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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTurn off your phone, find a quiet place to study, put on a calming playlist, and get to work<\/a>. If you have limited time to prepare, it\u2019s important to work efficiently and effectively. You control your environment, so set yourself up for success with a distraction-free zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The morning of the test, you don\u2019t want to run around frantically gathering your supplies. Make a list in advance so you\u2019re sure you have everything ready to go. Here are the most important things you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleep aids in learning and memory formation in invaluable ways. Sleep deprivation can cause an inability to focus on test day, and memory is consolidated through REM sleep, so it\u2019s extra important to get a solid eight hours of sleep before test day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to a calm study environment, you\u2019ll want to have a calm mind as you prepare for a multi-hour exam. Practice breathing techniques<\/a>, meditation, or find a great playlist for the morning before you begin. Listen to your test proctors closely, and then trust that you\u2019re ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer all the questions you know first and mark the questions you are unsure about for later. On the SAT and ACT, easier questions precede harder ones, so it\u2019s a good strategy<\/a> to start from the beginning and work through the easiest questions quickly. The best ACT tips are the simplest ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the SAT and ACT multiple choice questions, there is only one correct answer, even if it seems like multiple answers are right. Use your judgement and eliminate incorrect answers to find the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually your first choice is the right choice. Try not to go back and change your answers unless you are sure it is wrong. Students often convince themselves their answer is wrong and spend too much time on one question. Go with your gut, mark the best answer<\/a>, and stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find a challenging question, read the question carefully, remember your ACT tips, and make an educated guess. Use your elimination technique to remove incorrect answers. There are no point deductions for wrong answers, so a best guess is better than no answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Make a test day checklist.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Get a good night\u2019s sleep before test day.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Find a sense of calmness on test day.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n5. Answer easy questions first.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n6. There is only one right answer.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n7. Your first response is usually correct.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n8. Make educated guesses.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n9. Budget your time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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