 | Tips for Test Day |
Get a good night's sleep to help you concentrate on test day.
Avoid heavy doses of sugar and/or caffeine on test day. Depending on the time of your exam, eat a healthy breakfast and/or have a light lunch.
Constant distractions and negative thinking could hinder your ability to concentrate on test day. Keep a positive frame of mind and have confidence in your ability and knowledge.
Always make sure the proctor (exam administrator) goes over test procedures and computer familiarity before the test starts. This is your right, so don't be afraid to ask questions.
Don't get bogged down by a particular question. If you can't come up with the answer right away, skip it and come back to it later. You don't want to risk missing questions that you know at the end because you spent too much time on one or two questions at the beginning.
There's no penalty for guessing. A wrong answer counts the same as an unanswered question, so give it a shot!
What to Expect When You Arrive at Your Exam Location
DSST®:
- Be sure to have a valid form of government-issued identification that includes a current photo and your signature. (Acceptable documents include a driver's license, passport, state-issued identification card, or military ID).
- Bring several No.2 (soft-lead) sharpened pencils and a black pen if you will be writing an essay.
- Do not bring books, papers, notes, etc.
- Cellular phones, watches with alarms, and beepers are not permitted.
- The use of non-programmable calculators, slide rules, scratch paper, and/or other materials is permitted for some of the tests. Please visit www.getcollegecredit.com for a complete list.
- Allow approximately 4 weeks after testing to receive your score.
- Most DSST® exams are 90 minutes in length, and depending on your site, the exam can be written or computerized.
- Your exam will be monitored by a proctor. Though this individual is unable to help you with exam questions, they will be able to provide general information about testing procedures.
- Internet-based testing will allow you to receive your scores upon completion of the exam. For those completing written exams, allow approximately 4 weeks to receive your results by mail.
- To discourage cheating, there are 3 different versions of the exams. The person next to you could be taking a test over the same material, but not necessarily the same exam.
CLEP®:
- Each exam is 90 minutes long and is made up primarily of multiple-choice questions; however, some exams do have fill-ins.
- Exams are approximately 100 questions.
- You will be asked to show two forms of personal identification in order to be admitted. The primary form of identification must be a government-issued photo ID card that bears your signature. (Acceptable forms of identification include a passport, state-issued driver's license, or state-issued ID card. The secondary form of identification must have a photo and/or signature, such as a Social Security card, military ID, student ID, credit card, or employee ID. All funded military candidates must present a current military ID.)
- Books, papers, notes, pagers, cell phones, PDAs, or watches that beep are not permitted. If a calculator is required, one will be available to you on the computer. Pre-test tutorials will show you how to use this feature.
- Your exam will be monitored by a proctor. Though this individual is unable to help you with exam questions, they will be able to provide general information about testing procedures.
- Unless you request a written exam, your exam will be administered via computer. Computer-based exam results are most often provided immediately following the exam. Written exam results are generally mailed within 2-3 weeks.
- To discourage cheating, there are 3 different versions of the exams. The person next to you could be taking a test over the same material, but not necessarily the same exam.
- Please visit www.collegeboard.com for more information.
Excelsior College® Examination:
- Exams are approximately 160 multiple-choice questions.
- You will be allotted 3 hours to complete an Excelsior* exam.
- You will be required to show 2 forms of identification, including one government-issued photo ID. Both must have signatures. Some testing programs may have additional requirements.
- You are not allowed to take anything into the test center to assist you with your exam. You will be informed when you register for the test.
- Your exam will be monitored by a proctor. Though this individual is unable to help you with exam questions, they will be able to provide general information about testing procedures.
- Unless you are completing a written exam, expect to receive your results when you have finished.
- To discourage cheating, there are 3 different versions of the exams. The person next to you could be taking a test over the same material, but not necessarily the same exam.
- Please visit www.excelsior.edu for more information.
Nearly everyone experiences some form of test anxiety. However, you can overcome the anxiety by being prepared and rested. Remember that with TCN modules, you are guaranteed to pass the exam.
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