DRESS FOR SUCCESS
On the day of the test, wear loose layers. That way, you’ll be prepared no matter what the
temperature of the room is. (An uncomfortable temperature will just distract you from the
job at hand.)And, if you have an item of clothing that you tend to feel “lucky” or confident in—a shirt, a
pair of jeans, whatever—wear it. A little totem couldn’t hurt.PACK YOUR BAG
Gather your test materials the day before the test. You’ll need the following:HANDLING STRESS DURING THE TEST
The biggest stress monster will be the test itself. Fear not; there are methods of quelling your stress
during the test.
Admission ticket
Proper form of ID
Some sharpened No. 2 pencils
Good eraser
An approved graphing or scientific calculator
Spare calculator batteriesKeep moving forward instead of getting bogged down in a difficult question. You don’t have
to get everything right to achieve a fine score. The best test takers skip difficult material
temporarily in search of the easier stuff. They mark the ones that require extra time and
thought. This strategy buys time and builds confidence so you can handle the tough stuff
later.
Don’t be thrown if other test takers seem to be working more furiously than you are.