Timers? Watches? Where can I take full practice exams

arabprodigy30

Any suggestions for website that has online timer? Any suggestions for online proctor ? Any suggestions for live practice proctors in DC area?

I found this online thought it would be nice for test day lol.

http://180watch.com

nicole.hopkins

1) 7sage's proctor is the best hands down—I always use the app (and I have the proctor voice set to @"J.Y. Ping" because he soothes me ... )
2) For watches, try www.35minutes.com . Affordable (half the price of the 180 watch), customizable, meets all LSAC guidelines (can be used at the actual exam). Huge help. Mine arrived super fast and the girl who makes them sends along little surprises I am left handed so I set mine up as a little tripod. I believe she makes left-handed versions as well.

VegMeg55

@nicole.hopkins "because he soothes me..." LOL If only J.Y. was the proctor on test day. I have a 180 watch, they're expensive and I'd say if you can find something comparable for a cheaper price then go for it. They're aesthetically pleasing but I highly doubt the quality is better. Just be sure to practice with whatever watch you get for every PT so you get used to it.

I'm not from DC but perhaps a local law school? The university in my town has free LSAT practice exams once or twice per year. That might be a good place to start your search.

Good luck!

nicole.hopkins

@arabprodigy30 Manhattan Prep offers free proctored exams—looks like there are 2 coming up in DC:

http://www.manhattanprep.com/lsat/classes/details/?eventid=1619&eid=3
http://www.manhattanprep.com/lsat/classes/details/?eventid=1620&eid=3

While MP doesn't use fake LSATs generally you might still reach out to them to see which PT's will be given at each session. Even if both times are retakes for you I still think the experience of sitting for the exam would be a very good exercise (in fact if I were you I would attend both even if it's the June 2007 exam both times). But perhaps if you know which exam will be given you can hold off on looking at it leading up to the exams.

arabprodigy30

@nicole.hopkins A lefty watch !!! Bless your soul!! I am left handed, that is exactly what I need!!!

sdiaz2030

Nicole - just bought my 35minutes watch. Thanks for referral.

arabprodigy30

@VegMeg55 Yea that 180 watch is way out of my budget. I just need something simple, not shiny (it triggers my ADHD haha ) .

arabprodigy30

@nicole.hopkins JY voice does make me more alert when studying for LSAT hahah. Now when I practice on my own, I get that JY voice in my head when crossing out the answers haha

nicole.hopkins

@arabprodigy30 then I'd recommend the 35minutes.com watch; definitely not shiny and the cheapest LSAT watch I've seen (like I say ... if I have/bought it, it was either free, cheap, or indispensable).

arabprodigy30

@nicole.hopkins thank you so much ! I can't wait to get my watch

jdawg113

Any analog watch works really as long as it doesn't make noise lol just want to get it in time to be able to use it enough to get used to using it. As for taking pts the library is always a good spot BC it's mostly quiet but not totally (like most test centers) your house, a coffee shop... You want to try and mix up your environments really

nicole.hopkins

Now that it's proper Pre-Summer in Texas (mid 70's–80's an humid) the pool at my complex is the happenin' place. I'm counting on the influx of chatter and splashing to add a new level of distraction to my at-home testing environment. I've used the 7sage app to add distractions/white noise for a while now, but there's nothing like day-drunk shenanigans to challenge mental focus! I'll report back once I've done a few in this now-rowdy environment.

(And for those of you in the cold north ... well ... we have no state income tax, either. Just some things to consider #lifechoices )

jdawg113

You also don't want to get too comfortable with the 7sage app as a timer (great proctor tho) as you won't be looking at it in test day. The sooner you get your proper watch the better

nicole.hopkins

@jdawg113 Couldn't agree more—I'm glad I got my watch early on because it's very different to have to set/monitor an actual watch versus looking at the app.

shine.on.me

I use the 7Sage proctor. Right now I have it set to "Gayle" she sounds almost exactly like the proctor the first time I took the LSAT. Not sure if that's a good thing though. I need to adjust to using a watch.

emli1000

@shine.on.me me too! All the others scared me when they came on to tell me about the 5 mins left...

nicole.hopkins

I always jump when @"J.Y. Ping" gently/firmly gives the 5 minute warning. Sometimes my response is quite dramatic.

VegMeg55

I used to have an old proctor application that every time "5 minutes remaining" was called, everyone else in the 'test' would mumble and one kid would yell out "Awww damn it!" Here's to hoping I don't become that person on test day... can't make any promises though.

emli1000

@nicole.hopkins haha so it's not just me lol

JustinaJ

Here is another watch - $35.00
http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Score-LSAT-Watch-Exam/dp/B00SC6FJ3M

Has anyone used this one?

nicole.hopkins

@JustinaJ I like that the watch from 35minutes.com has customizable watch faces. For instance, I got the one that has colored blocks of <8 minutes each with a 5 minute "red zone" from minutes 30-35 (I think it's type D). It has really helped me to get in the habit of finishing each game/passage/quarter of the LR section with time to spare to check answers, double check for bubbling errors, etc. The watch you linked looks great, but I definitely prefer something that more corresponds to how I actually need to manage my time as opposed to the sort of "average" approach in watches that lack a "warning period indicator." Plus I think mine was cheaper

arabprodigy30

@nicole.hopkins I haven't bought my watch yet, does your watch make a "ticking " sound? that ticking sound drives me crazy .

Jengibre

Looks great! How easy is it to stop and reset? I want something incredibly easy to grasp so as not to waste time between sections.

nicole.hopkins

@arabprodigy30 ZERO ticking. @Jengibre Super easy (and I'm between manicures at the moment—even easier with a full set). Love it to bits. 100% recommend. Plus the girl who makes them sends cute goodies that involve LSAT puppies

Jengibre

Ordered. Thanks for the recommendation, @nicole.hopkins!

arabprodigy30

Zero ticking? AWESOME!!!!! Order placed ha

nicole.hopkins

AWESOME!

nicole.hopkins

Yeah, my watch is sitting right in front of me and I can't hear a thing ... Held it directly up to my ear and only then can you even hear the mechanism at all.

arabprodigy30

That is perfect and I love how it doesn't shine or have bling bling haha

nicole.hopkins

It's quite minimalist! And there's a smiley face instead of a 0

JustinaJ

@nicole.hopkins I couldn't find where you customize them

nicole.hopkins

@JustinaJ You customize meaning you select the watch face. My favorite is D I think (the one with 4 blocks and a final 5 min block minutes 30-35).

JustinaJ

Thank you!

joegotbored-1

I also bought my watch from 35minutes (I did the 4x8.5 with 3 red at the end). I used it every day several times a day for nearly 8 months. No problems. I loved it. Worked like a champ on test day too. For those of you who are nervous about the resetting aspect between sections, I had no trouble there either. After each practice section I would reset it so I was quite proficient come test day. Also, because the watch was segmented into 8 minute sections, I got a feel for my rhythm in the different sections and usually ended up with spare time as a result which let me reset without pressure.

DO NOT WAIT to buy a watch for your test. You need to use a watch or your zen inner clock technique on every PT you take before test day to get used to it.

shine.on.me

I just ordered my watch. I'm excited about getting it. I got R2 the 4x8.5 counting up, smiley at the end. :-) I think it will really help. Plus, it was one of the styles on special.

nicole.hopkins

@shine.on.me Woop woooooop!!