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LSAT going digital soon?

Cant Get RightCant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor
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So my proctor today said that LSAC had informed her that LSAT was going digital for the next June test. Said it could possibly be on a tablet. Also said they might allow a paper option for anyone who'd taken a previous paper test.

So, there's that.
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  • CalPoliSciCalPoliSci Member
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    I wish they had done that sooner. Does this mean scores will be known instantly, like the GRE and GMAT?
  • LibertyKokoLibertyKoko Member
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    I feel like there would be some serious complications with tablets. Some people might prefer to read on paper and I could see where you could accidentally click on the wrong answer
  • Cant Get RightCant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor
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    That's all she said, so not sure.
  • jayc1993jayc1993 Member
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    this would make the diagramming process for the LG section much, much more difficult. Looking back and forth from paper to the computer screen when diagramming (assuming you can even use paper to diagram if the test was computerized) is only one of the problems i anticipate.
  • bjphillips5bjphillips5 Alum Member
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    Also, my survey question on my answer sheet asked if we had experience using tablets/phones/computers. Seems like it's likely eventually
  • Cant Get RightCant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor
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    I think it's totally inevitable: It's cheaper, lol. My surprise is more at the timeline.
  • Tina ChoTina Cho Free Trial Member
    edited September 2016 442 karma
    Nooo...I don't like it...I prefer paper ver :(
  • 181please181please Member
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    Well this sucks for me. I couldn't even use e-books in college and now I have to take the lsat on a tablet (possibly). Thanks for the heads up, I'll start practicing using my iPad once in a while until I can find some sort of confirmation/information.
  • SprinklesSprinkles Alum Member ⭐
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    Wow so my discussion thread is seemingly true.
  • Regis_Phalange63Regis_Phalange63 Alum Member
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    http://lsatblog.blogspot.kr/2015/01/digital-lsat-lsac-studies-lsat-administration-tablet.html?m=1

    Now I'm pissed.
  • dennisgerrarddennisgerrard Member
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    that would be big news. I took drill on paper before. but recently, I do LR drills on core course.
  • SprinklesSprinkles Alum Member ⭐
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    @bjphillips5 said:
    Also, my survey question on my answer sheet asked if we had experience using tablets/phones/computers. Seems like it's likely eventually
    Yup. That was on mine for the Feb 2016 lsat. sigh.
  • combsnicombsni Free Trial Member
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    It is about time, every other major test for the most part has transitioned
  • Regis_Phalange63Regis_Phalange63 Alum Member
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    Well if they do make the transition, they better allow us to use scrap papers AND to annotate on the tablets!!!! How are we going to do RC without being able to box and circle on the passages.
  • pmathur2016pmathur2016 Alum Member
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    Do you think they would change the format of the test itself at all?
  • beth.flandersbeth.flanders Alum Member
    212 karma
    This would really stink! I've used my tablet to do a few PT's and it was so awkward, especially when trying to erase or cross out.
  • westcoastbestcoastwestcoastbestcoast Alum Member
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    If memory serves, i think there was an optional survey that asked how often and how proficient you r in usinf touch screen on the answer sheet
  • danielznelsondanielznelson Alum Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐
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    Holy crap! @westcoastbestcoast You're right! I wondered why the had that question but didn't think too much of it.
  • beth.flandersbeth.flanders Alum Member
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    interesting, i didn't have any survey on my answer sheet.
  • Cant Get RightCant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor
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    @beth.flanders said:
    interesting, i didn't have any survey on my answer sheet.
    Yeah, I didn't either. Proctor asked us if we had the ones asking about that, so she was aware that they were asking.
  • SamiSami Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 7Sage Tutor
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    OMG!!! This is insane! I have actually been thinking of getting an ipad pro with their new pencil and practicing on that. It basically acts like paper and pencil. It's kind of why I love notability to do BR, you can write anywhere on it, and it saves it for you. So later if you want to ever come back and look at the quesiton, you can see your thought process and notes to help you along. Without all the printing and stuff.

    But I have refrained from doing in on ipad pro because I know LSAT is on paper and I wanted to make sure that I practice it how I would do it real time test. But now I am wondering if I should invest in ipad pro...

    are we sure its not going to be this december test where they are going to introduce Ipad?
  • SamiSami Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 7Sage Tutor
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    http://www.lsac.org/flipbooks/biennialreport2016/index.html#34/z

    So I read the biennial report on LSAC's website. We are definitely going to move towards a digital platform. Apparently the test group said it was a positive experience for them to do it on a computer. And in another meeting they were talking about the board members also trying the computer one and seeing how the students would feel.

    So we are definitely heading there, if not already there.
  • Cant Get RightCant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor
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    @Motivated , thanks for the link, that provides a lot of clarity.

    My Logic-Spidey Senses did start going off at this though:
    The test-taker interface was shown to over 100 potential test takers, with largely positive reaction.
    Inadequate sample size!

    "Largely positive" ambiguous to the point of being meaningless!
  • SamiSami Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 7Sage Tutor
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    lol @Cant get right. I am really hoping that they are doing more testing than just 100 potential test takers.

    Also, have these test takers taken it on paper and what were their scores. We can all say yes I had a good time, doesn't mean it translated to a better test.

    Are they assuming a positive experience is indicative of a better way to test? What if these two things are not related. What if being more interactive with the test like that of paper and pencil, which although doesn't feel good, is a better way to test.
  • MrSamIamMrSamIam Inactive ⭐
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    But wait, aren't they afraid someone will screenshot the test and distribute digital copies? I joke, I joke.
    Can't stand digital tests...I don't understand how anyone could stare at a computer screen for longer than a few minutes and not feel like their eyes are on fire.
  • Swift777Swift777 Member
    edited September 2016 83 karma
    I think eliminating the paper answer sheet and showing the time remaining within a test section could be positive, as the report indicates in their sample tests. That could save time bubbling and allow you more control of your pacing.

    However, my concern is that notating on LR & LG, as well as referring back and forth to the RC Passage for questions on the second page could be a challenge for some people. Moreover, the difficulty of simulating test day conditions is an issue for me. I think this may push me to write my test earlier than I would have liked...
  • AlexAlex Alum Member ⭐
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    @Swift777 said:
    I think this may push me to write my test earlier than I would have liked...
    Same... I might aim for Feb if this is coming in June. I have no problem with the test transitioning to a new digital format. Actually, I think i might have preferred it if I had not been prepping and preparing to take on paper.

  • jowens7317jowens7317 Alum Member
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    Talk about some eye strain and some -10 LG/RC sections
  • Nanchito-1-1Nanchito-1-1 Alum Member
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    Yea, this isnt gonna work for me.
  • SprinklesSprinkles Alum Member ⭐
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    @"Cant Get Right" said:
    So my proctor today said that LSAC had informed her that LSAT was going digital for the next June test.
    I just called LSAC and the lady said the fact that the proctor gave a specific date is incorrect and they're administrating LSAT on paper and pencil until further notice. Lol not going to lie I pretty much expected to hear that but with LSAC who knows what they'll do last minute especially after I saw what they've done to accommodated test takers. I guess I'll continue drilling and (when time comes) PTing on pencil and paper. I don't own a tablet nor do I have the desire to own one because I feel super awkward doing work on them.
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