Snazz had a great 10 step program for studying. The best guide I have read so far, and thats including the ones from professional's in the field.

Here are 7 steps that are more releated to test preparation that I would like to share it with the board.

1. Get a good night sleep. Taking test when your tired could cost you a question or two or more.

2. Determine your sharpest time of the day. Schedule the test when you are the sharpest. I am sharpest at 10am. Most people tend to get sluggish around 3pm. Yet the test center has many people taking tests at 3pm?

3. Schedule the test in between meals. Dont schedule a test at 11:30am. Your brain will start thinking of food instead of the test when its 12:45 and your racing against the clock on those cleps.

4. Drink coffee or tea 20 minutes before the test. Caffeine is a powerful brain enhancement drug. 1 cup of tea is perfect my system. I know it makes me sharper. Too much caffeine is worse than none.

5. Emotional state needs to be positive. Do not take the exam if you are sad, mad, angry, guilty, shameful, fearful or lustful.

6. Detach yourself from the rest of the world before the test. Put your game face on and focus. For example, refrain from driving to the exam with blaring negative music. Best to turn the radio off completely.

7. Pray or meditate (same thing) before the test. The christian folks out there may want to try the St. Joseph of Cupertino for success in Examinations prayer http://www.ecatholic2000.com/pray/prayer50.shtml