<p>As we know, the SAT is a pretty long test. I don't want to burn out in October, so I was thinking that I bring a red bull or two along with a bottle of water when I take the test. But is the type of energy I would receive a benefit in terms of concentration, or would I just be jumpy? Also, I'm going to eat before I go, so I don't want it to be overkill...</p>
<p>Here's the deal: If you drink energy drinks, such as Red Bull, on a regular/daily basis, go ahead and drink it before the test. If you do not drink them very often, however, avoid it. Either way, get an adequate amount of sleep; that accounts for the majority of your concentration level. Also, consider the fact that the combination of caffeine and water is going to inevitably make you have to go to the bathroom, which then leads you to lose concentration. Hope this helps</p>
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<p>Exactly: if you are not used to it, DON'T try it. I take pain medication that is largely caffeine when I need to at school. During the next several classes if not the entire rest of the day, I am spacy, jumpy, hyper, and not thinking clearly- and I'm used to it. Putting things into your body to give you energy is probably going to give you that jumpy feeling you're concerned about. Putting artificial energy boosters into your body doesn't help you concerntrate (generally speaking), it makes you spaced out. Instead, get yourself on a real sleep schedule- eight hours a night- starting now.</p>
<p>Definitely don't do it. Bring healthy snacks to eat on breaks: an apple with a granola bar as one snack, peanut butter and jelly sandwich as another, maybe a banana or other fruit. I'd do a protein bar over an energy drink. They won't make you jumpy. Although make sure you've had them occasionally beforehand...they can upset your stomach if you haven't had them before, but it actually is worse if you eat them every day.</p>
<p>Just have a chocolate if you want some energy. But if you are diabetic then... :p</p>