The Smart Guide to the

Remote Bar Exam

(Including 10 Tips & Strategies)

February 2021 Edition

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 The Smart Guide to the Remote Bar Exam
(Including 10 Tips & Strategies)
(Last updated December 21, 2020)

In these uncertain times, it has become necessary for many jurisdictions to switch to a
remotely administered bar exam. If you’re reading this, you likely have been told that your
jurisdiction has moved to a remote bar exam format.

While this is not ideal for many (since a remote online exam is uncharted territory and it
adds a new set of challenges), it’s still important to add remote bar prep strategies to your
arsenal of study tools.

That’s the purpose of this guide… to give you those strategies and tips to successfully
navigate a remote bar exam.

Remote Exam Dates & Jurisdictions

The February 2021 bar exam will be held by most jurisdictions on February 23-24, 2021.

To date, 35+ jurisdictions have a selected to administer the February 2021 bar exam
remotely… and we expect more jurisdictions to follow suit.

For a complete list of jurisdictions that have made announcements concerning the
February 2021 bar exam please visit the link below.

Feb. 2021 Remote Bar Exam – Jurisdiction Information

We update this list regularly, including new jurisdiction announcements and any changes to
the passing score.

It’s important to note that a small number of jurisdictions have also changed the format of
the exam (e.g. Nevada). So, it’s very important that you check if the format of your exam
has changed as well.

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 Let’s Talk Software
Currently, there are only two remote testing software vendors that are being utilized for
the bar exam:

1. ExamSoft, and
2. ILG Technologies.

Most jurisdictions are currently using ExamSoft – utilizing its “Examplify” testing
software.

The first thing you should do is find out which vendor your jurisdiction is using, because
our very first tip is knowing what’s possible and allowed with your remote testing software.

If you’re unsure of your exam software, we suggest visiting the official website of your bar
exam jurisdiction or contacting the bar examiners directly.

Tips & Strategies for the Remote Bar Exam

1. Know What’s Possible and Allowed with the Remote Testing Software.
Most jurisdictions1 have posted that the following actions are allowed or not allowed when
using the software provided for the exam:

On the Essays/MEE, examinees WILL be able to:

• View the question and your response on the screen at the same time.

• Highlight within the text of questions.

• Use virtual scrap paper (the "Notes" feature) to outline their responses.

• Cut and paste text between virtual scrap paper and answer.

• Cut and paste between the Essay/MEE questions and the answer field and “Notes”.

• Use the spell-check, highlighter, and "find and replace" features in your answers.

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See e.g., New York, California, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

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 On the MPT/Performance Test, examinees WILL be able to:

• Open the MPT/PT library attachments and view both the attachments and the
answer response on the screen.

• Highlight within the text of questions (but there is NO highlighting within any
attachment).

• Use virtual scrap paper (the "Notes" feature) to outline their responses.

• Cut and paste text between virtual scrap paper and answer… but you are NOT able
to cut and paste between the attachment and the answer or between the
attachment and “Notes”.

• Use the spell-check, highlighter, and "find and replace" features in your answers.

• Use physical scratch/scrap paper and a non-digital pencil or pen to make notes and
outlines.

On the MBE, examinees WILL be able to:

• Highlight within the text of each question.

• Strike out unwanted answers or answers you believe to be incorrect as you read the
multiple-choice questions.

• Navigate forward and backward between questions, as well as skip and/or return to
unanswered questions during each session.

• Flag multiple-choice questions that you would like to return to during that session.

• Use virtual scrap paper (the "Notes" feature) for each question.

Examinees WILL NOT be able to:

• Cut and paste or drag and drop text from the question to their response.

• Use more than one monitor.

• Underline, circle, or cross out within the Essay questions, MBE questions, or the
MPT/PT materials.

• Use physical scratch/scrap paper for the Essay and MBE sections of the exam.
PHYSICAL SCRATCH PAPER IS PERMITTED ON THE MPT/PT SECTION ONLY.

• Use notes or any other physical reference materials.

