YOUR GOAL: PASS THE BAR

TO DO SO, BE SURE TO:

• Re-Review

• Do your PT exercises

• Perfect your ability to use the FORMAL & INFORMAL writing skills.

• Do Simulated Exams:  (1) Under timed conditions, (2) Use your ICO & Writing Style Delivery Systems (Formal/Informal; 6 paragraphing methods)

• Identify and perfect MBE weaknesses

• In practice, work on the convergence of (1) timing, and (2) the use of your writing methods (ICO’s & WSDS)

• Plan for the “end game” – the last week or so of your preparation:  If you need more time to MEMORIZE (the law, ICO’s WSDS), then plan for it now.  Remember:  There are 14 essay subjects; giving yourself an extra hour for each would mean an extra 2 days (14 hours) for all

• Be positive; but keep things in perspective:  The idea is to continue to improve; therefore:  focus on what you need to do for the essay, PT, & MBE; i.e., “Perfect & Polish”

• Ask for help if you think you need it

• Work at staying healthy

• Follow your “Study Process”; be accountable; in particular, learn from the REVIEW part of the study process re issues you miss and the MBE areas that need improvement

• Don’t worry about what you can’t control

• Avoid “Group Think”; A committee doesn’t take the bar for you; only you do

• A little “R&R” can be a good thing

• Re-Visit the “20 Steps” (Essay Writing List); Work at perfecting those steps you need to improve; Continue to use it “open book”

• Play the “Virtual Realty” Game; Envision performing the bar (not just preparing for it) and using the 18 hours more effectively