Tips for a Top Performance

Before the competition

Try the sample questions on this website. Then you will know what to expect in the competition.
Get a good night’s sleep the night before so you are well rested on the day.
The competition is hosted online; make sure you have a secure WiFi connection and a laptop charger if you need it.
It’s a good idea to log into the system a day before the test begins to make sure your log-in details are correct and that the site loads for you. If you have any issues accessing the website, contact asi@asi.edu.au

Read all the instructions carefully and fill out all your personal information clearly.
Read the questions carefully and re-read if necessary to make sure you have understood it correctly.
Record your answers by selecting the bubble corresponding to the right question number.
Make sure you answer every question. Each question has four possible answers. If you’re not sure, eliminate the options you know are incorrect and then select from what’s left.
If you get stuck on a question, come back to it later.
If you don’t know, guess. There is no penalty for getting an answer wrong.
Spend your time wisely. You have 50 minutes to answer 30 questions, which works out to two minutes for each question.
Bring in a spare pencil and some working paper.

Go back and check your answers.
Relax—you’ve finished. Even if you don’t feel like you’ve done well, you’ve given it your best shot!