The Practice Test by Xavier

The Practice Test by Xavier - September 2026 Scholarship Essay

The point of studying is for an end goal. This goal can be anything from a standardized test to a military training exam, but every study session is to work towards and end goal. The best way that I have found to study is to study for the test, not the work.

Many may say that studying for the test leaves out the point of studying, that it only teaches you to do and not understand. While this makes sense on the surface, I want you to try it. I do not just mean sit down and brute force an online test until you can complete it but really try to build something from the ground up. Khan academy is a great tool to do this with. Maybe you do not feel confident doing the final test before you work but try to do each section quiz before you go through the work. Understanding where a test is going to attack you is how you understand what to learn. With enough defensive learning you will be able to put together what you know and really comprehend what you are doing.

I believe that studying for the bar is not a "cop out", as many may know it. If a test is not quizzing your ability to comprehend then it is simply a memory tester. Trust your abilities. You will succeed.