If any of these rights is violated, speak up. If one of the proctors says something
you think is questionable or even admits that he doesn’t know something, go ask
the supervisor, who we can only hope knows what she’s doing. Never be afraid
of “authorities” who actually know less than you do about their own jobs. Be
polite, but insist. Remember, it’s your future that hangs in the balance.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE THE DAY
BEFORE THE SAT?
There is much disagreement about the ideal way to prepare during the 24 hours
before the test. Each of the authors of this book has a favorite method. Choose
the one that best suits your personality.
- LARRY’S METHOD: BE PREPARED.
Preparedness is the key. Start your day with a healthy breakfast of juice, toast,
milk, and organic cereal. Walk briskly to school so that you have time to giggle
with your friends and clean your teacher’s blackboard. Pay attention in all your
classes. Go to the Honor Society meetings. While you are at varsity track
practice, try your hardest to demonstrate your dedication to the coach and your
pride in the school. Go home. Do your homework.
Spend the night before the test relaxing—watch a movie, practice your
clarinet, play Scrabble. Don’t bother with last-minute studying except to look at
your list of the ten words that have given you the most trouble. Put six number 2