Hello, everyone! I am seeking answers from people who've written the LSAT online from home, due to any circumstances. Because of my circumstances, I am writing from home, and I have questions.
How do they monitor your scratch paper to ensure it's blank before you start?
What did you do during the ten minute break? I saw on the website you can leave and eat, use the washroom, stretch, etc. I am going to attempt to use the break to prevent my eyes from becoming strained from blue light, but what did you do?
If you had upstairs neighbours (hello from Canada by the way), since you couldn;t wear earplugs, what did you do? I have asked my roommates to leave, and we aren't running the appliances for the exam.
If you had a pet, what did you do? This one worries me. I have a cat who, if in my room, will jump on my computer. If not, she will meow at the door, and it's distracting. Can't get someone to take her for the day, either.
Any other advice or tips?
Thank you!
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I've written from home twice (but I don't know anything about the second camera set-up as a disclosure)!
They will ask you to show the front and back of your six sheets of paper at the beginning of the exam. They will then ask you to rip up the pieces of paper into small pieces in front of the camera.
I go to the bathroom, eat a protein bar, drink caffeine (if I need it). Closing your eyes and giving them a break is another good option!
I've had upstairs and downstairs neighbors, but I was able to wear foam earplugs? Not sure if they changed the rules since then, but the earplugs helped! And I just asked them to keep it generally quiet for the certain hours of the day! Side note, it would be helpful if you know what days/times you or your neighbors have landscaping done or maybe busy traffic hours so that you can avoid potential distractions.
This is what LSAC says about pets:
If a pet wanders into the room while you’re testing, you may continue to test. Your face must be clearly visible throughout the test, and once you begin, you cannot move out of view of the webcam until the test is over.
I'm not super sure about what would happen if she jumps on your computer, but as long as she doesn't block the camera, I think it should be okay! (I would maybe double check with someone at LSAC)
Have extra blankets, towels, sheets on hand with something to pin/tape them up to the walls/windows! Proctors may ask you to cover things up before you begin and having them nearby will reduce stress/waste less time. Usually things like earrings/jewelry have not been an issue for me, but they will ask you to remove your glasses and turn them around. If you use foam earplugs, they may ask to inspect your earplugs. Any pockets, front-back and side will be asked to be turned out. And make sure your webcam/laptop camera is able to be maneuvered so that you can show underneath your desk/chair, etc.
Good luck!
@haena Thank you!