Exam Day

The night before, make it your primary goal to get a good night's sleep. Don't “cram,” although a last swing through your weakest objective or two is okay.

Give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the testing center, especially if it's in an unfamiliar city. The zoomable maps and directions provided online are handy, but use them along with reliable directions and a “real” map. If you forgot to call ahead, take a moment and do it now to make sure there are no last-minute glitches. If you need to arrive at the test center early in the morning, consider traveling to the area the previous night if possible. Traffic jams, accidents, and trying to navigate through an unfamiliar area could make you late for your exam if you try to make a ...

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