The LSAT is OVER

Sorry for the long absence my loyal readers (hi Mom, Aunt Lori, and Lloyd). I have been barricaded in the house studying for the LSAT. And while endless hours of logic practice was painful, I have found myself truly supported through the experience. I took a prep-class through a company called TestMasters. The class ended up being a small group of primarily W&M students and our teacher was also a W&M alum! Throughout our many weeks together we actually had a lot of fun. The class’s diverse personalities all mixed well and provided some much needed stress relief. Our teacher Lloyd was AMAZING. He patiently explained the material so well, while all the time keeping us entertained and engaged. He would even have candy rounds where correct responses were rewarded with LSAT related candies. By the end of the class we could all tell whether we had gotten a question right or wrong by reading Lloyd’s face.  Even found some of his LSAT jokes funny. I was so grateful for him and our class.

LSAT gang (including teacher Lloyd) at College celebrating.

Then, the weekend of the LSAT, my friends and family stepped up to support me. My family sent me the most beautiful bouquet of daisies and my godmother sent me my favorite sweet treats. I received countless good luck calls, texts, and emails. My bosses at work made me cookies! Lora (previously pictured cleaning a toilet) spent Friday relaxing me with an OC marathon and Chinese food. She got me all ready mentally and helped me pack my bag. Then, after the test was finally over, my closest friends took me out for happy hour margaritas and guacamole to celebrate! Then my LSAT class including Lloyd and his wife, also a W&M alum (they got married in Wren Chapel and had their reception in Sadler, so cute), all met at College [Delly] for drinks and dinner!

While I can’t say that I enjoyed studying or taking the LSAT, I am actually going to miss spending time with my TestMaster peers and teacher. As a senior I am getting nostalgic and I can’t help being constantly reminded at how special of a place this is, always making genuine connections with members new and old.

That’s as sappy as I’ll get for now. Although I am sure it will only get worse as the year progresses. With the LSAT over, Senior Year (yes it is a proper noun) has officially begun!!! Stay tuned for future adventures and tales.  Follow us on our blog: “We Live Together.”