<p>Hi! Could someone please give me some advice/tips on how i can stay alert for and through the test? I know lots of sleep is one. But I need more tips? What did u guys do to get 2000 and up? I'm writing the SAT on Jan 26th! AHHHH!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>How to stay alert you ask?</p>
<p>Monster, I say.</p>
<p>lol.. and lots of snacks.. and reminding yourself that it is important. </p>
<p>I also liked having a watch so I could tell how much time I had left in each section. </p>
<p>And it helps to get up and stretch when they tell you to.</p>
<p>Simple: treat it as something that is enjoyable. I like math and I like doing math problems. For CR, just hope that you get an interesting passage. You have to treat it as something you like in order to do well on it. Forcing yourself to stay alert won't have the same effect as having a passion for taking tests. I'm not saying you have to take the test to heart, but treat it as something that you enjoy doing.</p>
<p>Possibly drink some coffee in the morning or an energy drink. Although, studies have shown that sugar can make the human body lazy (and perhaps even sleepy), but I generally drink coffee/energy drink to stay alert, and it works for me. I just haven't done that before a SAT test, in which case I am going to make certain I do this time on January 26th.</p>
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<p>Sugar = bad you say?</p>
<p>LO CARB monster I say.</p>
<p>Watch out though.. they always have super strict bathroom rules. Don't drink too much! lol..</p>
<p>make yourself a suppperr suggaryy drink. </p>
<p>Water + spoons of sugar = True Energy Drink
Then jug it down during your break ... = )</p>
<p>rather than consuming stuff, I would go along with Rahoul's suggestion to treat the test like something you enjoy.
I have always considered it like a sporting event that I am playing, and I need to make sure that I am paying attention and competing. you also could think of it like a crossword puzzle, a sudoku, or a video game, if those are things you like. you just filled in a box, or caught a spinning banana!</p>
<p>Actually, yes, a good snack can definitely give you a boost. Here are some quick ones that work for me:</p>
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<li><p>A sliced apple (takes less time to eat, I swear). Put it in a ziploc bag with a little lemon juice so it doesn't get brown.</p></li>
<li><p>Some peanut M&Ms. Quick combo of a little sugar, some fat and some protein.</p></li>
<li><p>Peanut butter and banana sandwich. Less sugar than PB&J and you'll be full without feeling heavy. Try this at home first, though.</p></li>
<li><p>Half a protein bar. A full one all at once might weigh you down, plus they can cause upset stomachs if you eat them too much. Try this one at home too!</p></li>
<li><p>Water! Not too much, obviously, but stress can dehydrate you, which then makes you sleepy. Take a few swigs of water at every break.</p></li>
<li><p>A hardboiled egg for protein. Hard-boiled eggs have about 6-8 times as much protein as scrambled because they're slowly cooked. Follow it with a granola bar so you're not too hungry.</p></li>
<li><p>A handful of nuts. Cashews are particularly high in fat, so they're filling. Almonds, pecans and peanuts are good too. Just be sure you're not allergic to any of them, and don't eat them too often. I was eating almonds and cashews every day and suddenly developed severe allergies to both (throat closing, not fun!) and can't even have two cashews now. </p></li>
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<p>Stay away from energy drinks...they're loaded with caffeine, carbs and sugar and the resulting crash can be wicked. Plus the caffeine and sugar can make you jittery and more nervous. I've found that small snacks at each break keep my blood sugar levels even, my brain active, and hunger at bay. I've actually started eating small, healthy snacks throughout the day and I have more energy than I used to, so it's a good idea to do that anyway.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!!</p>
<p>At one point I was a Monster fiend. My friends that saw me thought I was doing crack or something, because I as so jittery, nervous, and just weird. Concentrating is also a problem for me on the test... I think, though, stamina can be attained through mountains of practice tests.</p>
<p>Just answer the following questions:
1. Would you fall asleep while watching your favorite football team play?
2. Would you fall asleep while playing video games?
3. Would you get tired from doing anything that you like?</p>
<p>You need to somehow make yourself to like to do the test. I enjoy doing math problems and imagine in my head that I'm taking the questions down and leave no mercy for their attempts to block my way to victory! When you finish a question, don't jump up with glory, but give yourself a pat on the back when you know that you've gotten past a question. When you're reading a passage, try to interact with it by thinking of how you would agree with it. Criticize it, interact with it, and then there's no way you'll get tired and find yourself day-dreaming.</p>
<p>I drink a can of double shot espresso and a low carb monster before the test, and I bring two cereal bars for snacks. I also bring a mug of green tea to drink during breaks.</p>
<p>I usually don't have to pee other than the one break you get.</p>
<p>Just don't drink anything you don't usually drink. If you're gonna try monster drink it several times to see how you react to it, don't let yourself be surprised on test day.</p>
<p>THANKS A LOT EVERYONE! MWUAH! Anyone who has more suggestions should feel free to post them! Mwuah!</p>