Test Preparation Track
The Test Preparation Workshop Track is a series of presentations designed to support you in preparing for exams through strategic planning, test taking strategies, performance evaluation, and stress management. Each session focuses on practical techniques to enhance confidence and studying efficiency before, during, and after exams.
This presentation covers how to create study guides and introduces you to general test-taking techniques for short answer, true/false, and multiple-choice questions. You will engage with sample questions to apply strategies in real time.
Presentation Dates
All presentations will be held from 1:30-2:00 in the Promise Scholars space (Coates B-31)
Monday 9/15
Wednesday 10/1
Thursday 10/9
Tuesday 11/25
Tuesday 12/2
In addition to the presentations in the Test Prep Track, you might also consider attending the following presentations from other Tracks to supplement strategies discussed in the Test Taking Strategies presentation:
- Study Skills (College Studying Track)
- Deeper Learning (College Studying Track)
- Plan & Prioritize (Time Management Track)
- Stay Focused (Time Management Track)
In this presentation you will learn how to assess your academic progress using tools
like the class organizer and GPA calculator. This session includes guidance on decision-making
related to course continuation and prioritizing content using the
Eisenhower Matrix.
Presentation Dates
All presentations will be held from 1:30-2:00 in the Promise Scholars space (Coates B-31)
Monday 10/27
Tuesday 11/4
Thursday 11/6
In addition to the presentations in the Test Prep Track, you might also consider attending the following presentations from other Tracks to check-in with how you have kept up with the Start Strong presentation:
- Start Strong (Time Management Track)
- Bounce Back (Time Management Track)
This presentation focuses on how to plan and prepare for your final exams. You will
create a Master-To-Do List and Final Exam Planner, review strategies for interleaving
study sessions, and explore best practices for cumulative exam preparation
and prioritization.
Presentation Dates
All presentations will be held from 1:30-2:00 in the Promise Scholars space (Coates B-31)
Wednesday 11/12
Tuesday 11/18
Monday 11/24
In addition to the presentations in the Test Prep Track, you might also consider attending the following presentations from other Tracks to supplement strategies discussed in the Finals Prep presentation:
- Study Skills (College Studying Track)
- Deeper Learning (College Studying Track)
- Plan & Prioritize (Time Management Track)
- Stay Focused (Time Management Track)
This presentation introduces you to techniques for managing test-related stress. Topics
include grounding exercises such as box breathing and the benefits of simulating the
test environment to build mental and physical readiness for high-
pressure situations.
Presentation Dates
All presentations will be held from 1:30-2:00 in the Promise Scholars space (Coates B-31)
Wednesday 10/22
Thursday 11/20
In addition to the presentations in the Test Prep Track, you might also consider attending the following presentations from other Tracks to supplement strategies discussed in the Just Breathe presentation:
- Bounce Back: Academic Resilience & Avoiding
- Burnout (Time Management Track)
- Prioritization & Organization Techniques (Time Management Track)
Register on Navigate
A confirmation email will be sent to you with in-person details or a Zoom link.
Open Navigate.
Select "appointments".
Then "schedule an appointment".
Select "Center for Academics Success" for type of appointment.
Select "Finals Prep".
Pick the date or select find available time.
Review Appointment.
Click the schedule button.