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4. Don’t try any unusual or adventurous activity—

save it, too, for another time!

5. Don’t allow yourself to get into an emotional

exchange with anyone—a parent, a sibling, a

friend, or a significant other. If someone starts

something, remind him or her you are taking the

SAT tomorrow and need to postpone the discus￾sion so you can focus on the exam.

Test Day

On the day of the test, get up early enough to allow

yourself extra time to get ready. Set your alarm and ask

a family member or friend to make sure you are up.

Eat a light, healthy breakfast, even if you usually

don’t eat in the morning. If you don’t normally drink

coffee, don’t do it today. If you do normally have cof￾fee, have one cup. More than that may make you jittery

today. If you plan to take snacks for the break, take

something healthy. Nuts and raisins are a great source

of long-lasting energy. Stay away from cookies and

candy during the exam. Remember to take water.

Give yourself plenty of time to get to the test site

and avoid a last-minute rush. Plan to get to the test

room ten to fifteen minutes early. Once the exam

begins, keep an eye on the time.

Remember not to spend too long on questions you

don’t understand. Mark them (in your test booklet, not

your answer sheet) so you can come back to them if

there’s time. Check periodically (every five to ten ques￾tions) to make sure you are transposing correctly. Look

at the question number, and then check your answer

sheet to see that you are marking the bubble by that

question number.

If you find yourself getting anxious during the

test, remember to breathe. If you need to, take a minute

or two to slip into your relaxation visualization or your

visualization of success. You have worked hard to pre￾pare for this day. You are ready.

–SAT STUDY SKILLS AND STRATEGIES–

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