Writing certification exams is serious business, it will be disheartening to fail because it takes time, money and effort to prep for these certifications. At EasyPrep, our goal is to help you pass your exams the first time.
Today we are sharing 10 tips for exam preparation:
1. Have a positive attitude, it all starts with your mindset
2. Begin early and space out your studying. Plan 30 minutes to 1 hour study sessions daily depending on the size of the course material
3. Have specific goals for each study session. Also summarize each session
4. Organize your study materials (course materials, links, notes, pen etc.) before each session; this will help you focus during the session
5. Review previous exams, know the question format, understand the marking scheme/format etc.
6. Plan your exam day way ahead of time. Check the rules, requirements, links etc. If the exam will be taken at a physical centre, check the directions and understand how to get there. If it is virtual, make sure your PC meets all the software and hardware requirements
7. Be part of a community, talk to people, ask questions, discuss topics, create study groups etc
8. Eat healthy and drink lots of water! People don’t pay attention to this part but it is important in getting your body and mind right on the exam day
9. Rest! It helps the brain relax which in turn improves performance
10. Practice! Practice!! Practice!!! Get your hands on as many practice questions as possible and simulate the exam conditions as much as you can