study habits of the top 10% of test takers
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How do you get a top score?
Are there certain study habits thatcorrelate with better scores?
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We surveyed more than
400 studentswho scored in the
top 10%for the GRE, GMAT, SAT and ACT
to find out.
1. Develop a
routineand stick
to it.Work a study scheduleinto your daily routine. It willmake your workload moremanageable by turningyour your daunting long-term study goals into bite-sized chunks that you canmaster each day.
2. Learn fromeach
questionyou miss.
Be mindful of the mistakesyou make. Try to learn fromeach and every questionyou get wrong, and avoidrushing through them.
3. Focus on yourweakspots.
Take a diagnostic test,review your answers andidentify the kinds ofquestions you struggle withmost. Practice thosequestion types untilapproaching and solvingthem feels natural.
4. Timing iseverything.
On test day, you'll need tobe able to completequestions under intensetime constraints. At thebeginning of your studies,work slowly and focus ondeveloping technique, butstart timing yourself towardthe end to prepare for therealities of the big day.
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