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