But the truth is, it’s common to go through periods when you feel bored during practice tests. You can both be motivated to succeed, as evidenced by your willingness to make the time for practice tests, and sometimes feel distracted or disengaged. However, just because boredom is a common experience among test-preppers doesn’t mean it’s optimal. Just as you should try to create test-day-like conditions in the environment around you when you're taking practice tests, you should approach your practice tests with the mindset and focus you want to have on test day. So, in today’s blog, we’re going to talk about what to consider if you sometimes (or often) find yourself bored during practice tests. Here are seven questions you can ask yourself:
What do you think? How do you keep yourself from getting bored when taking the SAT or ACT? Anything in addition to what I've suggested? If you find yourself getting bored during practice tests, is there anything here you feel inspired to try? Let me know in the comments below or contact me to share your thoughts! Want more guidance? Here are a few resources and offerings you might consider:
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