It's often been said that the similarities between LSAT Blog and The Sartorialist are uncanny. After all, I write about the LSAT, and he takes photos of stylish people.So, I wasn't at all surprised when a blog reader recently asked me what to wear on Test Day.
My thoughts below:
-Formalwear
Pros: You can boost your self-esteem by dressing in formal clothing. Feeling good about yourself is important when performing difficult tasks.
Cons: Formalwear can be constricting, which might slow you down and make you uncomfortable. Also, no one likes that guy/gal, so they'll beat you up as soon as the test is over.
Protip: Don't wear a suit or evening gown to take a standardized test. Just don't.
-Homeless Chic
Pro: You'll distract other test-takers with how disgusting you look (and smell, if you really go all-out). Which is kind of funny, if you're an asshole.
Con: They'll beat you up as soon as the test is over.
Protip: As a general rule of thumb, if you dress in rags, you won't have many friends --- unless you're filthy rich. It's nasty, so don't do it.
-Casualwear
Pros: Just about everything.
Cons: You won't be asked to model.
Protip: Wear casual, comfortable clothing. Your favorite t-shirt, sweatshirt, jeans, and sneakers work well. If you're a girl (or like to dress like one), you can also go the Juicy sweatpants route. You don't know whether the test center will be hot or cold, so layers are a good idea.
More LSAT Test Day Dos and Donts here ----->
Hi Steve, Are we allowed to wear hooded sweatshirts? I heard from somewhere that any kinds of hooded shirts are not allowed, but all my sweatshirts (from the university) are hooded. Any tips for that? :)
ReplyDeleteA reading of the rules doesn't indicate that wearing a hoodie with the hood down would be prohibited, but proctors have the final say. I was once preventing from bringing my hoodie inside the test center (had to stash it outside in a park). Your luck may differ.
ReplyDeleteActually, hoods are not allowed.
ReplyDelete"You may not bring into the testing center any of the following:
hats/hoods (except religious apparel) may not be worn on the head"
source: http://www.lsac.org/jd/LSAT/day-of-test.asp
Your reference only says that hoods are not allowed to be worn on the head, this doesn't mean that they can't be off the head attached to a sweatshirt.
ReplyDeleteLol, you can't bring into the testing center hoods on heads. Would you like them in a box? Would you like them on a fox? I do not like these hoods on heads, I do not like them heads I dread.
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