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