Do This and Not That on Test Day


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Pathway Prep on the Tests and the Rest Podcast

I had a fun conversation with Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley on the Tests and The Rest podcast. Listen until the end for a fact not many know about me!

Get Ready for Test Day

FAQ Highlight

Have your student plan something for after the test to look forward to. Thinking about the future can make them feel better, combat stress, and motivate them.

Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid on Test Day

Don't worry about difficulty, depart from what you learned, and more.

Test Day Checklist

What to bring and what not to bring.

Last Reminder

Your student is prepared. The official test is no different from the others they’ve been taking. It should be treated just the same.

Alert but relaxed. Confident but humble. Ready to go!

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Alex Pint
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PS I will be at the National Test Prep Association annual conference this weekend in Philadelphia. Follow me on Instagram to get live updates on what I’m learning.

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