Students take countless tests throughout their school lives, but
none create as much stress as the big three—SAT, ACT, and AP
(Advanced Placement). When it feels like a lot is riding on the
results, nervousness can set in and actually hurt a student’s
performance. By taking a few simple steps to prepare, your child
can increase his or her chances for success—not only
standardized tests, but on everyday classroom exams as well.
Leading up to test time - Take practice tests. The single best
way to prepare is to practice. Taking sample exams under similar
conditions as the real one (with time limits on each section)
will familiarize your child with the testing experience and
increase his or her confidence. Encourage your child to take
practice tests in a “test-day” environment—for instance, in a
local library, where your child will have to contend with a
degree of ambient noise, just as he or she will on test day.
Several websites, including collegeboard.com, offer free
practice tests. The Official SAT Study Gui