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Mistake With My Photo
heatherelizabeth
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I stupidly ignored the updates about changing my photo before the deadline, because I uploaded the same photo that I used for my June take and figured that it would be fine for September. Just now, I realized that it doesn't conform to the 2x2 box (I'm assuming that this is a new guideline). Now that I can't change my photo, does anybody have any recommendations about what I should do? Im tempted to ignore it, but I know that that is most likely a bad call.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Side note, my June proctor was the most lax person of all time. He barely looked at people's photos. Obviously you don't want to rely on hoping for a laid back proctor, but I feel like they're not looking to turn as many people away as possible based on photo requirements. (This is assuming you have the small white strip on the side of your picture)
Further to touch on what @heatherelizabeth is saying about the example of a bad photo based on size..that shows a miniscule picture within a white box, definitely more egregious of an error than simply white strips on the side. I even checked my picture a few days before the deadline and didn't even notice the white strip..seems like a ridiculous technicality when you consider how stressful this test already is. Pretty pissed if this prevents me from the retake I have paid/worked for
All this stuff about the white box? Again, as long as it isn't egregious and your picture doesn't look like an 8 bit video game hero, I wouldn't sweat it at all. The LSAC makes these rules purposefully too strict so people don't come in with a high school ID and sit to take the test for their neighbor. They can't be too anal come game day, because printers are variable, image quality is variable, paper quality is variable. There are too many things that a student could raise a big stink about.
Call them if you like, but I'm certain it's a non-issue, so long as you uploaded something reasonable.
This was their response:
"I am sorry, but it is now too late to change your photo. Acceptability of your photo will be determined by the test center supervisor on test day. The test center supervisor will confirm that the photo displayed on your admission ticket matches your appearance on the day of the test."
Honestly, I doubt the proctor would deny anyone for this particular issue, but then again, it's LSAC...
My guess is that the situation will be similar to what @DallasOnFire was describing. They probably instituted the photo requirement because previously, when you had to attach a photo, some would probably forget to attach it, lose it before arriving to the test center, etc.
1....2....3.... *sigh of relief*
To anyone who sees a white gap, the bad example they give clearly shows a huge white gap, so I wouldn't be worried too much but then again this is just my opinion
It may have also been because your photo was taken with a digital camera, which cuts off the edges horizontally. That was initially an issue for me, so I used my IPhone to get a better picture.
But @heatherelizabeth, I would try to call tomorrow. The first time I called, the representative checked my photo and although I had white space he said it was acceptable still. Even though he said it would be fine, I tried uploading it again with Firefox and it worked great:) I hope that helps!!
Doesn't matter, as long as you can tell it's you. Don't over think it.
Just found out I'm in the same position. My image is 2x1.
Nerve-racking not knowing whether or not I'll be allowed to take the exam.
If it helps, I had a friend whos picture was way too small for the box and they let her in. She spent a good two weeks freaking out about it. Just don't overthink it and take an ID with you. Most proctors are pretty lenient, but shit does happen. Should be the last thing on your mind though. Focus on your exam, review, meditate, work out, do whatever you have to do but don't worry about this! it's too late at this point to worry about the picture.
If they don't let you in, then think of a plan B. Too early for plan B thoughts.
Yeah I read a lot of posts where people said the size wasn't a problem, but I was still up for most of the night wondering if I'd run into problems.
I called LSAC today, and below is a summary of what I was told (incase anyone else has this problem):
- A picture being small alone is not sufficient to deny you admission. If they can identify it is you in the picture you are fine.
- I asked if it would help if I enlarged the image digitally, and was told not do that as you are not allowed to modify the admission ticket in anyway.