Study Skills

General Test Taking Tips

A class of students sitting at desks ready to take a test.

  • Read the entire test before answering questions. This will give you an idea of what the test is like. You may find hints to answers in other questions.
  • Answer the questions that you know the answer to first. Skip the questions you do not know. This will give you the chance to spend more time on the questions you don't know. 
  •  After finishing, check your work and double check your answers. 

Academic Testing at Dallas College

Here are the four steps students need to take to use the academic testing center:

  1. Schedule the exam via the Student Request Form and indicate your location.
  2. Review the Academic Testing Center Guidelines and Procedures
  3. Arrive and check-in at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled testing time.
  4. A testing center staff member will guide you to a seat at the computer or desk, depending on your exam.

For more information about guidelines and procedures, please refer to the testing center's webpage:

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