When it comes to taking a test, it doesn't matter how many pages you read or how many hours you spend staring at your notes-if you don't know how to prepare yourself for success.

When a football player scores a touchdown or a dancer hits all the right moves in a routine, they have prepared themselves by understanding the keys to success. Before you can do well on a test, you have to form good habits, ask the right questions, and find out what you need to know. After learning what kind of test you'll be taking, you will be prepared to practice the skills needed for your own winning score.

Forming Good Habits

Being a good student doesn't take magic. You'll find studying gets easier when you have a positive attitude, stay organized, and feel ready and willing to work. What can you do to make sure you're on the right path to forming good habits? Make sure to pay attention in class, take good notes, ask questions, do your homework, and review regularly. (For ... read full excerpt from How to Ace Any Test ebook