Tips for the Big Day (Bar Exam)

After all your studying is done and you think you can’t possibly learn any more, keep in mind these tips for the days of the bar exam:

Stay at a hotel. If you live more than 15 minutes from the test site or you have to travel through any of Tulsa’s road construction sites, consider staying at a nearby hotel.
Dress in layers. The room where the exam is given will be too cold or too hot, it is never just right. Also, wear shoes that won't make a lot of noise when you walk this will be annoying and distracting to everyone.
Don’t bring your cell phone. If you must bring one, turn OFF the ringer. Failure to do this may cause you to lose your test-taking privileges and will annoy everyone, including you, if it goes off.
If you will use a laptop, make sure it is in very good working order. Also, bring two of every peripheral thing that you might need. If you are allowed, use spell check.
If you will be handwriting, write legibly and follow directions. Try to spell correctly and use good grammar.
Bring more pens and pencils than you think you might need. Don’t forget an eraser.
Bring two watches. If you don’t, invariably yours will stop working and you don’t want to run out of time.
Bring your earplugs and use them. Noise will be distracting and people will walk around during the exam.
Don't talk about it. There will be people during the breaks discussing the questions on the exam. Avoid these discussions! A rehash of what has passed never does anyone any good, and everyone will have written a slightly different answer.
Don’t forget to eat. Go out for dinner after the first day. Eat well, go home or to your hotel room, flip through your flash cards/outline, and go to sleep early.
Relax after the exam. Take a vacation, just go somewhere. Go to the lake, hike, or see a movie. Just do something not related to the law - have fun.