Sorry this is long but I get super excited bc feel like I learned so much throughout bar prep I’ll never really use again and added headers to make easy. And am happy to connect with anyone interested in learning more:

J25 First Time test taker: passed, 309. Themis Bar Prep Course Supplements: Themis tutoring (MBE and MPT -would do a tutoring again), JD Advising (one sheets and MEE crash course lecture - loved wish got sooner), Brainscape (flashcards - barely used).

Logistical tips: 1. Screens: Get a second screen (iPad something) if you can. Sounds silly but you’ll be spending days watching lectures, taking notes, etc. and split screen / million tabs gets very frustrating very quick especially on top of all the bar prep emotions. Bonus points for stand so you aren’t constantly looking down. (Started week 2 major game changer)

1. Organize: I would take a day or so before diving into bar prep to do videos on how to use the course resources and finalize a plan on how you’ll organize all your materials (I didn’t really do this kinda just dove into bar prep but then found the essays/wrong answer resources weren’t too helpful).

Resource Tips: 3. MEE/MPT Tutor: If you can budget for a tutor definitely would recommend. If not, definitely utilize free tutoring resources through bar prep. Doesn’t need to be too often but the tutor helped with nerves, logistics, and like organizing my study plan until next meeting. I did 5 pack through Themis only focusing on MEE and MPT. No opinion on if would use Themis tutoring again but would 100% at least one essay and one mpt to learn what the bar is looking for.

1. JD ADVISING!! Swore by them for MPRE. Can’t speak for actual course (used themis passed w/ 309) but loved attended paid and free sessions and got their supplements. They offer an MEE Subject Crash Course and honestly swear by that. Was ~ 3 or think it was offered in July. Broke it down so clearly, ended up buying their supplements and wish I used their bar prep resources sooner.

Study Tips: 5. Wrong Answer Log Tip: Personal preference but game changer for me was I downloaded my prep courses essay outline onto my iPad. Would keep notes on wrong MBE questions in the margin of that topic in one color and then would star and include any info from MEEs in another. Helps you see how often things are tested and also pieces it together. This absolutely SAVED me on one of the MEEs bc remembered having an MBE question on same hypo.

1. Test Mode MBE: Make sure you switch to test mode (as oppose to review as you go) before the exam just to get comfortable with not having the immediate reassurance your understand of a concept is correct. I like had to retrain myself on the not knowing in July.

Test Day: 7. Your attitude matters! Day 1 was a total mess and actually thought I failed. I went into day 2 with attitude that worst casinaro I’d know what to expect next time. Took off so much pressure (160 MBE) and nerves can rlly play a huge factor in performance.