<p>Well, the October SAT is almost here and I am getting more nervous every day. My first SAT was in May and I scored poorly. Well, I am not going to tell my scores cause that's just not germane right now.</p>
<p>I have been studying my butt off and now I am scoring between the 2000 and the 2200 on every practise test I did. But my only concern is: will my nerves break me down on test day? I mean, I have done like 9 practise tests and I am quite satisfied with my scores. Will the real SAT be much harder than the BB tests, no right? </p>
<p>Does someone wants to share any tips or experiences with me? </p>
<p>BB tests are of the same skill level as the SAT. BB tests are SAT tests. You should get the same score on the SAT as you did on the BB. Don’t get nervous. Nerves aren’t good. You are smart, you are in 2000+ range. Relax!!!</p>
<p>Nerves are okay. It’s good to be fearful of getting hooked by trick questions, because then you’ll be on guard for trick questions. When you go into the exam with an attitude that’s too relaxed, then you might not read carefully, and then you’ll get your scores back and kick yourself for the level 1/2 math questions you missed.</p>
<p>I’m someone who doesn’t like to be nervous. Once I get nervous, I panic; once I panic, my brain just freezes; once I freeze…<em>no need to continue</em></p>
<p>Nerves won’t kick you out the 2000 range, I don’t think. Unless you’re like Laura Wingfield…</p>
<p>But always stay alert and in control, so keep some of those anxiety attacks for when you get bored/sleep/low on stamina.</p>
<p>Haha thanks guys. I’m not that freaked out, I can control myself pretty good. I’m just afraid that, all of a sudden, there will be questions I really don’t know how to answer. But whatever, stay positive right</p>
<p>I actually like being nervous … but only on test day.</p>
<p>Being nervous the week BEFORE the test means uncomfortable nights and confusion about the course.</p>
<p>However, being slightly nervous during the test itself - if you use it to your advantage - can give you the edge you need to ace the test. Why? Anxiousness expedites the brain’s thinking. Of course, it can also backfire … making you over-apprehensive, which can ruin the entire examination.</p>
<p>I don’t know why I posted this. Maybe typing crap is my way of showing anxiety?</p>
just relax and take a deep breath</p>