Tips for the night before the LSAT exam

Preparation Tips for the Night Before the LSAT

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The dreaded day has finally come. It is the day you take the LSAT. You have been studying hard in order to do as well as you can, but what should you be doing the day of to make sure you are ready to go ace that test? Below is a list of things you should make sure to do before you step into the testing room or your workspace.

Tips for the Night Before the LSAT Exam

  • Get At Least 8 Hours of Sleep

    It is classic test-taking strategy, and yet so many people don’t pay attention. Get at good night’s rest and you will be well on your way to a great test day.

  • Set Two Alarms

    The last thing you want to happen is oversleeping on exam day.

  • Prepare Your Workspace

    If you are taking the exam remotely, get your workspace setup the night before so you don’t have to worry about setting it up on exam day. Make sure your camera is working, that your laptop is charged and plugged into a wall. That you have good lighting so a proctor can see you the whole time. If you have concerns about what is and isn’t allowed at your workspace while taking the exam remotely, check your lsac.org account for specifics. 

  • Prepare Your “Plastic Bag”

    If you are taking your exam at a testing center, the best way to pack items allowed into the testing room is by using a one gallon, clear, zip-lock bag. Be sure to check on your lsac.org account for specifics of what you can and cannot bring.

LSAT Testing Center: What to Pack In Your Plastic Bag

Below are a list of items to pack with you that you can bring into the LSAT testing center.

  • Analog Watch to time yourself
  • Multiple old-fashioned #2 pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Valid Photo ID- (Driver’s license, passport)
  • LSAT ticket
  • Food and or water(in a clear bottle no labels)

The night before the LSAT, don’t take any full-length tests, and try not to study at all. Instead, relax, read a book, watch a movie, take a walk, or go shopping.

Kaplan Expert Tip

Tips for LSAT Exam Day

  • Eat a Good Breakfast

    Countless studies have shown that eating a good breakfast is crucial to ensuring your brain is working at its full capacity. No, a soda does not really count as a good breakfast, try to get something with protein in it such as eggs, or toast with peanut butter.

  • Dress in Layers

    If you are taking your LSAT at a testing center, you won’t know what the temperature will be in the testing room, so make sure to dress such that you can be comfortable no matter how warm or chilly it gets.

  • Arrive at the Test Center Early

    If you are taking the exam at a testing center, plan on getting to the test center at least an hour before the test begins.  This will give you enough time to check in, find a seat, and get settled all without being rushed. As a side note: DO NOT bring your cellphone. They are not allowed at the test.

  • Turn Your Phone Off

    No matter if you are taking the exam at a testing location or remotely, make sure to have your phone turned off once you’ve arrived at the testing location or initiated check in process for a remote exam.

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