<p>For my practice tests, I take them under timed conditions, as close as possible to a real administration. When I’ve graded it, I go through each and every question, whether I got it wrong or not, and reread it, paying extra attention to the ones I got wrong.</p>
<p>After 6 practice tests, my composite score has never fluctuated more than a point up or down from the very first practice. Im looking at a spreadsheet of all my scores for each section, and the overall composite, for each test. Theres no steady increasing or decreasing, just randomly up or down 2-3 points for each section, giving each average composite score + or - 1 from 32. What am I doing wrong? These tests aren’t helping at al!!!</p>
<p>I was hoping for a 34 on the test this weekend, but ive never gotten that high, and im showing no imrovement! Ahhhh!</p>
<p>i kind of casually did certain sections at my leisure and my scores improved. Maybe if you try to do them under conditions that aren’t as stressful you’ll find you’ll perform better.</p>
<p>You mean you just practiced any given test section on any given day, with no time constraints? Almost like doing a worksheet?</p>
<p>That could work. I tried that myself too, but I stopped because I felt I needed to simulate the true testing circumstances.</p>
<p>yeah, I’m saying it’s hard to find a 4 hr chunk of time in my life to just sit down and take a test. After you get the timing down I don’t think you need to simulate the conditions so much, you’ll just tire yourself out. If you make it easier on yourself you’ll be much more willing to do the practice tests also, they won’t be something you force into your schedule but something you decide to do b/c you want to help your score.</p>
<p>Perhaps this might help you:</p>
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<li><p>For each of the four sections, give yourself seven minutes LESS than the actual allotted time. This will put you under a more intense pressure and will force you to be more efficient and quicker. Then, when the real test comes this Saturday, you’ll have seven “extra” minutes to go back, double check, and re-read certain troublesome questions. </p></li>
<li><p>Don’t just go through the four hour test everyday - you’ll get burned out. Work on a particular section and really devote your time and efforts into understanding why you chose certain answers. Study your tendencies in addition to the material covered. </p></li>
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<p>It helps me out.</p>