How did you describe academic honors on your application (dean's list specifically)? There is not enough room to write what I want, so wondering what other people put?
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@elliaddagan85 said:
Hi Listentothewindblow, I like your name. I think your strategy depends on how long you have before the LSAT. In general I would say taking more practice tests will always improve your confidence. If you are closer to the test though, I would recommend exercise, a brisk walk, a tasty meal, or any combination. I myself had a cannoli the morning of my test and it worked great! Good luck!!
Thank you so much!!! Gotta love fleetwood mac :)
Anyone have confidence boosting strategies before the test? Like maybe a good test to take or games or psychological strategies or something?
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Anyone else ever felt like they blacked out during the test? I feel like this and I am flopping on the tests but during my study time in blind review I have gotten upper 160s. Does anyone have tips to amend this?
Have any of you applied early decision? If so, why? Do you think it is true that applying early decision can increase your chances of admission if your LSAT is below a school's median?
@kimmelsara198 said:
Yup! I took October with my charger within view for sure, just make the cable is nearby within arm's length where you can grab it without going off screen, maybe just next to your laptop, because your face is not allowed to leave the frame of the webcam (like if you had to bend down to grab it off the ground).
good luck!
Thank you! I did what you said and left it on my desk!
Taking the November test and was wondering if we can have our laptop chargers nearby? I don't want it plugged in because my laptop will get too hot but was just wondering if people had theirs nearby when they wrote.
My recommender also wanted a personal statement but explicitly said to send a draft so that is exactly what I sent. I think you should try to just take a day to pull something together and tell the recommender it's a draft. The main reason I say this is because they are doing you a favor writing the letter, so you should give them their requested materials.
I took mine on the eighth and it was just approved yesterday. I think they wouldn't tell you if it was flagged but rather if there was a problem warranting cancellation they would just tell you it's cancelled.
yes you do. I took CC classes for credit at my institution and sent my transcripts from the CC in to LSAC.
@apayne11881 said:
actually i think flex is only one scratch paper allowed
meant to say flex writing lol
actually i think flex is only one scratch paper allowed
Exact same protocol as the flex!
Personally I feel like it would not matter if you do worse as long as you ultimately perform higher in November.
Agree with above comments! If it won't stress you out and it's something easy (like not intensive writing) I think you'll be fine doing app stuff.
@godoycarla1773 said:
I'm in the same boat, but am not testing till this Thursday. I think the way I'm going to do it is focus on application materials during the week after work, because I've realized I come home too tired for my PT's to even be representative, then do PT's Saturday and Sunday morning. That totally depends on if you're working while studying though I guess. I'll cross my fingers for you that you killed it today and won't need to sit for November. The thought of continuing to study for another month makes my soul weary lol.
Thank you! I might do my PT's every other day and application stuff on the weekends. Good luck Thursday you can do it!!
@klarson32199 said:
Hey guys in taking the flex tomorrow. I was wondering do we have to do anything to prep the room we’re taking it in? I’m
Gonna take it in my parents office. It has a tv, computer (I’m gonna use my laptop) so do I need to unplug the tv and computer? There’s a lot of photos on the wall/ books on the shelf.. does that matter? Are there any rules about touching your face during the exam or looking around?
I think you have to unplug the computer or remove it because I believe it is a rule that you cannot have multiple monitors. Imagine the TV should be fine as long as it doesn't look like a computer lol. I think you can touch your face as long as you're not removing it from camera view. But I wouldn't be looking around because I feel like the proctor could think you see something they don't. Personally I removed all my books but that's because I kept them on my desk. If the shelf is behind you I think you'll be ok because there's no way you would be able to look at it.
Can't remember the exact times, but there were a lot. I was able to get my preferred time and date despite them sending me the sign up instructions ten minutes late. It was very easy to sign up. Just make sure you pick the right time zone lol
If it's on your transcript I think they will already see that you graduated with honors. Because it says honors are denoted on the law school report.
Hmmm are you doing the low resolution summaries for RC? Also maybe make sure you fully understand the passages before moving on to the questions. That way you don't waste time going back to search for the answers. This helped me a lot. Also you could try tracing the stimulus/passages with your mouse as you read as a way to try to force yourself to actively read (like you would trace with your finger/pencil on a paper test). I think that's all I can think of for now!
For anyone who sat for October but is also planning to sit for November, how are you allotting the rest of your time? Just finished my test today, and I'm testing for November. But now I have to put more time toward my essays and applications + continue to study. How is everyone else going about this?
@yazzie711506 said:
preptest C2 and the may 2020 flex are good confidence boosters! I would say also take the day before the test off so no studying and just relax. The people who see a significant score decrease usually say it was the nerves so take that day to mentally prepare. Personally, I've been doing a 10 minute meditation before every PT and it really affects how I score and my confidence.
Thank you! just did the may 2020 flex!