<p>Definitely have a perfect breakfast that will keep you satisfied, yet not bloated.</p>
<p>Have a banana (can be digested quickly and easily) or two, a few minutes before the test.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if there is a real break during the test, but if there is one of those 5 minute ones like they have in the practice tests, eat chocolate (preferably Hershey’s). Don’t eat fruit candies or candies with caramel. Eat a bar or half of Hershey’s chocolate.</p>
<p>You want food that won’t stick to your teeth or have a long after taste.</p>
<p>The candy is to keep you going throughout the remainder of the test. You will be burnt out (tired) after a few hours of testing. Candy is what can make or break your efficiency in the time remaining. However, the rush won’t last for four hours so I suggest you don’t eat it before you start the test.</p>
<p>If you are going to drink caffeine, it’s good to do a few eye/reading exercises soon after. Drink your coffee five minutes before the test, take out a small novel and start speed reading and then carefully analyzing the first few pages, put the book away, try to remember some vocab or math concepts, roll your eyes a few times, and then get started. That always keeps me focused before any test, standardized or not.</p>