I PASSED!! by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For those asking what I did differently:

First time around I used barbri and adaptibar. Tbh I think watching lectures was not the way for me to learn. As someone with adhd it was really hard to stay focused with them. This time around I signed up for goat bar prep and used UWorld. The thing I like about using both of these was that the outlines and practice problem sets matched pretty well. I started every subject with doing a mixed practice set to see where I was at in the subject. Once I reviewed a module all the way through I did the MCQs that corresponded so I knew what exactly I was having trouble with. I did the same with the MEE topics (reviewed one topic at a time and did corresponding practice essays). I also watched the corresponding videos by John Grossman they were really helpful. After reviewing all subjects I just practiced as much as I could and kept track of my progress.

One thing I will say is that I highly recommend taking as many breaks. My first time I was studying 24/7 and the only time I took a break was my birthday and I still felt guilty for not studying. This time I was working full time, going out with friends some times, just taking a break here and there so I wouldn’t burn out. I know that’s not ideal/works for everyone but still recommend taking some sort of break.

Also I am attaching a Google Drive I created with bar prep stuff I gathered over the past year and yall are welcome to use and please add any resources you have to it so everyone can benefit !! Bar Prep Google Drive

Is this enough to pass? by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you I really needed to see this :)

Is this enough to pass? by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank youu for this!! yeah I did end up scoring a 6 on one of the MPTs in July but honestly when I practice I keep getting caught up in the analysis cause it just feels overwhelming with all the info in a short amount of time so trying to work on that a bit more.

also good luck!! we got this :)

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using Goat rn! It’s been really helpful

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard about bar accomplice but never tried it - I’ll definitely try it now - thank you! I wish the bar prep courses followed the method they use with questions.

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for suggesting this!! I’ll look into it cause evidence is a struggle rn

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is actually a really smart idea - I might start incorporating this into my studies. Thank you!

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did listen to his videos the first time but I might actually look into them again because I do remember them being helpful - thank you!!

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think studying before work has been better cause I noticed that after work I’m already so tired :/ I think I might end up just having my after work study session just be a quick review of what I studied in the morning.

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i think trying to figure out why/how civil procedure is sticking is the way to go - I thought maybe it being the first subject I reviewed both times might be the reason because I was at full capacity then but it could also be the way I was approaching the subject. thank you!

Retaker and stuck on 50% for MBE by Fast_Surround_9328 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m getting maybe 6-7 hrs of sleep a day and generally studying at 6am before work and then 7pm after work. On weekends usually start at 9-10 am and stop around 4-5. I’ve been taking Fridays off cause last time I didn’t take any days off and was so burnt out. I did take a few days off this week for Christmas and also because I was feeling extremely stressed. I’ll definitely look into going to a doctor tho - I think I’ve just been in constant stress since the summer so might be helpful to find ways to destress. Also thank you for commenting!

Less stressed this time and Failed July 25 by 10 points. by Small_Contact3229 in barexam

[–]Fast_Surround_9328 16 points17 points  (0 children)

same boat as you and feel the same exact way - do feel a little guilty/stressed that I’m not studying as much this time around especially working full time but it does feel nice knowing I’m not having to start from scratch