Testing Tips

Top 10 Test Taking Tips

1. Avoid absences on test days, if at all possible.
2. Go to bed early the night before the test.
3. Avoid using technology, like cell phones, video games, watching tv, etc. before going to bed so your mind can slow down and truly rest.
4. Eat a healthy breakfast on test day. Choose foods like fruits, breads, and eggs.
5. Wear layers of clothes in case the room you test in is cold (or too warm).
6. Arrive on time. You don't want to be rushed on test day.
7. Try to relax. Take some deep slow breaths before you begin the test.
8. Skip questions you don't know the answers to right away but be sure to return to those questions to at least take a guess before submitting your test.
9. Check over your work. Use your time wisely.
10. Once you have submitted your test, relax and, if possible, do something fun to unwind.