Hey y'all,
So unfortunately I cancelled my score from Saturday's test. I took the test at Pace NY and there was construction being done on the roof of the building and as I'm sure you can all imagine, the incessant banging of pipes and jackhammering of concrete didn't make for an efficient test site and it certainly didn't complement the Reading Comp section very well.
The good news is that I took the test, cancelling my score after, and I really believe I was well prepared, thanks to the months of studying aided by 7sage. I do think, however, I can better my timing, I ultimately cancelled the score because I couldn't risk the possibility that the distractions screwed me up on things I know I could otherwise have been positive about.
BUT, now that I have time to do some more prep, I want to look at bettering my timing. When I time myself and take pts on my own, I finish sections in 33 minutes or so, but both times I took the actual test (last October and Saturday) I fell apart. Of course distractions were at an all time high on Saturday because of the crazy amount of noise from construction but now that I am taking the test in December I'd like to better prepare getting my timing down to a science. I'm thinking maybe I should start taking tests with other people.
Does anyone know of any programs or group that facilitate group tests? If not, would anyone in the NYC area be interested in maybe putting a group together this way we can take the exam under more realistic conditions?
P.s. if anyone else was at the Pace location and feels the construction was an overwhelming distraction, LSAC is being very accommodating and investigating all the reports and will either offer a make up or reimbursement. Be sure to get your complaints in to them if you need to!
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Hope you're feeling better!
Out of curiosity, would it be a good idea to scout out a test centre a few days before the test to find out if construction is going on and contact the LSAC to see if they can change venues? Has this happened before? Would it be worthwhile to try?
When I got there on test day, I felt super comfortable. No surprises. I don't think construction noises are a problem, but rather not expecting them that causes problems. The proctor apps all include noise simulation and we get used to it. If you know you're vulnerable to that sound, then download construction site noise emulators from YouTube and listen to them during your PTs.
You can overcome anything you put your mind to.
I also would be interested in taking timed tests with some fellow 7sagers. Please keep me informed.
All we can do is keep going forward.
Now construction noise is obviously a huge distraction, and I don't blame you for cancelling. That's not your fault, but driving by the testing center before test day, you might have noticed this.
But you have a good mindset about this. Use the time to get better on timing, and put yourself in test-like environments. Good luck amigo!
But let's all keep each other posted on testing together even if we can schedule just one test.
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