In middle school and high school, standardized testing can greatly impact admission to both high schools and colleges; for instance, in the college admissions process, four hours of testing carries as much weight as four years of extracurricular activities. Use this to your advantage and start preparation early! Also, consider the testing options; for instance, you might be more familiar with the SAT, but the ACT might be more suited to your skill sets.

Learning to navigate the tricks and traps, utilize strategies to narrow down answer choices, and make the clock work for instead of against you can mean the difference between your top choice and a safety school!