# How can I stay awake while studying for the ACT?

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**Created:** [February 11, 2016, 3:33am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-can-i-stay-awake-while-studying-for-the-act/7629 "2016-02-11T03:33:32Z")\
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I have the ACT coming up around April, and have not begun studying for it until today, I know, horrible right? I have started today and have begun to realize I can't go ten minutes without passing out. Can you give me motivation and advice on how to make studying fun?

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**Author:** ![sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2016, 8:44am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-can-i-stay-awake-while-studying-for-the-act/7629/2 "2016-03-08T08:44:06Z")

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I'd recommend thinking about the types of tasks that successfully hold your focus. **If you like to play PC games or other video games, try to find a study tool that has a game-like interface so it feels less boring.** I try not to plug PrepScholar directly in these answers, but it sounds like you might be a good candidate to try out the program (you can do a free trial and see what you think before you buy anything). You'll get to see your progress along the way, which makes it a lot more satisfying. Overall, it feels like you're playing a game rather than drilling academic skills.

Another alternative might be to find an engaging review book that will provide a little more structure for your studying. **I'd recommend the [Kaplan 2016 ACT Review Book](http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-Strategies-Practice-Review-Tests/dp/1625231415).** It includes access to online video tutorials, so if you learn better in that format those might be helpful to you.