RC as a part of Bootcamp - how?

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I am following the Bootcamp program very carefully. I see that there are RC strategies and practice tests, but I see no instructions for using them. For example, it does not say on Day 21 (for example) to read these strategies and take these RC tests.

HOW/WHEN/HOW MUCH should I incorporate RC into my Bootcamp calendar?

I am worried about RC since it was my weakest portion of the SAT.

Thanks!

 

[Prima Donna]

I think just continue to read from scientific American every day. Even when you don't feel like it force yourself to read something even if it is shorter. Then you'll have efficient reading speed which will probably allow you to just read passages and answer questions accordingly. From what I've read on here, the best method is to just read and answer (unless your speed will not allow for it, then do s +d or mapping method). Then begin to take the RC practice tests.

 

[Bingwen]

Prima Donna is right. The best to do is to continue to read something everyday that is sciencey. I read some of the articles on boot camp or go to pubmed and search for random review articles. These are way harder than anything on the DAT but the end is usually a conclusion where I check my comprehension of the topic and it helps me learn to read science jargon better. I personally am planning to take one a day everyday before my test. The school I am hoping to get into puts some emphasis on the reading comprehension so I am doing my best to ensure a good score.

Another less desirable thing to do is to find GRE study materials and use theirs. It is not the same as the DAT but the article length isn't significantly different and may help with the timing and speed.

Finally the thing to remember about the daily reading in bootcamp is not only to read those articles, but to read them quickly and understand the article as much as possible. It is easy to fall into the trap of slowly reading those passively. DON'T DO IT. Read actively and quickly. Get yourself in the mind set of reading the articles quickly and jot down notes if that is your plan. Treat everyone of those as a test.

 

[Faefly]

I subscribed to Scientific America paid 36 dollars for their 12 months subscription digital with 4 years archive.
I also subscribed to the Economist 3 months for 12 dollars.
Now, one thing to pay attention too. SA is weird, once you subscribe go to store, archive, click on the magazine that says purchased, but do not download it because if you download it it will display it as pdf (Not good)
Now click on the magazine picture and it will take you to another page scroll down and you will see the most important topics with pictures, click on the pictures and the articles will show on your browser.
If you use your ipad of a smartphone, you won't have to go through that long process.

Economists on phone come with voice, very impressive.
It has science section and even the other sections are interesting.

For SA, I try one of their large articles I mean 3000 words more or less just to get used to long articles. The real ones should be in the 1500 words range.
You have to read articles online, to get used to reading off the computer screen