Bringing a backpack to test center?

abby.lu2017

I am traveling by train from out of town to my test center, so I will have a backpack with me. Do most test centers have storage lockers/rooms for students with a backpack? I will have my phone and some person items in my backpack.

runiggyrun

I think technically they are not supposed to provide storage space, or allow you in with a backpack. There are however numerous stories on the forums about centers that allowed students to store backpacks at the front of the room, behind the proctors, so I guess it greatly depends on the individual center.
Your best bet might be to look into renting a locker at the train station, if you absolutely have to bring the backpack.

Cant Get Right

Yeah be careful with this. While some proctors may allow an exception, the rules are clear about what is allowed and a backpack is not listed. It is legitimate grounds upon which to deny you entrance to the test, so really not a great thing to gamble on.

stepharizona

I agree, at my testing center, no bags, other than your Ziplock bag was permitted. @abby.lu2017

The LSAC says that it is prohibited:

You MAY NOT bring into the test center or use any of the following:
electronic timers of any kind
electronic cigarettes
fitness tracking devices
digital watches, alarm watches, beeping watches, calculator watches
cell phones, beepers, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs)
personal computers
calculators
photographic or recording devices
listening devices
headsets, iPods, or other media players
books, dictionaries, papers of any kind
rulers
mechanical pencils
mechanical erasers or erasers with sleeves
ink pens or felt-tip markers
briefcases, handbags, backpacks of any kind
earplugs
hats/hoods (except religious apparel) may not be worn on the head
sunglasses may not be worn
weapons or firearms

LSAC has adopted a no-tolerance policy with regard to the use or possession of electronic devices, including cell phones, or in possession of a weapon or firearm.

http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/day-of-test/

abby.lu2017

Thank you, everybody! I think I will just have to leave my bag at the train station.

Nicole Hopkins

@abby.lu2017 said:
Do most test centers have storage lockers/rooms for students with a backpack? I will have my phone and some person items in my backpack.

No. No cell phones allowed even near the testing center. Leave everything aside from your ziplock at home!

orangebeer

Hi,
I have a question about this....
So when people go to the test center,
they just bring the zip in hands...??
What if we need something on the way? We have to throw them away before enter the test center?

Cant Get Right

@orangebeer said:
they just bring the zip in hands...??
What if we need something on the way? We have to throw them away before enter the test center?

Yes and yes.

orangebeer

@"Cant Get Right"
Thanks for your reply.
Didn't expect this...kind of worried that would look weird.
(or get some bag that I can throw away...)

DEC_LSAT

the rules seems excessive. i mean i get the cell phone rule so that it's quiet during the test but LSAC needs to chill.

Alex

@"Cant Get Right" said:
Yeah be careful with this. While some proctors may allow an exception, the rules are clear about what is allowed and a backpack is not listed.

Yep. always err on the side of caution. I wouldn't risk bringing a backpack!

bjphillips5

And bring your ziplock with you when you take practice tests too! It actually becomes a source of comfort...like your trusty weapons to fight LSAT evil.