The boy scout motto, although cliché, applies to test taking.

Being properly prepared for the test, not only equals being well studied, but nerves will play less of a factor.

Use scheduled study time the evening before as a chance for final review of the material. Pack up pencils, calculators and supplies the night before, get ample sleep, and eat a good breakfast.

Please note that preparation truly starts long before test taking eve. As step number 3, the tips here applies to the 24-hour window prior to the big test. However, you can't be prepared for a test without studying for it, so don't skip test taking tip number 1 and 2.

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