I did my Sept 2026 LSAT and the first two sections felt great. Then after the break there was a HUGE technical error and I got kicked out after FULLY reading passage 2. The technical error lasted about 40 minutes and then we got placed right back where we were - so I had to
1) catch up on the reading because after 40 minutes it becomes foggy
2) Answer all the questions with the passage
3) do this in probably 4 minutes to keep on track of my timing.
To say the least I was freaking out. The testing centre was confused and it was just a mess. I finally get my anxiety calmed down and go to passage 3 - WHICH I GOT KICKED OUT AGAIN FOR 40 MINUTES. This is where it started to go downhill, shes crying in the test centre, doesn't know if i will finish the test and also has things to do which did not account for a 2 hour delay. Once i finally got back i was in the last section - which people were leaving at this point and it was very distracting. Anyways, I got approved for a retest date but i am feeling DEFEATED. I am working so much now and have to retake the test in 8 days – ugh.
Need motivation to start studying again for 8 more days while I work 7 of them leading up to the test 😔
(also this is my 3rd time taking the LSAT and first time I had felt confident going in)
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I am sorry to hear the load of trouble you had on your big day, it is truly unfortunate :( But it is more important during time like this to not be discouraged!! You can't change what had happened but you change your perspective on it. Having read your post, I can think of a few ways to see it as less of a misfortune:
You are even more familiar with the test center environment/procedures now!
You got a few extra reps in during the test!!
You got more time to study!!!
What you studied so hard for will not magically disappear in the next 8 days. You are only better than you were from this experience so DO NOT let it affect you!!
Not sure if that what you needed to hear but I hope it helped!! You got this!! Wish you the best of luck in 8 days!!
- From a fellow Vancouverite
@Kyle180 ugh thank you!!! omg did you experience the same tech difficulties - parentally it was a vancouver thing!!
@QB No problem!! My first official test is in November! I actually am not aware of the tech difficulties going around. Was there any other tech difficulties that stood out to you and would you recommend a tour at the test center prior to the test date?
@Kyle180 No I think you'll be fine. tHis is my third go around at this and I have never experienced it. I think LSAC was just having some issues - its not test centred related at alll
hey, I'm so sorry that you dealt with this. As kyle said, you won't forget what you've learned. the universe has got your back - trust that! maybe this will be the test of your life!!
@nr eeek I hope so 🥹
@QB I bet so. If it makes you feel better, I was signed up for the Sept LSAT and withdrew on my own will bc I thought I wasn't ready to take it again then scored the best I have ever scored yesterday. I have been beating myself up nonstop about it. but I've been reminding myself that I wasn't supposed to take that test for some reason and the next one will go very well!
I will be thinking of you. What day is it scheduled for? I will put a note on my calendar to manifest for you.
I also had problems on the September test and felt so defeated. I also have to retest. You’ve already been approved for Sept 22? I haven’t heard back yet.
@Aquamoon I got approved yesterday! check your LSAC they give you your eligibility ID even before you hear back from them personally.
@QB thanks. I heard back yesterday and was approved too. They can’t guarantee I won’t have the same problems unfortunately. They won’t say what they have or haven’t done to fix the technical issue I experienced. And there are no in-person testing options to accommodate my needs.