General Suggestions

• If you get practice questions before- use those to help you prepare in advance.

• Get plenty of sleep the night before.

• Eat before the exam.

• Arrive early.

• Be prepared--know what you need to bring: blue book (they are free from ASMSU in the Student Services Building), pencil, pen, etc.
  
  
• Bring extra pencils/pens in case one runs out of lead/ink.

• Read the directions first.

• Read the entire question.

• Budget your time.

Essay/Short Answer

• Respond to the question asked.

• Note how many points each question is worth. Spend more time on those worth more.

• Answer the entire question.

• Brainstorm. Make an outline

• Always restate the question.

• Make sure your essay has an introduction and conclusion.

• Watch spelling and punctuation.

• If you don't know the answer, write down what you do know. (It might jog your memory or you might get partial credit.)

Multiple Choice

• Read the questions carefully.

• Look for clues.

• Be careful when in filling out the scantron.

• Read all the answers before answering the question or try to answer the question without looking at the answers.

• If you don't know an answer, skip it and answer it after you complete the test. Make sure you skip a line on the scantron.

• Don't over-analyze the questions.

• When in doubt, make an educated guess.

• Trust your instincts.

• Note that clues might be hidden in other questions.

• Pay attention to qualifiers, (i.e., all of the above, a and b, none of the above, etc.).