Best RC Strategy?

I don't believe that there's one specific Reading Comprehension strategy that works best for everyone. I always recommend that students spend some time experimenting with different strategies to see which one best suits their memory, reading speed and English proficiency.

Having said that, when reading ANY Reading Comprehension passage, it's crucial that you engage 100% in the passage. So, rather than approach a new passage with dread ("yeesh, this is going to be a killer"), try to feign interest ("Excellent! This passage is about protozoa!!"). The greater your engagement, the better your results.

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Cheers,
Brent

Hi srfn,

RC prompts (and the questions that accompany them) can be dealt with in a variety of ways. Many Test Takers are concerned about RC, but much like the other major categories on the GMAT, RC is written in a consistent fashion and the questions fall into a handful of categories (even the wrong answers fall into patterns).

Engage in the reading and note-taking process. You don't have to understand every word that your read and you don't need to take tons of notes, but you can't afford to skimp on either task. When answering questions, force yourself to predict the correct answer before you look at the 5 options.

RC is a big block of points, so you can't afford to be "weak" in this area. Keep working hard and trying different techniques. Realize that it takes time to develop this skill, so you won't become an expert at any method overnight.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich