Feb 2016 bar results waiting thread Forum

[consesusadidem]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

[Sps2016]

Mass results are being mailed out on Thursday, April 21st with results posted on Monday, April 25th. Just FYI for all those that haven't found the other thread. Good luck to all that are still waiting!!

I still have not received anything via email...do you think it will be next Thursday now?

Mass doesn't send out emails. They post the dates on the BBE webpage. http://www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/s ... cants/bbe/

[kamitchell17]

Anyone go from feeling kinda good to feeling absolutely miserable about their performance to... passing?

Yup. Well, yesterday, I was feeling confident. But tonight I feel miserable. I'm convinced I screwed up way too many times to have passed. Essays are my strong suit, but I definitely feel like a missed too many issues.

When I consider the issues I missed, I tell myself that structure is important. Then I flip-flop and tell myself, what good is structure if you missed too many issues. Graders won't like that.

Also, I had a blackout period from MBE 25-75 on both sections (not literally). Does this mean I was in the zone? Missing every one? Singing a song to myself?

Mindfack 2016

I blacked out, too!!! In the afternoon for at least 2/3s of the questions....it's so scary!

[gtg]

Anyone go from feeling kinda good to feeling absolutely miserable about their performance to... passing?

Yup. Well, yesterday, I was feeling confident. But tonight I feel miserable. I'm convinced I screwed up way too many times to have passed. Essays are my strong suit, but I definitely feel like a missed too many issues.

When I consider the issues I missed, I tell myself that structure is important. Then I flip-flop and tell myself, what good is structure if you missed too many issues. Graders won't like that.

Also, I had a blackout period from MBE 25-75 on both sections (not literally). Does this mean I was in the zone? Missing every one? Singing a song to myself?

Mindfack 2016

I blacked out, too!!! In the afternoon for at least 2/3s of the questions....it's so scary!

I have this strategy- I start at questions 50-670, then go back to 1, do 1-50, and then 61-100. I always had this moment of disappointment when getting to question 51, that I'm only half way done when I was doing the practice questions lol

[Em_Banc]

I'm so worried about how I did now that I'm actually crying. Those who believed in me won't anymore if I failed again.

I think for the most part people generally care about themselves. Aside from your close relatives and employer, the Bar is just a hard test and it will be an inconvience if you fail. For us, law has been our life for the last three years, and we are betting the farm we pass. When I get those feelings that I will let people down, I "try" to remember that people barely care, and I'm the fool for freaking out. Works sometimes, but attempting to be apathetic is NOT working--we are stuck caring about a test we no longer have any control over

I know this is true...that we shouldn't be losing it over what others think. I'm just struggling to really realize it.

[Kalani111]

GtG, that's some next level chit right there I got disappointed at 25 because I was already tired and had 75 more to go.

[Em_Banc]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

[caveman2]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

[Em_Banc]

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

Thanks caveman2. This made me feel better. Glad your strategy worked out.

[Kalani111]

Hear hear Caveman. We need comments like that

[consesusadidem]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I feel so much better now. I am hoping the results will come out on the 28 April because that is the date my mum died in 2006 - the same year I was supposed to take the exam the first time around. It took me ten years to end my pity party and get the courage to finally take it. If I pass on the 28 April - that date will have a new meaning for me this lifetime. I can't wait....trying to get in the zone of how I will feel when I have already passed - drafting a thank you email to my friend and family now....dying to go buy some wigs, black robes and a gavel so I can throw a Bar & Bar party. My ego is scared to post this just in case..... screw it - no max number of tries, be brave says my soul.

[kamitchell17]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I feel so much better now. I am hoping the results will come out on the 28 April because that is the date my mum died in 2006 - the same year I was supposed to take the exam the first time around. It took me ten years to end my pity party and get the courage to finally take it. If I pass on the 28 April - that date will have a new meaning for me this lifetime. I can't wait....trying to get in the zone of how I will feel when I have already passed - drafting a thank you email to my friend and family now....dying to go buy some wigs, black robes and a gavel so I can throw a Bar & Bar party. My ego is scared to post this just in case..... screw it - no max number of tries, be brave says my soul.

Good luck!!! That would be great to have new meaning for that date.

[consesusadidem]

Anyone go from feeling kinda good to feeling absolutely miserable about their performance to... passing?

Yup. Well, yesterday, I was feeling confident. But tonight I feel miserable. I'm convinced I screwed up way too many times to have passed. Essays are my strong suit, but I definitely feel like a missed too many issues.

