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Five tips to ace college entry exams
Because most colleges and universities
require applicants to submit ACT or
SAT results as part of admissions
consideration, prepping for the test itself
can be a critical component of that process.
While it can oft entimes be hard to deal with
the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test
meant to show your mastery of certain subjects
and concepts, such as reading and mathematics,
consider these test prep tips to help boost your
score while simultaneously lowering stress.
Register early
To allow yourself as much fl exibility as possible,
taking college entrance exams during
your junior year of high school is encouraged. If
you don’t get an ideal score, you can refi ne your
approach and retake the exam with a better idea
of what to expect.
Take a practice test
Any test prep plan should start with a practice
SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests
under realistic conditions can help you gain
a better understanding of the content of the
test, improve your time management and help
combat test anxiety. You can use your practice
test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest
of your prep on areas you would like to improve
before the real thing.
Sign up for a prep course
If you fi nd studying on your own diffi cult or
not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course
can put you through the paces and hold you
accountable. Complete with homework and inclass
practice, prep classes can range from small
groups to larger classes taught by test experts.
Some school districts even off er aft er-school
programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep.
Gather supplies
To help reduce test day stress, gather everything
you’ll need the night before. Check the
list of banned items - cellphones aren’t permitted
- to make sure you don’t accidentally bring
something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure
your bag is packed with your admission ticket,
valid photo identifi cation, several sharpened
pencils with erasers, an approved calculator
(with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed.
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Get a good night’s sleep
and eat breakfast
While it can be tempting to stay up late the
night before the test to cram, you’re likely to
perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep
is important for retention, and eating a balanced
breakfast before heading out the door
can aid in your ability to focus. To make your
morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to
keep an early morning from starting even
earlier.
Remember, the college admissions process
involves more than just test scores. Visit
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