How to get in condition for a board exam

Common sense will help you find procedures to follow to get ready for an examination. Too many of us, however, overlook these sensible measures. Indeed, nervousness and fatigue have been found to be the most serious reasons why applicants fail to do their best on board exams. Here is a list of reminders which could help examinees.

Begin your preparation early. Don’t wait until the last minute to go scurrying around for books and materials or to find what position is all about.

Prepare continuously. An hour a night for a week is better than an all-night cram session. This has been definitely established. What’s more, a night a week for a month will return better dividends than crowding your study into a shorter period of time.

Locate the place of the examination. You have been sent a notice telling you when and where to report for the examination. If the location is in a different town/city or otherwise unfamiliar to you, inquire the best and learn something about the building.

Relax the night before the test. Allow your mind to rest. Don’t study at all that night. Plan some mild recreation or diversion; then go to bed early and get a good night’s sleep.

Get up early enough to make a leisurely trip to the place of the test. Then unforeseen events, traffic snarls, unfamiliar buildings, won’t upset you.

Dress comfortably. A written test is not a fashion show! You’ll be known by number and not by name for this part of the examination, so wear something comfortable.

Leave excess paraphernalia at home. Shopping bags and odd bundles will get in your way. You need to bring only the items mentioned in the official notice sent to you, usually everything you need is provided. Don’t bring reference books to the examination. They will only confuse those last minutes and be taken when in the examination room.

Arrive somewhat ahead of time. If because of transportation schedules you must get there very early, bring a newspaper or magazine to take your mind off yourself while waiting.

Locate the examination room. When you have found the proper room, you will be directed to the seat or part of the room where you will sit. Sometimes, you are given a sheet of instructions while you are waiting. Don’t fill out any form unless you are told to do so; just read them and be ready.

Relax and prepare to listen to the instructions.