1. Practice, practice, and practice.This may seem rather obvious, but practice is perhaps the most important key to success on the SAT and the ACT. We suggest taking a practice test that simulates the actual test conditions. Take a full-length test in a quiet space under timed conditions. Score your test, and read the explanations for the questions that you missed. Identify in which areas you are weakest, and study content and strategies in those areas. Continue to expose yourself to lots of pra...