such test prep tips to be found online. The websites for each individual test usually offer helpful resources on taking it as well.


4. Pace yourself More often than not, tests come with a time limit, which can be a major cause of the stress that often comes with an exam. To be successful, pacing yourself is vital. If you take too long on any question or series of ques- tions, you could end up rushing toward the end and making otherwise avoidable mistakes. Or worse yet, you could leave some questions unanswered. The smart approach is to take the overall number of questions and the time allotted for the exam, calculate how many min- utes you can spend on each one, then hold yourself to that standard while taking the test. If cell phones aren’t allowed, be sure to bring a watch to the exam site to time yourself.


5. Build confidence The more you know about something, the more confi- dent you’ll become. That goes both for the content of the exams you’ll take and the test-taking process itself. Put in the work and you can tackle those exams with more confidence than ever.


Grad school tests may seem intimidating, but they’re nothing you can’t handle with a little advice and guid- ance. Using resources to discover strategies and learn more about the exam will help prepare you for anything test day may throw at you. Study hard and stay focused. Grad school is within your reach!


Mark Rowh is a freelance writer based in Virginia.


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