Stay calm & confident - During the exam you want to be calm and confident. You need to just close your eyes and allow yourself to focus.
Own each section - Draw a diagram when you are solving math. And, remember, it’s a four-hour test but it’s divided up into chunks, and you want to make sure that you’re owning each section one at a time.
Be in the present - Don’t anticipate that the next section is the hardest one for you and then lose focus on the current section. You need to be present in a section that you’re completing at that moment.
Fill every bubble - Neither the ACT nor the SAT penalizes you for guessing, so never leave anything blank! When it comes to guessing, pick a letter for the day and stick with it.
Focus on your focus - If you lose concentration or get frustrated and stressed, give yourself a few moments to relax.
Maximize your break - You have 10 minutes to recharge in the middle, and that’s all you get in four hours. If you find eating a specific snack recharges you for the second half of the test, then that’s what you should eat during your break on test day.
Know your order - Embrace the process of preparing in advance, knowing yourself, and knowing what order is going to maximize your performance.
Don't linger too long on a single question - This is a timed test. If you find yourself spending more than one minute on a question, use your letter of the day and move on.