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So my proctor today said that LSAC had informed her that LSAT was going digital for the next June test. Said it could possibly be on a tablet. Also said they might allow a paper option for anyone who'd taken a previous paper test.
So, there's that.
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So my proctor today said that LSAC had informed her that LSAT was going digital for the next June test.
I just called LSAC and the lady said the fact that the proctor gave a specific date is incorrect and they're administrating LSAT on paper and pencil until further notice. Lol not going to lie I pretty much expected to hear that but with LSAC who knows what they'll do last minute especially after I saw what they've done to accommodated test takers. I guess I'll continue drilling and (when time comes) PTing on pencil and paper. I don't own a tablet nor do I have the desire to own one because I feel super awkward doing work on them.
Yea, this isnt gonna work for me.
Talk about some eye strain and some -10 LG/RC sections
Same... I might aim for Feb if this is coming in June. I have no problem with the test transitioning to a new digital format. Actually, I think i might have preferred it if I had not been prepping and preparing to take on paper.
I think eliminating the paper answer sheet and showing the time remaining within a test section could be positive, as the report indicates in their sample tests. That could save time bubbling and allow you more control of your pacing.
However, my concern is that notating on LR & LG, as well as referring back and forth to the RC Passage for questions on the second page could be a challenge for some people. Moreover, the difficulty of simulating test day conditions is an issue for me. I think this may push me to write my test earlier than I would have liked...
But wait, aren't they afraid someone will screenshot the test and distribute digital copies? I joke, I joke.
Can't stand digital tests...I don't understand how anyone could stare at a computer screen for longer than a few minutes and not feel like their eyes are on fire.
lol @jhaldy10325 get right. I am really hoping that they are doing more testing than just 100 potential test takers.
Also, have these test takers taken it on paper and what were their scores. We can all say yes I had a good time, doesn't mean it translated to a better test.
Are they assuming a positive experience is indicative of a better way to test? What if these two things are not related. What if being more interactive with the test like that of paper and pencil, which although doesn't feel good, is a better way to test.
@476 , thanks for the link, that provides a lot of clarity.
My Logic-Spidey Senses did start going off at this though:
Inadequate sample size!
"Largely positive" ambiguous to the point of being meaningless!
http://www.lsac.org/flipbooks/biennialreport2016/index.html#34/z
So I read the biennial report on LSAC's website. We are definitely going to move towards a digital platform. Apparently the test group said it was a positive experience for them to do it on a computer. And in another meeting they were talking about the board members also trying the computer one and seeing how the students would feel.
So we are definitely heading there, if not already there.
OMG!!! This is insane! I have actually been thinking of getting an ipad pro with their new pencil and practicing on that. It basically acts like paper and pencil. It's kind of why I love notability to do BR, you can write anywhere on it, and it saves it for you. So later if you want to ever come back and look at the quesiton, you can see your thought process and notes to help you along. Without all the printing and stuff.
But I have refrained from doing in on ipad pro because I know LSAT is on paper and I wanted to make sure that I practice it how I would do it real time test. But now I am wondering if I should invest in ipad pro...
are we sure its not going to be this december test where they are going to introduce Ipad?
Yeah, I didn't either. Proctor asked us if we had the ones asking about that, so she was aware that they were asking.
interesting, i didn't have any survey on my answer sheet.
Holy crap! @bethflanders40 You're right! I wondered why the had that question but didn't think too much of it.
If memory serves, i think there was an optional survey that asked how often and how proficient you r in usinf touch screen on the answer sheet
This would really stink! I've used my tablet to do a few PT's and it was so awkward, especially when trying to erase or cross out.
Do you think they would change the format of the test itself at all?
Well if they do make the transition, they better allow us to use scrap papers AND to annotate on the tablets!!!! How are we going to do RC without being able to box and circle on the passages.
It is about time, every other major test for the most part has transitioned
Yup. That was on mine for the Feb 2016 lsat. sigh.
that would be big news. I took drill on paper before. but recently, I do LR drills on core course.
http://lsatblog.blogspot.kr/2015/01/digital-lsat-lsac-studies-lsat-administration-tablet.html?m=1
Now I'm pissed.
Wow so my discussion thread is seemingly true.
Well this sucks for me. I couldn't even use e-books in college and now I have to take the lsat on a tablet (possibly). Thanks for the heads up, I'll start practicing using my iPad once in a while until I can find some sort of confirmation/information.
Nooo...I don't like it...I prefer paper ver :(
I think it's totally inevitable: It's cheaper, lol. My surprise is more at the timeline.