I tweeted this a week back, asking for some high-yield ‘last minute advice’ from those who’d been there and done that. I received two helpful replies. Who says Twitter is good for nothing?
@palmdoc (FRCP): listen carefully to instructions, stay calm a don’t panic!
I will repeat this as a mantra!
@wongkohwei (MRCP): be gentle, try to look sleek… whatever your religion, even if you are atheist, pray a bit…
Lol. Without doubt, I pray and pray and pray.
Also, I find this quote from Success in Paces (2nd Edition, PasTest) especially compelling:
All too often, candidates fail themselves through lack of self belief that they are able to pass the exam and adopt the “rabbit caught in the headlights stance”. The key words are “confidence” and “competence“.
Yes, confident and competent. And if I may add, composure. All the hallmarks of a successful candidate.
May I add…”Get a good night’s rest”. Otherwise rely on a caffeine boost, but a shaky examining hand is never impressive!