<p>Occasionally (once out of every two tests), I run across a passage that is just flat out boring for me. For instance, it may be about native american culture or something like that... I usually end up getting a bunch of questions wrong on that passage and my chances of a 750+ are ruined.</p>
<p>Any tips for dealing with boring passages? How can I force myself to find them genuinely interesting?</p>
<p>Much thanks.</p>
<p>if I come across a boring passage, I pick out the answers to the easy specific questions and answer those first. then if it asks a more general question, I try to skim a bit to find the best answer and that usually works</p>
<p>I try to stay on topic by underlining EVERYTHING. It is very unorthodox, but it helps me pay attention</p>
<p>I think I’ve only had this problem on one or two passages in all of my practicing. College Board actually does a good job of picking passages that are interesting, but when it’s a boring fictional thing, it screws me up. I can’t really help you, though. Just be hyper-aware during your reading and don’t read with your mind somewhere else.</p>
<p>I usually look through the questions and bracket/circle/underline the sections/phrases/words that are referenced in the questions. That way, I know what I’m looking for.</p>