The Midway High School junior class will take the ACT on Tuesday, February 24th.
Check out some handy test tips courtesy of Kaplan, a world wide test prep organization.
https://www.kaptest.com/act
Night Before the Test
Set your alarm to wake up early enough so that you won't feel rushed.
Go to bed early, but not much earlier than usual. You want to fall asleep quickly, not spend hours tossing and turning.
Morning of the Test
Dress comfortably and in layers. You need to be prepared for any temperature.
Eat a filling breakfast, but don't stray too far from your usual routine. If you normally aren't a breakfast eater, don't eat a huge meal, but make sure you have something substantial.
While eating breakfast, read something! You need to warm up your brain, not go into the test cold. Read a few pages of a newspaper, magazine, or book.
Leave your cell phone and smartwatch at home or in your car. If a student accesses a cell phone or another electronic device during the exam, their test will not be scored.
While waiting to sign in or be seated, think of how you plan to keep track of the time in each section to maximize your score.
During the Test
Be calm and confident. You're ready for this!
Remember that while the ACT is a marathon, it is also a series of short sections. Focus on the section you're working on at that moment; don't think about previous or upcoming sections.
Don't linger too long on any one question. If you're stuck, mark it and come back to it later.
Can't figure out an answer? Try to eliminate some choices and guess strategically. There will be plenty of questions you CAN answer, so spend your time on those!
If you find yourself losing concentration, getting frustrated, or stressing about the time, stop for 30 seconds. Close your eyes, put your pencil down, take a few deep breaths, and relax your shoulders. You'll be much more productive after taking a few moments to relax.
Use your breaks effectively. There will be a short break immediately following the math section, where you can go to the restroom, eat your snacks, and get your energy up for the next section. A reminder that the ACT does not allow the use of cell phones or any electronic devices during the break, and you may not eat or drink anything in the test room.