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 You will notice that taking the exam remotely removes your ability to use physical scratch
paper (also called scrap paper) on the Essay and MBE sections. If you have practiced taking
notes, outlining, or marking up questions with a physical pen and paper, then you may find
this to be a major adjustment.

That’s why the next thing we suggest you do is test the software to get used to the new
method of reading the questions on the computer with virtual scratch paper (more on this
below).

Remember, what’s allowed in your jurisdiction may vary based on both the:

1. Software vendor used, and

2. Specific security rules for your jurisdiction.

For example, some jurisdictions may not allow physical scratch paper to be used on the
Performance Test section of the exam. As such, it’s important to read and follow the
specific rules for your jurisdiction.

2. Test the software & try to simulate the exam experience on your
computer (a.k.a. Practice like it’s the real exam).
Once you determine your jurisdiction’s software vendor, you will have an opportunity to
test the software by taking a “mock exam”. In fact, most states require you to take a mock
exam precisely to force you to practice using the software.

If allowed by your state, you should also utilize the software for additional practice (e.g.
essays, PT’s, and multiple choice). For example, at least one State has loaded past essays
and PT’s into the software so you can practice taking old exams (e.g. California).2 Even if
your jurisdiction has not done this, then try to use the software as much as possible taking
past questions… even if it’s just writing your answer in the software with the question
printed out next to you.

For written sections of the exam, you’ll need to get comfortable both reading the exam
question(s) on your computer and drafting your answer on the same screen. For multiple
choice, you’ll need to learn to use the software so you can efficiently work through a
question and choose the best answer.

• For Essays and Performance Tests (MPT’s or PT’s), you’ll be scrolling through the
question (instead of flipping the page), using the allowed mark-up features for the
software (e.g. highlighting), plus drafting your answer solely on your computer. This

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See, California Bar Exam February 2021 FAQs, FEATURES OF THE EXAM SOFTWARE, at Q. 5.

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 can be quite an adjustment from working on paper, so dedicating time to using the
software is a necessity.
• For MBE Questions, get used to working through multiple-choice questions using
the software (reading the question, using the “strike-through” or “flag” features, and
selecting the best answer). Using programs like AdaptiBar or the NCBE’s BarNow for
MBE practice questions can greatly help with this. They key is to get used to taking
MBE questions on the computer, thereby simulating exam conditions. Similarly,
don’t use a tablet or phone to practice, since you’ll be taking the exam on a
computer (most jurisdictions even require laptops).

The idea here is to make the software so familiar and comfortable that you will only be
focused on answering the questions on exam day… and not trying to figure out the exam
software.

3. Decide on how you’ll work with Digital Scratch Paper (or Not!) … and
Know its limitations.
For the Essay section of the Remote Bar Exam, most jurisdictions DO NOT allow physical
scratch paper, notes, paper, or even underlining on the exam questions. To compensate
for the lack of physical paper, virtual or digital “scratch paper” is contained within the exam
software. Because of that, you’ll need to adjust your exam strategy to only using the
computer.

First, you will need to decide whether or not to actually use the digital scratch paper in the
software.

We suggest NOT using the digital scratch paper, and instead we recommend outlining (or
taking notes) directly in the “Answer screen”. This way you’ll be able to use the “split screen”
functionality of the software, which enables you to view both the question and answer
screens at the same time. Then, you can draft your answer over those outline/notes
essentially incorporating those items into your fully formatted and drafted answer (just
remember to not leave stray notes or an outline in your final answer).

It’s always best to test any approach you’ll be using on the exam, so you should practice a
few essays using both our method above AND using the virtual/digital scratch paper. That
way you’ll be able to determine what works best for you.

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 Remember, most jurisdictions do allow physical scratch paper to be used on the
Performance Test section (e.g. California, New Jersey),3 so be sure to check your
jurisdiction’s requirements.

Additionally, there may be limitations on the virtual scratch paper for your exam. Although
many jurisdictions have not released such info, we did find information on this for
California which is using ExamSoft. Please see below for the specifics:

“Digital scratch paper will be available during all parts of the bar exam (including the
MBE) and will be limited to approximately 70,000 characters, which is more than the
16 pages of physical scratch paper allowed at our in-person exams.

