<p>how does anyone on this board build their endurance while taking the sat/pratice tests? i was taking a pratice test today, and mid-way through section 1, i got tired, and it was hard to think. any suggestions?</p>
<p>take Kaplan's or Princeton Reviews free practice test at a participating office near you. Seriously, this helped so much with my pacing. During the test, I felt as though I was moving slow (and thus concentrating more), but I would actually have about 5-10 minutes after I finished each section to check my answers. So yeah, go to one of their websites (PR or Kaplan) and find a free SAT practice session near you. I don't know how accurate the test are, but they sure helped with pacing...gl.</p>
<p>Avoid the following beverages:</p>
<p>Coffee
Corona
Red bull
Vodka
Coffee
Caf</p>
<p>I agree with godfatherbob... avoid caffeine - not only does it typically result in energy crashes, but it can increase anxiety and/or panic, which is not desirable when taking the SAT... on the whole, i'd recommend eating healthful foods, such as fruits and vegetables and snacks like nuts (keep your blood sugar levels stable). </p>
<p>If you get fatigued mid-test, try deliberate and deep breathing - this increases the amount of oxygen to your brain and the rest of your body and can help give you a boost of energy. </p>
<p>I also agree with "you'll see" who suggests taking more practice tests... taking a 4 hour exam requires practice (and endurance building)... kinda like training for a marathon. Good luck!</p>