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 \no If you take your exam in-person,there's room in the test booklet to jot down notesand make an outline -like the backs of the pages,and there are often also blankpages at the end of the MPT and MEEs.  \no If you take your exam remotely,it will be difficult,though not impossible,to workthe exam without scratch paper.When working the multiple-choice questions,youwill need to retain the information in the fact pattern in your brain and your analysisas you work your way to the question and answer choices.Do not deviate from themethod we teach even though your exam is remote.Do not read the question untilyou have read and analyzed the fact pattern.Do not read the answer choices untilyou have determined the answer for that question and the reason for that answer.Ifyou need help with the multiple-choice test-taking method,please contact us.Whenworking essay and MPT questions,you should read through the fact pattern andother materials while you toggle back and forth to where you will write your answer.Jot down notes from the questions and outline where you will write youranswer asyou work through the materials of the problem.  \n·  What do I do ifI can't write on the exam?  \no If you cannot write on anything,we recommend taking notes on the word documentwhere you will write your answer.You can use these notes as an outline/template foryour answerand/or delete these notes when you're done.  \no We also recommend doing practice tests underactual test conditions.So,if youcannot write on anything during the bar exam,do not write on anything whilepreparing for the bar exam.Remember to check with your local state bar for detailsregarding your specific test.  \n·What if the bar exam is administered using different technology than Iam used to?o Ifpossible,we recommend downloading the testing program prior to the test andmaking sure it works for you and getting familiar with how it works.If you cannotdownload the testing program prior to the exam,look for an online tutorial oroverview of the program  \no What ifI don't have internet?Ifyou do not have internet,then try to pick a studyplace with internet like the library or a coffee shop.  \no If possible,try to get the internet for the months you willbe studying or if yourphone can be used as a hotspot,you can use that for internet access.  \n·Some internet service providers offer free or discounted internet serviceduring COVID-10,so research offerings from providers in your area.  \n## ·What if there is a lack of lighting in my house?\n\no If there is a lack of lightingin your house,we recommend getting a lamp or lightbulbs that provide better lighting specifically in the area you will be studying most.  \n## ·What ifI have a lack of study space during the bar prep period?\n\no As you have learned throughout law school,and particularly now,adapting to allkinds of situations is sometimes necessary for success.Ifyou cannot find analternative study space like a library or coffee shop,then you must make do withwhat you have.Try clearing off some space and designating an area specifically forbar prep,so it won't get cluttered with other items and","cbCaiqeVIr36F2SV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqeVIr36F2SV","pdf",2518436,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions About the Bar Exam\n## Scratch paper and taking notes\n## Writing on the exam and using documents\n## Remote testing technology and internet access\n## Lighting and study space during bar prep\n## Bathroom breaks and screen strain\n## Mask requirements during in-person exams\n## Bar prep companies and COVID-19","[{\"question\":\"What should I do if I can’t use scratch paper during the bar exam?\",\"answer\":\"If you test in person, use space in the test booklet for notes and outlines, including blank pages for parts like the MPT and MEEs. 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