The day before the test, don’t do any studying. You’re already prepared. Extra studying will cause stress, and you need to work on de-stressing and building confidence. Do something fun and relaxing, instead of worrying. The only thing you should do for the test is to get together everything you’ll need–any paperwork you need to bring, directions to the test site, No. 2 pencils, your identification, test payment. Call the test center if you don’t have a list of what to bring. Get a good night’s sleep the night before, so you’ll be well-rested.

On test day, eat a good, healthy breakfast with some protein and carbohydrates. You can’t concentrate if you’re hungry! Don’t study, but do keep busy with relaxing activities, if you have some spare time. Leave for the test center with plenty of time to spare. You should have everything you need–and that includes the knowledge in your head. Have confidence in yourself. Banish all negative thoughts from your mind. They’re not helping. It’s the positive thoughts–why you deserve this, what you’ve accomplished to get here, everything you’ve done and everything you’re capable of–that you need to keep in mind. Just focus on being in the moment, taking the test itself, and you’ll be fine. If you find your mind racing with doubts, take a moment to close your eyes, take a breath, and get rid of those negative thoughts. You are ready to beat this challenge. Be sure to come back and let us know when you pass!