Remote LSAT experience at a hotel?

Confidence150

Has anyone taken the remote LSAT at the hotel? If yes, how was the wifi? Did you need to move any furniture or cover the electronics like TV?

Thank you

MissionLsat

I didn't moved any furniture. But I just covered the television with a piece of cloth. There is nothing to worry about, just chose one that provides a good wifi.

Forever Addicted to Coffee

I haven't taken it at a hotel but I have pretty strong reservations against the idea from my personal experience. If you must, I highly suggest that you get a good hotel that you absolutely trust.

A few weeks ago, my fiance and I were staying at a hotel (shall remain anonymous). But our immediate neighbors were absolute nightmares. Screaming, fighting, singing throughout the night from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m, despite the "quite hour" that began at 9 p.m. Topped off with multiple crying kids.

We were so unlucky because the hotel couldn't find a different room for us. The police nearly arrested them at 5 a.m. But we didn't get an ounce of sleep that day.

robertgmarino

Took the June test at a hotel. Asked for a quiet room on a Monday morning and they put me next to THREE CONFERENCES. 100% messed up my score, but did land a 168. Very poor experience, but obviously not every hotel will be like this. Really press them on the fact that you need a room isolated from as many people as possible. There was even the rumbling of a pool party starting with like 10 kids, and a multi-flight flight attendant crew of like 60 people walking through the halls lol. Be VERY careful with hotels!!

Wifi was fine, only dropped out once for no more than 15 seconds. I unplugged all of the phone jacks in the room to ensure no one called the room, and I had to cover the television with towels. I also moved an extra lamp over to that "desk" they always have in hotel rooms because the lighting was not that great.

LegallyLSAT

I personally haven't, but my friend took the bar in a hotel. What she did was take a practice exam under timed conditions so this way she could decide whether it worked out.

Do keep in mind things can come up with it being at a hotel like mandatory fire drill, multiple people walking through hallways, etc.

If you decide to do it at a hotel, take a practice exam there to see if it's for you and definitely get a quiet area to take the test.

Cashhhyyy

PLEASEEEE BE CAREFUL! Online LSAT SUCKS because you lose wifi. If you lose wifi at home, you can automatically restart your motor BUT in a hotel, YOU CANNOT. It kicks you out of the test. Lost like 15-20 minutes test time because of this.

Confidence150

Thank you everyone for sharing. I have taken the online LSAT once and experienced a 2 hour delay due to tech difficulties. It was actually at home and my device passed the proctorU check even had strong connection. Still... I kept losing the proctor and glitches with screen sharing.

Unfortunately, for this this take, I will need to take it at a hotel due to home remodeling.

phosita_phoeatah

Would LSAC allow you to take the test at a local library? Some libraries have special quiet rooms you could reserve for 3-4 hours. Libraries are generally quiet places, and some might even have working ethernet ports (so you don't have to rely on WiFi).

ETA: seems as if this was allowed at least a year ago, according to UIUC. http://publish.illinois.edu/prelawadvising/2020/08/22/where-to-take-the-lsat-flex/

Arete_Southbay

If your concern is wifi, to be on the safe side you can go to your local T-Mobile store and purchase a mobile hotspot service and device for like $50. I know it's a additional cost but you will have peace of mind knowing that your internet will work.

Excellent.Fondue

@Arete_Southbay Do you mind sharing how the mobile hotspot is more reliable than the conventional WiFi at home or at a hotel? I've also had connectivity issues and have been considering using ethernet, but this sounds like it might be a good option, too. How is using the mobile hotspot service different from connecting to my phone's mobile hotspot?

studyingandrestudying

I'd ask about whether they have ethernet and put a sign on the door, maybe in English and a couple other languages, along with using the "do not disturb" sign. Also, communicate with the reservation coordinator beforehand to express your concerns about noise and disruption. Maybe ask what schedule they use for housekeeping duties; at many hotels, your room won't be cleaned until you leave because of COVID, but they'll vacuum the hallways at certain hours. And adjust the temperature to your liking.

Confidence150

Thanks everyone!!