Mock tests, practice exams or test simulations, however you want to describe them, are pivotal to your preparation for tests such as the ACT and the SAT. Designing a well-planned schedule of diagnostics you can adhere to, should be one of the first steps in building a test prep plan that maximizes your potential and scores.
A common paradox explains the need for mock tests in as simple terms as possible— “Don’t go into the water unless you know how to swim.” You cannot know how to swim unless you get into the water. So the suggestion or order is a bit of a paradox isn’t it? Unfortunately, we tend to take the “stay out of the water till I learn to swim” approach with standardized tests.
“But my syllabus isn’t complete!” is a common doubt you might feel whenever you are asked to take a mock test either at the beginning of your test prep journey or at some later point. This doubt comes from a deep-rooted familiarity with exams throughout our school days. The diagnostic seems like an unfair test. You will find yourself thinking “First let me finish my syllabus, practice my concepts, and then you can test me!”
To address these potential doubts and motivate you to look forward to your mock tests, let’s take a look at a few ways in which mock tests fit into your preparation for the ACT and the SAT.
