What is the criteria for getting the pencil-and-paper format accomodation? I have bad eyesight and looking at a computer all day long gives me headaches. Would that be enough to get the pencil-and-paper format accomodation?
@KrisCeno Yes. It is an unscored writing sample basically. You still have to do it because its part of the test but law schools take it into consideration when admitting you too. a great way to prep for it is on lawhub using the argumentative writing prep. it is the exact same format on lawhub as it is on the day you decide to do it
How far in advance should I seek accommodations? I have a 504 and have had accommodations for all standardized tests I have taken since middle school. If I get accommodations for the LSAT will they carry into law school exams?
@brookedonnelly04 from my understanding accommodations are due the last day you can register for whichever test date you are taking. You have to be registered before you can request accommodations, so I bet the earlier the better. I would assume that they would have all requests processed before test day.
@AlexandraShametova yes! it opens a weeks before if i remember correctly, it also stays open a week after you take the LSAT too so it doesnt have to be completed the same day.
@ckelly24 it is a way for law schools to be able to gauge your writing abilities. Especially in the age of AI, it helps them understand if you can write without the assistance of other things.
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I'm an international student. English is my second language. I scored 146 on my first test with no prep. Am I cooked chat?
@JuanOspina No just stay consistent and you will be fine.
What is the criteria for getting the pencil-and-paper format accomodation? I have bad eyesight and looking at a computer all day long gives me headaches. Would that be enough to get the pencil-and-paper format accomodation?
so if the writing is unscored, do we still need to prep for it?
@Celina390 i think it is scored now
@HaninOmer it's not scored but law schools can see it
@CharlesDorset so even though the writing section isn't scored, Law schools still take it into consideration when reviewing your application?
@KrisCeno Yes. It is an unscored writing sample basically. You still have to do it because its part of the test but law schools take it into consideration when admitting you too. a great way to prep for it is on lawhub using the argumentative writing prep. it is the exact same format on lawhub as it is on the day you decide to do it
For accommodations, can I do the test on paper without having a medical need? I just prefer the test on paper because it's what I'm used to.
same. I’d like to know too.
Does extra time accommodation influence your test results? For example, if one requested extra time, does it get him a lower score?
@AnouarAyadi I don't believe so
I'm just starting today and I'm taking my exam in August! Pray for me guys!
@VanessaRea Same here, took a diagnostic test yesterday. What score are you aiming for ?
@AndranikKarapetian where can you take the diagnostic test?
@AndranikKarapetian i got 131 am i that bad ?
@VanessaRea My people! Same here
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When I go to take my exam, what should I bring with me?
How far in advance should I seek accommodations? I have a 504 and have had accommodations for all standardized tests I have taken since middle school. If I get accommodations for the LSAT will they carry into law school exams?
@brookedonnelly04 from my understanding accommodations are due the last day you can register for whichever test date you are taking. You have to be registered before you can request accommodations, so I bet the earlier the better. I would assume that they would have all requests processed before test day.
I will need accommodations because I don't see well even with my glasses. how far in advance should I seek accommodations
@yvetteboyd I had the same question while reading the information
Nice, doesn't seem too bad.
very helpful info
To receive an accommodation on the LSAT, does someone know if a therapist will suffice? Or is documentation needed from a professional with an MD?
is there a way to get the accommodation time on 7sage? i am allowed time and a half, but i can't figure out how to apply that for my practice tests.
@belinda Check out your Settings -- there's an option to set global extra time.
Is the raw score what is used for admission and the scaled score for personal use, or vice versa?
@ReganWilliams vice versa. Law schools look at your scaled score
Cig breaks please
How do you schedule to do your writing section after or before you take the test?
@IsabellaSingleton you take the writing portion on the LSAC website afterwards.
@AlysiaOldacre I think it is also available up to 8 days before the exam!
I'm glad I knocked out my writing portion out the way long ago.
@rgarcia129@horizon.csueastbay.edu you are able to do your writing section before you take the LSAT?
@AlexandraShametova yes! it opens a weeks before if i remember correctly, it also stays open a week after you take the LSAT too so it doesnt have to be completed the same day.
Got it!
What is the purpose of the writing section if it is unscored? Who will be reading it?
@ckelly24 it is a way for law schools to be able to gauge your writing abilities. Especially in the age of AI, it helps them understand if you can write without the assistance of other things.
@ygcastro Thank you for the explanation! I was wondering the same thing as I was reading
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@FairyFawn333 It's absolutely worth applying for accommodations if you can get them.
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@360lifechange first what forever?
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