Question about Achiever Reading Comp...

[vicsin]

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So I just did the first RC in Achiever and it really wasn't that bad. I got 30/50= 1 question away from an 18 which I would be super happy with for the real DAT. I did this by actually reading the passage quickly to myself for 5-6 minutes (rushing the end when getting close to that). I found it much easier to answer q's than just winging it with search and destroy like I do for Topscore. (Been getting 20 for those).

Can someone please tell me: how exactly does achiever differ from real RC. I understand the real may be "easier". But please, elaborate...are passages shorter/easier to comprehend/questions quicker finds? Let me know. Greatly appreciate feedback.

Also: random question...I whisper to myself while I read O_O. Is that okay to do during the DATs? Will they think I am cheating?

 

[vicsin]

Oh and another question...I feel like if I read the entire passage for ones like topscore...I wouldn't be able to answer q's in time/find answers to get a higher score than 17/18ish even if they are search and destroy. Any thoughts? :S Not sure which strategy to use.

 

[kangu]

I got the Achiever and I regret it. It is extremely difficult (to me at least). I always hit 14 or 15....even when I retook the exam. Shows how much fail I am HAHA. But yeah, I spent no time practicing as Achiever made me lose hope for that section. For me, reading half of the passage and then use S&D worked just fine for me on the real DAT.

If you are hitting 18s on Achiever, you should be just fine on the real one.

 

[LetsGo2DSchool]

Also: random question...I whisper to myself while I read O_O. Is that okay to do during the DATs? Will they think I am cheating?

You'll be fine. You won't be the only one who had a monologue during the exam.

 

[vicsin]

Thanks guys haha. I'm such an idiot changing my method 10 days before my exam x_x but RC was the one thing I felt I was relying on luck for with S&D (and I have HORRIBLE luck). So, knowing I have a method to "just read", I feel I can't go wrong. I suggest that to all the other rc worriers out here. JUST READ, even if its only half the thing and you're super rushed towards the end. You will find a peace of mind practicing that way, hopefully. And hope it works for me .