No Shame in Rewriting Your Standardized Tests
In this episode, I unpack the perceptions around re-writing standardized tests and why it’s totally not a shameful thing. Students and applicants are often hesitant to talk about this, maybe out of disappointment, embarrassment, or fear of failure, but I’m here to tell you that this happens all the time. In fact, many of our guests on the podcast and I have re-written standardized tests. Re-writing doesn’t stop you from advancing and achieving your goals. In fact, it propels you toward them.
4 Things to Consider for Rewriting Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are not intuitive – they are skill-based and we have to learn the appropriate strategies to succeed in them over time. Here are some key takeaways:
- This process is part of a larger learning experience and it’s okay if you have to write again. It shows that you want what you’re working towards and you’re willing to improve.
- Know when you should cancel or keep your score. Ask yourself whether it’s actually necessary to cancel your score. Did you finish the test, but miss a few questions? Did you get sick during the test, causing you to be unable to finish? These are important considerations. Remember that people are getting in even if they answered the last few questions in a rush.
- You need strategy to help you improve from one practice test or test attempt to the next. At Apply Yourself, we support you with strategy to improve on your timed or untimed tests, question stem review, and evolving your strategy in a way that works for you.
- Remember that you’re writing the test for you, not for anyone else. Learn to turn inwards and focus on yourself during these really intense times, rather than relying on external validation from others. Staying internal protects yourself, your health, mindset, and peace during this process.
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