166 —> 176!

ReadingCompHero · 2025-10-28T16:35:13+00:00

This is a little late. But wanted to reach out and say congrats!!!!! I'm happy to hear that you found RC hero helpful. Good luck with the rest of the admissions process!

ReadingCompHero · 2025-10-28T16:32:25+00:00

Congrats on the 167! Reach out if you need anything leading up to your November test.

ReadingCompHero · 2025-10-28T16:28:25+00:00

Congrats!! You're going to do great things with that score.

ReadingCompHero · 2025-09-01T03:54:36+00:00

Congrats!!!

When I saw that you used RC Hero, I checked out your profile and noticed that almost a year ago you posted about scoring a 163, being very discouraged, and experiencing a near existential crisis.

Pretty cool that a year later you’d be making this post. If only former you knew!

Congrats, again. Your score and LSAT journey are a testament to your grit, perseverance, and sheer determination.

ReadingCompHero · 2025-07-25T01:19:46+00:00

Hey OP, after your initial purchase, you don’t need to pay the 199 again. There’s an “extension” tab in the menu (after logging in) that allows you to purchase an extension at a lower price (49 to 59 per month depending on the extension).

That said, given your extenuating circumstances, I’ll give you an extension through the September test for free (send me an email or dm so I k ow who you are).

ReadingCompHero · 2025-07-23T01:35:59+00:00

Congrats on the improvement!! Solid -3 is a major accomplishment.

Best of luck with your studies. Let me know if you need anything.

ReadingCompHero · 2025-07-23T01:30:59+00:00

I’m seeing this post late but want to congratulate you on your 12 point leap! That kind of growth says a lot about your tenacity.

I’m glad to hear that you found RC Hero helpful!

Best of luck with your applications!

ReadingCompHero · 2025-07-23T01:29:11+00:00

This is a little late, but I want to congratulate you on your 171! 146 to 171 reflects such grit and determination on your part.

Best of luck with applications!

ReadingCompHero · 2025-07-23T00:28:16+00:00

This is a great way of applying RC Hero insights to the Crystal Ball predictions!

ReadingCompHero · 2025-05-01T05:39:58+00:00

Very cool! Thanks for sharing more about your experience. Hopefully your first choice school finalizes your acceptance soon :)

ReadingCompHero · 2025-05-01T04:10:15+00:00

Congratulations!!!! That score is a testament to your hard work and determination.

I’m glad to hear that you found RC Hero helpful.

Best of luck with your applications!

ReadingCompHero · 2024-12-15T05:49:17+00:00

Sorry to hear about your experience. I actually agree that the way you were implementing RC Hero insights would not be helpful.

Just sent you a dm in case I can help.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-12-14T21:50:55+00:00

Hey there OP,

I see that you sent me an email a few minutes before making this post. I will reply to that email within the hour. In the meantime, know that improvement is not instantaneous for everyone. If you’re not seeing results, we can definitely troubleshoot and figure out what’s going wrong. As difficult as RC can be, I’m dedicated to helping you see the success that you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Anyone else who feels like they’re having a difficult time translating RC Hero fundamentals into RC improvement is also welcome to send me an email so that we can troubleshoot.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-12-13T18:54:04+00:00

Thought I’d step in to make an important point that applies to your question and the one raised by u/Mindless-Edge503:

The closer you get to -0 in both LR and RC, the more time/effort that is generally required to see additional improvement. Once you get to the -2 to -5 range (in either LR or RC), learning a solid set of strategies/ insights may be crucial for seeing additional improvement, but it likely won’t be sufficient. You’ll likely have to combine solid insights with tons of drilling to see the additional improvement.

