{"id":23372,"date":"2019-02-20T19:09:17","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T00:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=23372"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:45","slug":"how-to-study-the-week-before-the-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/how-to-study-the-week-before-the-act\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study the Week Before the ACT"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the week before the ACT<\/a>, and you might feel like your study time is running out. There\u2019s no need to panic, but it\u2019s important to take advantage of every day you have left.
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The Week Before the ACT<\/h3>
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Familiarize yourself with the test directions.<\/h4>
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\nReview the test maker\u2019s official guide<\/a> to read the directions for the test several times. Make sure you know where and how to fill in the bubbles and understand the answer choice letter pattern. This way, you won\u2019t have to waste precious time reading the directions or getting used to the format during the test.
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Take a full-length ACT practice test.<\/h4>
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\nTake your last practice test a week before the ACT. Gather everything you plan to have on hand for the official test\u2014your test, your answer grid, a timer, pencils, erasers, a calculator, backup batteries, water, a snack\u2014and complete the entire test, following official test timing, including breaks. Pay attention to your pacing and energy levels. Remember to triage the test and answer questions efficiently, using strategic shortcuts when you can. <\/span>
\nWhen you finish the test, have someone else compare your answers to the answer key while you give yourself a break. Wait to review your mistakes until after you feel recharged (usually, the next day), and be sure to review every question, whether you got it correct or not.<\/span>
\nIf you answered the question correctly . . .<\/span><\/p>\n