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LSAT · How to handle nature calls during tests?

reynatony652

Saturday, Sep 08 2018

So I went and sat for the test!

I sat in a frezing room. >:(

It's currently 66 degrees outside in Seattle and my testing room was much cooler than the outside temperature. I pretty much sat there waiting for the break and the end of the test to run to the restroom. Ugh.

Someone complained about the temperature and received the answer that the HVAC is controlled by the University, not within the Room.

Is this grounds to complain about the testing center? This definitely affected my score as I wasn't able to fully concentrate on the test.

What does a testing center complaint do?

General · Test Centre Complaints - Toronto 60321

reynatony652

Saturday, Sep 08 2018

My room was freezing up in Seattle.

General · Should I Cancel my LSAT Score?

reynatony652

Saturday, Sep 08 2018

Similar situation, here for advice.

Plus my testing room was freezing. It's 66 degrees outside and my room was way cooler than it is outside.

General · Good luck, 7sage fam!

reynatony652

Friday, Sep 07 2018

See you all on the other side, or in November...

LSAT · How to handle nature calls during tests?

reynatony652

Friday, Sep 07 2018

@ said:

Yeah, worse comes to worst, take it for experience. I think this is a common problem for many people, so don't freak out. You'll be surprised by how well the human body can hold things in when forced to. Here's an anecdote: I remember on a previous test, I really really had to go the moment I sat down, but held it in, with pain, which was distracting, but also kept me awake. At the break, there was the most glorious feeling of release I've ever felt. Well, all in all, would not recommend and would not do it again.

To prevent repeating that, I've been waking up at 5am, doing the same routine, and eating and drinking the same amount every day for the last two weeks to get my body to do its things before 9am. Don't drink too much water the morning of, and don't over eat.

Thank you! I've been doing something similar, so lets hope it works. Good luck to you!

LSAT · How to handle nature calls during tests?

reynatony652

Friday, Sep 07 2018

Thank you everyone. I'm gonna just go ahead and take the test tomorrow. Just hoping fo the best.

Good luck tomorrow!

LSAT · How to handle nature calls during tests?

reynatony652

Thursday, Sep 06 2018

@ said:

But I think that maybe there may be more to this question than just pooping- maybe you're really nervous and looking to delay the test?

Well I am nervous about the test, I really don't feel prepared for it. But that's just my test anxiety, which I feel is going to hurt me regardless of when I take the test.

I've been already in the mindset that I'm taking the test again in November. I just don't know whether it's wise to take the test this Saturday, or withdraw and prepare my body better for November's test.

LSAT · How to handle nature calls during tests?

reynatony652

Thursday, Sep 06 2018

@ said:

Whatever you do, don't withdrew until the last day that you can do so without getting it notated on your account.

Can you please rephrase?

I never thought about the getting an accommodation because I have never thought about my issues as a disability. I've just lived most of my time taking a bit longer than usual in the restroom.

Throughout college, the longest test I had was ~90mins and not in the morning, if so. So I've never been in a situation like this. Since I've been so used to my daily routine, that I forgot about it till now and it's over stressing me.

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Thursday, Sep 06 2018

reynatony652

How to handle nature calls during tests?

Well this is a bit embarrassing, how do you handle nature calls during tests?

I'm scheduled to take the test this Saturday but among stressing out about the test itself, I'm stressing out about my digestive system.

I've tried my best to wake up early this whole week, to try to reset my body but I don't this it's working. I'm scared that during the test I'm going to need to run out to the bathroom for 5-10mins, and not just once. I have digestive issues and can't finish fast like most people. My body does the majority of its functions throughout the morning, coffee or not. (If only the tests were in the afternoons)

I feel that I need more time to get my body to adjust to doing it's business earlier. I can try to hold it, like I've done when can't use a bathroom but I know I'll be thinking about going to the bathroom and not have my mind 100% on my test.

I don't know what to do, my job gave me two weeks (PAID) off to prepare (I work at a law firm). I just don't want them to think it was all in vain because I didn't take the test.

Should I wait till November and withdraw from this Saturday? And continue to wake up earlier and earlier and try to change my morning business? I'm not testing where I want to be, so I'm more inclined to do this.

I've already postponed June's LSAT to September, will withdrawing and registering for November look bad to the schools I apply to?

What do I tell my boss? "I couldn't handle my s**t, so postponed the test. Thanks for the two week paid "vacation."

#help

LSAT · Should I take the June 2018 LSAT or Reschedule?

reynatony652

Sunday, Apr 01 2018

I'm in a similar situation, I signed up for the June 2018 test because if I didn't I wouldn't focus hard on studying. There is an option to extend your registration to September for $100. But you have to do it by mid-May. (Please check the LSAT website for the correct date.

I plan on giving it my all and take a PT right before the deadline to extend to know when I'm at. If I don't feel confident I will pay to extend it. I understand that it can be a lot of money (it is for me) so I'm using it as motivation to study.