First time taking a CLEP exam! Macroeconomics

[lkjpanama]

My exam is at 9:30am tomorrow!! Super nervous! If anyone has some last minute advice, please share

Pulling one last all-nighter

[KyleH]

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and make sure you keep moving at a decent pace. If you don't know the answer, mark it and go back to it later. Good luck

[ryande88]

Unless you really have to I wouldn't recommend pulling an all nighter. Make sure to get adequate sleep so you won't be tired for the test. Good luck!

[MA2]

I'd say the small benefit you might get by getting a few more right answers by pulling an all nighter will be offset by the fact that you will be tired and mentally burnt out for the exam, plus I don't think you'll retain much info anyway. I would study for a few hours tonight, get plenty of sleep, and eat a good healthy breakfast (one without any sugar) tomorrow morning before the test.

[burbuja0512]

I'd say the small benefit you might get by getting a few more right answers by pulling an all nighter will be offset by the fact that you will be tired and mentally burnt out for the exam, plus I don't think you'll retain much info anyway. I would study for a few hours tonight, get plenty of sleep, and eat a good healthy breakfast (one without any sugar) tomorrow morning before the test.

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You can stay up a little bit late, but I wouldn't stay up more than 30 minutes to an hour past your bedtime. Get up early and take no more than 10-15 minutes to briefly go over your notes. Don't do more than that or it can stress you out right before the exam.

I always get a sugar free Red Bull on the way to the testing center. Don't do this if it makes you jittery, but I feel like it gives me a tiny boost right before I go.

Good luck!!

[Mian]

So how did it go? I know this is a little late for advice, but if you feel you need to pull an all-nighter before a CLEP then you're probably not ready for it yet. You should postpone it and allow yourself more study time.

As for what to eat before an exam, I would give the opposite adivce. I know for me at least, carbs help me think, without them my brain is in a fog. I usually have fruit, whole wheat bread, peanutbutter or nuts like walnuts or almonds and tea with sugar before an exam. I also make sure to limit the amount I eat, if it's too much I'll feel sleepy regardless of how much sugar or caffeine I've had!