707. OVERLOOKED TEST TAKING SKILLS

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast · Feb 17, 2026 · 35m

Every exam is designed to assess an obvious array of knowledge and skills. However, much more than the obvious is often needed to truly excel. Amy and Mike invited educator Mike Settele to review overlooked test-taking skills.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

What are the obvious or well-known test-taking skills?

What are some classic test-taking skills that influence the score?

What are some overlooked test-taking skills?

Are any of these skills hard or impossible to improve during the test prep timeline?

What is the most important test-taking skill?

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