test.
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If you’re not at -2 or better in LG, I’d suggest focusing a hefty chunk of time foolprooing your logic games - there’s a “get perfect at LG” video somewhere on this site, just google it - as that’ll give you a Big Bang for your buck, and the process…
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I’d make sure that you study consistently 5 days a week - do the 7Sage CC first, really making sure to understand the fundamentals well. Then I’d follow the 7Sage “foolproof your logic games” advice - if you do that every day for 1-2 months, you’ll …
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@Martianman said: I preferred the methodology of blueprint far and away to 7sage for LR, but the layout of the practice tests and practice material is abhorrent. 7sage is second to none as far as interface, problem sets, etc. Blueprint without…
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@"jeremy.pimenta" said: Hi Hal, appreciate the insight. Thanks for commenting. I'm a little around half way through this course atm. Im finding it very lucid. (At some places a little too lucid so I bump up the speed to 1.5x) Not really i…
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It’s important to take a break! Don’t be afraid to let your brain rest for a week or two. Secondly, the only data point you’ll get from the April test is your score (not section performance) because it’s an undisclosed test, so I’d advise that once …
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I think I have some advice, but may I dig a little deeper first so I can understand the problem better? How long does it take to read a passage, on average? (7S analytics should show that.) Do you think you understand the passages once you read the…
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I’ll add that 7 Sage offers one other really valuable feature: this! Community support helps so much, and I’m still pleasantly amazed at how healthy the online discourse is here. And I think this is more than just tangential to your question, as pee…
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I did the entire Blueprint prep course before discovering 7Sage, and I can share my thoughts: Blueprint’s videos do an excellent job of covering the fundamentals, but they lack sophisticated question analytics and decent explanations for many test …
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The advice above is great! I wanna really emphasize the workout part - you can do that today! Studies are clear that even 20 minutes of moderate exercise before a standardized test significantly improves cognitive function. I personally don’t “warm …
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IMO, I’d avoid doing 7 days a week, as it not only makes burnout more likely, but it also leaves your mind with no time to rest and absorb what you’ve learned. I think you’ll get more “bang for your buck” at 6 days a week. The previous poster is ab…
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How are your fundamentals? If you’re having issues with concepts or skills (linking conditionals, diagramming, approaching RC passages, etc), then focus on the CC. If most of your errors are “dumb mistakes” or things where you clearly see your error…
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I’ll echo the sentiments here and add to them - taking a break isn’t just useful as a preventative measure against burnout; it also helps your mind recharge, process what you’ve learned, and recover from the exertion of study. I highly suggest a 7-1…
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I like these a lot! Just what I needed to read this morning
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For instance, if the question asks “both passages refer to X,” you could ctrl+f to quickly see if that exact phrase appears. (Caution - sometimes the phrases vary slightly, but this is still a helpful tool at times.) Anyway, I suggest practicing it …
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Yep! At least Dave at PowerScore still tweets that it’s still allowed
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Lined is fine!