Take Admissions Test
Purpose: Scholars will learn about test-taking strategies to prepare right before and during the examination.
Before the Exam
- Practice test-taking.
- Know whether you are an early bird or night owl and schedule your test for a time you are alert.
- Use online resources and test manuals.
- Know what to bring to the GRE test center.
- Locate the testing center and plan your route there.
- Don’t cram the night before the test- relax!
Battling Test Anxiety
Self-care and Wellness Before the Exam
Here experts from the UCF Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) share advice on securing peace of mind and diminishing anxiety before the exam.
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During the Exam
- Be prepared and organized.
- Come equipped with your ID, pencils and sweater just in case it is cold.
- Economize your time, skip difficult questions and come back to them after you finished the others.
- Fill in all question during exams that don’t penalize you for incorrect answers.
- Just breathe.
Test Taking Tips for the GRE
AAP scholars share strategies they use to relax and focus while taking exams.
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Note: For a refresher on graduate admissions tests consult modules Continue to Study and Schedule Admission Tests.
