Test Preparation for College Entrance Tips and Strategies
Getting into the college of your choice means scoring high
on the college admissions test. In some countries, college
admissions exams are administered by the college or
university itself. In the US, there are many different tests
depending on the Institution. College entrance exams serve a
specific purpose. They are used to gauge whether the student
can live by the standards of the college and is ready to
tackle the academic workload. College entrance test
preparation requires both time and diligent study. To make the preparation for the test easier, we have
prepared some tips and guidelines for the day before the
test and during the test. General Tips: Think positive and psyche yourself. Thinking positive and
psyching yourself will literally pave the way for more
effective study. Motivating your mind will open it up to
what lies ahead. It will also help you gather up the energy
and the desire that can sustain your long preparation for
the exam. Remember that your future is in your hands. Research the college of your choice. Make a list of at least
the top three colleges or universities where you would like
to study and rank them. Find out their required grade on the
entrance exam. Once you your target, you know what grade you
must reach for. Make a list of why you want to master the test. This list
may come in handy in the future. Like in a couple of weeks
when your spirits have shot down and you are feeling lazy.
The things you have listed will remind you of why you
decided to prepare for this test in the first place. Gather your study materials. Compile your notes, textbooks
and study guides. It is important for you to consult a
diverse range of study materials. Study guides that are
available online or in the bookstores will provide you with
practice tests. Practice tests will give you invaluable
practice as well as the general ‘feel’ of the exam. Time
yourself when taking the practice tests to familiarize
yourself with the time pressure of the real exam. Assess yourself. Take diagnostic or practice tests. Analyze
the result. Mark the areas you could consider your weak
areas. Concentrate on these areas when you begin studying. Draft a study plan. The study plan must include the time
frame you will follow along with the topics you need to
cover. This will help you systematize your study habits. Guidelines for the Test Day: Eat a healthy meal the night before the exam. Having a
healthy meal will effectively nourish your faculties. You
need to be at your best when you take the test, which
includes being properly nourished and hydrated. Get plenty of sleep. Make sure to have at least 7 to 8 hours
of sleep the night before the test. You need to be well
rested and relaxed. You don’t want to be drowsy and confused
when you take the test, right? Get up early. By early we mean giving yourself enough time
to be fully awake when you take the test. The time here is
quite relative. Some people are fully awake a few minutes
after waking up, while some could use an hour or so. Eat a healthy breakfast. Have a nutritious breakfast. Make
sure you don’t eat too much. You have to be energized
enough, but not too full when you take the exam. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers. You don’t want
to be too hot or too cold. You cannot afford to be
distracted by anything while taking the test. College entrance exams need thorough preparation. It may be
helpful to know your goals and which college you would like
to study in. These simple tips can go a long way when you
take your test. Remember, you will not be able to get into
the college you want to without pushing yourself
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