The Night Before Matters

The last thing you want on exam day is to realize you forgot something important. Prepare everything the night before and use this checklist to make sure you're ready.

📝 Absolutely Essential

Admission Documents

[ ] Exam admission ticket (受験票) - CANNOT enter without this!
[ ] Photo ID (student card, passport, or government ID)
[ ] Exam venue information (address, room number, seat number)

Writing Tools

[ ] Pencils (HB or B) - Bring at least 5
[ ] Eraser - Bring 2 in case one falls
[ ] Pencil sharpener - The small manual kind
[ ] Black pens - For written answers (bring 3)
[ ] Ruler - For marking answer sheets

Time Keeping

[ ] Watch - Analog, no smart features, no sound
[ ] Extra batteries - If your watch uses them

🎒 Important to Have

Health & Comfort

[ ] Glasses/contacts - Plus backup if you have them
[ ] Medications - Any regular prescriptions
[ ] Tissues - Small pack
[ ] Handkerchief - Useful for many situations
[ ] Mask - Required in many venues

Nutrition & Hydration

[ ] Water bottle - Small, non-crinkly
[ ] Light snacks - For breaks (chocolate, granola bars)
[ ] Lunch - If it's a full-day exam

Weather Preparedness

[ ] Umbrella - Check the forecast!
[ ] Hand warmers - If it's winter
[ ] Layers - Exam rooms can be cold or hot

💡 Nice to Have

Comfort Items

[ ] Small cushion - For uncomfortable chairs
[ ] Earplugs - For break time relaxation
[ ] Favorite snack - Something that makes you happy

Mental Preparation

[ ] Quick reference notes - One page of key formulas/facts
[ ] Good luck charm - Whatever gives you confidence

🚫 What NOT to Bring

❌ Smartphone (leave in locker or bag as instructed)
❌ Smartwatch (not allowed in most venues)
❌ Electronic dictionaries
❌ Noisy snacks
❌ Anything that could be mistaken for cheating

⏰ Morning Checklist

The night before:

Set 2 alarms
Lay out your clothes
Pack your bag
Check transportation schedule

Morning of:

[ ] Wake up early - Allow buffer time
[ ] Eat a good breakfast - Protein and complex carbs
[ ] Use the bathroom - Before leaving home
[ ] Double-check your bag
[ ] Leave early - Aim to arrive 30 minutes before

🏢 At the Venue

Before entering the exam room:

[ ] Find restrooms
[ ] Locate vending machines
[ ] Know the break area
[ ] Turn off and store your phone

In the exam room:

[ ] Find your seat
[ ] Arrange your supplies
[ ] Do a quick relaxation breathing exercise
[ ] Read all instructions carefully

💪 Final Mindset Tips

1. You've prepared for this. Trust your training.
2. Everyone is nervous. It's normal.
3. Focus on one question at a time. Don't think about the whole exam.
4. If you don't know an answer, move on. Come back to it later.
5. Deep breaths. Oxygen helps your brain work.

A Note About Your Phone

Your phone will be in your bag (turned off) or in a locker during the exam. That's probably the longest you'll go without it since you started using Ace Lock!

Think of it this way: those study sessions with Ace Lock were training for this moment. You've proven you can focus without your phone. Now do it one more time.

You've Got This!

All those hours of studying, all those Ace Lock sessions, all that effort - it comes down to this. You are ready.

Walk in there with confidence. You've earned it.

合格を祈っています！ 🎯

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