I agree with @. Also suggest giving yourself a break the day before and doing something enjoyable that will help you relax. You'll feel more refreshed for test day. Good luck!

I agree with @. Unless you had a particularly terrible time of it don't cancel, especially if this your first take.

The concensus among LSAC and law schools is that the Flex will not be weighted differently than the standard, in-person test.

I am a non-traditional applicant (old) and am not planning on writing any extra essays because I, like you, feel that my personal statement and resume fill out my application plenty. I have also heard in many podcasts and webinars that if you write a diversity statement and it comes off as insincere or inconsequential, this can hurt rather than help you.

I attended a law school's admission forum a few nights ago and something they said really stuck with me....better to show up as your BEST self, rather than early. The real question is, do you think you can get a higher score? If you know you can, I say go for it. Scores for November are set to come out right before Thanksgiving. You can complete your applications beforehand and send them in as soon as scores are released. Best of luck!

Hey there! When you say you haven't reached the RC section yet, does that mean you haven't finished the core curriculum? I would suggest you finish all the curriculum (and do the problem sets within) before taking any practice tests, as many of the skills overlap between sections. Ideally, you want the average score of your practice tests to be higher than your goal score. Many people score differently on test day due to nerves and stress. Good luck in January!

Make sure you read the instructions for each school you're applying to. There isn't a uniform policy that they all follow so you may have to tailor your statements accordingly.

Yes you should definitely write an addendum, especially if it was a technical issue that caused your score to be significantly lower than expected.

Hey! I'm also taking the November Flex. I don't believe they've sent out the info email yet, but I imagine we'll get it sometime in the next few days. The email will let you know the date and time registration opens. Once it does you can then choose a date and time to take the test. Good luck!

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What internet browser do previous LSAT Flex takers recommend? Chrome, Firefox or Safari?

I used Chrome in July and had zero issues.

You'll get an email a few weeks before the testing window with information on when registration to choose your test date and time opens.

Starting your applications would be a great distraction. If you redirect your focus that score will be in before you know it!

I am also not a super-high scorer but I'm quite proud of the improvements I've made since I started studying. You should pat yourself on the back for achieving a 5-point bump in your test score in only a few months! Many test-takers score a few points below where they are PTing, so ideally you would want your practice test scores to be higher than your goal score. Are you drilling weak points thoroughly? Are you blind reviewing your practice tests and getting a better score when time is not a factor? Without knowing more about where you're having trouble, it's hard to tailor advice. The Analytics section of the Resources tab is incredibly helpful in giving you an idea of what your problem areas are. For me, this whole process has taken much longer than anticipated (I've been studying for a year and have two takes under my belt). Everyone is different and no two LSAT experiences are the same. It might be beneficial to delay a cycle and try to push your score up into the 150s. But if you're set on applying this cycle, get in touch with the admissions office of this Texas school you're interested in and ask them if they can offer any insight into your present GPA and LSAT scores and whether you could apply with them. Good luck and keep your head up!

Hey there! ProctorU has a diagnostic test you can run for your system to make sure everything is in order. Seemingly it prefers Chrome as the browser to use during the test. During the diagnostic test it will prompt you to download an additional extension so they can have access to your computer. I would suggest waiting until the day before to do this step, and then deleting the extension right after the test. It's fairly invasive and I didn't like having it on my computer at all, but you won't be able to take the test without out. Good luck!

I think a 164 is incredible! I'm not scoring anywhere near that and probably never will, so try to be kind to yourself. It's incredibly common for people to score a few points below their practice test average. I have taken the test twice and my highest score was 4 points below mine. There really isn't any harm in taking it again if you're set on this cycle. Just an aside though...there are many magnificent programs beyond the T14 and with your current score, GPA, and work experience you could probably get a good scholarship. But if you have your heart set on attending a school at the top, you could also delay and put yourself in a stronger position next year. It's a tough choice, but stop for second and pat yourself on the back for all you've accomplished. This process SUCKS and I don't think us law school hopefuls do that enough. I really do wish you all the best and if you end up sitting for the Flex in November, I'll be right there with you!

I'm in favor of taking it again. Many of us score lower on the actual test than where we're PTing, especially the first time around. If you score better on the next try then great. If you score the same or lower you still have your first score to fall back on. There's not a lot of risk or harm in another take. Good luck with whatever you choose and I wish you the best!

@ I found your answer very helpful so I'm glad you posted 😊

A solid piece of advice I have been sticking to is that you shouldn't do a PT just to do it. You should only do a PT if you are certain you will perform better than the last one you took. I think placing too much stock in the idea of quantity over quality can inhibit improvement, though I'm aware there is a lot of advice out there to the contrary. I would suggest sticking to one per week with thorough BRs while addressing and drilling weak points, and once you're scoring where you want you can bump up to two per week for stamina, if needed. Good luck and I'm sure you'll kill it!

LR-LG-RC combo. Felt like this test was harder (trickier) than the one I took in July. LG is usually my strongest section but I couldn't pull it together today and that's probably what's going to sink my score the most. Was hoping for better, but as the Stones said: "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need." I tried and got what I needed in July, so I'll take that.

@ I feel you and am sorry you had a bad experience previously. I'm so happy that you feel good after your last take! I'm sure that's an incredible feeling compared to last time. If you do score much higher and need to write an addendum, focusing solely on the technical issues you experienced would be advisable. They will assume from those issues that you were stressed and ultimately didn't perform at the level you were capable, and that's really all they need to know. In other words, it's probably best to write about the stressor and not the stress. I hope you get that super - awesome score you're aiming for and best of luck on your law school apps!

I started self-studying for the LSAT in August of last year and took the November 2019 test, sorely unprepared. I was a professional dancer in my younger days and had no experience in this realm, so learning this test was like learning a new language. It wasn't until a few months ago I started scoring consistently in the mid-150s. Devoted 20 hours a week for a year to get there. I had not expected it to take so long, but everyone is different. Once I developed a strategy that worked best for me I stuck to it and I'm finally where I need to be. I'm sitting Tuesday for my third and final take, so I'm with you. Best of luck!

If they're uploading to LSAC it's quick. It can take much longer if they're sending them in by mail. Follow up with all your recommenders asap to see what's going on. Make sure they read and follow the instructions they received and give them a strict date to have those letters in by. Good luck!

It might be because of the ProctorU extension that needs to be downloaded to take the test. If you haven't already disabled it you should try that first.

You have to allow all permissions. In order to distribute the test properly and make sure you're not cheating the proctor has to have full access. I was also uncomfortable with it so I waited until the day before the July test to download the extension and disabled it right after I was finished. Best of luck!

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#Help.

Hi I was trying to set up my Laptop for the exam and need some guidance here (My first time taking it ). I have a Mac and I think you have to use Chrome/Firefox for the ProctorU. But when I get to the screen and it's time to allow extension, it asks for a lot of permissions to view your access across basically everything you do on the laptop. Do we necessarily have to give that permission or is there another way to do it?

Find comfort in the fact that pretty much everyone feels this way after the test! I've taken it twice and both times felt awful right afterwards, so if your intial feelings were positive I would say that's a good sign 🙂