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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Aug 17, 2016 13:23:51 GMT -5
Can I have a kitten in my jacket pocket?
Pretty sure I will be needing a therapy kitten by the end of the day.
J
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Post by Pixie on Aug 17, 2016 13:29:09 GMT -5
So far everyone is doing OK on not divulging information that shouldn't be divulged. Let's keep it that way. This thread makes me nervous. If anyone sees an inappropriate message, yell at the poster for me and let me know by PM to me. Pixie
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Post by foghorn on Aug 17, 2016 13:43:59 GMT -5
Hawaiian shirt and flip flops for realxed karma?
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Post by foghorn on Aug 17, 2016 13:47:04 GMT -5
What about pottie breaks? Is there a break during the WD? I'm guessing I will need to curb my desire to over coffee? Pottie breaks are fine but u don't get to make up the time. This is what I did in part cause I knew I would need every minute on the wd. Whole foods hopefully still sells caffeineted water with brand name avitae. I took three 90 milligram bottles in room with me. Comparable caffeine to 3 cups of coffee. Helped me stayed hydrated while still mantaining caffeine buzz/focus. Did not need one potty break for 4 hours which may be record for me. Used 2 bottles for wd and one for the logic test. Trader Joe from what I understand also sells caffeineted water. I tried experimenting with the 5 hour bottled stuff about 2 weeks before test but felt it made me too jittery. I found the water worked a whole lot better for me, even more so than coffee or tea. Yerba mate (sold in many stores) may give you longer alertness than caffeine, less steep ascent & descent.
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Aug 17, 2016 13:48:14 GMT -5
Pixie also needs a therapy kitten, as she herds us cats.
J
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Post by Mermaid on Aug 17, 2016 13:56:43 GMT -5
What about pottie breaks? Is there a break during the WD? I'm guessing I will need to curb my desire to over coffee? You can leave at anytime for a bathroom break but you have to sign in and out. Also the clock keeps running so no additional time if you leave during a test. Good intel. I guess I will be keeping it caffeine-light in the early morning.
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Post by foghorn on Aug 17, 2016 14:02:26 GMT -5
I'm definitely dressing for comfort for testing. Will be styling for the interview though! LOL!!! I think I'll do a dinner jacket with a martini, shaken not stirred. Eye patch? Hmm. I would have thought for the proctored, the more informal plum colored smoking jacket would be your style, and a relaxed but complex single malt.
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Post by mojo on Aug 17, 2016 14:03:19 GMT -5
Whole foods hopefully still sells caffeineted water with brand name avitae. I took three 90 milligram bottles in room with me. Comparable caffeine to 3 cups of coffee. Helped me stayed hydrated while still mantaining caffeine buzz/focus. Did not need one potty break for 4 hours which may be record for me. Used 2 bottles for wd and one for the logic test. Now that's some sound logistical advice. I was wondering how I'd keep my caffeine levels at their normal highs.
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Post by msp on Aug 17, 2016 14:05:05 GMT -5
foghorn, this may be delving a little too close for comfort on info. I will say, think bar exam-type setting and you'll begin to wrap your head around it. No sense worrying, once you get in there, you'll be fine.
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Post by christina on Aug 17, 2016 14:05:28 GMT -5
With a name like mojo, I can see why!!
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Post by Mermaid on Aug 17, 2016 14:07:58 GMT -5
Does anyone know if noise cancelling headphones are permitted during the WD?
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Post by foghorn on Aug 17, 2016 14:13:15 GMT -5
foghorn , this may be delving a little too close for comfort on info. I will say, think bar exam-type setting and you'll begin to wrap your head around it. No sense worrying, once you get in there, you'll be fine. Thanks! But my parchment, my quill and no sharpener (might be termed a weapon), the time it takes to illuminate the first letter --- not sure how to get the equivalent on these new fangled computers. (Thanks for placing me as younger. Bar exams I took were all written, as in with a pen, other than multistate which had the old reliable #2).
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Post by mojo on Aug 17, 2016 14:14:04 GMT -5
EDIT NOTE: I've tried a number of times to get foghorn's quote to stay in the box. It was not cooperating. So here's the quote for context: "Yerba mate (sold in many stores) may give you longer alertness than caffeine, less steep ascent & descent." The steep ascent and descent of the caffeine high will mirror my emotions as I swing to and fro between unwarranted confidence and unvarnished fear.
