Overcoming Fear of and Conquering Tests

Rowan E Wagner28 March 2013

Overview

• Why do we need to take test??????

• Preparation, preparation, preparation

• Navigating the test like a Ninja

• Feeling the victory

Why do we need to take test??????

• To screen from a large pool for limited places

• To show some learning has occurred or knowledge gained

• To test stress capabilities

Preparation, preparation, preparation

• Review the required scores of the program you are looking at

• If possible always take a placement or practice test• Plan a minimum time of 6 weeks of study before

you take the exam• 15-30 minutes a day of practice and study for 4

weeks has been shown to give very good results compared to cramming for 2-3 days before an exam

Navigating the test like a Ninja

• Register early for the test

• Bring all the required documents

• Bring pens, pencils, erasures, rulers, water

• Remember to be SWEET• If possible skip the hard

questions and return to them later

• Stay positive• Work hard• Examine the

questions• Eliminate all the

wrong answers• Take all the time

given

Feeling the victory

• Remember to let go and not to dwell – once the test is over – let it go and just celebrate you have done it !!!!!

Questions ???