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Hey 7Sagers,
Here's the official August 2023 LSAT Discussion Thread.
REMINDER: Under your Candidate Agreement, you may not discuss the details of any specific LSAT questions at any time. For the August 2023 LSAT, general discussion of what sections you had, or how difficult you found a given section, or speculation about which sections were scored or unscored, is prohibited until after 9pm ET, Tuesday, August 15th.
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OMG I've been at this LSAT game for a while and was hit my a car on my bike without a helmet before these latest tests suffering another tbi(traumatic brain injury)--I've already had a craniotomy brain surgery for epidural and subdural hematomas. All that to say, I was so excited to hear the aug 23' recap because I'm close to certain the section I hoped was real was. Specifically in reference to the LR Q's where the mayor selected only certain people and the pack of wolves, I breezed through this section so easily I thought it had to be experimental :-D ! With this section being almost certainly real I feel I can not drop below a reasonable floor. Thanks for the Recap @jodieaguirre157!!! I'm prematurely on cloud 9!!!!!!!
@mikalyngreenzweig213 said:
@treigysmartynas592 Same! I had 2 RC sections and thought both did a good job at keeping my attention. Some of the best RC I've seen in a while.
the section on the swamps was the only passage that really had me second guessing everything. (I don't want to break the rules by accident so I copy pasted the "okay" comments lol).
Retook in person today; went much much better than online last week! Paper indeed is colored, can only use pencils, but much more functional and organized testing experience.
@cwetcholowsky623 said:
Any issues with the writing utensils? No need to bring anything / the centers provide scratch paper and pencils?
They may, but bring your own just in Case!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@treigysmartynas592 Same! I had 2 RC sections and thought both did a good job at keeping my attention. Some of the best RC I've seen in a while.
I found the RC pretty fun to read for the most part in all honesty. Hope for the same next test lol.
Did anyone else choose to retest this weekend? I am retesting Saturday online.
@mikalyngreenzweig213 said:
I truly think LSAC should just give us all 170s after this whole ordeal 😂
My exam never loaded and a proctor never came back (my exam was scheduled Friday morning at 8:30AM, and I waited until 2PM to try to start it). I typically struggle with LR. For those of you that were able to complete the test, how did you find LR?
I was only able to take the first two sections as I got disconnected from the proctor and never was able to get a new one. I thought the LR went surprisingly well for me - and that's usually the section I struggle the most with. I doubt they will use the same test for the retest but I hope it's just as easy! I also think they should give us all 170s🤣 good luck!
Any issues with the writing utensils? No need to bring anything / the centers provide scratch paper and pencils?
@cwetcholowsky623 said:
@banksjoseph195511 said:
Are we able to discuss test generalities yet, specifically for anyone who took the test in-person Saturday?
Can you share your experience testing in person? Any advice for retakers?
Yes, it was relatively chill, but be ready for any possible disturbances because they may or may not occur. I experienced different people coming in and out at random times for what I assume were an assortment of different tests.(not that bad or too often, but be ready) A woman next to me had issues and had to have a proctor assist her right next to me UGH. But all things considered it wasn't too bad. At least where I tested in Alameda, CA, headphones were provided that blocked so much noise that you could only hear your heart if it races too fast. Still bring your own just in case, all test centers aren't the same. Good luck and I wish you the best on the test!
Approx 20 people in room spaced out at partitioned computer seats in my location.
I wanted to share my experience taking the test in person. The closest testing center was 2 hours away so I drove the night before since my test was early Saturday morning. When I went to bed, I started to feel a bit sick but shrugged it off because thought it was from traveling in the heat (102 degrees). The morning of the exam, I felt extremely worse (runny nose and headache) but the pros outweigh the cons so I went to take the exam. I read the guideliness and the testing center would provide Kleenex. I arrived 35 minutes early, used the restroom, and checked in. To my surprise, I was only allowed 2 Kleenex at a time and was told to raise my hand to ask more if needed (which was not mentioned online). Also, during the 10 minute break I barely had enough time to eat a snack, use the restroom, and return to my computer with 1 minute to spare (the process to re-enter the exam room takes some time, especially since there was multiple folks waiting). So, be conscious of time during your break. All this to say, I definitely preferred in-person testing to the virtual format due to the reliability of stable wifi, quiet space, and materials provided. The only thing I definitely would do different is to not take the exam while sick and bring ear plugs since people coming in/out, typing, etc can be distracting.
Are we allowed to discuss generally which section is scored and unscored?
@banksjoseph195511 said:
Are we able to discuss test generalities yet, specifically for anyone who took the test in-person Saturday?
Can you share your experience testing in person? Any advice for retakers?
Are we able to discuss test generalities yet, specifically for anyone who took the test in-person Saturday?
@riesgrace1573 omg sorry it was such a hassle for you. I am glad you got it figured out. I had problems filing a complaint as well. You are not alone.
@zferret8784 said:
Does anyone know how to file an official complaint through LSAC? I can't find the option anywhere, and it seems like the deadline to do so is coming up. The LSAC chat hasn't been very helpful either.
