Active reading means more than just moving your eyes across the page. It’s about interacting with the text, questioning the author’s intentions, and making predictions as you go. When you read actively, you’re not just absorbing information—you’re analyzing and evaluating it.
Being an active reader ensures you don’t miss subtle hints or important arguments—vital for answering MCAT Verbal questions, where every detail can matter.
Active reading helps in science, medicine, and everyday life, such as understanding patient histories or interpreting research papers.
While reading a passage about climate policy, jot down the author’s stance and key evidence.
Highlight transition words like 'however' or 'therefore' to track argument flow.
Active reading turns passive text into a meaningful conversation in your mind.