When I consider the issues I missed, I tell myself that structure is important. Then I flip-flop and tell myself, what good is structure if you missed too many issues. Graders won't like that.

Also, I had a blackout period from MBE 25-75 on both sections (not literally). Does this mean I was in the zone? Missing every one? Singing a song to myself?

Mindfack 2016

I blacked out, too!!! In the afternoon for at least 2/3s of the questions....it's so scary!

I have this strategy- I start at questions 50-670, then go back to 1, do 1-50, and then 61-100. I always had this moment of disappointment when getting to question 51, that I'm only half way done when I was doing the practice questions lol

I think that the last 100 questions I started from back to front, I am not sure why I thought that was a good idea at the time. I ran out of time the first 100 questions and had to guess about 6. In the second half I had an extra 20 mins left to review my answers - which was as painful as having to guess a few in the first round. On the 50 NYC multi choice - I used a pen!!! I still can't believe I did that. Does anyone know why we have to mark the sheets with a pencil??? Is that because they are thinking of us wanting to rub out answers.....or is the answer reader conveniently from the 1920's?

[consesusadidem]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I feel so much better now. I am hoping the results will come out on the 28 April because that is the date my mum died in 2006 - the same year I was supposed to take the exam the first time around. It took me ten years to end my pity party and get the courage to finally take it. If I pass on the 28 April - that date will have a new meaning for me this lifetime. I can't wait....trying to get in the zone of how I will feel when I have already passed - drafting a thank you email to my friend and family now....dying to go buy some wigs, black robes and a gavel so I can throw a Bar & Bar party. My ego is scared to post this just in case..... screw it - no max number of tries, be brave says my soul.

Good luck!!! That would be great to have new meaning for that date.

Thank you so much. I wish you lots of luck also xx

[LittleE]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I also did not finish the MPTs. I think a lot of people are in the same boat, especially in my jx where they are two MPTs (and one of the MPTs had TWO assignments!!!). I was like WTF. I pretty much panicked during the 1st one and scrambled to even finish the 2nd one with the two assignments. I have no idea how the MPTs are weighted in my jx but I did slightly better on my essays and I hope that counts more. If not, I'm screwed. May the MBE GOD be good to me this time!

Oh yeah, and my jx (GA) is the last one this time to release the scores so I got another 5 fabulous weeks of waiting... Don't even get me started on why it takes 3 months to grade 600 applicants' essays

[kamitchell17]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I also did not finish the MPTs. I think a lot of people are in the same boat, especially in my jx where they are two MPTs (and one of the MPTs had TWO assignments!!!). I was like WTF. I pretty much panicked during the 1st one and scrambled to even finish the 2nd one with the two assignments. I have no idea how the MPTs are weighted in my jx but I did slightly better on my essays and I hope that counts more. If not, I'm screwed. May the MBE GOD be good to me this time!

Oh yeah, and my jx (GA) is the last one this time to release the scores so I got another 5 fabulous weeks of waiting... Don't even get me started on why it takes 3 months to grade 600 applicants' essays

Ok. What is an MPT??? I'm from MA. We have the mbe day and a day of essays...

[LittleE]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I also did not finish the MPTs. I think a lot of people are in the same boat, especially in my jx where they are two MPTs (and one of the MPTs had TWO assignments!!!). I was like WTF. I pretty much panicked during the 1st one and scrambled to even finish the 2nd one with the two assignments. I have no idea how the MPTs are weighted in my jx but I did slightly better on my essays and I hope that counts more. If not, I'm screwed. May the MBE GOD be good to me this time!

Oh yeah, and my jx (GA) is the last one this time to release the scores so I got another 5 fabulous weeks of waiting... Don't even get me started on why it takes 3 months to grade 600 applicants' essays

Ok. What is an MPT??? I'm from MA. We have the mbe day and a day of essays...

MPT = Multistate Performance Test. It's a closed-universe test where you have to do an assignment in 90 mins (can be a memo/client letter/closing argument, etc) and you get a library with cited cases or client interviews or partner memos that you use to complete your assignment. No outside knowledge needed.

[kamitchell17]

I did not finish the MPT - I only wrote two paragraphs because I spent ages on one of the other essay questions. Does that mean that I will automatically fail? Is there any hope?

