Simulating testing conditions during first full length practice test

[Kef318]

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I'm going to take my first full length practice test tomorrow and want to mimic the actual testing conditions. Are there any breaks in between section? If so, how many and for how long?

What would be the best full length exam to take? My test is next Wednesday. I have the 2007, 2009 online, Bootcamp, Achiever, Topscore and Destroyer.

 

[djwon1]

Definitely 2007 & 2009 + bootcamp.

There is one 15 mins break after PAT.

 

[disciple155]

I'd highly recommend that you go through all of the science portions of Bootcamp.

 

[rmw3]

Get some really cheap plastic/foam headphones and go sit in a hot stuffy room with people constantly walking behind you. Oh, and make sure there's an air conditioner on the roof that makes the lights dim every time it kicks on. Good luck!

 

[swindoll]

Get some really cheap plastic/foam headphones and go sit in a hot stuffy room with people constantly walking behind you. Oh, and make sure there's an air conditioner on the roof that makes the lights dim every time it kicks on. Good luck!

are you serious???

 

[derbear]

It is hard to replicate a real exam situation. It is not the physical environment as much as your mental state. During an ACTUAL exam, your mind will work a lot differently. Just get as much knowledge in as possible so that you are equipped for the DAT.

 

[Glimmer1991]

Make sure you use 2 pieces of laminated paper with really crappy, thin pens that you CAN'T erase. When you run out of space, wait at least 45 seconds before starting back (because that's how long it would take the people at Prometric to get you a new one).

 

[rmw3]

are you serious???

I'm sure every test center is different, but let's just say I won't be taking my NBDE I there.

 

[BrazilianRider]

Make sure you use 2 pieces of laminated paper with really crappy, thin pens that you CAN'T erase. When you run out of space, wait at least 45 seconds before starting back (because that's how long it would take the people at Prometric to get you a new one).

Or switch pages in the free time you have after completing a section! I have no idea how I got so lucky, but I only had to switch out after TS (had 30 min. left over), after PAT (switched at break), and after RC (had ~3 min. left over)... That's probably the best way to do it.