- Get there early - familiarize yourself with locations and environments
- Breathe deeply - lowering your stress level helps you perform better
- Don't expect to know everything - it's unlikely that anyone will answer all questions correctly
- Preview the exam - read the directions, note the number of questions
- Start with the questions you know - build confidence and time for the harder ones, don't get stuck on the ones you don't know, flag them and come back to them at end.
- Plan your time and pace yourself - aim for an average of 1 minute per answered question
- Allocate time for review - on second reading, your answer may change
- Read each question carefully - have it clear in your head before answering
- Read each answer - note all those that are wrong
- Choose the best answer - or make an educated guess if you aren't certain
- Review all questions