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All prepared and set for the final ACT exam day? While one part of your mind would be confident and optimistic, the other part could be shivering with last-minute exam jitters. The ‘what if’ scenarios could be playing on loop.
But do not worry, Tutela has your back, and we have some simple, practical and effective last-minute tips to help you give your best at the last lap of this exam!
1. Work on your Pace and Time Management
Proper pacing and time management are two of the biggest things students struggle with during testing, so make sure you limit the pacing for each section. It doesn’t mean that you have to worry about the time throughout the whole test. You don't check your watch non-stop, but at the end of each passage, take a glance at your watch to see where you're at. It really helps manage time and pace yourself properly for the test day.
2. Solve ample Practice Tests
It is advisable to take at least two to three full tests in the last week. It is recommended that you use the official ACT prep guide, which has six or seven official tests in it. One can go through those and can split them up to take around two to three sections a day over the week. The purpose is to get enough practice and repetitions of the strategies to get used to the skills. This also gives you time and space to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes that'll help you improve overall before test day. For more technical subjects like Mathematics, make sure you repetitively practice the most commonly asked questions or formulae that have been asked in the past years.
3. The 2357 Revision Rule
The 2357 revision method is a spaced repetition technique designed to combat the forgetting curve by scheduling review sessions at increasing intervals before an exam. By counting backwards from the exam date, you schedule review sessions 1 day before, then 2, 3, 5, and 7 days prior to lock information into long-term memory.
4. Spaced Revision Technique
Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that boosts long-term retention by reviewing material at increasing intervals, specifically just before forgetting occurs. It combats the “forgetting curve,” shifting information from short-term to long-term memory far more effectively than cramming. This method is often used in combination with the 2357 method or flashcard apps.
5. Don’t forget to check your nerves
The last week before you appear for the ACT could make you super anxious and nervous. It’s crucial to manage your anxiety or any sort of negative spiralling by practising mindfulness and doing a steady revision of everything you have studied for weeks and months to avoid any last-minute cramming and stress. Be very careful of your sleep hours and diet. You don’t want to appear for the exam with drowsy eyes or an upset stomach. Ensure you clock your sleep schedule around the actual exam day schedule. Keep your body hydrated and nourished to keep your energy levels up!
