1) You’ll need to set goals for your Praxis II study time so that you can get familiar with all the components of taking the test. You’ll need to have an up-to-date study system containing relevant Praxis II study guides that will help you assess what you know and don’t know.

2) You’ll need to find resources and other study materials so you can bring your weak areas up to par. Set a plan and put it in writing. Put a concrete due date on each of your goals and track whether you are on target for meeting your goals.

3) Do the right things that will bring you success. The key word here is “do." Once you have your plan and your resources in place, you have to begin to use them. Review the Praxis 2 study guides and start taking some of the Praxis II practice tests to prepare. You will find that once you get into preparing for your exam, you will begin to get more and more excited because you are actively working towards your dream. Your excitement will fuel the right attitude and you will find that the test becomes easier to prepare for.

4) Visualize and speak success as you prepare for the test. Believe in yourself and in the test preparation materials you purchased. Realize that you have what it takes to become a success. On that same note, realize that the Praxis study guides will work for you when you begin to use them to the degree that they were intended to be used. Don’t let tiredness or lack of time become an excuse for not pursuing your dream. As you use the guides, visualize and speak success about yourself and your test taking endeavor.

5) You are the magic key to your success. Believe that you can pass the Praxis 2 exam and you will, once you get the right tools you need to ensure your success and use them. When you finally get to your classroom of students, you will know that it will all have been worth it.