The Notes section (digital scratch paper) can be closed at any time by clicking on
‘Tool Kit’ or ‘Close Tool Kit’. It can be reopened by clicking on ‘Tool Kit’ again. Once
closed, the entire window where the applicant can type and where the question text
is displayed will be extended. Applicants can also hide the question text by clicking
the down arrow next to question. This will enlarge the typing space as well.”4

In our opinion, the “Tool Kit” function seems cumbersome to use, so this may be another
reason to abandon using the digital scratch paper in favor of using the “Answer screen” to
outline or take notes.

In fact, New York has even commented on outlining directly in the Answer screen: “It is
also permissible for applicants to type their outlines into the answer response fields and
then cut, paste and delete unwanted text as desired.”5

4. Plan your exam space… by creating your perfect testing

environment.
Since you’ll be taking the exam remotely, you should plan and create your ideal “exam
space.” Taking the exam at home (or a workspace) comes with many advantages, but there
may be challenges as well (e.g. will there be other people or pets around, or is there a noisy
train that passes by your apartment?). These are all things you will need to plan for in
advance.

Here are some recommendations for planning your ideal testing space:

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See, California Bar Exam February 2021 FAQs, FEATURES OF THE EXAM SOFTWARE, at Q. 2. See
also, New Jersey Bar Exam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): “Will I be permitted to use scratch
paper? Applicants may use scratch paper (blank 8 ½ x 11-inch paper, lined or unlined) and any type
of nondigital writing utensil on the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) portion of the exam ONLY.”
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See, California Bar Exam February 2021 FAQs, FEATURES OF THE EXAM SOFTWARE, at Q. 1.
5
See, New York FAQS for the October 2020 Remote Exam (PDF), at Q. 16 (emphasis added).

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 • Make sure the room has the necessary internet connection.
• Have the adequate computer and technological requirements for using the remote
exam software.
• Make sure that the webcam faces a background free of clutter (because you will be
recorded via your webcam).
• If possible, try to have other people leave the house, apartment, or nearby space
while you’re taking the exam.
• Make sure the room has adequate lighting. Also, figure out if sunlight blocking
shades or curtains may be needed (you don’t want the sun to create a glare on your
computer screen or webcam while taking the exam).
• Choose a comfortable chair and desk/table to take the exam.
• Take a mock or practice exam at the same time of the day as the real exam, so you
can spot possible issues (e.g. loud noises or other distractions).
• Most importantly, remove ALL prohibited items from the room on the day of the
exam (e.g. cell phone, study materials, etc.). Ideally, you should have everything
removed the night before, so you’re not worrying about it on exam day.

Keep in mind that once you start the test, you will not be able to adjust anything until after
that exam session… that’s why it’s so important to plan your space in advance.

5. When outlining on the computer, keep your outline short!

When outlining your exam answer on the computer, you should keep it short and to the
point (just like when using paper). Remember, the outline is meant to be only a checklist of
what you’ll write in a full answer.

A good way to keep yourself in check is to limit yourself to 1 line of text per bullet point. Of
course, you can write a little more if needed, but generally following this rule of thumb will
keep you on track and make sure you don’t waste too much time outlining your answer.

This helps you preserve that much needed time for writing the full answer, and also gives
you less to edit if you’re using the “Answer screen” to outline.

6. Know the capabilities of the MBE exam software… and make sure to
select an answer for each MBE question.
According to information released by some states, you can strike through answers you
believe to be incorrect, as well as “flag” questions that you wish to return to later.

For example, in New York (an ExamSoft jurisdiction):

“On the MBE questions, applicants WILL be able to:

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 • Highlight within the text of each question.
• Strike out unwanted answers or answers you believe to be incorrect as you read
the multiple choice questions. Applicants must still select an answer (and not
just strike through purported incorrect answers) in order to receive credit for a
correct answer.
• Navigate forward and backward between questions, as well as skip and/or
return to unanswered questions during each session.
• Flag multiple-choice questions that you would like to return to during that
session.
• Use the Notes (i.e., virtual scrap paper) for each question.”6

California, which is also using ExamSoft, has similar software functionality when taking the
multiple-choice MBE section.7

No matter what jurisdiction you’re taking the exam in, you MUST still remember to select a
correct answer, and not just strike through incorrect ones.

