Mind/Body Tips for Exam center, before, through, account, practice

d2rockstar

Some exam day tips to keep you going strong through the exam:

Nervousness/Stress - Vist exam center if you haven't done so. Carefully plan the exam day in advance (take into account bathroom & exam room lineups). Take extra pencils. Pack car with meds, water, food, etc. Hopefully you've had a solid study & practice program to boost your confidence

Fatigure/Slow - Sleep EARLY night before! Wear watch to keep track of time during exam. Have a little coffee. Hopefully you've built up speed with repeated practice exams.

Hot/Cold - Dress in comfortable clothing and in layers. Keep any extra clothing items in car.

Hunger - Have a solid breakfast (oatmeal is slow releasing and will keep you full for long time). Pack your lunch and keep it in the car. Eating a small energy bar right before entering exam room may be a good idea.

Stomache Ache - Don't overeat and limit coffee. Take one TUMS just in case.

Bathroom Need - Limit coffee. Don't eat & drink too close to exam time - go to bathroom right before entering exam room.

Distractions - Take ear plugs

Unique health conditions - If you have allergies etc, take your meds.


GOOD LUCK!!

CPATrader

Since this monday, my heart beats faster during reading CFA material.. lol

kingstongal

LOL...ahahahahha

llxx

I fart relentlessly under stress

ayaz_mahmud369

Grumble, I laughed out loud after reading your post. Welcome break from studying for me. Thank you.

Best of luck to you all in your forthcoming exams.

madaochenggong

I've tried the cheetah energy drink and the oatmeal the past couple of days and I swear by the oatmeal. Have it with walnuts and flax seeds. Does wonders! It helped keep me focused during that deadly time between 3 and 4 in the afternoon right in the middle of EQ and FI qs. The cheetah made me feel bloated and uncomfortable and I felt I needed a washroom break I couldn't afford.

chandsingh

I'll be showing up with my wheelchair. I'm not disabled, I just find it more comfortable than the seating they provide.

mengxu

I recently tried the five hour energy drinks. Although I would never usually drink that, I figured what the he'll this week! What's the worst that can happen?!
I'm going to sleep early the night before and have coffee in the morning but I'm staying away from energy drinks on the day of.

b_sea93

I stocked up on Four Loko before the FDA required them to change the ingredients. Going to slam 1 as I walk into the building and have a cooler in my car with 2 more for lunch.

ninja1024

I am drinking my usual coffee when I wake up...and I'm bringing a can of Red Bull for the lunch break to make sure I'm not mentally exhausted for the PM session.

If you aren't used to drinking energy drinks often, the large cans (e.g., monster, nos etc) might be a bit too much...the small red bull is just a nice little pick-me-up to give you sharp!!