I think it would be fun/funny to list the types of people you see/listen to when you're at your LSAT testing site on test day.
I'll list a couple of people to start it off.
Ditcher: This guy has no idea why he's there or if he's even ready. As soon as his name is called during attendance he gets up and says "I'm not ready for this, I shouldn't be here, good luck everyone." Making other students a bit more anxious than they were already.
That Guy: This is the guy (I say guy because I've never seen a girl do this, and I took the test twice) during break, who talks about the LSAT like it's no big deal. He barely studied for it because it's just so simple or he doesn't take it seriously. He says this while laughing and shrugs it off like it isn't a big deal. After the exam is finished he walks away with a look of defeat on his face.
Freaked Out: These are the people who are obsessing over the test during their break (they are usually a bit vocal). They feel defeated and want to cancel their score. Some do and some don't, but it doesn't make others any less anxious.
Pencil Person: This is the person who taps their pencil every so often and it's a bit distracting. They also tend to cross out answers like an angry 5 year old scribbling in a coloring book. Out of all the people, these may be the worst.
The Nail Biter (this is me): I bite my nails to keep the rest of my nerves under control. It may be distracting, but I'm not sure if it is because I never noticed anyone else doing it.
I'm sure there are plenty of others. Feel free to post some if you've experienced similar/other possibilities!
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Man, you think the LSAT is bad, just wait until you get to the bar exam.
Haha careful. The LSAT proctor(s) may mistake you for a test pencil dealer! :)
You forgot one more type of person: The OverPacker! You wonder how they were able to fit so much crap into one bag...it's as if they are more prepared to travel out of the state for a couple of days versus taking the LSAT!
Don't forget the diaper in tight pants guy! Remind him to change himself at the break!
The group of people talking about which prep course they use, non of them being 7Sage, thus feeling bad for them as snarky as some are being.
@mpits001889 Did she give you the sexy eyes?
And the Under-Breath Mumbler...
The cougher- person who is just getting rid of a cold and is in that stage where they can't go a few minutes without coughing or clearing their throat.
@terrye2770 Thankfully, it happened riiiight after the person made it through the double doors. Kinda gave me a h@alphafem973 sh*t moment, as it happened a few minutes into the first section. I had wondered what I had gotten myself into, being that I was a first-time test taker.
@974 If only, man...
Don't forget The Vomiter? Yes, it happened in Dec 2013 at Northwestern.
One guy kept saying "the tension in the air.." to himself over and over. He was nervous and his highest PT scores were 150.. I wonder if he had a bad day?
I had a person follow me the whole entire time! From the parking lot to the testing center, once in the testing center to sign in to the restroom, from the restroom to the testing room and just my luck she sat next to me. The whole time she did not stop talking my ear off. During the break she followed me to the restroom even though she didn't even have to go... she just waited for me lol. After the LSAT she followed me back to my car and asked for my FB and phone number. I'm pretty sure she was nervous as hell and that's why this happened lol
The place I'm taking the October LSAT has never hosted it before so I'm sure there are bound to be countless issues, but I also can't imagine there being more than a dozen people taking the test in this town. And definitely none so serious and paranoid that they would wear diapers. It's a shame really, I'd absolutely take a photo of an obvious diaper wearer and share it with the masses.
Seriously, what if you saw such a person and then you ended up at the same law school as them? Are you obligated to buy them a pack of Depends for 1L fall finals week? I feel like if you wore diapers to your LSAT and showed up to law school and someone there had seen you, then you pretty much have to drop out immediately. I'm sure law schools will be totally understanding when you write an addendum about how you had to leave law school because someone knew your dark secret.
.... NO. No, no no.
I bet there are nightmare tales floating around of leaky table/row mates ...
Ughhh THE PENCIL PERSON!!! MY WORST NEMESIS. I had a girl sitting beside me who was going to WAR with her paper during LG section. It was so distracting that I just wanted to yell at her.
The proctor whose watch is broken but will still use it to keep time, to either your great detriment or great benefit.
The guy who's part of a prelaw frat and kinda has to take the LSAT even though he doesn't have the best chance at law school
The girl or guy with a 600 dollar watch who looks prepared enough to score around a 160
The guy who's probably stoned
I don't know what I'd do if someone puked on me during the LSAT... I feel like that should be a free 170+ right there... (cue discussion of ipecac buddy team strategies for October/December)
@terrye2770 Damn! What happened after the incident occurred? Hopefully they move the testing to another room... :/
League City
Texas City? I almost moved to Galveston last year.
@2543.hopkins must remain calm at all times. Haha, you'll meet some interesting people that day.
That's the stuff of nightmares!