7. Determine if you will be able to go back and forth between questions

during the exam.
Since the answer may affect your exam strategy, try to determine if and to what extent you
can go back and forth between questions.

In almost all jurisdictions, you will be able to return to questions only within that session.8

In UBE jurisdictions, the remote bar exam consists of eight 90-minute sessions
administered over 2-days. Below is an example for Maryland:

6
See, New York FAQS for the October 2020 Remote Exam (PDF), at Q. 11.
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See, California Bar Exam February 2021 FAQs, FEATURES OF THE EXAM SOFTWARE, at Q. 4 (“The
software allows you to strike through answers you believe to be incorrect as you read over multiple-
choice questions. However, please be aware that you must still select a correct answer, and not just
strike through incorrect ones… The software also allows you to flag multiple-choice questions that
you wish to return to later (within the same exam session time period).”).
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See, New York FAQS for the October 2020 Remote Exam (PDF), at Q. 2: “Once you
complete a session, you will not be able to return to the question(s) given in prior sessions.”
(emphasis added).

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 9:00am - 11:00am 12:30pm - 2:00pm - 4:00pm -
Tuesday,
10:30am 12:30pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 5:30pm
February 23,
2021
MPT 1 MPT 2 Lunch MEE 1-3 MEE 4-6

9:00am - 11:00am 12:30pm - 2:00pm - 4:00pm -

Wednesday,
10:30am 12:30pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 5:30pm
February 24,
2021
MBE 1-50 MBE 51-100 Lunch MBE 101-150 MBE 151-200

*Note, your jurisdiction may be different (even if it administers the UBE), as each
jurisdiction decides whether to administer the MEE’s or MPT’s in the morning or afternoon
sessions.

In California, whether you will be able to edit answers from prior questions varies per each
section of the exam (since the exam is broken up into many more sessions9):

“During the exam, may I go back and edit answers from prior questions?

• Essay and Performance Test (PT)−No. To ensure the integrity of the exam,
applicants will be given access to the questions one at a time. After each one-
hour essay is taken, you will no longer have access to that essay. The same is
true for the PT. You will not be able to go back to prior questions and edit your
answers.
• Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)−Yes. The exam is administered over four
90-minute sessions each comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions. You have
the ability to flag multiple-choice questions that you would like to return to
during that session. Once the session is over, you will not be allowed to return to
those 50-questions.”10

Remember, what’s allowed in your jurisdiction may vary, so be sure to check the specifics
for your exam.

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See, California February 2021 Remote Proctored Bar Examination Schedule, at
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/February-2021-Bar-Exam-
Schedule.pdf
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See, California Bar Exam February 2021 FAQs, FORMAT OF THE EXAM, at Q. 2.

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 You also may not be able to choose the order of the questions.11 So be prepared to work
one question at a time, as each is presented.

8. You must follow ALL security and testing rules.

First, and most importantly, you MUST check what is allowed and is not allowed for your
jurisdiction’s remote exam. Violation of such rules may be considered cheating and even
result in a negative impact on your character and fitness for admission. We cannot stress
enough that you MUST NOT violate the security or exam software rules for your exam.

For example, that might include using only a laptop computer, not using multiple computer
monitors, no books in the immediate proximity, no food or beverage, etc. As these
requirements may differ slightly between jurisdictions, following the requirements of your
jurisdiction is vitally important.

Additionally, try not to get flagged for review. Try to minimize any odd sounds or
interruptions during the exam, as they could lead to being flagged for further review for
any violation of the security rules.12

9. Be ready for issues or glitches on exam day… and try to remain calm.
We know the bar exam is stressful, and software glitches or issues can cause you to freak-
out. But, remember staying calm is the best course of action. If there is an issue, it’s likely
that the examiners will come to a reasonable solution to remedy the situation.

