Morning of the Test !

Avoid feeling rushed or pressured – have your test kit at hand.

Set your alarm to leave yourself enough time so you can relax.

Have a good normal breakfast.

Avoid too large a breakfast

Go through you test material check list.

Take your material kit.

Leave early, as planned.

Make sure you are in the correct room!

Locate a quiet area, away from distractions.

Find a comfortable seat.

Check your watch to confirm it has the correct time.

Before the test begins, check that your name and address are correct on all forms.

Lay out all the things you need – pencils, erasers, watch etc…on your desk.

Remind yourself about the time you have for each question in a given section.

THINGS TO DO ON TEST DAY !

Get up early.

If you are used to eating breakfast, eat something light and nutritious and high in glucose and protein (cereal/milk, fruit, orange juice, toast, eggs), to keep you alert throughout the examination. If you usually skip breakfast, do so on the examination day.

Dress comfortably in clothes you have worn before (jeans, shirt, blouse, and sweater).

Wear clothes that can be shed or added on.

Leave home in plenty of time to arrive at the test site early.

Women need to be prepared for early, irregular, and unanticipated onset of menses on exam day, a time of stress.

To reduce tension and anxiety, try breathing and muscle relaxation techniques.
Using hard candy or gum, if not distracting, may relieve discomfort of dry mouth related to state of anxiety.

Bring tissue, cough drops, eyeglasses, watch.

Use restroom and get water before entering testing room.

If you don not understand the directions, ask questions.

Ask for a seat exchange if something distracts you.

RELAX AND STAY ALERT.