[Nick Seidl]

I'm a senior in college, so its been a while since I took either test. But, I do remember quite a bit about the process still. Let me first say this: the goal of studying for the SAT/ACT is *NOT* to remember every possible question they can ask. There are literally thousands of random vocab words, analogies and math questions they can throw your way. The goal of studying *SHOULD* be to understand the mindset of the test writers. Understand how they are likely to ask certain kinds of questions, and the response that *THEY* are looking for (not always the one that is the most correct in your experience).

I do not really have a time amount to offer you. What I would suggest doing is getting a practice book with old editions of the exams in it, and attempt a few of those as practice. Do not do so much you burn your brain out on it though.

FWIW, I scored 30 on the ACTs and 1430 (this was before the writing was required and a perfect was 1600), and that was with very little practice.

Also keep in mind that test scores are not the sole criteria for college. Your grades, extra curricular participation, and how you present yourself all have as much, if not greater, influence on your acceptance.