This recently occurred last Summer when a few jurisdictions administered a remote exam
for the first time. One software vendor was hit with a hacking attack which caused the
software not to function initially, and examinees in two other jurisdictions experienced
delays during practice tests.13

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See, e.g., California Bar Exam February 2021 FAQs, “FEATURES OF THE EXAM SOFTWARE,” at Q. 7:
“Will I be able to choose the order of the essays? No. You will not be able to choose the order of the
essays.”
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For example, “After the conclusion of each session the Remote Proctoring Video Files will be
uploaded to ExamSoft. ExamSoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) program will subsequently analyze the
recording and flag any unusual behaviors, movements, or sounds. … All footage will then be
reviewed by at least one human proctor to determine whether further analysis as to potential
irregularities is necessary. For example, a barking dog or a siren in the background might be initially
flagged by AI but cleared upon that initial review.” See, New York FAQS for the October 2020
Remote Exam (PDF), at Q. 12.
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See, https://www.abajournal.com/web/article/due-to-technology-concerns-software-provider-
pulls-out-of-remotely-proctored-bar-exams). See also, https://www.law.com/2020/07/28/first-online-
bar-exam-marred-by-tech-problems/.

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 We’re not telling you this to scare you. Instead, we feel it’s better to anticipate these
possible issues, so you’ll be better able to stay calm and then focus back to the exam
whenever it gets started again.

We live in uncertain times, so it’s best to anticipate the uncertainty so you’ll be better able
to adapt should some unfortunate issue happen.

10. Adapt Your Practice & Preparation to a Computer Only Exam

The bar exam strategies in our other Smart Guides are still applicable when taking a
remote bar exam… BUT you’ll need to adapt your practice and test-taking slightly.

Most importantly, you’ll need to learn to work almost entirely on the computer and learn to
use the exam software.

Below is a summary of the studying, practice, and test-taking strategies in our other Smart
Guides that you’ll need to adapt to working solely on the computer. We’ve also included
these items directly in the Smart Guides as “Remote Exam Tips.”

The goal with all of these items is to get yourself comfortable with the new setup and
expectations that go along with a remote exam.

MBE Smart Guide – Remote Exam Strategies & Tips:

• Practice like it’s the actual Remote Exam.14

o Practice taking MBE Questions only on the computer… DO NOT use paper, a
pencil, and answer sheet as previously suggested. The goal is to simulate the
actual exam experience as much as possible. Using programs like AdaptiBar
or the NCBE’s BarNow are great choices for MBE practice on the computer.
Additionally, you should ideally practice on the same computer you plan to
take the exam with. Similarly, don’t use a tablet or phone to practice, since
you’ll be taking the real exam on a computer.
• Flag or Note Questions to Review Later.15
o During your MBE practice, you should flag or note the questions you’re
unsure about so you can review them later. You can check if that function is
available in your MBE Practice software… If not, then just note the question
number(s) down on a separate piece of paper. By doing this you can review
questions you answered correctly, but didn’t fully understand why. This
often-overlooked strategy goes a long way to improve your MBE score.

14
See, The Smart Guide to the MBE, at Chapter 6 (Step # 3).
15
See, The Smart Guide to the MBE, at Chapter 6 (Step # 4).

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 • Develop a system for taking remote MBE exam questions.16
o For the remote exam, having a “bubbling-in” system is not important.
However, you should still have a pre-determined way of working through an
MBE question. Specifically, you should think about whether you will be using
(1) the “strike through” feature to strike out unwanted answers you believe to
be incorrect; (2) using the “flag” feature for multiple choice questions you
would like to return to later in that session; and (3) using the “notes” or
“virtual scratch paper” feature.
o First, whether to use to the “strike through” feature is up to your personal
preference. Just make sure you still select the best answer (and not just
strike through purported incorrect answers) … otherwise you will not receive
credit for the question.
o Second, flagging questions to come back to later on can be a good strategy,
especially if you have some extra time at the end of the session. However,
we suggest using this feature for only a limited number of questions; you
don’t want to flag too many questions, as you likely will not have time to go
back to them. Additionally, we also suggest selecting an answer before
moving onto another question (even if you flagged it to come back to later).
That way you’ll have an answer selected just in case you don’t have time later
on in the exam. Don’t leave potential points on the table… make sure every
question has an answer choice selected! If you have time later on to review
it, you can always change the answer then if needed.
o Third, we suggest NOT using the “notes” or “virtual scratch paper” feature for
the MBE. This is a waste of your valuable time for the MBE section.

