Before you arrive at the testing center
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Before you arrive at the testing center, there are still some things you can do to make the most of your test day experi
Before you arrive at the testing center, there are still some things you can do to make the most of your test day experience and maximize your chances of receiving the best possible score.
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- Prepare Your backpack the night before:
Pack your backpack the night before the test.
This assures you that you have everything you need for the test and keeps you calm in the morning by having everything nicely organized. If you are driving to the test, make sure your car keys are in a location that is easy to find.
By avoiding routine morning hassles you will find that you are calmer before taking the test, prepared to come up with solutions to the problems that you face, and more confident when you sit down to begin.
Here is a short list of things to have in your pack:
1 Pack extra pencils
2 Pack a bottle of water or an energy drink
3 Pack a snack that contains protein. I suggest a chicken sandwich of something high in protein like a protein bar. Avoid sugary foods.
4 Pack your calculator with fresh batteries less than 1 year old.
5 Your driver’s license or student ID.
6 Your ACT entrance ticket.
7 A watch that does not beep or make noise.8 Any simplified notes on English grammar or Math formulas.
The most important night’s sleep actually starts 2 nights before the test. It is critical that you get at least 8 hours of sleep starting 2 nights before the exam.Go to sleep early, and wake up a few hours before the exam. It also would not hurt to go for a brisk walk in the morning before you head off to take your exam. You want to be as awake and assertive as possible when you arrive to take your exam. The morning of the test it is tempting to sleep in, however, but rolling out of bed half an hour before the test begins is not advisable. Dress in layers:Dress in layers so you can shed a sweatshirt if the room is warm or keep it on if the room is cool.Dress comfortably in clothes that are non-restrictive or tight fitting.Force yourself to eat breakfast:Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The last thing you want is to get hunger pains when you are half way through the math section on the test. Make sure you eat a hearty breakfast that contains protein. I like scrambled eggs and bacon. Whichever you choose, make sure it is hearty and contains protein!
- Read something at breakfast:
While eating breakfast I always grab one of my favorite magazines or the newspaper and start to read a little. Warming up your brain before the test is always a good idea and the last thing in the world you want to start off reading in the morning is the actual ACT test material. Studies have shown that reading something enjoyable before taking an exam improves performance. Warming your brain up at breakfast assures that come test time, you are ready to go!
Review your note cards:Chances are you will not learn any new ground breaking information in the hour or so before the test. However, it never hurts to review some of the grammar rules or math formulas that you expect to see on the test. This is not the time to cram, but it is the time to slowly maneuver your mind into test taking mode.
- Arrive on time but not early:
Allow adequate time to get to the testing site.Get to the exam 15 minutes early, that will be plenty enough time before the test. Sometimes the tests are administered somewhere other than your school so make sure you know where you are going. It is a good idea to drive to the test site prior to test day to check out the parking situation and which door/entrance is designated for ACT day. If you are unfamiliar with the facility that you will be testing in, allowing yourself time to find your classroom and settle in. Rushing in a minute before the exam is may create unwanted anxiety or nervousness.
Time management on the ACT is the most important factor in acing the reading section. I suggest starting with passage 2, moving from passage 2-4, then back to passage 1. Remember, you have about 9 minutes per passage. If you do not know an answer, move on, and then guess as a last resort after you have finished answering the questions to which you know the answer. Do not panic when you encounter a question that you cannot answer. There are roadblock questions on the ACT that 98% of kids get wrong. These questions are meant to trip you up, slow you down and get in your way of finishing on time. When you come across one of these questions, have the discipline to guess and move on. Your goal is to finish each section on time, especially the reading section. Build your confidence by answering questions that are manageable and brush over roadblocks! It is typically better to make an educated guess than to leave an answer blank, so keep this in mind while completing your exam.
