VR: How do you read faster w/o compromising comprehension?

[sicboy188]

My verbal score is has tremendous fluctuation (7-11) and I've noticed that my poor scores is due to rushing to stay on pace which invariably hinders my comprehension.

I know the requisite responds to these threads are 'with a lot of practice" and practice has helped me tremendously (ie anticipating the types of question that can and will be asked). I guess im wondering if anyone has their own technique that has helped them maintain the balance between speed and comprehension on this dubious section.

thanks in advance.

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[tncekm]

Practice with longer passages than the MCAT VR passages. I like The New Yorker. Usually a similar level of writing, but the articles are usually 5000-6000 words so you're forced to stay focused longer. Usually, IMHO, its not comprehension that fails its concentration / focus.

 

[SN2ed]

Have you tried going with the take a while reading, then answer the questions quickly? I used about 3.5 minutes to read through the passage once and I felt like I had enough time for the questions.

 

[physics junkie]

Make a ha bit of not re-reading anything you've already read. It should force you to stay focused and not waste time.