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Post by stevil on Aug 17, 2016 14:23:29 GMT -5
"stevil - you had time to spare on the LBMT? I basically ran out of time!" - sea law 90
Sealaw90 - I had time because on these type of craptastic exams I go with my first instinct because if I think too much I always find myself torn between 2 possible answers - hence the migraine. Have no idea how well or poorly I did - only glad I'll never see this type of test again! Taking LBMT may not be my forte, but I am good at TV sports watching and snacking! I would advise everyone to go with their strengths!!
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Post by sophie22 on Aug 17, 2016 14:23:55 GMT -5
I'm definitely dressing for comfort for testing. Will be styling for the interview though! LOL!!! I think I'll do a dinner jacket with a martini, shaken not stirred. Eye patch? Hmm. Just make sure your pants are baggy enough so you can wear a diaper to avoid needing to take a potty break!!!
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Post by sophie22 on Aug 17, 2016 14:25:25 GMT -5
foghorn , this may be delving a little too close for comfort on info. I will say, think bar exam-type setting and you'll begin to wrap your head around it. No sense worrying, once you get in there, you'll be fine. Thanks! But my parchment, my quill and no sharpener (might be termed a weapon), the time it takes to illuminate the first letter --- not sure how to get the equivalent on these new fangled computers. (Thanks for placing me as younger. Bar exams I took were all written, as in with a pen, other than multistate which had the old reliable #2). Shows how ancient I am...I didn't even know that Bar exams are now done via computers. Who knew?? LOL!!!
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Post by msp on Aug 17, 2016 14:34:26 GMT -5
foghorn , this may be delving a little too close for comfort on info. I will say, think bar exam-type setting and you'll begin to wrap your head around it. No sense worrying, once you get in there, you'll be fine. Thanks! But my parchment, my quill and no sharpener (might be termed a weapon), the time it takes to illuminate the first letter --- not sure how to get the equivalent on these new fangled computers. (Thanks for placing me as younger. Bar exams I took were all written, as in with a pen, other than multistate which had the old reliable #2). Bah! Made me laugh out loud! I too, used actually ink pens and #2 pencils for the bar exam! Perhaps you could ask for special accommodation?
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Post by weisstho on Aug 17, 2016 14:39:09 GMT -5
Yeah - Pens and Pencils. Needed them to complete the essay portion with "Please Let Me Be a Lawyer! Please Let Me Be a Lawyer! Please Let Me Be a Lawyer! Please Let Me Be a Lawyer! Please Let Me Be a Lawyer!" Musta worked. And they apparently added points to my score, to boot.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 14:53:14 GMT -5
I also did laugh out as my bar exam consisted of 2 No. 2 pencils and 2 black ink pens. The written essay had to be in ink, so the Bar examiners could see your cross outs.
Re: the physical mechanics of the current exam in this thread, the mechanics are quite simple. Everything you need will be provided by the feds. My post herein above was simply to remind all that the whole universe of the fed govt is at best not past Windows 7. If you are not familiar with windows 7, word, save/save as, format, print to disc on a win7, you would be well rehearsed to learn prior to going. The instructors will provide similar instruction to everyone, but knowing the universal mechanical basics of computer operation is (should be) common knowledge.
Re: the other inquiries re; time allocation, error handling, proof reading etc. those questions address your individual ability/capacity to test. As those queries address the testing itself and your individual abilities/capacities those should not likely be addressed or answered here.
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Post by christina on Aug 17, 2016 14:59:25 GMT -5
EDIT NOTE: I've tried a number of times to get foghorn's quote to stay in the box. It was not cooperating. So here's the quote for context: "Yerba mate (sold in many stores) may give you longer alertness than caffeine, less steep ascent & descent." The steep ascent and descent of the caffeine high will mirror my emotions as I swing to and fro between unwarranted confidence and unvarnished fear. Agreed. As you approach the wd and si, it is not a good time to decrease one's relationship with caffeiene. However while you await whether you get a nor with a score or the nor of doom, it might not be a bad idea to work on decreasing caffeiene. Especially as you know that you know The day is getting closer and as it gets closer, opm seemingly is on a 3 to 12 month sabatical. Minuses-the headaches that rivals a day after tequila headache. Or perhaps even exceeds the tequila headache. I of course have NO first hand knowledge of said tequila headache and any efforts to confirm this with my college roommates or friends is strongly discuraged. What started at Alma mater stays there. Cough cough moving on.... the plusses of decreasing caffeine during this trying time. Said headache will grab alll of your attention until it subsides and you will not care about opm's sabatical. 2) presuming you survive this fun, you will be less stressed without lady mojo. 3) if u don't survIive, that helps gary and i. I am sad to admit garys approach to the competition is srarting to grow on me. I believe he has been a bad influence on me.
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