Tips for Successful
Test Taking
No matter which test you are
taking, the Assessment Center staff suggests you follow these important
steps in preparation for completing an assessment or test.
- STAY AWAKE!
You'll never do your best if you are
over-tired. Plan to come to the center after a good night's
sleep or on a day that hasn't been especially tiring.
- ALLOW TIME
If you are taking an untimed test, be
sure to allow enough time before we close to allow you
to take your time. If taking timed tests, arrive a few minutes
early to allow you to catch your breath.
- KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING
Take a "test drive" to
our location just to make sure you know how to find us. This
will relieve a lot of your anxiety on test day.
- CELEBRATE AFTERWARDS
Try to schedule your test
taking so you can relax and reward yourself for your hard work after
it's over. Don't "squeeze" it into your
schedule before going to work. Don't penalize yourself
by scheduling important
events afterwards and then rushing through the test.
- ASK QUESTIONS!!
If you do not understand
directions or procedures don't be afraid to ask. You have a
right to ask questions!
- KNOW YOUR ASSESSMENT
Be sure you understand
fully the uses and implications of any test you take before you
take it. What will your score mean for
you? Can you re-test? Again, ask questions. Also,
ask if test preparation/study
guides are available.
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