RC Prediction Fundamentals
12:30 am
1.5 hrs
Intermediate
Recording
Free plan required.
Learn to make strong predictions that help you quickly and confidently eliminate wrong answers in RC.
We'll build our foundation on intermediate passages to show you how easy predicting in RC can be.
Syllabus
Reading Comprehension
Test 146, Passage 1 — Jury nullification
Highlights
When you become an expert on the passage, you gain the power to predict what the author is going to say next. In today’s class, Josh demonstrates his method for Reading Comprehension and explains how reading slowly allows him to solve questions faster. The 80/20 rule guides him in this, where 80% of his time on a passage is devoted to reading, and 20% to answering questions. This approach is what gives him LSAT swagger and, as he puts it, “Nothing is more swaggy than eliminating an answer choice after two words.”
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Josh Mansfield
Josh began with a 151 but changed his outlook by seeing the LSAT as part of his law school journey, not an obstacle. Once he enjoyed studying, his scores soared. Now he teaches to help others feel the same.
LSAT Journey: 151 → 174
Students love Josh!
Damon A.
Josh is a phenomenal teacher. His teaching style leaves you feeling more confident in your ability by providing articulate feedback after pushing out of your comfort zone.Lauren A.
Josh reminds me of my high school classmate who we lovingly referred to as a "force of nature." His enthusiasm gifts students the confidence they need to embark on the LSAT journey and ENJOY the process. Really cool dude: 10/10 would rec!Kyle B.
Josh is an incredible teacher. He easily explains the questions and prediction process, which has helped me improve my prediction skills. I can't wait for the next class!Andrew S.
Josh has the best class! Love the way he makes predictions seem super easy and guides you in the right direction to ensure you are making proper choices when making predictions and eliminating answer choices!Vanessa L..
Love how he did a thorough job of talking through his process of predictions when reading the passage. I can definitely see myself improving by attending his class. Thank you Josh!Anonymous
I’m really starting to love the LSAT. As a new student, I had been stuck in the 140s for a while, which was frustrating at times, but Josh makes the class genuinely enjoyable and engaging. It feels like I can do the LSAT now. Josh has a way of breaking down difficult concepts, and they finally start to click. When he connects the LSAT to law school and real legal thinking, it’s truly eye-opening and gives the material a whole new sense of purpose. Instead of just feeling like a test, it now feels like I’m building skills I’ll actually use in the future.Destiny M
Josh is super enthusiastic and that energy wears off onto us and makes me excited about studying. Josh is super resourceful and fosters a collaborative environment, where we feel encouraged to ask questionsAmy H.
Josh is great. He's really helped my accuracy and confidence. I was struggling with everything before his predictions classes and they've brought up my scores immensely. I'm so grateful!Gary W.
Awesome class as always. I like how Josh makes everyone feel included and how patient he is. I look forward to every class with Josh!Josh S.
Josh is great. He is very patient and courteous when asked questions and does his best to help students understand. His emphasis on doing each question slowly, understanding, predicting, and not worrying about the clock when you're learning is great. I took his advice and got 16 answers right in a row on my next timed section.Andrea G.
Love the energy you bring to the class, assured me to take my time and read with a purpose.Anonymous
I have trouble making predictions, but Josh showed how simple it can be.Alexa B.
Josh is one of my favorite instructors. He's very helpful and straightforward in breaking down RC passages and I'm grateful for his explanations, his patience, and his positive reinforcement. I'm feeling much more confident in my capabilities going forward. Thanks Josh!!!Harris A.
Josh is an exceptional instructor. He breaks down RC passages in simple, effective ways that prepare you for answering the questions accurately and confidently.Aaron L.
I’ll be honest I had no idea who Josh was before this class so I didn’t know what to expect but after taking this class, I freaking love this guy. He has such a friendly and bubbly personality and disposition, but it’s extremely genuine so it really makes you feel like you can talk to him and approach him. I don’t know how he’s able to basically read my mind and know exactly what I’m thinking when I get a question wrong but it’s very relieving as I felt like we were really able to have a major breakthrough. He gives very good coaching that’s very direct but he makes it fun and I’m very thankful for that.Daniel L.
