Being Prepared on SAT and PSAT Test Day
Being prepared feels good
With the SAT and PSAT around the corner, we wanted to share some important tips with you, so you feel mentally prepared and ready to go on testing day.On the night before the test, you should gather everything you will need, so you don’t have to be scrambling in the morning to find something. Here’s a checklist:
- Your admission ticket
- A valid form of photo identification
- Several #2 pencils (with good erasers, of course)
- A calculator with fresh batteries (for the SAT only)
- Directions to the testing center
- A watch to pace yourself
- A high-energy snack (e.g., granola bars)
And here are some important tips to follow on test day that will help you stay focused:
Dress in Layers - The climate in test centers can vary from sauna-like to frigid. Be prepared for both extremes and everything in-between. Choose your outfit the night before, so you don’t have to think about it on test day.
Eat Breakfast – As the most important meal of the day, breakfast cannot be skipped, especially on test day! Without having some fuel in your system, you simply will not have the same concentration levels that you would with breakfast. You wouldn’t try and drive an empty car to school, would you?
Don’t Spend Too Much Time on One Question - If a question is confusing or too time-consuming, don’t waste any more time on it. Instead, just move on and you can go back to hard questions if you have time at the end of a section.
Adopt a “Success” Attitude – Stay positive and confident! Your attitude and outlook are crucial to your test-day performance.
From your coaches at Elite College Coaching, we wish you all the best on test day!
