speed-reading course

[CareRx]

Can anyone recommend a good speed-reading course in NYC area or on Long Island (NY)?

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[rpames]

I can't recommend a good course, but my roommate took one and said it was a waste of time. They basically said to move your eyes faster.

 

[bones]

I know very little about courses in NY, but to reply to the other post- I've studied speed reading a little on my own and it upped my verbal mcat score about 3 points, judging from the practice tests I took. Its a matter of learning to use your peripheral vision as you read, and it lets you burn through information at multiple times normal speed w/same (or minimally reduced) comprehension. Takes a lot of energy though- I don't recommend it for pleasure reading!

bones

 

[jasjaz]

I have taken a speed reading course twice over the years. It really does help you go faster but you can easily return to your old speed if you don't practice it enough.

 

[Aloha Kid]

In order for speed reading to be effective it takes practice. Unfortunately, most of think it's a quick fix thing right before the MCAT when it really is not.