If you've got the time, there's nothing like the real thing. Clean copies on paper with pencil. It will take awhile though. If you're short on time, @katherine.t 's method sounds like a really smart alternative. Good thinking KT.
... first one, it grinded the pencil effortlessly into a reeeeeally long ... part off. On the second pencil I sharpened it a bit ... /591215/tug-2-Hole-Manual-Pencil-Sharpener/ If you want a ...
I'm not sure how they would regard that, if it would be considered a soft or not, but it certainly is wonderful opportunity for an unusual & creative personal statement if nothing else. Good luck!
The Sarasota test center is also great! They have spare pencils and a pencil sharpener (for those that are unprepared) and they even let someone move spots when they couldn't focus due to noise from the exam. The beaches in the area are nice as well :)
Oh and I am sure you guys knew this but: Since I saw this on the LSAC site again... Mechanical pencils are prohibited... check out the 7Sage Pencil thread if needed.