General Test-Prep Tips Starting SAT/ACT prep? Ask yourself these three key questions Why it pays to be happy when you take the SAT or the ACT A little fear is not a bad thing “Certain” doesn’t mean “right” Always work in pencil Tutor vs. class vs. self-study When guidance counselors give bad advice Overstudy Why Checking Your Work Can Be a Bad Idea The devil is in the details Familiarity is not mastery Beware of free practice tests offered by test-prep companies Don’t overlook the ACT Yes, you can delete ACT scores; no, you shouldn’t just keep taking the test Put your finger on the page when you read Cross out the entire answer Always Circle “NOT” and “Except”
