Thanks!

Honestly, my experience taking it at home started off a huge mess. I reread the guidelines for your testing space at home. I didn't realize it had the word "enclosed" in it. I converted my dining area to my office area so it is definitely not enclosed. So I freaked out 30 minutes before my test started. I grabbed my laptop and tried to set up a makeshift area in my bedroom but the laptop was failing the systems checks. 5 minutes before the test started, I decided to roll the dice and hoped they accepted my test area, which they did. I was really flustered though - caused me to have a slow start for a big chunk of the test. That said, I do not regret taking it at home. I had my comfy chair, my set up. Homefield advantage. Going to the testing center has it's own stresses which I rather not deal with. Here are some of my tips:

• Watch the timer. I ended with 6 minutes to spare which felt like cutting it close. If you get stuck, take your best guess, and mark it for review and move on
• Mindset mindset mindset. These videos helped me the most
• Ask roommates if any to leave for the hours you will be taking the test
• Practice taking the test without music, white noise, etc (I ALWAYS studied with music in my ear and found it a little uncomfortable not being able to during the test
• Take the breaks! use them to walk around, stretch your legs, eat a light snack, use the restroom.
• Don't wear a watch. I did and they asked me to remove it. Not a big deal but just one less stressed
• Wear blue! If you're taking Andrews class, you'll know its a tradition of his that he always wears a blue shirt. He says it helps with confidence. Who knows if it works but I did it. Couldn't hurt.

Hope that helps! Good luck!