Reading Comprehension Problems

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Specializes in MA.

Hey guys!

I'm currently studying for the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam, which I have to take in less than 2 weeks. I've been studying for about 3 months now by using the Kaplan Study Guide, Khan Academy, and various other online sources. I've pretty much memorized A&P, I know how to solve the problems on the math portion. My writing, although not that bad, could definitely use some improvement. However, the reading in the study guide has been tripping me up. Although my Reading Comprehension diagnostic test results in the study guide were 81%, my Test 1 Reading Comprehension results was 76% & my Test 2 results were 57%. My LSAT Reading Comprehension Practice results on Khan Academy has been below 50%. Am I just overthinking the reading portion of this test? I feel like I have at least some decent reading comprehension because I couldn't have gotten into my Sophmore year of college; especially, my Pathophysiology class if I suck at reading. Everyone online is saying that the reading portion is basic and easy. If it's so easy, then why am I getting terrible results from my practice tests?

-Q