How to Reduce Test Anxiety

There’s just something about tests that freaks us out. You study all day and feel confident, yet that all changes when the test is in front of you. You start to panic and, as a result, you get a lower score. This has happened to everyone, especially on the SAT and ACT. But luckily for you, it doesn’t ever have to happen again.

SAT vs ACT

I’ve recently taken both the SAT and the ACT. I, personally, was much more comfortable with the SAT and I kind of enjoyed it because I was able to do something that no one else could- relax.  I wouldn’t mind taking it again. In fact, I plan on retaking them both soon. I didn’t feel that either of them was hard (I get the scores back from the SAT on March 29th. EDIT: I got a 1670), however the time frame for the reading portion of the ACT really nipped me in the butt. I just can’t read fast enough to answer 40 questions in 35 minutes. Seeing how I’ve already experienced both of these very important tests, this article is about how I can help you do better.