LSAT Update – December 5 

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Turn off grammar-checking extension before LSAT Argumentative Writing! 

One of the most frequent reasons why LSAT Argumentative Writing samples are flagged for review, and in many cases are canceled, is that a grammar-checking program, such as Grammarly, was detected in the test taker’s system.

LSAT Argumentative Writing is designed to showcase an individual’s persuasive writing skills, and any program that adjusts the essay wording or structure can modify the response into something that is no longer the test taker’s own work. Thus, when the system detects the use of a grammar-checking program, it is automatically flagged for review. This usually triggers a hold on a test taker’s LSAT score that may take up to three weeks to resolve and often results in a cancellation.  

So, remember that before logging on to do your LSAT Argumentative Writing sample, be sure to double check that: 

• All writing assistant extensions are completely disabled
• Desktop writing tools are fully closed
• Predictive/automatic writing features are turned off 

We want to dedicate this issue of the LSAT Update to guide you through the process of turning off any grammar-checking or predictive text programs — such as Grammarly, QuillBot, or similar tools — before you begin your LSAT Argumentative Writing.

Grammarly (Browser Extension) 

Chrome / Edge: 

1. Click the puzzle-piece icon (Extensions) in the top-right corner.
2. Find Grammarly.
3. Click the three dots and select “Manage extension.”
4. Toggle off.

Firefox: 

1. Click the menu (☰) > Add-ons and themes.
2. Choose Extensions.
3. Find Grammarly and click the toggle to turn it off. 

Grammarly Desktop App 

Quit the app entirely (not just minimize it). 

• Windows: Right-click the Grammarly icon in the taskbar tray and choose Quit. 

• Mac: Right-click the Grammarly icon in the menu bar and select Quit. 

Microsoft Word / Google Docs Add-ins 

• Word: Go to Insert > My Add-ins or Home > Add-ins, find Grammarly, and choose Disable or Remove.
• Google Docs: Go to Extensions > Add-ons > Manage add-ons, find Grammarly, and select Remove or Disable.