Before the test:

• Budget your time, make sure you have sufficient time to study so that you are well prepared for the test.
• Go to review sessions (if applicable)  
• Take notes and ask questions about items you may be confused about.
• Go over any material from practice tests, HW's, sample problems, review material, class notes...
• Eat before a test. Having food in your stomach will give you energy and help you focus but avoid heavy foods which can make you groggy.
• Don't try to pull an all nighter. Get at least 8 hours of sleep
• Put the main ideas/information/formulas onto a sheet that can be quickly reviewed many times, this makes it easier to retain the key concepts that will be on the test.

• Try to show up at least 5 minutes before the test will start.
• Set your alarm and have a backup alarm set as well.
• Go to the bathroom before walking into the exam room. You don't want to waste anytime worrying about your bodily needs during the test.

During the test:

• Bring at least two pens/pencils with good erasers, a calculator (if applicable) with enough battery and any other resources allowed.
• Bring a watch to the test so that you can better pace yourself.
• Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and try to stay relaxed. If you start to feel nervous take a few deep breaths to relax.
• Keep your eyes on your own paper, you don't want to appear to be cheating and cause unnecessary trouble for yourself.
• When you first receive your test, do a quick survey of the entire test so that you know how to efficiently budget your time.
• Do the easiest problems first. Don't stay on a problem that you are stuck on, especially when time is a factor.
• Do the problems that have the greatest point values first.
• Pace yourself, don't rush . Read the entire question and pay attention to the details.
• Write legibly. If the grader can't read what you wrote, they'll most likely mark it wrong.
• Always read the whole question carefully. Don't make assumptions about what the question might be.
• If you don't know an answer, skip it. Go on with the rest of the test and come back to it later. Other parts of the test may have some information that will help you out with that question.
• Don't worry if others finish before you. Focus on the test in front of you.
• If you have time left when you are finished, look over your test. Make sure that you have answered all the questions. Only change an answer if you misread or misinterpreted the question because the first answer that you put is usually the correct one. Watch out for careless mistakes and proofread your essay and/or short answer questions.