Any tips for test anxiety please?

SMGcrossfire
Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:24:31 +0000

I desperately need a 32 on the ACT. I got a 31 in September and most likely today on the October 27th ACT. I know I’m not the only one who knows that their last chance at getting their desired score is on December 8th. I know I could have gotten a 32 today, but I was too nervous and stressed before the test, and that seemed to carry over to the actual thing. I’m worried that I will have extreme test anxiety before the December ACT, since its my last shot.

Do you guys have any tips or tricks to keep yourselves calm and relaxed prior to and during the ACT?

Also, I keep getting 33’s on the Math Section, but on the real thing I seem to do worse. I know all the material, its just that I seem to rush and make stupid mistakes that never occur on practice tests. Do you guys do the first 30 or so math questions as quickly as possible, or do you read the question carefully then answer the question and make sure to take your time? I have used up all the practice tests I have: online and in prep books.

Thanks.