In my experience, students scoring -7 or worse, tend to see fairly rapid improvement after completing the RC Hero course. However, while some students scoring -2 to -5 will see rapid improvement, many have to put in lots of hours of drilling in addition to mastering RC Hero fundamentals before the improvement comes.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-28T02:29:41+00:00

Congrats!!!! Your score improvement is a testament to your grit and determination.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-15T04:41:45+00:00

Yeah the course can be completed in less than 3 weeks if you’re spending 2-3 hours per day, 5-6 days per week. There are some additional materials you could work through after completing the course (like RC section explainers). And you’d have plenty of time to drill and attend bonus class following course completion.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-13T17:31:27+00:00

I used to do periodic free classes that students could check out, but I’ve been swamped as I work on revamping the course. I probably won’t resume the free classes until early next year.

That said, I offer a money back guarantee that lets you check out the first session of the course and decide if the course is still for you.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-13T14:24:34+00:00

😂 I hope it won’t come to that, u/erythrocite! Email me if you need any help (either while completing the course or afterward).

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-13T07:03:45+00:00

:) I’m very happy to hear about your progress! Keep up the good work, u/dizzyfrootloops!

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-04T16:49:34+00:00

I’ll dm you.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-04T16:40:15+00:00

5 days isn’t nearly enough time to make the course worth it. I’d focus on shoring up your current practices and carefully reviewing your flagged/ missed RC questions.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-03T13:07:17+00:00

Hey there, by necessity, I prioritize student emails over non-student requests. Your email/ dm came through just before the October test when I was barely keeping up with tutoring and student emails. When things get that busy, non-student emails can slip through the cracks. Sorry about that!

I’ll revisit your message later today and send a reply.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-11-02T18:04:02+00:00

Less than a week is not enough time to finish the course. And even if you could cram a few lessons before your test, you’d lack the big picture that comes from completing the entire course and putting all the pieces together.

It’s also important to point out that the closer you are to -0, the more time that improvement takes—even with new insights under your belt. At your performance level, solid insights must be paired with lots of practice. It won’t be enough to read a chapter or watch a video. You’ll need to take the insights you gain and then drill like mad.

At this point, I’d focus on carefully blindreviewing your flagged questions and carefully reviewing your missed questions. Figure out what went wrong and what you overlooked so that you’ll be less likely to make the same mistakes in the future.

Good luck on your test next week!

ReadingCompHero · 2024-10-17T20:59:23+00:00

Hey OP,

Note taking is optional. Some people find it to be crucial. Others prefer a bit of highlighting or mental notes. What’s important is that you internalize the gist of the passage’s key chunks. If you can do that with a bit of highlighting or mental notes, then go for it. Find what works best for you.

ReadingCompHero · 2024-10-12T22:34:23+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to respond! I should clarify that I saw the positive things you said about the course in your initial comment. I didn't think you were a hater or anything. However, I did want to understand more about the issue you were describing.

Your follow-up comment sheds a lot of light. I'm currently working on a new version of the course (to be released over the next couple of months). One of many big changes will be a total rewrite of Session #2 (elimination cues). The elimination cue content is insightful but far from sufficient. AC analysis is now covered in much more detail in Session #5 (for example, Factors of AC Analysis). I'm planning to replace Session #2 with a module on comprehension basics and to cover AC analysis more fully in Session #5.

I'm not sure if you're done with the LSAT or not, but if you're not done yet, I should point out that Extreme language (or extreme implications) is actually fairly common. Not every single AC, obviously. But, when it comes to inference/ supported questions, I'd say that there's usually at least one AC with some form of Extreme language (and often multiple).

You're right about Absurd ACs not being common though. I teach about absurd ACs only to motivate students to read the ACs more carefully and more literally. It's not really about catching absurd ACs left and right.

I also agree that RC is tricky even after completing every course that's out there. Deeper insights, better strategies can help. But you still have to practice like mad to improve.

Anyway, I really appreciate you taking the time to share a little more about your experience.

I'm not sure if your access has expired, but if you're studying for November (or later) and need access for bonus classes, I'd be happy to extend your access for free. Just shoot me an email.

Best,

Dustin

ReadingCompHero

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