You probably know that you shouldn't be cramming and studying on the day of the LSAT. But what should you be doing?
Here are six things to do the day of the LSAT:
Get up early.
The last thing you want to be doing on the morning of the LSAT is rushing around so be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to do your morning routine at a normal pace. Since you’ve already prepared everything you’ll need to take with you the day before the LSAT, you’ve also already removed some potential stress from the morning, so be sure to keep that relaxed feeling going by getting up early.
Eat a good, solid breakfast.
As you won't get to eat anything substantial until after the test, be sure to eat something for breakfast before you get to the test center. A word of caution, though: eat more or less what you normally eat. Anything heavier than usual could make you feel sluggish or even nauseated, especially considering you’re also probably going to be a bit nervous. Also be sure to bring a snack, preferably sugarless.
Dress in layers.
Assuming you checked the weather forecast the day before the LSAT, you have an idea of what outside will be like, but you never know what a testing room will feel like. Your best option is to wear or bring layers so you can add or subtract as needed.
Get your mind working.
Take something to read before the test begins to get your brain thinking and processing information. A newspaper or a crossword puzzle will do. Whatever you do, don’t have the first question of the LSAT be the first thing you read that day; your mind needs time to work up to logic.
Get there early.
Since you’ve woken up early, you should have no trouble arriving to the test center with plenty of time to settle in and get used to your surroundings. Locate the bathroom and refreshment areas if any and satisfy all your curiosities now. You don’t want to be distracted by anything once the test starts.
Relax.
A couple deep breaths before the test starts, and you’re off! You’ve done a lot of LSAT prep, so now it’s time to get to work and show those law school admissions officers what you can do. Pace yourself just as you’ve done in practice LSATs and don’t let small distractions like the person next to you shaking her leg get to you. You’ll have plenty of time to debrief later, so for now, just relax and do your best.
