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Learn the tips and tricks for taking standardized tests, including study habits, practice tests and test taking advice. Prepare for tests including the SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, TOEFL and many more. Multiple choice questions? True-false questions? Perhaps an essay or two? No sweat. Standardized tests can make or break your future, get you into the college or university of your choice, even secure an academic scholarship. eHow takes you easily from registration for the ACT, to acing the GMAT, through its expert series of How Tos.

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How to Pass an Eighth Grade Math TAKS Test

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The eighth grade curriculum has a strong focus on algebra with linear equations and a good deal of work with probabilities. Since fifth grade and earlier, the student has been building a foundation in geometry, measurement conversions, ratios, ... more »

How to Pass an Eleventh-Grade Math TAKS Test

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To pass an eleventh grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) math test, study hard and plan ahead. Prepare by doing well in your eleventh-grade math classes. TAKS tests are more difficult with each progressive year of school. The ... more »

How to Pass an Expository OGT Essay

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Expository writing is used to explain a topic in great detail. There are many different types of exposition, a process essay, cause and effect and compare and contrast. They all share similar qualities when writing an expository essay for the OGT ... more »

How to Pass Math B

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Math B is one of the New York State Regents exams which many students need to take in order to receive an advanced Regents diploma. Colleges use the results of these exams in making admissions decisions. To pass this exam you need to prepare and ... more »

How to Pass Math B

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How to Pass the AP World History Exam

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This article will teach you how to pass the AP World History exam without that last minute cramming... more »

How to Pass the BAT

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When applying to become a pilot candidate for the United States Air Force you must take a series of tests. The BAT, or Basic Attributes Test, is used in conjunction with other tests and criteria and is a part of the overall Pilot Candidate ... more »

How to Pass the California Real Estate Exam

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California Department of Real Estate License Exam contains 150 questions and you'll need to finish within given 3 hours. There are few different types of license exams to prevent any cheatings during the examination. However, they're similars to ... more »

How to Pass the CGFM Exam One

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Part One of the Certified Governmental Financial Managers Exam contains 100 questions that all pertain to the "governmental environment." Following these steps and studying diligently will help you to pass the test... more »

How to Pass the CGFM Exam Three

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Certified Governmental Financial Management Exam Three is the final exam in the three-part series. It covers all the concepts of financial management and control in governments. The test taker has 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the ... more »

How to Pass the CGFM Exam Two

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In order to pass Exam Two in the three-part Certified Governmental Managers Exam series you must possess specific knowledge in the following areas: Governmental Accounting, Governmental Financial Reporting and Governmental Budgeting. This ... more »

How to Pass the GED Reading Test

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The GED reading test is composed of 50 multiple choice questions based on a variety of reading selections. These selections may include poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. A brief review of reading comprehension techniques will help you pass ... more »

How to Pass the GRE

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Many students who wish to attend graduate school in the United States have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). This exam helps graduate school admissions committees decide whom to admit to their schools, and it often helps them determine the ... more »

How to Pass the HSPT

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The High School Placement Test (HSPT) consists of five main testing subjects that combine for a total of 298 questions. The five areas of the HSPT are verbal, quantitative, mathematics, reading and language skills. When preparing for the test, be ... more »

How to Pass the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

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Hundreds of graduate degree programs will accept either a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score or a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score for admission. The MAT is a high-level mental abilities test that measures analytical skills. The test is a series ... more »

How to Pass the Series 11 Exam

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The Series 11 Exam is for professionals who have an interest in working with the Stock Market but have no desire to become a licensed stockbroker. The long title for the Series 11 Exam is called the Assistant Representative Order Processing. This ... more »

How to Pass the Series 9/10 Exam

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If you work for a securities dealer or brokerage and want to move up the corporate ladder, then you need to pass the Series 9/10 Exam. This exam is designed for general securities sales managers and supervisors whose duties include the oversight ... more »

How to Prepare for SAT Sentence Completion Questions

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The sentence completion questions in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) evaluate your familiarity with proper word use. Sentence completion questions provide you with a sentence missing one or more words and require you to choose the best word to ... more »

How to Prepare for SAT Vocabulary Questions

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If you are college-bound, you must take the SAT, or Scholastic Assessment Test, and submit scores with your application materials. The SAT is a three-hour exam that measures mathematical, writing and verbal skills. An excellent SAT score, ... more »

How to Prepare for the ACT Writing Section

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By choosing to take the optional writing section of the ACT, you can give colleges and universities a better indication of your strengths and weaknesses. It also shows that you are prepared to fulfill extra requirements to obtain admission to the ... more »

How to Prepare for the Actuarial Exams

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To prepare for the actuarial exams you need to have a good educational background. As with any exam, preparation is the key to passing. In this case, you have not just one, but a series of exams to pass. There is also an ongoing set of exams to ... more »

How to prepare for the Architecture Registration Exam

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You have your professional degree, you've finished your IDP now it is time to study for your exam. I would be lying if I said that it will be easy, short and sweet. However, if you have the write resources, study techniques and time you will be ... more »

How to Prepare for the Bar Exam

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You have just graduated from law school, and now you are facing the bar exam. This article provides one method to help you have a plan on how to prepare and study for the bar exam... more »

How to prepare for the CogAT

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Is your son or daughter taking the CogAT this fall or spring? Are your child's CogAT scores required for admission to a private school or gifted program? There is no need to fret--there is unfortunately no way to 'study' for ability tests, but ... more »

How to Prepare for the FCAT Science Test

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Florida’s Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) covers three major learning areas. Reading/Language Arts and Math have been tested for some time and many people understand what to expect. The Science test, however, is only just beginning to be ... more »

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