NY July 2016 Thread Forum

[mvp99]

For those who haven't gotten the email go to the BOLE Seat lookup at https://www.nybarapply.org/tla/


I think you can confirm your seat that way

I did this already. We're missing the second email. Checked spam folder already

[Jss]

Anyone taking it in Buffalo get their ticket yet?

yes I did, yesterday afternoon.

[Jss]

Does anyone know if the cut/copy/paste function will be disabled when using examsoft?

[mvp99]

got my ticket today and for some reason it says it was delivered yesterday at 1pm, damn u gmail

[Easy-E]

Is there any free resource for finding the most tested topics? Like, not general subjects, but the most common essay topics, like adverse possession or preclusion or something.

[ndp1234]

Is there any free resource for finding the most tested topics? Like, not general subjects, but the most common essay topics, like adverse possession or preclusion or something.

Yes. Don't know how reliable but I saw this one put out by SmartBarPrep.. It's pretty detailed. http://www.smartbarprep.com/SmartBarPre ... alysis.pdf

[Easy-E]

Is there any free resource for finding the most tested topics? Like, not general subjects, but the most common essay topics, like adverse possession or preclusion or something.

Yes. Don't know how reliable but I saw this one put out by SmartBarPrep.. It's pretty detailed. http://www.smartbarprep.com/SmartBarPre ... alysis.pdf

Cool, thanks!

[StacyFranks]

just got the lunch email from the bar exam ppl. makes me a lot more confident in my decision yesterday to buy lunch LOL

now back to studying...

[ChocolateTruffle]

Is there a list of what we can bring with us somewhere?

https://www.nybarexam.org/Security/Security.htm

Do you know where we can find the exhaustive list of prohibited items? I'm trying to find out if we are allowed to bring a water bottle, wallet, etc. And if I'm allowed to wear a sweatshirt with a hoodie (even if I don't have the hoodie on). I can't find such a list! Thanks!!

[squiggle]

Is there a list of what we can bring with us somewhere?

https://www.nybarexam.org/Security/Security.htm

Do you know where we can find the exhaustive list of prohibited items? I'm trying to find out if we are allowed to bring a water bottle, wallet, etc. And if I'm allowed to wear a sweatshirt with a hoodie (even if I don't have the hoodie on). I can't find such a list! Thanks!!

The link was under "security policy":

https://www.nybarexam.org/Docs/secpolicy.pdf

[alanlewis26]

just got the lunch email from the bar exam ppl. makes me a lot more confident in my decision yesterday to buy lunch LOL

now back to studying...

same! seems like everyone i've talked to is opting in to that option

[Confusedgraduate456]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

[mvp99]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

What are you using? What practice MBE?

[Confusedgraduate456]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

What are you using? What practice MBE?

Kaplan. I'm just feeling so overwhelmed right now and not sure if I can pick it up in time for the exam. There's just so much to learn, and I am struggling so much, especially with property

[mvp99]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

What are you using? What practice MBE?

Kaplan. I'm just feeling so overwhelmed right now and not sure if I can pick it up in time for the exam. There's just so much to learn, and I am struggling so much, especially with property

First, calm down. If you're feeling overwhelmed take the rest of the day of and relax. Tomorrow make a final plan of attack if you don't have one. Was the 54% only because of property? What's your average for each subject?

[Confusedgraduate456]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

What are you using? What practice MBE?

Kaplan. I'm just feeling so overwhelmed right now and not sure if I can pick it up in time for the exam. There's just so much to learn, and I am struggling so much, especially with property

First, calm down. If you're feeling overwhelmed take the rest of the day of and relax. Tomorrow make a final plan of attack if you don't have one. Was the 54% only because of property? What's your average for each subject?

Pretty much. I didn't really "ace" anything (highest subject was 70%) but property was 27% so it was definitely the outlier that brought me down. I thought I had a plan for the rest of my time but it was contingent on me doing better on the MBE. I'm trying not to freak out though but it's tough

[mvp99]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

What are you using? What practice MBE?

