The combination of the high stakes of standardized tests and time pressure makes it very difficult for some students to show their best work in a testing situation. Prioritizing your study time and test taking approach based on your Mindprint profile will lead... View More
Skimming the questions before reading the passage can provide good cues into where you should put your focus. How to Apply It! 1) Start with a quick preview of the questions. Remember your only goal is to answer the questions correctly, not to have a deep r... View More
Staying focused through a standardized test is challenging, especially because of the high pressure of timed conditions. As a result, students with attention challenges might not finish or show their best work; alternatively, students might work too quickly an... View More
Learn how to quickly identify the best strategy for the specific problem and then adapt if your solution doesn’t match the answer key. Have a Plan 1) Practice strategies to approach unexpected questions. As you go through practice tests, create specific,... View More
Taking standardized tests requires you to juggle and manage a lot of information at one time, which can be especially challenging under timed conditions. How to Apply It! 1) Learn and practice test mechanics so you can save your energy for thinking and prob... View More
Optimize your score by prioritizing which order you will read the passages based on how many passages you think you can finish accurately, and your interest in and effectiveness with the passage type. How to Apply It! 1) First, set a realistic goal for the... View More
Identifying and labeling problems before you attempt to solve them can help you more efficiently choose your answer strategy. How to Apply It! 1) English & Language questions fall into these broad categories: Punctuation, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Strat... View More
Identify and label the problem type on math and science sections before you jump in, to help you choose the best strategy. Identify before Solving 1) The math section assesses a wide range of skills in varied order. It might help you to so first identify t... View More