It’s Test Day

Here is your test day checklist.

What to think about

  • Remember to take the test just like you were doing your homework and mock tests. You’ve done this many times before.  This test is nomiguel bruna 503098 unsplash scaled Summit Prep | Academic and Entrance Exam Tutoring different.  You’ve got this.
  • Nervous?  Some nervousness is helpful.  Nervousness stimulates a surge in testosterone; this surge makes people “think more analytically.”  People given testosterone and then a mathematics test did 9% better on it than without the increased testosterone.  So, some nervousness = surge in testosterone = higher scores.  (“Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing”, p.178)

What to bring

  • Registration ticket
  • Photo identificationdavid pennington 562462 unsplash scaled Summit Prep | Academic and Entrance Exam Tutoring
  • Calculator
  • Five wooden #2 pencils (not automatic pencils) — a somewhat dull pencil is actually ideal for scantron bubbling, but you will want some sharp pencils so you can write the essay with less strain on your hand
  • An eraser
  • Food and water (here are some suggestions on food)
  • Yourself

Optional to bring

  • A watch, particularly the ACT watch if you find it helpful
  • Happiness and a sense of humor

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