Last-minute PSAT Tips From PrepMe

You've studied. You've practiced. You've worked hard. Now it's time to show the PSAT who's boss. But don't let up now. A few small things just before the test can make a world of difference. Presenting PrepMe's last-minute tips for acing the PSAT!

1. Get a good night's sleep and eat a proper breakfast.

First, the basics. Sleep 8 - 10 hours the night before your test and make sure to eat a real breakfast the morning of the test. The best breakfast is one with a variety of foods that have carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

2. Be prepared.

Assemble all of your materials for the next day and have them ready to go right by your door or in your backpack. You'll need your picture ID, sharpened pencils, eraser, calculator, extra batteries, test registration form, and driving directions. It's a good idea to pack some healthy snacks for extra energy, as well.

3. Read and write something before you leave home the morning of the test.

This one can make a huge difference in the first hour of the test. Read a newspaper article, a short magazine article, or a blog entry and write a paragraph summarizing what you've learned. This will ensure your brain is warmed up and functioning well before you take the test. You don't want the PSAT to be the first thing you read or write that morning!

4. Keep your momentum.

Try to keep a good pace to avoid running out of time on the final questions. Remember, each question has the same value. If a certain question holds you up, it's better to leave it for later than to get bogged down in one tough question. As a rule of thumb, try to get through the first 10 questions in each section within the first 7 minutes.

5. The PrepMe Slogan: Prepare. Relax. Ace.

You've already prepared with the best. Now relax a little: make sure to watch some TV, read a book, or talk to your friends online. Do something that relaxes you. Then walk into that test and demolish it. The PSAT will be over sooner than you realize; stay calm and focused and you'll ace the test!

Now you're officially ready. Make us proud!  Call us at 1-877-PREPME-4 or email your PrepMe tutor and let us know how you did and how we can help you with your upcoming SAT.

P.S. If you still need a little more practice, take a free practice test, play our vocabulary building game, or download our free calculator tools which are permitted on the PSAT!