Kaplan. I'm just feeling so overwhelmed right now and not sure if I can pick it up in time for the exam. There's just so much to learn, and I am struggling so much, especially with property

First, calm down. If you're feeling overwhelmed take the rest of the day of and relax. Tomorrow make a final plan of attack if you don't have one. Was the 54% only because of property? What's your average for each subject?

Pretty much. I didn't really "ace" anything (highest subject was 70%) but property was 27% so it was definitely the outlier that brought me down. I thought I had a plan for the rest of my time but it was contingent on me doing better on the MBE. I'm trying not to freak out though but it's tough

Well then you know what to do. Focus most of your efforts on property and you'll be fine. Read strategies and tactics, get prop flash cards, etc.

[danielbernard1030]

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[mvp99]

Does anyone know if the cut/copy/paste function will be disabled when using examsoft?

Anyone?

[whitecollar23]

Does anyone know if the cut/copy/paste function will be disabled when using examsoft?

Anyone?

I think not, but can't say for sure. That would seem to be unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment, assuming the Board of Examiners is considered a state actor, which I'd guess it isn't.

[sinfiery]

How much focus are you all putting on the MEE specific topics?

50% of the score is MBE, 20% the MPT and and only 30% the MEE right?

Within that 30%, probably about 15-20% comes from MEE specific topics right? (ie: 50-66% of the MEE comes from MEE specific topics)

I have put almost zero energy into these topics so far but was thinking about spending 3-4 of the last 10 days on them so I can BS the essays enough. Thoughts?

[mvp99]

How much focus are you all putting on the MEE specific topics?

50% of the score is MBE, 20% the MPT and and only 30% the MEE right?

Within that 30%, probably about 15-20% comes from MEE specific topics right? (ie: 50-66% of the MEE comes from MEE specific topics)

I have put almost zero energy into these topics so far but was thinking about spending 3-4 of the last 10 days on them so I can BS the essays enough. Thoughts?

I'm putting more time on MEE subjects now because I've only been getting marginal gains on MBE subjects lately. Another 2 weeks of hard MBE study won't do much for me and I seriously need to memorize some MEE law. I would say that if you're at or above 70-72% on average on the MBE and on each subject then it's time for you to spend half a day on MEE subjects.

[sinfiery]

How much focus are you all putting on the MEE specific topics?

50% of the score is MBE, 20% the MPT and and only 30% the MEE right?

Within that 30%, probably about 15-20% comes from MEE specific topics right? (ie: 50-66% of the MEE comes from MEE specific topics)

I have put almost zero energy into these topics so far but was thinking about spending 3-4 of the last 10 days on them so I can BS the essays enough. Thoughts?

I'm putting more time on MEE subjects now because I've only been getting marginal gains on MBE subjects lately. Another 2 weeks of hard MBE study won't do much for me and I seriously need to memorize some MEE law. I would say that if you're at or above 70-72% on average on the MBE and on each subject then it's time for you to spend half a day on MEE subjects.

Thanks!

I started a bit late so each day is still returning pretty substantial gains for MBE practice. I will try to spend 30% of the remaining days nonetheless on the MEE.

[myrtlewinston]

Sinfiery,
You seem to be in good shape.

I lost a week to strep throat (weird season, I know), and will only have 1-2 days for the MEE-specific subjects.

[myrtlewinston]

Just did an MBE practice test and got a very disappointing 54%. I was doing so much better on all my practice quizzes too, had averaged 68% for the week. Feeling so down and worried but trying not to let it affect my studying..but I'm really not feeling good about my chances of passing

What are you using? What practice MBE?

Kaplan. I'm just feeling so overwhelmed right now and not sure if I can pick it up in time for the exam. There's just so much to learn, and I am struggling so much, especially with property

First, calm down. If you're feeling overwhelmed take the rest of the day of and relax. Tomorrow make a final plan of attack if you don't have one. Was the 54% only because of property? What's your average for each subject?

Pretty much. I didn't really "ace" anything (highest subject was 70%) but property was 27% so it was definitely the outlier that brought me down. I thought I had a plan for the rest of my time but it was contingent on me doing better on the MBE. I'm trying not to freak out though but it's tough

The Bar prep companies' questions are supposedly tougher than the NCBE ones. Hope that lessens your freakout a little.