Time management in the Leuphana Study Skills test

The tasks in the Leuphana Study Skills test themselves are rarely unsolvable, but working through them at the required pace, without losing your composure or wasting time on any single question is the real challenge. The good news is, time management is a skill you can train.

Core principle: Focus on what you know, not what you don’t

The most damaging habit in timed cognitive tests is fixating on a difficult question. Spending 90 seconds on one item costs you the time needed for three others. The rule is simple: attempt for 30 seconds — if you’re stuck, mark it, skip, return at the end. This sounds obvious but it is not natural. You have to practise this skill until it becomes instinctive.

The multiple choice advantage

All questions in the Leuphana Study Skills test are multiple choice. If you don’t know the answer, eliminate the most obviously wrong options first (usually two of four). Then choose between the remaining options. Except for the concentration test, there is no penalty for wrong answers so it’s always in your best interest to make a guess.

Why a full simulation exam is non-negotiable

You cannot truly prepare for any exam with time pressure by doing short exercises. At some point before the real test, you must sit down and complete a full simulation. During this simulation, you must practice with strict time limits, no interruptions, and an unfamiliar environment if possible. It’s important to practice the exam under as close as possible to real conditions as possible. One full simulation teaches you more about your personal time management than a month of fragmented practice. Once you’ve completed the simulation, you will have a better idea of what you truly need to work on and be better prepared for the exam day.

We offer a full simulation test book where you can do just that: The Practice Test for the Admission Process of the Leuphana University Lüneburg + Guideline