On paper, circle the item in the booklet, bubble a guess if you must leave it, and write the number in the margin. Come back in leftover minutes. Do not leave a blank grid that shifts the rest of the sheet.
Keep the grid honest
Guess as you skip so a late rush does not mis-bubble ten items. Guessing: should you guess.
The bottom line
Skip is a short list in the margin, not a second test you invent at minute 34.
Start practicing
Start with a free diagnostic, then drill your weak spots with 15-question quizzes and track how you're doing across Reading, English, and Math. Compare plans whenever you're ready to go further.
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