The Official February 2015 Study Group Forum

[santoki]

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[Rigo]

[Smallville]

Yuck that's lake effect ish, right? I would hate to live in the snow belt.
Visiting my friend in Syracuse tomorrow. I bet they have a ton of snow.

I lived in lake effect snow for 2 years... fun stuff, once I got my current car I loved driving through untouched roads

I was gonna do my PT at the library tomorrow, but there's about a foot or two of snow on the ground so screw that.

I don't get it... why?

Because why bother digging my car out of the snow or putting on hiking boots just to study in the library?

Well I would guess theres a reason you were gunna take it there in the first place rather than ur home... so I would say thats why

[ilikebaseball]

Didnt realize I was late registering for the test. That late fee sucks

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[Donashimen]

Didnt realize I was late registering for the test. That late fee sucks

I hear ya. I was only 40 min after the deadline and it really hurt to pay a late fee lol

[ilikebaseball]

Didnt realize I was late registering for the test. That late fee sucks

I hear ya. I was only 40 min after the deadline and it really hurt to pay a late fee lol

lets make it worth it bra. Shove the test up their ass

[GreenTee]

Yeah it's all snowy. THE WORST. and I gotta question, since I spent so much time reviewing the Trainer's RC shit should I try to do things his way (even though I got a -9 yesterday) or should I try to do what I've been doing (where I've been getting -5 ish). I feel like it's too close to the date to try to switch up strategies but I don't know, when doing the Trainer's way I did at least get to each question unrushed, but in the end it proved useless because I got -9... What do yinz think?

I was never successful with the time allocation recommended in the trainer. 2.5-3 mins was just not enough for me to really internalize the passage. I always scored higher when I did closer to a 4-4.5 min read, and spent less time on the questions. RC strategies should be personalized. I think Mike would agree that it's better to spend the time you need upfront, rather than waffling around later, and getting questions wrong.

But the general principles in the trainer RC lessons -- e.g. Reading for structure, learning what question types are really asking, etc -- are really valuable things to keep in mind.
But you need to calibrate to your reading speed and style, so don't treat his time allocation guidelines as gospel.

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[JackelJ]

TGIF. Work has been exhausting this week I just feel like going home now and taking a nap.

I feel like taking a nap too but I didn't even do anything today. I went to the library to study but it just wasn't happening

eta: liking the new tar, it reminded me that I have a new girl episode to watch

[pjanderson5]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMvARy0 ... e=youtu.be

[GreenTee]

So you're suggesting take what I need to from his lessons but don't try to conform to everything if it doesn't seem right for me?

I recommend you bring this mentality to all of the prep materials you read.

There are multiple ways to go -0 on any section, and different strategies will work better for different people. This is especially true for RC, since everyone's reading style is different. Take a bunch of sections, trying a different mindset/strategy every time. Figure out what leads to you getting the most correct answers, and do that.

[Rigo]

[Donashimen]

I usually work out in the evenings, but I took your guy's advice and worked out this morning. Lets see if it helps!! lol

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[nlee10]

On break from PT 43..

Had a good workout session this morning so I'm feeling pretty good so far!

[Dr. Nefario]

Untimed PT 68 during flights/break times today. Will score it tonight.

ETA: the Charles river frozen over is beautiful.

[pjanderson5]

PJ, that video was hilarious but sooo true!

"If you say it is a living, breathing document, I might kill myself" LOL

[ilikebaseball]

where is that?

[The Abyss]

Just got myself an Economist subscription.

Did you get the 12 weeks for $12?

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[Dr. Nefario]

Untimed PT 68 during flights/break times today. Will score it tonight.

ETA: the Charles river frozen over is beautiful.

Raider, you're in Boston! Check out Central Square if you get the chance, lots of fun restaurants there & also the Prudential area (Newbury Street is full of amazing shops/restaurants)

I'm here through Monday night! Im so excited! I'll definitely check them out. As a long time sox fan Fenway is also a must for me.

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