#5: Prepare for the worst. This is by no means to say you should go in with a negative attitude, but you need to be ready to start the test with two of your least favorite sections. If that happens, you’ll be prepared; if it doesn’t, you’ll be relieved. Win-win.

#4: Keep your focus. Maybe the woman to the right of you will appear to finish the first section in five minutes, while the guy to the left of you seems unaware that a test is even taking place. If you have a large enough group, chances are someone may even freak out and leave the room in tears. Assuming that this person isn’t you, don’t let it bother you. Stay focused on your objective and let the others take care of themselves.

#3: Choose your battles. Remember, every question on the LSAT is worth the same amount. No one question can hurt you unless you spend all day on it. Keep moving throughout each section. If a question isn’t working for you, guess and move on. In Logic Games and Reading Comp, first tackle the games and passages that are easiest for you, no matter where in those sections they appear. Save the tough stuff for last.

#2: Stick it out. There may come a time in the last section when you’ll do anything to end your agony five minutes early. Hang in there and keep applying what you’ve learned. True champs finish strong.

And the #1 LSAT Test Day Tip . . . Relax. If you’ve worked hard and prepared conscientiously, take heart from the fact that you’ve done all you can do. True testing terror comes from being unprepared; conversely, proper preparation breeds confidence. Nerves are normal, but how you deal with them is up to you. Channel your adrenaline positively to give you the energy you need to maintain your focus all the way through. Also remember that although the LSAT is surely important, it’s not the end of the world. Put the event into perspective. Then do the best you can, which is the most you can ask of yourself.