<p>NancyDrew, I certaintly agree with you to NOT try anything new on the test day. However, 99% of people have this energy drink phobia because they hear one story about a bad experience and they stay away from them. Advocates of energy drinks will tell you that there is nothing and I repeat nothing more invigorating than a cold, refreshing Monster or Red Bull. They don’t make you crash until 8+ hours after drinking them.</p>
<p>BTW, you are bragging about your vast knowledge on snacks but I think most people would agree that snacks such as granola bars contain complex carbohydrates which take at least 2 hours to gain the benefits from. Seeing as how you are eating them halfway through a 3 hour, 45 minute test, I don’t see the benefit.</p>