Therefore, if you plan to take the exam during the same quarter that you are scheduled to begin TAing, it is very important that you schedule your examination as early in the quarter as possible. First, there are no passing or failing scores. The exam is for informational purposes only. The exam does indicate how fluent one is with the English language and whether UCD students may have difficulty understanding you. This is not a reflection on you or your expertise within your discipline.
Tests are generally stressful situations.
To alleviate some of your test anxiety you should show up for your exam about ten minutes early. This will allow you to become more comfortable with the test environment and give you a chance to look over your Practice Test booklet once more before taking the exam. The University and Davis community offer a number of programs for improving English language proficiency. A list of these resources is available from the Teaching Resources Center.