TIPS FOR TAKING THE REGENTS' TEST:

1.  Make sure you register for the Test via the Student Life Office by the appropriate date.
2.  Get a good night’s sleep the night beforehand; eat breakfast before you take the Test..
3.  Arrive at the Testing Center at least ten minutes early and bring a picture ID with you.
4.  Attend to personal needs before testing begins. No children are allowed in the Testing Center, so arrange for childcare before you arrive.
5.  Bring at least 2 pencils, 2 blue or black ink pens, and a dictionary. You will be allowed to use the dictionary only during the last 15 minutes of the Essay Testing period.
6.  Remember: the Reading Test must be completed in pencil and the Essay Test must be completed in blue or black ink. No form of white-out or Liquid Paper™ is allowed.
7.  Choose a topic about which you know something.
8.  Do not skip lines when writing your essay; if you make a mistake, simply draw a line through the mistake and keep writing.
9.  Pace yourself; for the Essay Test, don’t spend too much time brainstorming and make sure you allow time for proofreading. For the Reading Test, allow ten minutes per passage; don’t spend too much time on any one question.
10.  You are not penalized for guessing on the Reading Test, so make sure you mark an answer for every question.
11.  Remember: an effective essay has an interesting and concise introduction, a well-organized body with specific details, and a clear conclusion.
12.  If you have a tendency to wander from the topic, reread the topic after every paragraph you write and make sure you answer the question.
13. If you suspect misspelling, place an asterisk in the margin to aid in finding the suspected error when you proofread.
14. Always proofread.