What should I do the night before my OET exam to feel ready?
The night before the OET exam, have a light dinner and go to bed early so you get a good night's rest. Candidates are strongly advised against burning the midnight oil, since feeling drowsy or unprepared on test day can hurt your performance.
Test day preparation does not start on the morning of the exam. What you do the evening before matters, and the advice is simple: eat light and sleep early.
Night Before Checklist
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Have a light dinner | Heavy meals late in the evening |
| Sleep early for a good night's rest | Burning the midnight oil |
| Wake up fresh and prepared | Appearing drowsy on test day |
Why Rest Matters
Candidates are advised not to stay up late before the test. Arriving drowsy or unprepared is something no candidate wants, so protect your sleep rather than cramming at the last minute.
My Advice
Finish your revision a little earlier than you think you need to. Check the official OET instructions for your test day arrangements, then switch off and rest.
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