For me, the option to file a complaint wasn't on my LSAT registration's page. I was freaking out because I need to retake this exam in August. I had to call LSAC candidate services (I was on hold for around an hour) and they said it wasn't showing up because my test was on hold/it was flagged for issues. So if it says your test is on hold that may be why. After explaining my situation, the person on the phone said they would be able to file a complaint for me.
Many of the experiences do not seem, to me, to be positive, and I am very sad to hear many of you experienced these technical difficulties. And, special thanks to 2tuss for the response to my post.
My test was supposed to start at 11 AM PST on Friday. I logged in early and got on the page "a proctor will be with you shortly" before 11 AM. I knew something was up when I'm still on that page at 11:12. Waited for 4 hours, been in queue with Prometric for 3 hours and LSAC for 2 hours, and by the end of waiting in queue with Prometric, it just said that there are no agents available, for crying out loud.
Rep from LSAC told me that they could reschedule me to Saturday, but apparently this was a system-wide thing, and the person told me that his shift just started 30 minutes ago and is still trying to figure out what is going on.
But I wasn't surprised at all, not frustrated nor angry. After all, what can we expect from a proctoring service that bombed the registration process. Waited 3 hours in line to register and in the end was greeted with "no appointment available". The crap that people do to save a few bucks by choosing an inferior service.
@zferret8784 login into LSAC, once on the home page scroll down to the section titled "LSAT Registrations." Under that, click the second option that says, "View LSAT Registrations & Statuses." Then under "My LSAT administrations" you will see a hyperlink that says, something like "File a formal test day complaint." Click on it and then just fill out that form and submit.
Does anyone know how to file an official complaint through LSAC? I can't find the option anywhere, and it seems like the deadline to do so is coming up. The LSAC chat hasn't been very helpful either.
@corawilliams1101212 said:
This is why I tested in person. I didn't want to have to deal with problems like these. Sorry to hear about all of the delays and such for the remote version.
I have a standing accommodation and can't test in person. My testing experience Saturday was absolutely insane. I wish I could test in person.
Official Complaint Q for other people that had issues:
I was able to take my test (albeit with delays). A proctor was not available at the start of my second section after my first break (accommodation), so I started and was then interrupted to do the room & person scan. I lost about 3 minutes on the section in order to redo the scans.
https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-test-day-complaints-and-feedback
I am weighing whether or not to file a complaint but have a ton of questions for the options LSAC lets you chose:
Keep your LSAT score; can we see the score before deciding?
Cancel your LSAT score and register for an LSAT administration during one of the next three LSAT administration periods;
-can we see the score first?
-will we be able to opt for the September LSAT even though registration is closed?
Last, LSAC says they may not have complaints resolved by the score release date (8/30). So is there a world where we launch a complaint & don't hear back until after the October LSAT registration deadline on 8/31 and then we are out of luck until Nov?
Any help appreciated & sorry to everyone else impacted!
@amdhill0826 said:
This is so absurd. I was scheduled to take at 11:30 am PST today and after waiting an hour for a proctor, I logged off and filed a complaint with LSAC. It is so unfair to make students wait longer than 5-10 minutes after their scheduled/agreed upon test time. Whatever retake they say they're going to offer, LSAC should NOT have people wait more than 5-10 minutes for a proctor at ANY time during the test, intermission, etc. This waiting really affects people's test-taking abilities and has an effect on performance. LSAC either needs to ENSURE that Prometric will not make people wait longer than 5-10 mins or USE A DIFF PROCTORING SERVICE! I had no issues waiting for a proctor with ProctorU at all!
How do you file an official complaint? The instructions are telling me there should be an option by my LSAT registrations on my LSAC account, but I CANNOT find the option to file a complaint or report feedback anywhere. I swear I've looked for hours and I don't have the option to file a complaint or feedback on any page. Everyone else seems to be finding it and I do not know how. Please help. I have to file the complaint before tonight I believe.
PLEASE #help
On August 11th, around 11 am, I waited about an hour for my proctor to begin the first section, among many other technical difficulties like having to log back out and back in. When it came time for the intermission between the 2nd and 3rd sections, my proctor never returned. They never permitted me to leave the room or start the third section, so I sat there (without my phone or anything) for another hour. I decided I was waiting for far too long and tried to start the third section, the Prometric immediately logged me out, and my computer went black. I was not able to get back in to finish my exam whatsoever.
I have tried to contact LSAC, but they haven't gotten back to me, and because it is the weekend, their phone line isn't available. I contacted the proctoring service, but they weren't helpful; he didn't understand the LSAT and how there were different sections. I sent two emails to LSAC support but have not received a response.
LSAC says that if I do not file a complaint within two days of my original LSAT date, I cannot reschedule. I am very concerned and stressed, I cannot find an option to file a complaint/or feedback ANYWHERE on my LSAC account next to my LSAT registrations. All it says is that the current status of my test is on hold. What should I do? My only choice is to reschedule the exam and I am worried that I am going to miss the deadline to do so.
I truly think LSAC should just give us all 170s after this whole ordeal 😂
My exam never loaded and a proctor never came back (my exam was scheduled Friday morning at 8:30AM, and I waited until 2PM to try to start it). I typically struggle with LR. For those of you that were able to complete the test, how did you find LR?