ACT Testing - How to Prepare the Right Way!

ACT Testing - How to Prepare the Right Way!

Preparing for your ACT's the correct way.

So, you're ready to take your ACT. By now I'm sure you're aware of the gravity of the situation. This test has the possibility of being a launch pad in your professional career. Allowing you to get into elite universities, colleges and even access to scholarships that could possibly cover your entire tuition! It's hard not to get excited or nervous for that matter.

Most students make the mistake of not preparing at all for their ACT. They may score very well, they may not. It's a proven fact that using the proper test taking techniques can increase your score. Even a single point is worth your time. What if you found out your application to your dream school was rejected because you scored a 19 instead of a 20? There are many factors involved with test taking that can make or break you. Let's go over some common techniques.

Practice Testing. This is a must, but most think of it for its content. THIS IS COMPLETELY WRONG. Practice tests are NOT just used to help you brush up on information! The main benefits of practice tests are for you to condition your brain to testing techniques! Examples include time management, mastering word problems and even improving your outright guessing techniques for those problems you just can't figure out (trust me there are always a couple).

Caffeine. Good or bad? Well let's say you down 2 cups of coffee an hour before your test. Guess when that crash is going to happen? You got it, right in the middle of your test. Of course this is not good. So here is a tip. If you're a regular caffeine drinker it's fine to have your coffee, but you need to LIMIT yourself. Humans are creatures of habit, your body is used to caffeine and there can be adverse effects to depriving yourself of it, just as much as nervously drinking an entire pot of coffee. I suggest saving your typical morning cup to just before the test. This way your body receives the caffeine it's used to and makes you comfortable, but you probably won't crash during your test. If you're not a regular caffeine drinker then I suggest you avoid it completely. It can make you very uncomfortable and the crash after it's through your system is much worse than if you're used to it.

There are many proven factors that will affect the way your brain reacts when testing. Your immediate environment such as what clothes you're wearing. What you ate the following night. Your comfort level such as being hot or cold. All of these things can affect your scores. I can't stress enough to read up on as many books and studies as you can along with taking your practice tests (while focusing on techniques). You will be surprised by the information you find that can help you. There's a lot of info out there. A lot of it is just re-hashed so you may have to do a lot of digging, but I promise you in the end it's worth it. Some of the information in this article were things my daughter ran across when signing up for her practice tests and ordering books that I found to be interesting. Most were taken from the book listed below which also has a lot of other tips I recommend, but don't have room for in just a single article. I HIGHLY recommend http://www.shrinkmylink.com/xhvhton . I hope this helps everyone and remember to keep an eye out on future articles coming soon!

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