Tell us how it went! What worked for you? What didn't work? Were you able to follow the Demon's advice of "treating it like another practice test," or did something get in the way?
Sharing a quick note that the Demon recently added new resources for Canadian applicants.
Let us know what you think, and if there is anything else we should add here!
Good luck this week! Go in with the mindset that you will be extra focused and ready to perform at your best. If you get flustered, take a deep breath and reset. Look for a simple flaw or connection that you're missing. Remember that there are no new tricks–the problems are the same as the practice you've done.
Don't change anything about your studying at the last minute. Keep doing what you've been doing. There is nothing special about the official test, and there is no "secret sauce" to cram in at the last minute. Commit to the approach you've been practicing, and see it through to the finish line!
Happy score release day to everyone who took the August test. If you met your goals, congratulations! Take the day to celebrate. We'd love to hear how you did, and I'm sure other students would value any advice you have to share.
If you performed worse than you hoped to, don't let yourself get down. Take an assessment of what you've been doing so far and where you can improve. This sub is a great place to get some advice on what to change. We're all here to help!
Wishing all August test-takers good luck this week! Here are a few pieces of advice I like to share with students.
Don't change anything at the last minute. Stay consistent in how you approach problems. Keep doing what you've been doing! That also applies to your morning and evening routines. If you drink coffee, drink coffee. If you don't, don't.
Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.
Go into the test with the mindset that you'll be at your best. No phone buzzing in your pocket halfway through a problem. You'll be well-rested and extra focused. Use that to your advantage!
If a problem you encounter seems new, it isn't. It could be an experimental question, but more likely, there's something simple you're missing in the passage or answer choice. If you've prepared well, you've seen everything there is to see!
What are your plans for the night before and the morning of the test?
Hoping you all got good news today, but if not, stay positive and remember that you can improve! Here's a free motivation class I taught a while back if you need a pick-me-up. Would love to hype you up if things went well, or feel free to DM me if you're feeling discouraged and want to talk it through!