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Get plenty of rest the night before. Sleep, learning, and memory are complex phenomena that are not entirely understood. However, animal and human studies suggest that the quantity and quality of sleep have a profound impact on learning and memory. Research suggests that sleep helps learning and memory in two distinct ways. First, a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention optimally and therefore cannot learn efficiently. Second, sleep itself has a role in the consolidation of memory, which is essential for learning new information. We suggest to sleep your usual hours as always.
Eat a healthy, light meal. Eat a balanced breakfast full of lean protein, vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Bring a snack and a water bottle. The examination duration is generally 3 hrs. Bring a snack with you if you’re permitted to do so. Something with some complex carbohydrates and protein will help boost your concentration when it begins to flag. Carry a bottle of water, which is permitted at most exam centers. Drink water frequently to keep yourself hydrated.
Get to the exam room with time to spare. Give yourself at least five or ten minutes to gather your thoughts before starting the exam. This way, you can get settled in and have time to relax before the test starts.
Do the questions you know first. If you don’t know the answer to the question, do the next one and come back to it at the end. Struggling and concentrating on a question you don’t know the answer to can be time-consuming, which makes you lose valuable marks.
