Stress and wellbeing

Handle test stress, bad days and burnout, and find support.

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• How to handle test anxietySome nerves before a test are normal. Practice under real conditions, sleep well, and talk to your school counselor if anxiety gets in the way.
• Feeling burned out? Take a rest day or lighten your planRest is part of SAT prep. Take a day off, or study fewer days or questions in Study Plan Settings, and talk to someone if it doesn't get better.
• What to do when a test goes badlyOne test is one result on one day. Rest first, then review what you missed, and remember you can retake the SAT.
• Where to get help if you're strugglingIf you're thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988 in the US or Canada, or your local emergency number. Talk to a parent or school counselor too.