October 24, 2017

Coming into your junior or senior year of high school, you already know’ll be taking the ACT or SAT. Students take the ACT or SAT if they are going to a four-year university. Some schools make it a requirement before you graduate but Central Kitsap High School doesn’t. Students are naturally discourage of taking a big state test or quiz in any form.

Logan Jacobson said “talking to students around the school and finding tips to help you study better is a great way to use your resources.”

One great tips you can do to prepare for your ACT/SAT is don’t wait till last minute to study everything on the test the night before. Find a strategy that works for you and spread out the days. Study every other day or five minutes after dinner to refresh your brain with the knowledge for the test. Kate Turk said “if you’re short on time, try to study all of the main ideas on test.” Brain Connection, a website that explains how your brain works, expressed how going over the material for your test is the best way you’ll be able to remember it for the best.

Studying for your big test coming up is not the only factor you have to juggle. When students have to worry about studying for a test, they don’t remember how important sleep. Scientific American did research and found Getting a good nights rest supports your attitude on learning and memory. Giving your body some time to rest will also re-energize your body’s cells. Hours of studying will demand your body to recuperate after a long day.

A big part that will help you feel more energized is eating the right foods. Don’t eat a greasy piece of pizza the morning of your test. WebMD did a piece on men’s health and explained how eating unhealthy will cause anxiety and depression. Eating light foods like an apple, some yogurt or some toast will wake up your body with the right energy it needs to function. Austin Mcminds saids “I always eat breakfast in the morning [to] help me stay awake.”

If you procrastinate and wake last minute, you’ll put yourself in a whole for doing well on the ACT/SAT. Use your resources after school to study and help you be ready for the test. Gabby story said “I try not to worry or else i’ll get shaky and be nervous for the test.”