I'm in a similar boat. Both times I've taken this thing, I didn't finish my MPT. I know I'm supposed to be moving on when the allocated time is up for each essay, and it's incredibly frustrating that I nevertheless fail to move on under testing conditions when it actually matters. I didn't have a complete conclusion on the MPT this time around and feel pretty bad about one of my essays. Thankful that in my jx the MPT is only worth 1.5x as much as an essay. I've read a few on other threads but if anyone has any stories about not finishing the MPT and still passing, I'd love to hear 'em. I know I should stop trying to analyze something I did two months ago but I can't.

I've never once finished the MPT out of the three times I've taken the test, and yet I passed two of those times (TX and PA). The first time I took TX and got my score back, my MPT score was in the 3%. Yes, you read that right. I can't do the MPT. So my strategy from that point on was to not waste any time on it and to study with the assumption that I would bomb that part of the test and have to make up the points elsewhere. It was a smart strategy and it paid off. The MPT doesn't necessarily make or break you, and I actually think that part of the bar is even more stupid than the MBE in that it in no way represents something you would have to do in real life.

I also did not finish the MPTs. I think a lot of people are in the same boat, especially in my jx where they are two MPTs (and one of the MPTs had TWO assignments!!!). I was like WTF. I pretty much panicked during the 1st one and scrambled to even finish the 2nd one with the two assignments. I have no idea how the MPTs are weighted in my jx but I did slightly better on my essays and I hope that counts more. If not, I'm screwed. May the MBE GOD be good to me this time!

Oh yeah, and my jx (GA) is the last one this time to release the scores so I got another 5 fabulous weeks of waiting... Don't even get me started on why it takes 3 months to grade 600 applicants' essays

Ok. What is an MPT??? I'm from MA. We have the mbe day and a day of essays...

MPT = Multistate Performance Test. It's a closed-universe test where you have to do an assignment in 90 mins (can be a memo/client letter/closing argument, etc) and you get a library with cited cases or client interviews or partner memos that you use to complete your assignment. No outside knowledge needed.

That sounds awful!!!!!

[fedtaxed]

Virginia results today!!!! So tired of waiting!

[consesusadidem]

Thanks for all the support, everyone. It's hard to even think about registering for the July exam, but it has to be done pretty soon, so I just did it before I have time to convince myself not to take it or to wait until next February. Trying to keep my chin up. And not to cry in the middle of court (I'm a law clerk). So far so good.

Continuing wishes of good luck to all of you that have yet to get your results!

Hang in there!!! You can do this.

You are going to get it this time. If you are going to listen to any lectures adaptibar lectures are really good and you can buy practice questions on their too and there is also a website called passthebar - he has two forms of free lectures on there - his black letter lectures are really good and its all free. I found his property lectures particularly good - really frames the topics well. The national paralegal website is also cool for looking up things and Joe Seperac is also amazing. For the emotional aspect I used to watch a video on youtube by Rudy Acevedo called If at First you dont succeed - its about a lady who did not pass and then passes second time - its really inspiring. you can also look up solfaggio frequencies and tones on youtube to help concentrate while studying and other stuff.

[AspiringCALawyer]

Ok. What is an MPT??? I'm from MA. We have the mbe day and a day of essays...

MPT = Multistate Performance Test. It's a closed-universe test where you have to do an assignment in 90 mins (can be a memo/client letter/closing argument, etc) and you get a library with cited cases or client interviews or partner memos that you use to complete your assignment. No outside knowledge needed.

That sounds awful!!!!!

In CA each PT (2 total) is 3 hours--the afternoons of days 1 and 3.

[Metal_Inquisition]

For anyone who already got their results and is looking to get rid on their Barbri books....would you be interested in selling me your Barbri CMR only? I took the CA bar but now I am looking to take Washington bar this July. Thanks in advance for any help!

[Kalani111]

What is a strategy for receiving results at work? That will be a crazy experience. Refresh, heart attack, refresh, palpitations...

[sjwest]

What is a strategy for receiving results at work? That will be a crazy experience. Refresh, heart attack, refresh, palpitations...

Call in. Seriously. You're going to be useless, anyways. I'll probably actually be physically sick.

Also, find a chrome extension that alerts you to when changes are made on the results page. Saves the clicker finger and your F5 button.

[Kalani111]

SJ, I hear that. I'm just starting this new job so I can't call in yet; and, I don't want to tell anyone at work because that would increase the pressure. Guess I will appear to be on meth that day. Even if I pass I may still be useless, but relieved. Fortunately, the UBE score is the most important thing for me, not just passing my specific state. However, there is no way around the stress