Definitely changed my perspective on how I need to approach RC. Thank you Josh!Valeria S.
Josh is an amazing instructor who truly makes the LSAT fun and easy.Leah W.
Josh is awesome. My only advice would be to A- Clone him and B- Bottle his energy and enthusiasm for LR.Anonymous
Great insights. I appreciate how he guides you through thinking critically about each question and making strong predictions as a guide, and using those predictions to ground you during the exam.Illeana M.
Josh is so great !! I took his class for the first time today. He is enthusiastic and passionate and simplifies the LSAT perfectly. He is patient and an excellent teacher. He pushed me farther than I thought I could go and is able to break it down in a way that is not overwhelming. I look forward to more of his classesAlany G.
Josh is the best. Makes the process fun and less overwhelming which is critical to getting in the right LSAT mindset. Gives a lot of solid advice.Jason B.
Josh, I have been drilling for an hour after class using your prediction method and I mean it when I say this; it feels as if something just clicked. I went from barely having confidence in my answers to feeling like there’s no way I could be wrong in such a short amount of time. What a great experience and this has easily been the biggest jump I have made since self studying.Brianda M.
Josh really trains you on making predictions first and breaking down the sentences to better understand the vocabulary. I never miss his class!Kristina P.
Josh encouraged participation, explained everything clearly, and answered any questions. I could feel his passion through the screen.Wendy Q.
I truly hope Josh never stops teaching the LSAT. I think I speak for most if not all, that he's changed the game for how we approach this test. So grateful to learn so much from him.Maura W.
Josh is amazing! I have been studying for over 6 months and felt like I was on the brink of burnout. Josh's class was the spark I needed to maintain my focus and revitalize my efforts.Brandon S.
Josh was great! Really down to earth. This class was a good eye opener to how much prediction can help.Ash E.
Josh is superb! He has positive energy and is always littering LSAT tips throughout his lessons for curious and nervous test takers. Great morning class!!Shazzy V.
Love the energy that Josh has for class! It's a great way to start the day and get excited about studying for the LSAT. He explains things thoroughly and makes sure we are confident in our answer choices and how to get the next question right.Mya R.
I had an amazing experience with John as my LSAT instructor! His early morning classes are perfect for staying sharp, and I especially appreciated how he pushed us to interact and predict answers before diving into explanations. It really helped deepen my understanding and skill of predicting where the passage is going and the answer choice. I loved the class and feel much more confident about the test. Highly recommend!Stefaney C.
This was my first class. Josh's energy is contagious. He gave great tips on how to engage with the passage and was very encouraging. I can't wait to tune in again.Emely R.
Josh is an amazing teacher! He has helped me feel more confident in making predictions in both LR and RC.Pradnya L.
This was my first class with Josh & I am so glad I was there! Josh's simplistic yet effective approach has pushed me to read every word, every punctuation critically.Rebecca D.
Josh made the class comfortable and inviting for questions and provided great clarification for eliminating ambiguous answer choices. Definitely encouraged predicting and trusting my own skills at predicting.Richard F.
Josh's class embodies the Demon mindset. If you want to get better the Demon way, this IS the way!Emma M.
I love his no-nonsense approach. It's quick and simple, yet he provides great, thorough explanations for each question/answer. Not to mention he does a great job of retaining my attention.Anastasia Z.
Josh is funny, keeps his students engaged, and has great advice on both LR and test-taking strategies . He's supportive to all students and is the highlight of the Demon! Thank you as always, Josh!Aurora L.
Josh is a great teacher! He does a really good job of breaking down super complex arguments in more digestible terms or examplesNicole M.
I can confidently say I learned something in this class. Josh's manner of taking the class step by step through the prediction process and showing how predictions can be used as a tool is extremely encouraging.