A month before the exam:
Secure lodging (if necessary) for the days of the exam.

A week before the exam:
Concentrate on keeping your normal eating, sleeping and exercise patterns. This will help with both physical and mental stress before and during the exam.

The day before the exam:

1.		Find the exam location and familiarize yourself with the area.
2.		If an overnight stay is required, arrive early allowing yourself plenty of time for a good meal and restful night of sleep.
3.		Try not to study for the exam the night before. According to Bisk Totaltape, "It's better to relax-go to a movie, read a novel, or watch television. If you feel you must study, spend half an hour or so going over the chapter outlines of the text."

The day of the exam:

1.		Eat lightly and take small candies with you for quick energy. Be cautious of your caffeine and alcohol intake.
2.		Arrive early. Don't risk stressing yourself out and/or being late for the exam because of a traffic jam or other delays.
3.		Minimize pre-exam conversation with friends and classmates.

After the exam:
Avoid discussing the exam answers with other candidates. Bisk Totaltape warns, "Someone is sure to disagree with your answer, and if you are easily influenced by his or her reasoning, you can become doubtful of your own ability. Wait and analyze the entire exam yourself after it's all over."