<p>I cannot seem to finish this section in the time given. I read the passage first, then I answer all the questions, I get through the first three sections in 30 minutes, which leaves only 5 minutes for the last section. A positive is that I only miss 1 to 3 questions in the first 3 passages, but if I don't have enough time for the last section, my score could be affected heavily. Does anybody have any suggestions? (I don't have this problem on the SAT critical reading, where I finish with a bit of time leftover in fact)</p>
<p>Skip the questions that may take 1 or 2 minutes to answer correctly. This way, you will get through around 37 questions and not just 34</p>
<p>I work backwards. To me, the last section takes the longest, but the questions are relatively straight forward. With this method, I have had 3 minutes left on the whole section</p>
<p>I got a 34 on this section (the curve was kinda harsh, as I only missed one question) using the princeton review strategy of reading a question, then going back and skimming the passage for the answer. Definitely do practice with this method to see if it works for you!</p>
<p>@hippiecow-you didnt read the passage? or r u talking about the method in which u dont look at the answer choices and make an answer urself?</p>
<p>I would skip the general questions about the passage (e.g. what is its theme), then go to the specific detail questions. I would note what the question was looking for, then skim the passage to find the answer. I’d do that eight or so times, then go back and answer the general questions.</p>
<p>I got a 36 on my first try for reading and here’s what I did. </p>
<p>Fiction: this has been mentioned before but I do think it helps when you think the passage is the most interesting and exciting piece of writing you’ve read. </p>
<p>In general: I read everything, yes every single word. But I read fast. I looked back to find the answer because I realised the questions almost always use the same terms as the passage. </p>
<p>That worked for me but I don’t know whether it’ll help you. </p>
<p>Oh and PRACTICE. IT HELPS. A LOT. </p>
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<p>My advice is…seriously what i learned from the princeton book it helped me to get a consistent 34-36 (with a whole lot of practice though)
Alright so basically what you do first is
- go through the questions and underline the key words… like Marsha, train, art, marsha and friends, etc. words that aren’t “question typical”.
- go through/skim the passage looking for those key words, underline them. (don’t have to be too accurate here, just skim and underline)
- Read the passage while making sure you focus on the key words (usually that’s where the questions are contained)
- Go and answer those questions! (if you need to go back do so!)
This may sound complicated, but it really helped me to cut down my time to about 5-6 at max 7 minutes per passage. This strategy in my opinion is very effective because - It gives you a strategy and an approach to the reading section in turn instilling confidence in you (very important).
- You don’t waste time on useless info
- Just trust in it, it works! BUT make sure you practice practice practice!</p>