Tips: Test-Taking Skills

Questions to ask yourself about your strengths and weaknesses as a test taker; especially useful after taking a practice exam

General as well as specific pointers for before, during, and after your test

How to improve your essay by writing economically, projecting confidence, and having a great first and last sentence

Advice geared specifically toward adult learners who need to prepare for exams

How to avoid pitfalls before test day

Strategies for reading and answering multiple-choice questions, plus pitfalls to avoid

Several quick hints for answering multiple-choice questions

Becoming a better writer by reading more, choosing words carefully, and other strategies

What to do—and what NOT to do—on test day

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