MEE Smart Guide – Remote Exam Strategies & Tips:

• Use the Software to “mark-up” the Essay Questions.17

o Unfortunately for the remote exam, you’ll be limited to the mark-up features
in the software. This will likely be highlighting only, but be sure to check the
specifics for your exam jurisdiction. For “marking-up” the question, we
suggest: (a) using those software features; AND/OR (b) by making very short
notes in either the “Answer screen” or the “virtual scratch paper”.

16
See, The Smart Guide to the MBE, at Chapter 8 (Tip # 4).
17
See, The Smart Guide to the MEE, at Chapter 3, MEE Step-by-Step Approach – How to Read,
Organize, and Draft Your Answer (“Step # 2: Read the Fact Pattern, and Mark It Up”).

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 • Practice outlining your essay answer only on the computer!18
o Make sure to practice outlining only on the computer, and keep your outline
short and to the point (just like when using paper).
o Remember, the outline is meant to be only a checklist of what you’ll write in a
full answer. A good way to keep yourself in check is to limit yourself to 1 line
of text per bullet point.
o Of course, you can write a little more if needed, but generally following this
rule of thumb will keep you on track and make sure you don’t waste too
much time outlining your answer.
• Practice like it’s the actual Remote exam.19
o Practice like you’re taking the real remote exam! That means only using a
computer for BOTH (1) reading the essay question, and (2) drafting your
answer. If your remote exam software access is limited to only the mock
exam (and not practice questions), then we suggest using the method below.
o To simulate actual exam conditions, we suggest working on your computer
using a “split screen”… with one side of your screen showing the Question
and the other side of your screen being your word processing software for
drafting the Answer (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.). Once you take
the mock exam for your State/Jurisdiction, you should tweak your screen
practice layout to more closely mimic the exam software.

MPT Smart Guide – Remote Exam Strategies & Tips:

• Use the “Mark-up” Features in the Software.20

o Unfortunately for the remote exam, you will be limited to the mark up
features in the software. For “marking-up” the File & Library, we suggest: (a)
using those software features; AND/OR (b) by making very short notes in
either the “Answer screen”, “virtual scratch paper”, or physical scratch paper
(if your jurisdiction allows it).

18
See, The Smart Guide to the MEE, at Chapter 3, MEE Step-by-Step Approach – How to Read,
Organize, and Draft Your Answer (“Step # 4: Organize Your Answer & Make a SHORT Outline of the
Issues/Topics”).
19
See, The Smart Guide to the MEE, at Chapter 5, Step 4 (“Practice & Application – Issue Spotting and
Writing Essays”).
20
See, The Smart Guide to the MPT, at Chapter 5, MPT Step-by-Step Approach – How to Review the File
& Library, Outline the Assignment, and Draft Your Answer, (Steps # 1, 3, & 4). See also, Chapter 7,
Tip # 6 (“Note important items in the File & Library… making them easy to find when drafting”).

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 • Practice like it’s the actual Remote exam.21
o For both “MPT Writing Practice” and “MPT Outlining Practice”, you must
practice like it’s the real exam! That means only using a computer for BOTH
(1) reading the MPT Question (the File & Library), and (2) drafting your
answer. If your remote exam software access is limited to only the mock
exam (and not practice questions), then we suggest using the method below.
o To simulate actual exam conditions, we suggest working on your computer
using a “split screen”… with one side of your screen showing the MPT
Question Materials and the other side of your screen being your word
processing software for drafting the Answer (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google
Docs, etc.). Once you take the mock exam for your State/Jurisdiction, you
should tweak your screen practice layout to more closely mimic the exam
software.

See, The Smart Guide to the MPT, at Chapter 6, Step # 3 (“Practice, Practice, Practice! – Review &
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