INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’ve followed a daily study schedule for a month, you should be well-prepared for the PCAT come test day. Studying on the day before the test is not going to improve your score and it is likely to increase your stress levels. Force yourself to take the day off and do something relaxing. Sleep is the time that our brains recover and consolidate information that we’ve learned while awake. Try to get seven to eight hours of sleep the night before the PCAT. Taking the PCAT on an empty stomach is a recipe for disaster. Eat a healthy breakfast consisting of complex carbs and protein.  Good foods include wheat toast, sausage, non-sugary cereals, and orange juice. Avoid sugary foods on the morning of the exam. They will give you a quick burst of energy, but it will wear of quickly and leave you feeling worse off.

SUMMARY: Take the day before the test off. Get a good night’s sleep. Eat breakfast.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This won't work on a test, but is a great choice in any other setting. Since there are only 8 possible combinations of numbers, it is actually a pretty easy chart to memorize. All you have to do is separate the numbers in groups of three, then match them with the chart in the pictures. Note how numbers 8 and 9 don't have straight conversions. In octal, these numbers do not exist, since there are only 8 digits (0-7) in a base-eight system. Say you need to convert the binary number 10010.11 to an octal number. Normally, you work from right to left to group the numbers into sets of three. With the decimal, you work away from the point. So, for the numbers left of the decimal (10010), you start at the point and work left (010 010). For the numbers to the right (.11), you start from the point and work right (110). When adding zeros, always add them in the direction you're working. The final breakdown is 010 010 . 110.  101.1 → 101 . 100  1.01001 → 001 . 010 010  1001101.0101 → 001 001 101 . 010 100 You'll need the chart to work backward, as a simple "3" doesn't give you enough information to do the math unless you already know the octal system well and want to re-think each combination. Simply use the following chart to easily convert each octal digit into a set of three binary numbers, then ram them together:  0 → 000 1 → 001 2 → 010 3 → 011 4 → 100 5 → 101 6 → 110 7 → 111

SUMMARY: Use a simple octal conversion chart to save time and work. Keep the decimal where it is and work outward if you are dealing with decimals. Use the octal conversion chart to convert from octal back to binary.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ending an emotionally abusive relationship and moving on can be incredibly painful, and you may need support right away. Therapy is an excellent place to get support and can begin helping you immediately. Here you can express your feelings, thoughts, fears, and experiences. You may struggle with anxiety or stress, and a therapist can help you process and work through your feelings and experiences.  You may want to work with a trauma specialist or someone who specializes in abuse. Finding affordable care can be a challenge sometimes. Try calling your insurance company (the number should be on back of your card) to find out about your mental health benefits and providers in your area.  You can also check with your employer to find out what is offered by your employee assistance program (EAP). Another option is to check area women's shelters because they usually provide free counseling or resources/referrals to affordable mental health care. If there are any colleges in your area, then you can call and ask if they have any M.A. or PhD psychology or counseling students who offer free counseling. If none of these options work, then you may also try contacting local places of worship because some clergy are trained to provide counseling. If you need immediate help, then call emergency services or visit an emergency room. You may be admitted to the hospital for an inpatient evaluation. This is an important time to invite those who care about you back into your life. Tell your friends and family what you need and let them take care of you. You may need a place to live, someone to talk to, or someone to help you find a job. Be willing to ask for help and receive support. Sometimes the abuser may purposefully isolate you from your friends and family and you may feel like you have no one to turn to for help. Reach out to these people and ask for their support. You may be surprised by their response. Group therapy can be supportive in showing you that you are not alone. By meeting with other survivors of emotional abuse, you can help work through feelings of shame, guilt, and isolation in a caring and supportive environment. Especially if you’ve felt isolated while in an abusive relationship, being in a group of other survivors can feel comforting and empowering. Most group therapy is lead by a trained psychologist or therapist and will help you work through emotions and negative thoughts, while also helping you learn coping strategies. A support group is helpful in gathering other survivors of emotional abuse for the purpose of supporting one another. A support group can provide the space for you to share your story, be supported and give support, and feel safe. Members can give and receive advice and ultimately feel safe around each other. A support group is often community run. While there is often no professional support or guidance within the group, gathering with other survivors of emotional abuse can be beneficial. . If you are still living with the abuser or seeing the abuser, then it is important to get yourself out of the relationship right away. Continuing to be around the abuser will also continue the abuse. Seek help from friends, family, or a local women’s shelter to get away from the person.

SUMMARY:
Find a therapist. Surround yourself with caring people. Attend group therapy. Join a support group. Get out of the relationship