NYC Testing Centers- Advice Forum

[chaitealatte]

Hi all, I'm planning to take the LSAT in Feb 2015 in New York City- I've heard not-so-great things about the testing center at Pace from coworkers, so I was wondering if anyone has taken the LSAT in NYC previously and has recommendations for a good testing center experience? Thanks!

[sfoglia]

I did Brooklyn. Feel free to message me if you want details, but, long story short: if you do, wear lots of layers, because they do not regulate temperature.

[Carter1901]

Took October 2013 at CUNY Law. Solid, well-run testing center. Good climate control, big desks, etc. I'd recommend it.

[BP Robert]

Hello there, allow me to be of service. Testing centers are important, so I like that you're giving it some consideration. Below are some bullet points of test centers in your area:

NEW YORK LSAT TESTING CENTERS

Brooklyn College:
-Average feedback online
-Large auditorium lecture hall with small fold-up desks

South Shore High School:
-Good feedback online
-Smaller classrooms, but no desk info

Long Island University:
-Good feedback online
-Totally random rooms/desks

CUNY School of Law (Flushing):
-Larger classrooms with long rows of tables
-Highly recommended by person on the phone who took the LSAT elsewhere

Hofstra:
-Great feedback online
-Conference-style rooms that hold about 20 people
-Long tables

St. John’s:
-Poor feedback online
-Individual, fold-up desks
-Large classrooms in Marillac Hall

Eleanor Roosevelt High School:
-Great reviews online
-Various types of classrooms, but usually with large individual desks

Fordham School of Law:
-Mostly classrooms that hold 40 students
-Individual, fold-up desks

Columbia:
-Average reviews online

Queens College:
-Good reviews online

Pace University:
-Strong reviews online (contrary to your coworkers advice, I realize. what did they say specifically?)

Seton Hall University:
-Poor reviews online

[Shakawkaw]

Also was at Brooklyn College. To add on what BPRobert posted, the test room I was registered for was an auditorium with shitty fold up desks (tiny tiny tiny!) but the proctors funneled us into huge lecture halls with lots of space and nice chairs that you could sit back in.

Lack of temperature control is a bitch though. They don't have an AC, according to the proctor. I've heard December is worse (in terms of how hot the room gets). I'm taking it again in December at BC because I figured the familiarity with the campus will help. +1 on Fogs' advice re: layers. Wear a tank top with a sweater.

[sfoglia]

Also was at Brooklyn College. To add on what BPRobert posted, the test room I was registered for was an auditorium with shitty fold up desks (tiny tiny tiny!) but the proctors funneled us into huge lecture halls with lots of space and nice chairs that you could sit back in.

Lack of temperature control is a bitch though. They don't have an AC, according to the proctor. I've heard December is worse (in terms of how hot the room gets). I'm taking it again in December at BC because I figured the familiarity with the campus will help. +1 on Fogs' advice re: layers. Wear a tank top with a sweater.

Yes. We did have tables, but it was horribly uncomfortable due to the heat. No windows, 90 degrees outside, no AC. They had fans, but people did complain about the noise, so they only turned on two of them. I had a dehydration headache by the end of it. I was fully expecting someone to faint, since you're only allowed to drink one bottle of water during break, and even then you don't want to drink much for fear you will need to urinate during the test. Would not recommend.

Honestly, was very disappointed that Brooklyn College would be continually offered as a location when it seems to have a history of failing to provide appropriate testing conditions.

[Shakawkaw]

Also was at Brooklyn College. To add on what BPRobert posted, the test room I was registered for was an auditorium with shitty fold up desks (tiny tiny tiny!) but the proctors funneled us into huge lecture halls with lots of space and nice chairs that you could sit back in.

Lack of temperature control is a bitch though. They don't have an AC, according to the proctor. I've heard December is worse (in terms of how hot the room gets). I'm taking it again in December at BC because I figured the familiarity with the campus will help. +1 on Fogs' advice re: layers. Wear a tank top with a sweater.

Yes. We did have tables, but it was horribly uncomfortable due to the heat. No windows, 90 degrees outside, no AC. They had fans, but people did complain about the noise, so they only turned on two of them. I had a dehydration headache by the end of it. I was fully expecting someone to faint, since you're only allowed to drink one bottle of water during break, and even then you don't want to drink much for fear you will need to urinate during the test. Would not recommend.

Honestly, was very disappointed that Brooklyn College would be continually offered as a location when it seems to have a history of failing to provide appropriate testing conditions.

I had a huge issue with dehydration too. Hot room does NOT help. Ugh.

[sfoglia]

I had a huge issue with dehydration too. Hot room does NOT help. Ugh.

I worried I was just being a brat day-of until I came onto TLS and read all the horror stories associated with that testing facility. LSAT sauna.

[chaitealatte]

Y'all are the best, thanks!! Right now I'm leaning towards Eleanor Roosevelt- heard good things all around. My coworker took two exams at Pace, first time there were choir auditions next door (with instruments) that was apparently really distracting- the second time, there was some sort of construction and the exam had to be stopped in the middle because it was too loud.