Visualize Success on the SAT

Close your eyes and remember a situation in which you did something that you were really proud of - a genuine accomplishment.

Make the memory as detailed as possible. Think about the sights, the sounds, the smells, even the tastes associated with this remembered experience. Remember how confident you felt as you accomplished your goal.

Now start thinking about the SAT as an extension of this successful feeling. Don't make comparisons between them. Just imagine taking the SAT with the same feelings of confidence and relaxed control. This exercise is a great way to bring the test down to earth and to replace feelings of dread you may have associated with the SAT with feelings of accomplishment.

Practice your general relaxation technique and this specific relaxation technique together at least three times a week, especially when you feel burned out on SAT prep. The more you practice relaxation and visualization, the more effective the exercise will be for you.