Types of Food and Drinks to Consume Before A Test to Increase Concentration & Focus?

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<p>Coffee, Jamba Juice, protein bars, eggs, what?</p>

<p>I tried a half cup of coffee before taking a practice SAT test today this afternoon. It made me concentrate extremely well at first but after the first 5 to 6 sections, I started feeling really crazy as if something inside me was trying to jump out of my body. I couldn't sit still at all and kept wanting to move all over the place. It was really scary because I couldn't control myself. I talked to myself, made weird noises, and just wanted to jump all over the place or roll uncontrollably on the ground to laugh. I resisted this irresistable force inside of me while I took the test - not a good feeling. It felt like I was possessed and I think I might have resembled anyone who was high or drunk.</p>

<p>Does anyone have any suggestions on what foods or drinks to eat or drink before the SAT that will dramatically make me more attentive like coffee, EXCEPT without the crash or burn?</p>

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<p>Green tea helps, I heard. Never tried it though.</p>

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<p>Hmm, ok. I think I will try that. Thank you.</p>

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<p>Orphan Tears.</p>

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<p>Low grade beaver tranquilizer does the trick for me.</p>

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<p>What the hell? That’s not normal. In any sense of the word. Are you sure your “coffee” wasn’t meth?</p>

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<p>I’m like the complete opposite. I can drink a whole rockstar and nothing will happen. I mean, absolutely nothing at all. It’s just like soda. Coffee is the same thing, it doesn’t wake me up, although I’m not too fond of the taste. </p>

<p>Ginseng tea is pretty good for improving concentration, but to get your juices flowing… have sex before the test.</p>

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<p>5-Hour Energy?</p>

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<p>Uh, Five Hour Energy? I’m pretty sure that’s exactly how they advertise themselves, “No crash or burn”</p>

<p>^Stole mt idea…</p>

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The Asian Drink. :D</p>

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<p>I always go with green tea, dark chocolate, and almonds.
Although 5-Hr Energy says that… you’re ingesting an enormous amount of caffeine. Also I think that you’re technically supposed to drink them in two portions, which would make them difficult to have before/during an SAT.</p>

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<p>I might try that sex thing before the real SAT’s…</p>

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<p>Gatorade. It helps or lots of water.</p>

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<p>@deposition Haha. I usually drink White Mocha Venti from Starbucks w/ Blended Ice and I’m fine. But for the experiment, I decided to try my parents’ hot coffee Nestle mix and I guess it didn’t turn out so good. I think the heat in Socal (around 90 degrees) may have also contributed to my disorientation.</p>

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<p>To be honest: only amateurs need to consume something that increases concentration or focus before a test.</p>

<p>EDIT: This excludes those that are prescribed Ritalin or the like because they are diagnosed with a disorder.</p>

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<p>fgump call me ;)</p>

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<p>^ me too</p>

<p>I took 5 hour energy before the ACT. Half a bottle before the test began and the other half at the break. It worked like a charm.</p>

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<p>Peppermints. trust me.</p>

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<p>Water helps in getting the brain to work better.</p>

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<p>^^^^ You down? Lol.</p>