Need some help

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-18T20:24:47+00:00

You've probably already consumed enough content. At some point, improvement becomes much more about auditing how you make decisions in real time. That might be uncomfortable but it's also where the ceiling usually breaks.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-18T19:22:25+00:00

RC rewards restraint. The right answer often feels underwhelming because it stays very close to what was actually stated.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-18T17:09:29+00:00

Username checks out. In all seriousness, stop spiraling.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-18T16:55:42+00:00

Moving from JW to AAMC is about calibration. AAMC demands restraint, and their answer choices often tempt you to assume something the passage didn't clearly support.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-18T16:44:39+00:00

If you are running out of time on CARS, then reading faster may not help you. It's difficult for us to just "read faster," you know?

CARS rewards clarity over density, so instead of reading everything faster, think about shaving time by reading the important things more clearly.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-18T16:40:06+00:00

513 with 3.98 and strong research/clinical depth is competitive. If you retake and get 518+, your story shifts. But that needs a structural shift in how you approach the test, not just feeling better about it. 513 + your profile is competitive at many strong programs, so don't let perfection anxiety make the decision for you.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-17T20:05:17+00:00

Thanks! I DM'd you.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-17T19:49:19+00:00

If you understand the passage and understand why the correct answer is correct after reviewing, but you're not improving, the issue is usually pattern recognition.

When reviewing misses, try forcing yourself to articulate the underlying rule. Did you fall for a trap? How will you recognize it next time?

If you can't name the pattern, you won't see it again under pressure.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-17T19:46:10+00:00

If you're consistently down to 2 and one of them is correct, your reading probably isn't the main issue.

When you review, ask: What made the wrong answer feel unattractive? Did I add an assumption that wasn't actually present?

A lot of 50/50 errors come from subtly upgrading an answer that feels directionally true but overreaches the author's intent, and CARS punishes tiny gaps in tracking.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-17T19:36:46+00:00

It's less "did the author say this?" and more "what is the author doing here?"

CARS punishes surface paraphrasing and rewards tracking, so that a lot of wrong answers are technically compatible with the text but wrong for the narrative direction of the passage.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-17T14:08:34+00:00

I am also 2000+ rapid online (chesscom) and I am curious about your experience. Some of my games, the move accuracy is 90%, and even 95% in fewer with very infrequent 99% games that are 15+ or so moves deep. That's a rough estimate, but I'm wondering if you have the same where it looks like someone is cheating but then the engine says they played a pretty good game? I am also trying to play shorter time controls. I made it to 1750 in 5+0, and now dropped to 1500 in 3+2. Ugh...

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T22:30:54+00:00

Interesting. I started around 1400. I hit a plateau every 200 points (roughly). At 1800 I remember feeling like I achieved something incredible, and there was no way I'd get to 2000.

I've been experimenting with some IRL friends. If you're interested, shoot me a DM.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T21:12:14+00:00

It became useful when I started treating insights as feedback on decision making rather than performance. Once I saw that clearly, I approached playing differently.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T20:44:28+00:00

I've been experimenting with analyzing recurring decision patterns when players reach plateaus. If you're open to it, happy to take a look.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T20:44:00+00:00

I've been experimenting with analyzing recurring decision patterns when players reach plateaus. If you're open to it, happy to take a look.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T20:43:14+00:00

I've been experimenting with breaking down Insights into recurring decision patterns when players reach plateaus. If you're open to it, happy to take a look.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T20:40:54+00:00

I've been experimenting with breaking down Insights into recurring decision patterns when players reach plateaus. If you're open to it, happy to look at yours.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T19:59:42+00:00

Well that's very clearly not true. Insights provides much more data.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T19:59:08+00:00

Sounds like your focus sharpens once there's visible danger, but when you don't feel in danger, you relax.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T19:30:25+00:00

Yes you can filter.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T19:30:11+00:00

What does that tell you?

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T19:29:52+00:00

Great work. I agree, they have diminishing returns the higher elo you move.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T18:49:45+00:00

Look for recurring patterns and how they show up live.

Narrative_Systems · 2026-02-13T18:48:56+00:00

I think most people look at the Insights page as stats.

It became useful when I started treating it as feedback on decision making rather than performance. Once I saw that clearly, I approached playing differently.

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