If you have a test coming up, especially if you have never written a test on a University/College level, here are some hints and tips that might help:
1) Prepare. Obviously. If you have not studied enough, chances are that you will not do well. However, paying/getting someone to write a test for you can result in you being excluded from Varsity. What is worse, failing a test or being excluded?
2) Try to get enough sleep the night before. It is better to get enough sleep so that you can concentrate, stay awake and access the things you already know, than to pull an all-nighter (and maybe know everything) but not be able to remember most of what you have studied because your brain is tired.
3) Take water rather than coffee into the test. Although coffee might wake you up, water will keep you hydrated and thinking clearer. Also, spilling coffee is worse than spilling water.
4) Use the loo before you get into the test venue.
5) Before you leave for the test, double check that you have all the necessary stationary. If you have a cold, make sure you have tissues. If you have a medical issue such as asthma, make sure you have the necessary emergency medication with you. If you are particularly stressed or nervous about the test, you may forget something really important - don't take it for granted.
6) Leave your cellphone at home. Unless you will need it after the test to get someone to fetch you etc. it is best to leave it out of the test venue entirely. Most Universities/Collages will penalize you heavily if your phone goes off or if you are seen with it. Rather don't take the risk.
7) Last, but not least, give yourself enough time to get to/find the venue and perhaps even use the facilities. Arriving late for a test is embarrassing, it might stress you out and hamper your ability to remember information and you might not even be allowed to write the test.
GOOD LUCK and STUDY HARD :)
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