@jjoshuagregory530 said:

Sweet! @cherry641 do we have an ETA for them to load into 7sage?

Second this question

1: Practice with the Lawhub exams as much as possible.

2: Fiddle with the font and line spacing. I've done a fair number of preptests on 7 sage and the font here is very different (and affects my reading) than Lawhub. I find reducing the font size and increasing the line spacing helps me, but YMMV

I've read that one should be careful with how many tests you take. If your weekend test this weekend is a good score, perhaps don't take another one, just do section drilling.

I made the mistake of bombing a midweek test two days before showtime in January.

Messed me up, scored better than my recent bomb, but lower than my goal.

@weloverowan1 Nope. Bought it new in 2014. Although I'm unsure why that's confusing.

I've always had a little trouble with my track pad. I don't know if it is because my finger callouses from climbing or what.

Sometimes moving diagonally across screen my finger would go off the pad before reaching the part of the screen needed to click. Then I would need to reposition my fingers to finish the motion. I also had trouble scrolling/over-scrolling with the trackpad on the Lawhub interface.

None of these are major hindrances but when you add all of them up it costs precious time. MOST importantly, I found this small difficulty threatened to break my focus and/or shake my confidence. Getting a mouse gave me a scroll wheel -and considering my daily use of a mouse at work- helped me make smoother motions.

YMMV. If you have zero problems using a trackpad on Lawhub, then disregard.

I second @christinaparchem604's suggest.

I also sometimes peek at the acceptable list questions and how they are laid out before I construct the board.

@weloverowan1 I edited the original comment to add a takeaway + (and) to edit grammatical errors.

I'd toy with your mouse settings once you find a suitable mouse. Mine was more sensitive than I was used to so when moving my cursor to highlight on RC I would often overshoot my target until i turned down the sensitivity via the settings. Also consider a mousepad, some BT mice have issues tracking on smooth surfaces.

I use a 2014 Macbook Pro and I tested in Jan. Here is my experience, TL:DR at the end...

Prep:

I did all of the ProctorU recommendations, I used the above ProctorU tech testing software, I also practiced using the two free LSAT's on LAWHUB to familiarize with the test interface. I also predownloaded the ProctorU Chrome extension.

The sign in process:

This is what was the most surprising to me. A lot of the time required by the sign-in process was so the proctor could request control of my laptop to change settings before the test. This kind of threw me. I rarely use my OS security password (for changing settings) but thankfully I remembered it. Chronologically the sign in process began with me logging into LSAC LAWHUB and ProctorU and hitting the join button at my apportioned time. This opened a series of windows that had me download/install another program that opened the ProctorU chat feature. At this point my proctor chatted me through giving this program permissions to use the camera and microphone. This is where having my security password handy was useful. My proctor also disabled screenshots and had me turn on the Do Not Disturb feature on a timer for the duration of the test (presumptively to keep notifications from pinging off during the exam).

Once all of the programs/extensions/settings were ready (a total of 10-20 minutes) the proctor had me use a mirror/phone to look around my test area. My proctor focused on making sure I didn't have any post-its affixed to my laptop or any visuals on or under the counter I was sitting at. They proctor also had me hold up each of my sheets of scrap paper (front and back) and since I had ear plugs they had me hold them up (mine were soft silicone, uncorded) and squeeze them hard to show there weren't any hard, non-compressible things inside.

The last thing before the proctor had me log in to LAWHUB (and the actual exam) was ask me if I had any questions. I had some concerns about other proctors talking/taking control while testers were on the timeclock. The proctor clarified that he wouldn't need to do that. I also took that opportunity to make it known that if he did, I would ask for any lost time added back to the clock.

Exam Interface:

Honestly, I found this was the hardest thing to use with my MBP. I hated using the click pad. I cant tell you how much time the track pad sensitivity and the scroll feature on the pad cost me. I especially hated the Mac features like hot corners, and how they pulled me out of the exam screen a time or two on accident. I didn't get in trouble with my proctor, but it did cost me time and focus.

I also don't think two exams was enough to familiarize myself with the underline, highlight, and font type/size toggle features.

Key Takeaways one Mac user to another:

No issue with OS

Have your settings security password handy to toggle settings

Don't be thrown by the time needed to prep the ProctorU programs

Unless you can accurately use your trackpad, I'd recommend using mouse + mousepad, also toying with your cursor speed/sensitivity settings so you can get familiar. Hopefully you will avoid time-consuming or confidence-shaking fumbles on test day

Before the test preset Do Not Disturb for 3-4 hours

A few days before the test run any updates, restart your computer, and close out any and all non-test programs

Before the test turn off any odd mac navigation features that accidentally change windows, or do anything unintentional that might break your focus (i.e.)

EDIT: One more takeaway + grammar

+tonyahardzinski : if I am understanding correctly, perhaps my perception of the LSAT as high-stakes maybe the hindering factor?

I guess I'm looking to get some money to a decent school. I'm feeling the need for a higher score because I don't have a great gpa. I only took school seriously in my last two years. I graduated with a 3.3 in undergrad. I got an advanced degree as a full-time student and earned a 3.81 while working full time... but to LSAC that is next-to immaterial.

+lilpingling : I've just started that fine-tuning process since using 7Sage. Im about to high LR q types on analytics.

Thanks for the advice.

I wouldn't mind joining!