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Friday, October 3, 2008
The Definitive Guide to Taking the SATs and ACTs for the Nervous Testtaker
My tutor told me the day before my SATs that I wouldn't break 2000. Well, I did. I don't know how, because I hated preparing for the test and I usually just fucked around instead of preparing.
I ended up scoring pretty high.
Anyway, for anyone who's interested in what I do before each test, maybe this guide will help you.
MOST IMPORTANT- REDUCE STRESS!
Kvetching about your standardized tests will get you nowhere, but sometimes people can't just eliminate their stress. However, here are a few things I do to relieve stress a bit:
1. Take your mind off the test.
-The less you think about the test, the less stressed you get. Try going out for dinner the night before instead of taking one last practice test.
-The morning of the test, think about how great it'll be after the test is over.
-Sleep less. This works especially well for the SATIIs because they're shorter and for the ACTs which require less reasoning. If you think about being tired, you don't think about testing
2. Do something stress relieve-y.
-Bike to the test center
-Squeeze those stress reliever ball things
-(or the other balls... You know what I'm talking about...)
-Listen to music you'd normally listen to to get to sleep!
-Take a good shit. Really, it's great before a test.
RITUALS/PLACEBOS
Hey, if you think it's working for you, it'll work for you.
1. Lucky writing utensil!
2. Talisman of sort?
3. Anything you do for luck really.
ATTIRE/HYGEINE
Don't dress to impress. It's a test for chrissakes.
1. Take the test in PJs. It's fantastic.
2. Shower or brush your teeth right before the test. If you don't feel clean you won't focus on the test.
3. Guys- wear boxer briefs. Maximum Support!
Girls- your most comfortable undies. Comfort starts from underneath!
PHYSICAL PREPARATION
1. Eat enough so you aren't hungry for breakfast, but don't eat so much that you feel full. Feeling hungry or full only takes your mind off the test.
2. Don't sleep too much or too little. Either way, you'll be tired. Don't go to bed at the crack of dawn, but don't go to bed as if you were in preeschool.
MENTAL PREPARATION
1. Don't cram. You'll forget all of that stuff at the time of the test anyway.
2. It's only as fun/boring/stupid as you make it. Go into the test center and act like you're just hanging out with your friends. Convince yourself the test is fun and maybe it'll be fun.
oh yeah, and maybe sign up for a tutor or something. that shit don't help anyway.
But seriously, just try to make yourself as happy, relaxed, and comfortable as possible and your 650+s and 30+s will come.
I ended up scoring pretty high.
Anyway, for anyone who's interested in what I do before each test, maybe this guide will help you.
MOST IMPORTANT- REDUCE STRESS!
Kvetching about your standardized tests will get you nowhere, but sometimes people can't just eliminate their stress. However, here are a few things I do to relieve stress a bit:
1. Take your mind off the test.
-The less you think about the test, the less stressed you get. Try going out for dinner the night before instead of taking one last practice test.
-The morning of the test, think about how great it'll be after the test is over.
-Sleep less. This works especially well for the SATIIs because they're shorter and for the ACTs which require less reasoning. If you think about being tired, you don't think about testing
2. Do something stress relieve-y.
-Bike to the test center
-Squeeze those stress reliever ball things
-(or the other balls... You know what I'm talking about...)
-Listen to music you'd normally listen to to get to sleep!
-Take a good shit. Really, it's great before a test.
RITUALS/PLACEBOS
Hey, if you think it's working for you, it'll work for you.
1. Lucky writing utensil!
2. Talisman of sort?
3. Anything you do for luck really.
ATTIRE/HYGEINE
Don't dress to impress. It's a test for chrissakes.
1. Take the test in PJs. It's fantastic.
2. Shower or brush your teeth right before the test. If you don't feel clean you won't focus on the test.
3. Guys- wear boxer briefs. Maximum Support!
Girls- your most comfortable undies. Comfort starts from underneath!
PHYSICAL PREPARATION
1. Eat enough so you aren't hungry for breakfast, but don't eat so much that you feel full. Feeling hungry or full only takes your mind off the test.
2. Don't sleep too much or too little. Either way, you'll be tired. Don't go to bed at the crack of dawn, but don't go to bed as if you were in preeschool.
MENTAL PREPARATION
1. Don't cram. You'll forget all of that stuff at the time of the test anyway.
2. It's only as fun/boring/stupid as you make it. Go into the test center and act like you're just hanging out with your friends. Convince yourself the test is fun and maybe it'll be fun.
oh yeah, and maybe sign up for a tutor or something. that shit don't help anyway.
But seriously, just try to make yourself as happy, relaxed, and comfortable as possible and your 650+s and 30+s will come.
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