Hello! Just a tip or two about test-taking skills. The first rule to remember is that it is only a test. Some measure aptitude SAT), some measure achievement (ACT). Neither are a reflection of who you are, and the end of the day, you will be the same person. So, be positive, regardless of the test. You own the test; the test does not own you.
First, they are called standardized tests for a reason. The test you take is the same as the one being taken in Illinois, Utah, or Oregon, and if you wish to look at test-taking as a competitive event, that is your competition, not the people sitting in...