Want to Boost Your Brain Power on Exam Day? Try These 8 Simple Tips

You probably have a pretty good idea about what it takes to prepare for an exam by now.

For starters, there's studying, completing the course work, reviewing the exam study guide and taking the practice exam in your course. Then there's scheduling your exam and actually logging in at the predetermined time.

All this is fine and dandy, but your mind isn’t the only thing that needs to be ready for exam day. Your body does, too. In fact, when it comes to a high-stress situation like taking a test, your body and mind need to work together to perform at your best. Here are some simple things you can do to boost your mind-body connection and remain sharp.

First, here's what to do before the exam