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Science Passages Are EASIER Than They Look
Science passages on the GMAT look scary, but you never need the science. Learn to find the author's claim and the structure, then test yourself on a fresh passage.
Reading Comp: The Main Idea Is the ONE Thing You Must Know Before the Questions
You keep missing Reading Comp questions because you try to memorize every detail. Lock in the main idea first, and go back for the rest only when a question asks.