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Test Day Tips
The act and SAT can be big source of stress for many high school students. What can you do to maximize your score?

Know Your Test
Know the format and scoring standards ahead of time. Take a sample test to help place yourself and become familiar with the levels of difficulty.

Double-check the where and when of test.
If miss your test date, you may not be able to the test before college applications are due. Also, be sure you know exactly what you need to bring with you: I.D. card, admissions ticket, calculator(with extra battery), ect.

give your body what it needs.
Get plenty of sleep the night before and make time for a well balanced breakfast.

Arrive early
Locate bathrooms and drinking fountains and make yourself at home.

Study Materials

Free Materials
Start with there publications available a your high school. They feature test-taking tips, a sample test, the correct answer, an answer sheet and scoring instructions. Ask your guidance counselor for a copy.

Software
An advantage of test prep software is its ability to tailor a training program to your needs. After assigning your strengths and weaknesses, the program will create personalized course of study.

Traditional Prep Courses
Prep courses typically span a ten-week period, meeting once a week. The cost of these courses ranges from $500 to $1,000.

Books
Books offer test-taking strategies, expert advice and practice tests and are priced between $10 and $50. Your local library may have these books for free; however, check publications dates and obtain the most recent ones.

Online Prep Courses
Many test prep companies provide courses over the Web. They feature lectures in Real video, practice tests, e-mail help, test-taking strategies and intensive practice exercises. An online SAT course can cost significantly less than a classroom course.

more test prep links
http://www.powerprep.com
baylor test prep
testprep.com
http://www.openhere.com/edu/test-preparation/sat/
4tests.com

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The Test Prep Guide information is fromFastWeb.com
Aug./Sept.2001 High school Edition

This page was made by Jonathan S.